Our 5th grade students at Epworth Elementary have been putting their gratitude into words by writing letters to local veterans. 🇺🇸

These heartfelt messages will be shared with veterans participating in Honor Flights, which take Eastern Iowa veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the national monuments dedicated to their service.

We are proud of our students for taking the time to honor and thank those who have served our country.

REMINDER: There will be no school for students on Thursday, February 26, and Friday, February 27. 🗓️

We’ll see everyone again on Monday!

Due to weather-related school cancellations on January 23 and February 20, we are providing the following updates to the 2025–2026 school calendar.

The scheduled make-up days will be:

Wednesday, April 1 — one-hour early dismissal
Tuesday, April 7

Please also note that there will be no school on Thursday, April 2; Friday, April 3; and Monday, April 6, as originally indicated on the calendar.

At this time, the final day of school for students has not yet been determined as we continue through the winter season. We will confirm and communicate the last student day by mid-April once we have greater clarity on any additional impacts to the calendar.

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It’s Public Schools Week in Western Dubuque Schools!

This week celebrates the power of public education to transform lives and strengthen communities through the dedicated efforts of teachers, staff, families, and partners.

Thank you for believing in our students! 🌟

Dyersville Elementary students enjoyed a fantastic day of bowling at 7 Hills, sponsored by our PTO! 🎳

Students had a great time hitting the lanes in their socks and sharing plenty of smiles along the way. A special thank you to Mr. Lawler for organizing the event and making sure everything went smoothly.

Events like this would not be possible without the continued support of our Dyersville Elementary families and PTO—thank you!

From designing safer vehicles to creating life-saving medical equipment, engineers shape the world in which we live. The demand for engineering talent continues to grow across industries.

Students, this is your week to discover what engineering is all about. Happy National Engineers Week! 🛠️

Bryce Carroll secured an impressive 5th place finish at state wrestling, driven by more than competition. As shared in The Gazette, his father’s battle with cancer has been a powerful motivator behind every step.

Read the full article: https://tinyurl.com/cascadewrestle

Congratulations, Bryce—we’ve been cheering for you both! 💙💛

It’s National FFA Week! From food production to technological advancement, agriculture creates opportunities and drives progress. 🚜

We're grateful for our FFA students and their enthusiasm for this field!

Prekindergarten students at Farley Elementary enjoyed bowling in the gym as part of their physical education activities! Students practiced coordination and taking turns while having a great time with their classmates. 🎳

Big-time performances on the state stage for our WDCCSD wrestlers.

Joe Hirsch battled his way to a 4th place finish at 157 lbs in Class 3A, while Cascade’s Bryce Carroll (5th at 144 lbs) and Tatum Honda (8th at 126 lbs) each earned spots on the podium in Class 1A.

State medals are never given—they’re earned through discipline, resilience, and relentless work. We're proud of the way these young men represented their schools, teammates, and communities all season long.

WDCCSD wrestling continues to show what it means to compete the right way.

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Students at Cascade Elementary have been learning the fundamentals of pickleball in PE, including grip, racquet control, serving, and the forehand swing! Students are building coordination, teamwork, and confidence while having fun staying active. 🏓

Cascade Elementary 3rd graders are diving into great books during independent reading time! Their love for reading continues to grow each day. 📚❤️

During their novel study of “The Great Depression,” Cascade Elementary 4th graders in Mrs. Payne’s class worked with a partner to construct a timeline of events that reflected their learning. This activity helped students deepen their understanding of an important period in history. 📚

Dyersville Elementary 2nd graders had an up-close look at a butterfly during science class as they studied the life cycle. This brought students’ learning to life and sparked great questions about each stage of development. 🦋

Career and Technical Education Month is a great time to spotlight Civil Engineering and Architecture and the hands-on learning it offers students! In this course, students explore residential and commercial building design through real-world projects, teamwork, and technical documentation while learning industry standards and communication methods.

Students also use 3D design software, Revit, to design solutions and bring their ideas to life. This year, Civil Engineering and Architecture serves 19 students across sophomore, junior, and senior grade levels as they prepare for future opportunities in engineering and architecture careers.

Cascade Elementary 2nd graders recently observed mealworms in science class! 🐛

Students at Cascade Elementary are diving into great books and even greater conversations through literacy circles! This gives students the opportunity to collaborate with their peers, share perspectives, and deepen their understanding of the novel they are reading together. 📚

Western Dubuque Schools will be closed today, Friday, February 20, due to a winter storm warning that includes blowing snow and slick travel conditions.

The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority. Please use caution if you must travel and stay safe.

Western Dubuque High School is proud to share that our boys bowling team is headed to the state tournament! 🎳

Congratulations to Coach Kramer and our bowlers on an outstanding season and this well-earned accomplishment. Their hard work, focus, and commitment continue to make our district proud.

A special shoutout to Devon Rubner for qualifying for state individually as well. What a tremendous achievement for our student-athletes and program. Let’s go, Bobcats!

Farley Elementary 5th graders recently participated in an all-school bowling day after learning about bowling during PE! They put their skills into action with a full bowling experience at Cobra Lanes in Farley. 🎳