Congratulations to these Cascade Elementary students for achieving a score of 10 during their archery unit! 🎯

Their focus, determination, and skill were on full display as they reached this impressive milestone.
about 2 months ago, WDCSD
Boy in white shirt and cap smiles beside archery target, pointing to an arrow hitting the yellow bullseye in a gym.
Boy in red hoodie kneels by archery target, grinning and pointing to a bullseye shot with arrows on the floor nearby.
Girl in green sweatshirt stands beside target, smiling and pointing to an arrow in the center bullseye.
Boy in black hoodie stands next to archery target with an arrow in the bullseye, hands behind his back.
Boy in orange hoodie and cap stands by target, pointing to a bullseye hit; extra arrows lie on the gym floor.
Girl kneels beside archery target, smiling and pointing to an arrow lodged in the yellow center.
Boy in gray hoodie stands next to target with an arrow in the bullseye.
Boy in gray hoodie and cap stands next to target with an arrow in the bullseye, holding additional arrows.
National Mental Health Awareness Month is a meaningful reminder that how we feel on the inside shapes what we do on the outside.

When students are supported mentally and emotionally, they engage more deeply, connect more fully, and reach their potential more consistently. This is an important point of focus in our schools, each and every day. 💛✨
about 2 months ago, WDCSD
“May is Mental Health Awareness Month” with a smiling heart hugging a brain on a blue dotted background.
Epworth Elementary students celebrated their outstanding fundraising efforts with a special inflatable day at school.

The day was filled with laughter, smiles, and well-earned fun as we recognized the hard work of our students throughout the year! 🎉
about 2 months ago, WDCSD
Child slides down a large inflatable slide in a gym, seated on a bright blue lane with red and yellow sides.
Two children crawl through round openings inside a colorful inflatable obstacle course with green walls and a blue padded floor.
Three young children climb a steep inflatable wall using red footholds on a blue surface inside a gym play structure.
Two children climb an inflatable wall with red grips, surrounded by bright red, yellow, and blue padded sides in a gym.
Happy National School Nurses Day!

We are truly grateful to have a health team whose impact on student wellbeing is felt each and every day:

⭐ Jacque Domeyer
⭐ Jenni Green
⭐ Tara Noonan
⭐ Ashley Ramler
⭐ Laura Ryan

Join us as we thank them for all they do! 🙏
about 2 months ago, WDCSD
National School Nurses Day, May 6, 2026, featuring five staff portraits labeled Jacque Domeyer, Jenni Green, Ashley Ramler, Tara Noonan, and Laura Ryan.
Encouraging a love of reading has been a major focus for 4th and 5th grade students at Epworth Elementary this year.

Students took part in activities like Book Bowls, Book Madness, and the 5th grade Battle of the Books, building excitement around reading while strengthening their skills. 📖
about 2 months ago, WDCSD
Group of students in a gym kneel and stand in rows, smiling and holding certificates against a wall with red and black stripes.
Students sit at tables in a library while a teacher stands near a screen displaying “Battle of the Books” under a welcome banner.
Wall display titled “Book Madness” shows a tournament bracket with book covers arranged in matchups above a drinking fountain.
Book covers arranged on a wall around two football helmet icons with “vs” between them, suggesting a reading competition theme.
Wall display of green and yellow paper stars labeled with student names, arranged in a graph above several featured book covers.
Wall display of blue and white paper stars labeled with names in a clustered pattern, with book covers lined along the bottom.
Farley Elementary students celebrated School Library Month with a creative tissue box character contest that brought stories to life in a fun and imaginative way!

Three classrooms were selected as winners and received a trophy to proudly display. We love seeing students engage with reading! 📚
about 2 months ago, WDCSD
Student project of Dog Man
Student project
Student project of a giraffe.
Great things are happening in our schools every day—and our teachers are the reason why. During Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to shine the spotlight on the educators who make student success their top priority.

Thank you for your tireless commitment to our kids and our community. We appreciate you more than you know! 🍎✨
about 2 months ago, WDCSD
“Western Dubuque Schools Better Every Day” logo above text reading “Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week,” with photos of teachers collaborating, meeting, and smiling.
Our school community is proud to be highlighted in a recent Telegraph Herald news feature, showcasing the great work happening across our district and the impact of our students and staff during our annual service day! 📰

To read the full article and learn more, visit https://bit.ly/bobcatserviceday.
about 2 months ago, WDCSD
“Western Dubuque Schools Better Every Day” logo above crossed shovel and rake icon with large text reading “In the News” on a leafy background.
Cascade Elementary students are exploring sound in science by using xylophones to create loud and soft sounds while learning how sound is made! 🎶
about 2 months ago, WDCSD
Three students sit at a table, taking turns tapping metal bars with a mallet during a hands-on sound activity.
Three students gather around a table, watching as one taps metal bars with a mallet during a classroom experiment.
A student sits at a table tapping metal bars with a mallet while a classmate watches and others work nearby.
Two students sit on a rug, one tapping metal bars with a mallet while the other listens and observes closely.
Small groups of students sit on a colorful rug, taking turns tapping metal bars and exploring sound together.
Two students sit on a rug, one tapping metal bars with a mallet while the other watches during a sound activity.
Three students sit on a patterned rug, taking turns tapping metal bars with a mallet in a small group activity.
Fifth grade students at Dyersville Elementary School rolled up their sleeves and made a big impact during Bobcat Service Day by spreading two semi-loads of mulch across the playground. 🌱

Their hard work helped refresh a space that brings joy to students every day, and it is a great example of learning through service in action!
about 2 months ago, WDCSD
Students spread wood chips with rakes and shovels outside a brick school building on a sunny day.
Group of students lined up against a brick wall holding shovels and rakes after outdoor cleanup work.
Student tips a wheelbarrow to dump wood chips onto the ground in a grassy playground area.
Students shovel and move wood chips into a wheelbarrow near a school building under a clear blue sky.
Group of students lined up against a brick wall holding shovels and rakes after outdoor cleanup work.
Students rake and spread wood chips around a playground with swings and climbing equipment in the background.
Large pile of wood chips sits near a sidewalk beside a skid steer loader on a sunny day.
Students spread wood chips with rakes and shovels outside a brick school building on a sunny day.
Students pose with shovels and a wheelbarrow, smiling and flexing after working with wood chips outdoors.
Large pile of wood chips sits near a sidewalk beside a skid steer loader on a sunny day.
Cascade Elementary 1st graders are building confidence as writers by sharing their opinion pieces with classmates! ✏️
about 2 months ago, WDCSD
Students sit in pairs on a colorful rug, reading and discussing their writing with partners in a classroom.
Two young students sit on a classroom rug, smiling and sharing their writing while other pairs work nearby.
Two boys sit on a patterned rug, reading and discussing their writing together during a partner activity.
Two girls sit on the floor by a classroom wall, taking turns reading their writing to each other during partner work.
National Decision Day is a special time to celebrate our WDHS seniors as they take the next step in their journey beyond high school! 🎓

Whether they are heading to college, entering the workforce, or pursuing other opportunities, we are proud of the Class of 2026 and all they have accomplished.

Congratulations to our seniors on this important milestone!
about 2 months ago, WDCSD
Three girls smiling at the camera.
Three students smiling at the camera.
Four students smiling.
Four students smiling.
Students smiling.
Students smiling.
Students smiling.
Students smiling.
Students smiling.
Students smiling.
Cascade High School seniors recently marked an exciting milestone during Decision Day, celebrating their plans for life after graduation! 🎓

From college commitments to career pathways, these moments capture the pride and anticipation of the Class of 2026 as they look ahead to their next chapter.
about 2 months ago, WDCSD
Group of students.
Group of students.
Group of students.
Group of students.
Student wearing a Spartans volleyball shirt.
Girl wearing a Dubuque firefighter shirt.
Student wearing a Coe College shirt.
Student wearing Southwest Tech shirt.
Student wearing Loras shirt.
Group of students wearing Kirkwood shirts.
Cascade Elementary students celebrated the letter P with a fun popcorn activity that filled the room with excitement before enjoying a fresh batch together! 🍿
about 2 months ago, WDCSD
Two young girls sit on a classroom floor, smiling as popcorn pops from a small machine, scattering kernels around them.
Children in a classroom laugh and move around as popcorn pops onto the floor from a small machine during a hands-on activity.
Kids in a classroom laugh and jump around a popcorn popper as kernels scatter across the floor during a playful experiment.
Today is School Lunch Hero Day, and we're thinking about all the small moments that make a big difference in a student's day—a nutritious meal, a friendly face at the lunch counter, a chance to sit down and recharge.

Our food service team is behind all of it. We thank them for all they do! 🍎✨
about 2 months ago, WDCSD
“School Lunch Hero Day” text with school logo and cartoon cafeteria workers in aprons holding utensils on a purple background.
Our students and staff are supported by leaders who genuinely care about the success of our school community.

On National School Principals Day, we're proud to put the spotlight on:

⭐ Greg Deutmeyer, Epworth Elementary
⭐ Ryan Fritz, Cascade High School
⭐ Jennifer Hillebrand, Dyersville Elementary
⭐ Adam Kedley, Drexler Middle School
⭐ Amanda Klaas, Farley Elementary
⭐ Kimberly Reinert, Peosta Elementary
⭐ Dan Wendler, Cascade Elementary
⭐ Ethan Lensch, Western Dubuque High School

Thank you for all you do! 🤗
about 2 months ago, WDCSD
“National School Principals Day, May 1, 2026” with school logo and headshots of eight principals labeled by name.
Today is National College Decision Day, and we’re so proud of the Class of 2026 as they take their next steps after graduation!

Whether they’re heading to college, entering the workforce, or committing to military service, we celebrate each and every one of them. The future is bright! 🎓🌟
about 2 months ago, WDCSD
“National College Decision Day! May 1, 2026” with a graduation cap and tassel on a purple background and school logo.
Cascade Elementary 2nd grade students are learning about ramps and marble mass in math. They had a great time designing and building their own marble runs! ⚙️
about 2 months ago, WDCSD
Three boys making marble ramps in the hallway.
Mrs. Perrenoud’s 3rd grade class at Cascade Elementary celebrated completing their first ISASP tests with ice cream and a trip to the park! 🍦
about 2 months ago, WDCSD
Group of elementary students pose on a playground, smiling and holding cups, with slides and swings visible behind them on a cloudy day.
Big news for Western Dubuque High School!

Pending official board approval, we’re excited to announce that Amy Ostwinkle has been selected as the next Activities Director at Western Dubuque High School.

Amy has been a cornerstone of our district for the past 20 years as a teacher, coach, and advisor. She knows our students, our programs, and our community, and she has played a major role in building the pride and culture we see across Western Dubuque today.

From leading student council and organizing major school events to building a successful girls basketball program during her time as head coach, Amy brings a track record of leadership, organization, and a commitment to helping students grow. She understands that activities are about more than participation. They are about connection, leadership, and creating experiences that stay with students long after they leave our schools.

Amy is a relationship-driven leader who will continue to elevate our programs while keeping students at the center of every decision.
We’re excited for what’s ahead and proud to have Amy leading the way.
Please join us in congratulating Amy Ostwinkle!

Better every day.
about 2 months ago, WDCCSD
Amy Ostwinkle