Our 2nd graders at Cascade Elementary celebrated the 100th day of school by dressing up as 100-year-olds! 👵👴
From gray hair to canes and creative outfits, their school spirit and imagination were on full display.
From gray hair to canes and creative outfits, their school spirit and imagination were on full display.
Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate connection and gratitude. Today, we’re especially grateful for everyone in our school community! ❤️
Students at Cascade Junior Senior High School put their creativity to the test during Cupcake Wars, where a little friendly competition was on full display. From creative designs to thoughtful presentations, students showed off both their culinary skills and creativity.
What a sweet way to celebrate career and technical education! 🧁
What a sweet way to celebrate career and technical education! 🧁
Our 1st graders at CES recently combined creativity and kindness by making Valentine Cookie Jars to share with someone special! ❤️
While assembling their sweet treats, students also spent time talking with Mrs. Decker about the importance of sharing and showing appreciation for others.
While assembling their sweet treats, students also spent time talking with Mrs. Decker about the importance of sharing and showing appreciation for others.
On Tuesday, February 10, WDHS and CHS leadership students hosted the “Lead with Love” conference, welcoming eight schools from across eastern Iowa. 💙
Students participated in breakout sessions, team-building activities, and heard from Ken Kurt and Kelly Simon about leadership and the power of vulnerability.
Students participated in breakout sessions, team-building activities, and heard from Ken Kurt and Kelly Simon about leadership and the power of vulnerability.
Hands-on learning brings science to life for 3rd graders at Epworth Elementary! As part of their science studies, students are exploring the structures, behaviors, and adaptations of living things by observing crayfish up close. 🦞
Career and Technical Education Month is a great time to highlight the hands-on learning happening in our classrooms. In Family and Consumer Sciences classes at WD, students explored all things eggs! 🥚
5th grade mathematicians are using geoboards to model and solve fraction multiplication, building a deeper understanding through hands-on learning. 📐
Career & Technical Education Month is a great opportunity to highlight how Western Dubuque High School students are building real-world skills through our carpentry program! 🛠️
In Intro to Industrial Technology, students rotate through three shop areas, including carpentry, where they design and build their own cutting boards while learning foundational skills. Carpentry 1 students take on projects such as end tables and participate in a creative birdhouse competition each trimester.
As students advance, Carpentry 2 focuses on cabinetmaking and introduces professional techniques using our state-of-the-art spray booth. Carpentry 3 operates as an independent study, giving students the opportunity to design and build custom furniture or one-of-a-kind pieces from start to finish.
We are proud of the creativity, craftsmanship, and problem solving our students bring to life every day! 🌟
In Intro to Industrial Technology, students rotate through three shop areas, including carpentry, where they design and build their own cutting boards while learning foundational skills. Carpentry 1 students take on projects such as end tables and participate in a creative birdhouse competition each trimester.
As students advance, Carpentry 2 focuses on cabinetmaking and introduces professional techniques using our state-of-the-art spray booth. Carpentry 3 operates as an independent study, giving students the opportunity to design and build custom furniture or one-of-a-kind pieces from start to finish.
We are proud of the creativity, craftsmanship, and problem solving our students bring to life every day! 🌟
Students and staff marked the 100th day of school by celebrating 100 days of learning, growth, and perseverance. 🎉
Our Farley Elementary 4th and 5th graders partnered with the Western Dubuque Lions Chapter for a pop tab drive benefiting Ronald McDonald Charities. Through teamwork and generosity, students helped support a great cause and showed the power of giving back! ❤️
Preschool students in Miss Lindsey’s classroom are learning all about pets by naming animals that can be pets, sharing photos of their own, talking about how to care for them, and welcoming special pet visitors into the classroom. 🐾
Our 5th graders celebrated writing by sharing fictional narrative stories inspired by characters from our novel study, The Phantom Tollbooth. ✏️
It’s Dental Health Month! Here are some simple tips to keep in mind:
✅ Brush your teeth twice a day
✅ Floss every single day
✅ Avoid excess sugary foods and drinks
✅ Schedule regular dental checkups
Small changes today can lead to big results down the road. Remember: it’s never too early to develop a good habit! 🦷
✅ Brush your teeth twice a day
✅ Floss every single day
✅ Avoid excess sugary foods and drinks
✅ Schedule regular dental checkups
Small changes today can lead to big results down the road. Remember: it’s never too early to develop a good habit! 🦷
Career and Technical Education Month highlights the hands-on learning happening in our Intro to Engineering and Design course. Students use Autodesk Inventor and the design process to solve real-world problems while building skills in teamwork, communication, quality control, and technical documentation. 🛠️
This year, the course serves 43 students across grade levels as they explore future opportunities in design engineering and related careers!
This year, the course serves 43 students across grade levels as they explore future opportunities in design engineering and related careers!
Fifth graders at Peosta Elementary are diving into science by learning all about yeast! Students are creating and caring for their own sourdough starters, observing yeast in action through hands-on experiments—and even taste testing homemade sourdough bread as part of the learning process. 🍞
Students in Mrs. Messer's kindergarten class enjoyed a variety of hands-on activities as they celebrated 100 days of learning together. It was a fun-filled milestone that highlighted growth, creativity, and teamwork! 💯
What happens when you ask preschoolers to wait before eating a marshmallow? At Epworth Elementary, these young learners are building self-control and patience through playful activities like Red Light, Green Light, freeze dances, bubbles, and, of course, marshmallows. 🍬
In their latest challenge, students had to choose whether to eat one marshmallow right away or wait five minutes to earn a second one. They smelled it, touched it, stared at it, and showed impressive focus along the way. An incredible 95% chose to wait, demonstrating strong self-control and patience. This fun and tasty experiment helped students practice skills that support learning and growth for years to come.
In their latest challenge, students had to choose whether to eat one marshmallow right away or wait five minutes to earn a second one. They smelled it, touched it, stared at it, and showed impressive focus along the way. An incredible 95% chose to wait, demonstrating strong self-control and patience. This fun and tasty experiment helped students practice skills that support learning and growth for years to come.
WDCCSD was well represented on the state mat this week. Congratulations to Elli Casey and Ava Pfab on earning 5th place at the Iowa Class 2A State Wrestling Tournament, and to Carly Manternach for finishing 8th place in Class 1A. Each competed with toughness, composure, and pride while representing their schools and communities at the highest level. We’re proud of the work, resilience, and example these student-athletes continue to set. Better Every Day. #wdbqschools
We went on a number hunt at Peosta Elementary! Students made learning fun by searching for numbers throughout the hallways while practicing important math skills. 🔢
