Kindergarten students at Cascade Elementary are working hard on their letter sound fluency, building strong foundations for reading success! 💪📚
5 months ago, WDCSD
A young boy sits at a table working on a phonics worksheet. He points to letters on the page while smiling and concentrating. He wears a brown “John Deere” shirt and camouflage sleeves.
A young boy wearing a blue “Peterbilt” hat and headphones works on a phonics worksheet. He points to a row of letters on the page while leaning over the table.
We're celebrating American Education Week by recognizing everyone who contributes to our vibrant learning environment! ✨

From innovative teachers to supportive staff, engaged students to involved families—each of you plays a crucial role in helping our learners discover their strengths and achieve their goals. We're grateful for you!
5 months ago, WDCSD
Graphic for American Education Week, November 17–21, 2025. The right side features bold text reading “American Education Week” with the Western Dubuque Schools logo underneath. The background is purple with subtle school-themed illustrations and red and blue diagonal stripes across the top and bottom. On the left, three photos show students in classrooms: a group of four smiling at a table, two students working together on a project, and a row of young children holding colorful artwork.
In preschool and kindergarten at Cascade Elementary, students are learning all about shapes by sorting and exploring objects during center activities! 🟣🟧
5 months ago, WDCSD
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Students at Cascade Elementary were challenged to design a model that could travel the farthest using a bag of materials!

What a fun way to explore motion, forces, and creativity in their science unit! ⚙️
5 months ago, WDCSD
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At Farley Elementary School, we believe every child can be a successful reader. 📚

Fifth graders and their 2nd grade reading buddies meet twice a month to read and share their love of books, fostering literacy and leadership!
5 months ago, WDCSD
reading buds - Tera Sheehy
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reading bus - Tera Sheehy
Students at Cascade Elementary had a blast in PE participating in a skeleton relay, racing to collect and assemble bone pieces to form a full skeleton! 🏃‍♂️🦴

5 months ago, WDCSD
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On America Recycles Day, we celebrate the positive impact of recycling on our planet. Here are a few tips for doing your part:

✅ Designate a spot for recyclables
✅ Learn what items are accepted
✅ Clean out containers before recycling
✅ Teach kids to sort properly

Together, we can build better habits and create a better world for future generations! ♻️
5 months ago, WDCSD
Graphic for America Recycles Day featuring the phrases “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” in bold white text on a red textured background. A large white recycling symbol appears on the right side, and the Western Dubuque Schools “Better Every Day” logo is in the upper right corner. The text at the bottom reads, “America Recycles Day – November 15, 2025.”
Our 5th graders at Peosta Elementary love helping younger students learn valuable skills—and we love seeing their leadership shine! 🌟

It’s a win-win when our big kids step up to guide and support their younger peers. 💪📚
5 months ago, WDCSD
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Mrs. Roller, 2nd grade teacher at Cascade Elementary, works side-by-side with her students to solve math problems. That’s teamwork and dedication in learning! ✏️
5 months ago, WDCSD
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More than 50 paraeducators came together for a high-impact professional development session focused on:

➡️ Roles and responsibilities
➡️ Fostering independence
➡️ Responding to behavior

The day was filled with meaningful collaboration, rich discussion, and a shared commitment to student success. Several attendees even asked to share resources with colleagues who couldn’t attend.

We’re grateful for the difference our paras make every day!
5 months ago, WDCSD
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Students at Cascade Elementary are loving the Bridges Math Curriculum, which provides fun, hands-on opportunities for games, partner work, and problem solving! ✏️📏
5 months ago, WDCSD
A teacher sits on colorful foam mats with three young students, helping them play an educational board game with dice and small pieces
Two young students sit on colorful foam mats, smiling at the camera.
Five students sit and stand around grouped desks, smiling as they work with colorful pattern blocks to create geometric shapes.
Four students stand at their desks, smiling as they work with colorful pattern blocks on math activities.
Community matters at Farley Elementary School! During Morning Meeting, 5th graders join movement activities and teamwork challenges like “Saving Fred.”

These moments build relationships, collaboration, and laughter! 😀
5 months ago, WDCSD
Save Fred - Tera Sheehy
movement - Tera Sheehy
Epworth Elementary is located in the heart of Epworth and supported by nearby communities like Holy Cross, Bankston, and the surrounding areas. ✨

EES was ranked as a “High Performing” school on the Iowa School Performance Profiles. Since opening in 2003, our dedicated staff has worked to support the social, emotional, behavioral, and academic growth of every child.

We’re proud to be part of the Western Dubuque Community School District and to support our students every step of the way! 🤝
5 months ago, WDCSD
Epworth Elementary graphic
Fifth graders at Farley Elementary dressed up for Surfer vs. Biker Day and the Fall Character Parade, where they walked through the middle school halls spreading smiles to all ages! 😀
6 months ago, WDCSD
fall character parade - Tera Sheehy
dress up - Tera Sheehy
On November 6-7, Epworth Elementary welcomed Fonziba Koster as an artist in residence. Students explored African culture through drumming, rhythm, and movement, gaining a deeper appreciation for music and traditions from around the world! 🌍🎶
6 months ago, WDCSD
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Today is World Kindness Day! Remember, kindness doesn't require much—just a willingness to see others and treat them with compassion.

Let's all strive to be a little kinder today and make our community an even brighter place! ☀️
6 months ago, WDCSD
Graphic for World Kindness Day featuring two hands reaching toward each other against a blue gradient background. The text reads “World Kindness Day — November 13, 2025.” The Western Dubuque Schools “Better Every Day” logo appears in the lower left corner.

Our prekindergarten students at Peosta Elementary are busy exploring and learning all about squares through fun, hands-on activities! 📐✨

6 months ago, WDCSD
Four young students smile and kneel on the classroom floor beside a large square they built out of colorful plastic cubes.
Four students stand in a small square outlined with blue tape on the classroom floor, looking down as they participate in a hands-on learning activity.
Five young students stand in a row, proudly holding up yellow papers decorated with colorful geometric shapes.
There will be no school on Thursday, November 13, and Friday, November 14 due to the end of the first trimester.

Classes will resume on Monday, November 17. Enjoy the long weekend! 🐾
6 months ago, WDCSD
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Thank you to our FFA Pals for visiting Cascade Elementary 2nd grade classrooms!

Students learned all about pumpkins and even created a pumpkin craft to go with the lesson. 🍂✨
6 months ago, WDCSD
A classroom of elementary students works on a fall-themed craft project using orange paper plates, glue, and scissors. Some students are cutting shapes while others decorate their plates at their desks. Text on the image reads “FFA Pals,” and the Western Dubuque Schools “Better Every Day” logo appears in the upper right corner.
Fifth graders at Farley Elementary are building math skills together! 🙌

Collaboration and problem solving are key parts of their learning each day.
6 months ago, WDCSD
math volume practice - Tera Sheehy
math games - Tera Sheehy
math practice - Tera Sheehy