Dyersville Elementary students explored place value by estimating how many popsicle sticks were in a box. After making guesses, they worked in pairs and found that grouping sticks by tens and hundreds made counting easier. They were excited to discover the box held 1,000 sticks! 📦
6 months ago, WDCSD
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IMG_8254 - Stephanie Lake
This week is National School Psychology Week, and we're taking time to honor the school psychologists who support our students in so many important ways. ❤️

From addressing mental health concerns to fostering positive behavior and creating inclusive environments, school psychologists help students feel seen, heard, and valued.

We're thankful for the positive impact they make every day!
6 months ago, WDCSD
Graphic celebrating National School Psychology Week. The design features a red rectangular banner with the words “National School Psychology Week” in white and navy text. A row of red brain icons lines the bottom of the banner. The Western Dubuque Schools logo, which reads “Better Every Day,” appears above the banner on a blue radial background.
Voters in the Western Dubuque County Community School District are encouraged to participate in the upcoming School Board election on Tuesday, November 4. 🗳️

The candidates are:
➡️ District 1: Chad Ostwinkle and Karen Ertl
➡️ District 3: Mike Rea

Your vote helps shape the future of our schools and the students we serve! Find your polling location at https://apps.sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/pollingplace/search.aspx.
6 months ago, WDCSD
Graphic announcing the Western Dubuque Schools Board Election on Tuesday, November 4. The top banner features the district logo with the text “Better Every Day.” Below are three candidate portraits framed in red outlines: Chad Ostwinkle, Karen Ertl, and Mike Rea. Each name appears in bold red text beneath their photo.
The WDHS Color Guard brought six talented students to the state solo competition in Pella on October 23! Each performer choreographed their own routine and showcased incredible skill on the stage.

A special congratulations to:

⭐️ Claire Jager, who earned a Division I rating
⭐️ Cheyenne Hoffmann, who received a medal in the Beyond Limits category and was invited to perform again at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines during team competitions

Great job to all who performed! 👏
6 months ago, WDCSD
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First graders in Mrs. Hirsch’s classroom at Dyersville Elementary celebrated their Bobcat Strong behavior with a special stuffed animal day. 🧸

Their stuffed friends joined in the learning fun as they were read to, written about, and even graphed during math class!
6 months ago, WDCSD
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Stuffy 3 - Chirstie Hirsch
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Daylight saving time ends this weekend! Be sure to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday evening. 🕟
6 months ago, WDCSD
Graphic reminding viewers to “Fall Back” for the end of Daylight Saving Time on November 2, 2025. The background shows a close-up of a vintage red alarm clock on a purple-toned surface. Large bold text reads “Fall Back,” and the Western Dubuque Schools logo with the phrase “Better Every Day” appears in the top left corner.
Mrs. Beyer is piloting a new literacy program at Epworth Elementary, where students use reader’s theater to build fluency skills. 📚

This creative approach is helping young readers grow in confidence and expression.
6 months ago, WDCSD
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Drexler Middle School students explored biodiversity through a game of Jenga!

Each color represented a different trophic level, helping them review the importance of variety in ecosystems and how each role contributes to a healthy planet. 🌎
6 months ago, WDCSD
Graphic featuring a colorful Jenga tower made of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple blocks on a classroom table. The text on the right reads “Biodiversity Jenga!” alongside the Western Dubuque Schools logo with the tagline “Better Every Day” and a white environmental icon with leaves, water, and the sun.
Twice a month at Farley Elementary, older and younger students pair up as Bobcat Buddies to read and make crafts together!

This time helps students build confidence and create meaningful connections across grade levels. 📖
6 months ago, WDCSD
Two young students sit on a gym floor holding up black paper bats they made during a craft activity. One student has a book and supply box beside her.
Four children sit on the gym floor cutting black paper and gluing pieces together to make bat crafts.
Students kneel on the gym floor showing their completed black paper bat crafts.
A group of children sit together on the gym floor cutting and gluing pieces of black paper to create bat crafts.
Three young students sit on the gym floor cutting shapes from black paper for bat crafts.
Several children sit in small groups on a gym floor working on Halloween bat crafts.
Students sit in pairs on a gym floor, cutting out shapes from black paper as part of a craft project.
What a career!

Congratulations to Hallie Kelchen on an incredible run as a Cougar! With her 13th place finish at the State Meet today, Hallie becomes just the 6th Cougar in program history to earn Top 15 finishes all four years of high school.

Your hard work, consistency, and competitive spirit have left a lasting mark on Cascade Cross Country. Way to go, Hallie—we’re proud of you!
6 months ago, WDCCSD
Hallie Kelchen
STATE CHAMPION — AGAIN!
Congratulations to Quentin Nauman, who defended his Class 3A State Cross Country title with the fastest time in state meet history (14:48.3)! This senior continues to raise the bar, break records, and leave an incredible legacy as a Bobcat.

The Western Dubuque team also capped off a strong season, finishing 12th overall in Class 3A. Outstanding work, Bobcats! #wdbqschools
6 months ago, WDCCSD
Quentin Nauman
Our Epworth Elementary 4th grade scientists have been hard at work exploring the components of complete electrical circuits. 💡

Hands-on learning like this helps bring science to life in the classroom!
6 months ago, WDCSD
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Wishing our school district community a Happy Halloween! Have fun and stay safe during today's (and tonight’s) festivities! 👻
6 months ago, WDCSD
Festive Halloween-themed graphic with purple and gray tones featuring jack-o’-lanterns, ghosts, bats, and spiderwebs. Large red text reads “Happy Halloween,” and the Western Dubuque Schools logo with the tagline “Better Every Day” appears at the top.

Best of luck to the Western Dubuque High School football team in their state playoff game! 🏈🔥

The Bobcats are hosting Decorah at 7:00 PM at The Buch.

We're proud to stand behind you as you take the field. Go Bobcats!

6 months ago, WDCSD
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Best of luck to the Cascade High School football team in their state playoff game! 🏈💙

The Cougs are on the road to take on Iowa City Regina in the round of 16.

Your determination, focus, and Cougar pride have led you to this moment. We’re all behind you—go Cougars!

6 months ago, WDCSD
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Eighth grade students at Drexler Middle School recently attended a presentation from the Visiting Nurse Association on the harmful effects of vaping.

It was a valuable opportunity to learn how our choices can impact our long-term health.
6 months ago, WDCSD
Graphic showing a classroom scene where a guest educator demonstrates lung models to middle school students seated around a table. On the left, a red background features a heartbeat line and bold white text that reads “Thank you for educating our students!” The Western Dubuque Schools logo with the tagline “Better Every Day” appears below the text.
Cascade Elementary is proud to serve students Pre-K through 5th grade in the heart of our Cascade community. 🌟

The school was rated as “Commendable” on the Iowa School Performance Profiles. This designation reflects our strong academics and commitment to social-emotional learning, with 15 general classrooms and specialized spaces for music, art, special education, and more, our school is built to support every learner.

Located just blocks from downtown Cascade, our school is proud to welcome families from Cascade, Temple Hill, Fillmore, Bernard, and the surrounding areas. 😀
6 months ago, WDCSD
Cascade elementary spotlight
The Western Dubuque High School boys cross country team is participating in the state meet TODAY! 🏃‍♂️💪

We're proud to cheer on these hardworking student-athletes. Their dedication, teamwork, and Bobcat spirit have carried them to this incredible achievement. Good luck at state—you’ve got this!
6 months ago, WDCSD
Western Dubuque_Social_XC Good Luck
Hallie Kelchen is participating in the state cross country meet for Cascade High School TODAY! Let’s all wish her the best of luck as she represents her school with determination, strength, and Cougar pride! 🏃‍♀️💙

Good luck, Hallie!
6 months ago, WDCSD
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Dyersville Elementary 1st grade students had a special visit from the Dyersville Fire and Rescue Department! 🚒

Students learned about fire safety, met local first responders, and got an up-close look at the fire truck.
6 months ago, WDCSD
Fire 2 - Chirstie Hirsch
fire 3 - Chirstie Hirsch
Fire 1 - Chirstie Hirsch