During College Savings Month, we encourage families to explore the tools and resources available to help plan for higher education.
Your school counselor can also help point you in the right direction! 🎓
Cascade Counseling Page: https://www.wdbqschools.org/o/cjshs/page/counseling-office
Western Dubuque Counseling Page: https://www.wdbqschools.org/o/wdhse/page/counseling-office
Your school counselor can also help point you in the right direction! 🎓
Cascade Counseling Page: https://www.wdbqschools.org/o/cjshs/page/counseling-office
Western Dubuque Counseling Page: https://www.wdbqschools.org/o/wdhse/page/counseling-office
At Epworth Elementary, our 5th graders are stepping into leadership roles throughout the school. 🌟
These students are finding meaningful ways to contribute to their school community, such as helping with the announcements. We are proud of our 5th grade leaders!
These students are finding meaningful ways to contribute to their school community, such as helping with the announcements. We are proud of our 5th grade leaders!
The sounds of future musicians filled the halls of Cascade Junior/Senior High School as Aquin students visited for instrument try-outs!
Students had the opportunity to explore brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments while discovering what might be the perfect fit for their musical journey. We loved welcoming these future band members and sharing the excitement of music-making!
Students had the opportunity to explore brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments while discovering what might be the perfect fit for their musical journey. We loved welcoming these future band members and sharing the excitement of music-making!
Farley Elementary 5th graders put their music knowledge to the test by arranging the lyrics of “The Star-Spangled Banner” in the correct order during music class. 🎶
What a fun, hands-on way to learn together!
What a fun, hands-on way to learn together!
Each month, Epworth Elementary buddy classrooms come together for fun activities and meaningful connections. 🙂
These special times give our older students opportunities to lead, encourage, and connect with younger students throughout our school.
These special times give our older students opportunities to lead, encourage, and connect with younger students throughout our school.
Homecoming fun is already underway at Cascade Junior/Senior High School! 🐾
As we get ready to celebrate Homecoming next week, meet your Staff Homecoming Court!
From left to right: Steve Weber, Chris Curry, Ryan Altiere, Hunter Schwoob, Hailey Rausch, Amber DeSousa, Brynn Kolpin, Katie Barnes, and Audrey Welty!
We love seeing our staff having some fun, showing their Cougar spirit, and helping build the excitement for a great Homecoming week!
Go Cougars! 💙
As we get ready to celebrate Homecoming next week, meet your Staff Homecoming Court!
From left to right: Steve Weber, Chris Curry, Ryan Altiere, Hunter Schwoob, Hailey Rausch, Amber DeSousa, Brynn Kolpin, Katie Barnes, and Audrey Welty!
We love seeing our staff having some fun, showing their Cougar spirit, and helping build the excitement for a great Homecoming week!
Go Cougars! 💙
Why is WD football successful? It starts with coaches who teach more than X’s and O’s. 🏈
Drexler Middle School coaches invite guest speakers each week to talk with our athletes about leadership, academics, hard work, a growth mindset, and trusting the process.
This week, Bobcat legend Coach Danner shared his wisdom. He once coached our coaches, and his impact is still evident in the lessons they pass along today.
Go Bobcats!
Drexler Middle School coaches invite guest speakers each week to talk with our athletes about leadership, academics, hard work, a growth mindset, and trusting the process.
This week, Bobcat legend Coach Danner shared his wisdom. He once coached our coaches, and his impact is still evident in the lessons they pass along today.
Go Bobcats!
National School Backpack Awareness Day is the perfect reminder to check in on how your student is packing and wearing their backpack this school year:
🎒 Wear both shoulder straps
🎒 Limit the backpack load to 10-15% of body weight
🎒 Put the heaviest items closest to the spine
🎒 Keep straps tight enough that the bag sits close to the body
🎒 Choose a backpack with padded straps for extra comfort
These simple habits can prevent strain and keep them feeling their best.
🎒 Wear both shoulder straps
🎒 Limit the backpack load to 10-15% of body weight
🎒 Put the heaviest items closest to the spine
🎒 Keep straps tight enough that the bag sits close to the body
🎒 Choose a backpack with padded straps for extra comfort
These simple habits can prevent strain and keep them feeling their best.
At Farley Elementary, one of our building goals is to ensure all students feel and act safe.
Each day begins with morning meetings, where staff join classrooms for social-emotional learning, relationship building, and activities that strengthen our school community. 🌟
Each day begins with morning meetings, where staff join classrooms for social-emotional learning, relationship building, and activities that strengthen our school community. 🌟
What a fun first week of 1st grade at Dyersville Elementary!
Our students are learning, making memories, and starting the school year strong! 📚
Our students are learning, making memories, and starting the school year strong! 📚
On National Grandparents Day, we take a moment to say thank you to every grandparent who has played a role in the lives of our students.
Your love, your patience, and your wisdom help shape the next generation in ways that are immeasurable and lasting! 🤗
Your love, your patience, and your wisdom help shape the next generation in ways that are immeasurable and lasting! 🤗
We kicked off our monthly Birthday Breakfast tradition at Epworth Elementary School by celebrating our August birthdays! 🎉
Students invited a special guest to start the day with a donut and juice.
Thank you to our PTO, Food Services, and Family Engagement teams for making it possible! 🍩
Students invited a special guest to start the day with a donut and juice.
Thank you to our PTO, Food Services, and Family Engagement teams for making it possible! 🍩
Our School Board had the opportunity to visit Dyersville Elementary and see firsthand some of the great work happening throughout the building!
The visit included a look at new instructional technology being used to support teaching and learning, along with several recent building improvements. Board members toured the newly improved staff lounge, learned about the SMART Circuit, and saw the new sound barriers in the cafeteria designed to create a better environment for students and staff.
A big thank you to the Dyersville Elementary team for welcoming our Board, sharing the thinking behind these improvements, and showing how they are creating great spaces and opportunities for our students and staff.
People First. Continual Growth. Opportunities for All. Better Every Day. 🐾
The visit included a look at new instructional technology being used to support teaching and learning, along with several recent building improvements. Board members toured the newly improved staff lounge, learned about the SMART Circuit, and saw the new sound barriers in the cafeteria designed to create a better environment for students and staff.
A big thank you to the Dyersville Elementary team for welcoming our Board, sharing the thinking behind these improvements, and showing how they are creating great spaces and opportunities for our students and staff.
People First. Continual Growth. Opportunities for All. Better Every Day. 🐾
Today, we pause to remember those who lost their lives during the attacks on September 11, 2001.
Twenty-five years later, their memory endures, as does the strength and unity our nation showed in the days and weeks that followed. 🇺🇸
Twenty-five years later, their memory endures, as does the strength and unity our nation showed in the days and weeks that followed. 🇺🇸
Dyersville Elementary 5th graders recently welcomed Mike Oberbroeckling and Terry Oltmans, members of American Legion Post 137, for a special conversation about the American flag. 🇺🇸
Mike and Terry shared what the flag means to them as students prepare to write essays about what the flag means to each of them. Our students listened respectfully, asked thoughtful questions, and learned from the experiences shared by our guests.
Thank you, Mike and Terry, for taking the time to visit with our 5th graders and help make this learning experience meaningful! ⭐
Mike and Terry shared what the flag means to them as students prepare to write essays about what the flag means to each of them. Our students listened respectfully, asked thoughtful questions, and learned from the experiences shared by our guests.
Thank you, Mike and Terry, for taking the time to visit with our 5th graders and help make this learning experience meaningful! ⭐
Over the past few weeks, our teachers have been implementing our new literacy resource, CKLA, in their classrooms. 📚
It has been wonderful to see the learning, conversations, and work happening as students and teachers dive into this new resource together. We’re looking forward to seeing our students continue to build their literacy skills throughout the 2026-27 school year!
It has been wonderful to see the learning, conversations, and work happening as students and teachers dive into this new resource together. We’re looking forward to seeing our students continue to build their literacy skills throughout the 2026-27 school year!
Cascade Elementary School students are off to a great start! 📚
From learning school procedures and participating in the flag ceremony to exploring our new literacy curriculum, students are building strong routines. Students have been counting, creating patterns, using math manipulatives, acting out fables, tackling team challenges, and building friendships along the way! ⭐️
From learning school procedures and participating in the flag ceremony to exploring our new literacy curriculum, students are building strong routines. Students have been counting, creating patterns, using math manipulatives, acting out fables, tackling team challenges, and building friendships along the way! ⭐️
Happy Labor Day! We hope everyone in our community enjoys a wonderful day of celebration. There is no school today in observance of the holiday. 🛠️
Due to continued heat and humidity levels in our buildings, Western Dubuque Schools will dismiss students two hours early on Friday, September 4.
As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
Please watch for additional communication should any further schedule adjustments become necessary.
#wdbqschools
As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
Please watch for additional communication should any further schedule adjustments become necessary.
#wdbqschools
Due to the heat and humidity levels in our buildings, along with the newly issued heat advisory in our area, Western Dubuque Schools will dismiss students two hours early on Wednesday, September 2, and Thursday, September 3.
Because Wednesday is already scheduled as a one-hour early dismissal day for professional learning, Wednesday's dismissal times will be two hours earlier than our typical Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday schedule. Depending on the building, dismissal will occur between 12:55 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
The combination of warm overnight temperatures and persistent humidity has not allowed many of our buildings to adequately cool down. As a result, conditions inside our schools are expected to become increasingly uncomfortable throughout the day.
On Thursday, students will also be dismissed two hours earlier than their regular school day schedule.
The health, safety, and well-being of our students and staff remain our priority.
#wdbqschools
Because Wednesday is already scheduled as a one-hour early dismissal day for professional learning, Wednesday's dismissal times will be two hours earlier than our typical Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday schedule. Depending on the building, dismissal will occur between 12:55 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
The combination of warm overnight temperatures and persistent humidity has not allowed many of our buildings to adequately cool down. As a result, conditions inside our schools are expected to become increasingly uncomfortable throughout the day.
On Thursday, students will also be dismissed two hours earlier than their regular school day schedule.
The health, safety, and well-being of our students and staff remain our priority.
#wdbqschools
