Our 5th graders at Farley Elementary are exploring division in a hands-on way! Students are using digital manipulatives and new technology to visualize problems, practice strategies, and strengthen their math skills. 💪
14 days ago, WDCSD
Two students work together at an interactive classroom display, using visual math models to solve a problem.
Two smiling students stand before an interactive display showing colorful math models during a classroom activity.
Giving back is what Service Day is all about. Our students spent the day serving others, building connections, and making a positive impact throughout the Western Dubuque Community!

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15 days ago, WDCCSD
Today is National Instructional Coaches Day, and we’re highlighting the educators who support teaching and learning across our schools! Their collaboration, guidance, and expertise help strengthen instruction and create meaningful learning experiences for students.

⭐️ Matt Breitbach
⭐️ Libby Gansen
⭐️ Amber Gravel
⭐️ Trisha Greenwood
⭐️ Ken Kurt
⭐️ Josey Noonan
⭐️ Sarah Goldsmith
⭐️ Mary Kate Rios
⭐️ Lindsay Schlichtmann
⭐️ Olin Skattum

Thank you for everything you do!
16 days ago, WDCSD
National Instructional Coaches Day graphic featuring headshots and names of 10 Western Dubuque Schools instructional coaches.
Our CES kindergartners are strengthening their fine motor skills by drawing swirls on a vertical surface and practicing how to hold writing utensils! ✏️
17 days ago, WDCSD
Students drawing on paper that is attached to a locker.
Students drawing on paper that is attached to a locker.
Students drawing on paper that is attached to a locker.
Students drawing on paper that is attached to a locker.
Students drawing on paper that is attached to a locker.
Students drawing on paper that is attached to a locker.
Students drawing on paper that is attached to a locker.
Students drawing on paper that is attached to a locker.

Western Dubuque High School students got a firsthand look at local career opportunities during Dyersville Economic Development’s annual manufacturing day. 🛠️

Students toured area manufacturers, explored careers in welding, electrical work, production, and learned about the skills employers value in the workplace.

Thank you to our local businesses and community partners for helping students connect classroom learning with future career possibilities!

17 days ago, WDCSD
Students standing in a manufacturing plant listening to a man speak.
Our 4th grade scientists at Cascade Elementary are putting their learning into action. Students are experimenting with electricity by building circuits and discovering what it takes to light a lightbulb! 💡
17 days ago, WDCSD
Three students work together on the floor, assembling a simple electrical circuit while recording observations on a worksheet.
Students collaborate at a classroom table to build and test a simple electrical circuit using wires, a battery, and other components.
Two students carefully connect wires to a battery while working together on a hands-on electricity lesson.
A student in a pink shirt concentrates on connecting a wire to a battery during a classroom electrical circuit activity.
School lunch is the best when you get to enjoy it with friends! CES students are fueling up, spending time together, and getting ready for the rest of their school day. 🍎
17 days ago, WDCSD
A girl with a school lunch tray in front of her.
Fire Prevention Week is a great time to make sure the entire family is on the same page when it comes to fire safety. 🧯

Here are a few conversation starters for families with kids:

✅ Do you know what our smoke alarm sounds like?
✅ Can you show me two ways out of your bedroom?
✅ Where do we meet outside if there's a fire?
✅ Do you know to get low if there's smoke?
✅ Do you know to call 911 once you are safely outside?

Let’s practice fire safety this week and all year long!
17 days ago, WDCSD
Fire Prevention Week message with a fire extinguisher spraying foam, surrounded by stylized red flames on a purple background.
On World Teachers Day, we express our deep gratitude to the educators who do so much to prepare students for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Thank you for all you do, each and every day! 🙌
18 days ago, WDCSD
Happy World Teachers’ Day message surrounded by colorful pencils, scissors, paper clips, pushpins, rulers, and school supplies.
Reading buddies make learning even more fun at Farley Elementary! Mrs. Wilson’s 3rd graders teamed up with Mrs. Deutmeyer’s preschool students to share stories, practice reading, and enjoy time together. 📚✨
18 days ago, WDCSD
Two children sit together on a gym floor, looking through an open picture book with additional books beside them.
Two children sit cross-legged on a gym floor as one points to an open picture book; other students read in the background.
Two smiling children sit beside an open, colorful picture book on the floor near a school hallway door.
An older child reads a picture book to a younger child as they sit together on the floor against a school hallway wall.
Two smiling children sit cross-legged on a gym floor with open picture books while other students read in the background.
October is National Principals Month, and we’re proud to recognize the school leaders who support our students, staff, and families!

Please join us in celebrating our principals:
⭐️ Dan Wendler, CES Principal
⭐️ Sandy Luna, CJSHS Principal
⭐️ Jenny Hillebrand, DES Principal
⭐️ Amanda Klaas, FES Principal
⭐️ Adam Kedley, DMS Principal
⭐️ Ethan Lensch, WDHS Principal
⭐️ Greg Deutmeyer, EES Principal
⭐️ Kimberly Reinert, PES Principal

Thank you for all you do!
18 days ago, WDCSD
Principal photos for National Principal Month
Planning for life after high school can bring a lot of questions. Middle and high school students and their families are invited to a Transition Resource Open House to connect with community resources and support for the transition to adulthood. 🎓

Join us Tuesday, October 13, from 4:00 to 7:00pm in the Western Dubuque High School lunch room. Come and go as your schedule allows.

➡️ Learn about waiver services, guardianship, Vocational Rehabilitation, employment supports, community programs, recreation opportunities, and more.

Whether graduation is near or still several years away, now is a great time to learn, ask questions, and make connections for the future.
21 days ago, WDCSD
Parent Resource Night flyer for Tuesday, October 13, 4–7 PM in the WDHS Lunch Room, offering post-high-school transition resources.
We are proud to recognize our custodial staff on National Custodian Day! 🎉

They help prepare our schools for students each morning, keep learning spaces clean, respond to unexpected needs, support school events, and care for our buildings in every season.

We’re grateful for all you do for our school community!
21 days ago, WDCSD
Wash tub and mop
Respect can be shown in countless ways, from inviting someone to sit with you to speaking up when another person is being treated unfairly.

National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month reminds us that the actions we take each day shape the culture of our schools.

Let’s continue encouraging kindness, empathy, and respect so every student can learn and thrive in a positive environment! 🧡
22 days ago, WDCSD
A child holds up hands reading “STOP Bullying” beneath the message “National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month.”
Drexler teachers are making the most of WIN time by providing students with extra support and focused learning opportunities. 📚

It’s another way Drexler is helping students build skills, confidence, and success!
23 days ago, WDCSD
Students sitting around a desk.
Students sitting around a desk.
Our 5th graders at Farley Elementary have been busy building their reading skills and creating connections through books. 📚

Students have familiarized themselves with their classroom library, completed their first unit on personal narratives, and spent time reading with their reading buddies!
23 days ago, WDCSD
Two students smile at a classroom table with open books and school supplies in a bright reading area.
Two students sit on the classroom floor smiling together, with one holding an open picture book.
Four students sit around a classroom table, focused on reading illustrated books and completing worksheets.
Students work at classroom stations with books and worksheets, including a basket labeled “Fiction.”
Cascade Elementary students enjoyed a special opportunity to watch the Moonlight Graham 50+ baseball tournament. ⚾️

Students got to experience the action from the stands and enjoy some time together outside the classroom. What a fun way to spend part of the school day.
24 days ago, WDCSD
Students sit together on wooden bleachers beside a baseball field, smiling for a group photo under leafy trees.
Students gather along a chain-link fence to greet baseball players during a sunny afternoon at the ballpark.
Fall is the perfect time for some apple-themed learning at Epworth Elementary. 🍎

Our preschool students put their taste buds to the test by sampling apples, ranking their favorites & graphing the results. It was a fun way to combine seasonal flavors with hands-on learning!
25 days ago, WDCSD
Classroom apple investigation display shows students’ observations and a graph of favorite apple colors: green, red, and yellow.
A student places a green apple drawing on a classroom graph while classmates watch during an apple color activity.
A teacher guides students as they add apple drawings to a floor graph labeled green, red, and yellow.
What a great Homecoming Week at Cascade! 🐾

From the excitement of our pep rally to the creativity of the parade and the energy of Friday night, Cougar Pride was on full display!

A special congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming Queen, Eden Casey, and Homecoming King, Colin Schlemme!

Thank you to our students, staff, families, and community for making this such a memorable week. These are the traditions and experiences that make Cascade such a special place! #wdbqschools
25 days ago, WDCSD
Two crowned students pose on a football field, one holding flowers and the other seated in a power wheelchair.
Students ride a blue, gold, and white decorated parade float featuring a display honoring “50 years of Presidents.”
Students ride a blue-and-gold parade float decorated with balloons and a large “GO FIGHT WIN” sign.
A cougar mascot rides in a red convertible displaying a “Cougar Power” sign during a school parade.
A yellow convertible leads students, color guard, and marching band members along a street during a school parade.
Students in white shirts, black pants, and suspenders gather at center court during a school pep rally.
The school band performs on the gym floor as color guard members wave large blue-and-gold flags nearby.
A packed gym of students applauds from the bleachers while classmates stand at center court during a pep rally.
Students line up and applaud at center court during a pep rally, including one student using a power wheelchair.
Our students continue to show what it means to care for one another. ❤️

Special education teacher Nicole Curoe shared how wonderful it has been to watch Sophie Jellison, Declan McCoy, Karra Ronek, and Penelope Lux interact with and support our Pathways students. From spending time together at recess to sitting together at lunch, these students are making a genuine effort to get to know others and build meaningful connections.

Their kindness, compassion, and natural ability to include others are making a positive impact on our students and helping create a welcoming school community. We are proud to see students supporting one another in such meaningful ways.
29 days ago, WDCSD
Students sit together at a cafeteria table, smiling and eating school lunches from red trays.