Students at Peosta Elementary have been strumming their way through music class with ukuleles in hand! From learning chords to playing simple songs, they’re building skills and having fun along the way. 🎶🎸
Preschool and kindergarten students at Epworth Elementary had a special visit from our local firefighters last week! 🚒
They learned important fire safety tips and got an up-close look at the gear and equipment used to keep our community safe. A big thank you to our hometown heroes for helping our youngest learners stay safe and informed!
They learned important fire safety tips and got an up-close look at the gear and equipment used to keep our community safe. A big thank you to our hometown heroes for helping our youngest learners stay safe and informed!
Fun in the sun! ☀️
Students at Cascade Elementary enjoyed lunch outside in our beautiful literacy garden. What a great way to soak up fresh air and smiles during the school day!
Students at Cascade Elementary enjoyed lunch outside in our beautiful literacy garden. What a great way to soak up fresh air and smiles during the school day!
Our second School Board building visit took us to Epworth Elementary, where staff shared insights into their “High Performing” rating on the Iowa School Performance Profile! They’ve seen notable growth in mathematics and created a promising literacy pilot program. 📚📈
We’re grateful for the strong partnership and engagement between our staff and board in supporting student success across our schools!
We’re grateful for the strong partnership and engagement between our staff and board in supporting student success across our schools!
National School Lunch Week is October 13-17! School meals provide essential nutrition that supports not just academic performance, but also physical health, immune function, and overall development for our students.
In WDCSD, we're committed to nourishing our students every day! 🍎✨
In WDCSD, we're committed to nourishing our students every day! 🍎✨
Cascade Elementary 1st graders kicked off October with pumpkins of their very own! 🎃
They’ve been learning all about how plants grow. Discovering the pumpkin life cycle has been a favorite part of the early weeks of school!
They’ve been learning all about how plants grow. Discovering the pumpkin life cycle has been a favorite part of the early weeks of school!
Our Cascade Elementary prekindergarten and kindergarten students are exploring early math concepts by making patterns! 🔵🔴
With hands-on activities and lots of curiosity, they're laying the foundation for future learning.
With hands-on activities and lots of curiosity, they're laying the foundation for future learning.
Western Dubuque High School, located in Epworth, has been serving students since 1962. Over the years, it has built a strong reputation for academic excellence, extracurricular opportunities, and community pride. 🎓
In the 2024‑25 Iowa School Performance Profiles, WDHS maintained its designation as a “High Performing” school under Iowa’s accountability system, for the fourth time in seven years!
This means we continue to meet key goals for student proficiency, growth, attendance, graduation, and postsecondary readiness.
We’re proud of our students, staff, families, and community for making this achievement possible—and even more excited about what’s ahead!
Together, we’re shaping futures, building character, and getting “Better Every Day.” 🐾
In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month, we encourage students to use technology responsibly and treat others with respect both online and offline.
Digital citizenship is just as important as in-person kindness. Respect should be shown everywhere! 🧡
Digital citizenship is just as important as in-person kindness. Respect should be shown everywhere! 🧡
Sixth graders at Drexler Middle School are building their geography skills by practicing latitude and longitude during the map skills unit! 🌍
Working together helps make learning fun and meaningful as they explore how to navigate the world.
Working together helps make learning fun and meaningful as they explore how to navigate the world.
Students at Cascade Elementary explored what it means to follow a group plan and how our actions affect others. ✨
During a team activity, each student held part of a string web—showing how staying connected and working together helps the whole group succeed! #wdbqschools
During a team activity, each student held part of a string web—showing how staying connected and working together helps the whole group succeed! #wdbqschools
The 5th grade Card Club is in full swing at Cascade Elementary! ♠️
Students are sharpening their strategy skills, practicing good sportsmanship, and having a blast during this fun and engaging club time. #wdbqschools
Students are sharpening their strategy skills, practicing good sportsmanship, and having a blast during this fun and engaging club time. #wdbqschools
Cascade High School mentors are making a difference at Cascade Elementary! 💙
Through the mentoring program, high school students support younger learners by strengthening academic skills, building confidence, and promoting social-emotional growth. It's a powerful connection that benefits everyone involved. 🌟
Through the mentoring program, high school students support younger learners by strengthening academic skills, building confidence, and promoting social-emotional growth. It's a powerful connection that benefits everyone involved. 🌟
Students at Cascade Elementary earned a well-deserved reward for showing outstanding classroom behavior!
They celebrated with lunch outside, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine together. 😎
They celebrated with lunch outside, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine together. 😎
We are excited to take part in the Great Apple Crunch! 🍎
Students and staff across the district are celebrating healthy eating and supporting local agriculture by taking a big bite into fresh, crisp apples.
We're marking the occasion with apple taste testing events and serving apples districtwide from South Mounds Orchard in Sherrill, Iowa. It’s a fun, delicious way to connect with our local farmers and promote healthy habits! 🍏
Students and staff across the district are celebrating healthy eating and supporting local agriculture by taking a big bite into fresh, crisp apples.
We're marking the occasion with apple taste testing events and serving apples districtwide from South Mounds Orchard in Sherrill, Iowa. It’s a fun, delicious way to connect with our local farmers and promote healthy habits! 🍏
On National Tutor Appreciation Week, we recognize the individuals who make a lasting impact on students’ academic journeys.
Through your patience, skill, and dedication, you help students achieve goals they never thought possible. Thank you so much! 🤩 #wdbqschools
Through your patience, skill, and dedication, you help students achieve goals they never thought possible. Thank you so much! 🤩 #wdbqschools
On National Instructional Coach Appreciation Day, we want to thank the leaders who guide, support, and inspire their colleagues to continually improve on behalf of our students.
We're grateful for all our instructional coaches:
⭐ Josey Noonan, Peosta Elementary
⭐ Mary Kate Rios, Epworth Elementary
⭐ Libby Gansen, Farley Elementary
⭐ Trisha Greenwood, Dysersville Elementary
⭐ Amber Gravel, Cascade Elementary
⭐ Matt Breitbach, Western Dubuque High School
⭐ Ken Kurt, Western Dubuque High School
⭐ Sarah Goldsmith, Drexler Middle School
⭐ Lindsay Schlichtmann, Cascade Junior/Senior High
By helping educators grow, adapt, and succeed, you are shaping a brighter future for our students every day. Thank you for all you do!
We're grateful for all our instructional coaches:
⭐ Josey Noonan, Peosta Elementary
⭐ Mary Kate Rios, Epworth Elementary
⭐ Libby Gansen, Farley Elementary
⭐ Trisha Greenwood, Dysersville Elementary
⭐ Amber Gravel, Cascade Elementary
⭐ Matt Breitbach, Western Dubuque High School
⭐ Ken Kurt, Western Dubuque High School
⭐ Sarah Goldsmith, Drexler Middle School
⭐ Lindsay Schlichtmann, Cascade Junior/Senior High
By helping educators grow, adapt, and succeed, you are shaping a brighter future for our students every day. Thank you for all you do!
October 5-11 is Fire Prevention Week! 🧯
Make sure you’re prepared in the event of a fire. Start with these simple yet essential tips:
✅ Replace smoke alarm batteries twice a year
✅ Keep a flashlight and fresh batteries in each bedroom
✅ Practice feeling doors with the back of your hand before opening
✅ Designate a neighbor as an emergency contact
✅ Review your escape routes from different areas of your home
Get more fire safety tips here: www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire/home-fire-preparedness.html
Make sure you’re prepared in the event of a fire. Start with these simple yet essential tips:
✅ Replace smoke alarm batteries twice a year
✅ Keep a flashlight and fresh batteries in each bedroom
✅ Practice feeling doors with the back of your hand before opening
✅ Designate a neighbor as an emergency contact
✅ Review your escape routes from different areas of your home
Get more fire safety tips here: www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire/home-fire-preparedness.html
Behind every breakthrough, every “aha” moment, and every achievement is a teacher who believed in their student's potential.
World Teachers Day reminds us to thank our educators, who never give up on students. Your persistence and passion make a difference! 🙌
World Teachers Day reminds us to thank our educators, who never give up on students. Your persistence and passion make a difference! 🙌
What a week to remember! WDHS Homecoming was filled with energy, pride, and unforgettable moments. #wdbqschools
