Cascade High School band students partnered with 5th grade students from Aquin and Cascade Elementary to explore different band instruments. 🎶
This hands-on experience gave younger students the chance to try instruments and spark an interest in music! #wdbqschools
This hands-on experience gave younger students the chance to try instruments and spark an interest in music! #wdbqschools
The Peosta Elementary Little Library was in need of repair, so a PES grandfather generously stepped up to help. He built and gifted us a brand-new library for our students and families to enjoy. 📚
We are so grateful for this thoughtful contribution to our school! #wdbqschools
We are so grateful for this thoughtful contribution to our school! #wdbqschools
International Literacy Day is the perfect opportunity to recognize that strong readers become strong students across all subject areas!
Whether they're interpreting data in science class or analyzing historical documents in social studies, students with solid literacy skills are better prepared to engage in their own educational journey. 📚 #wdbqschools
Whether they're interpreting data in science class or analyzing historical documents in social studies, students with solid literacy skills are better prepared to engage in their own educational journey. 📚 #wdbqschools
Happy National Grandparents Day! We’d like to take a moment to recognize the grandparents who bring such warmth and wisdom to our school community.
Thank you for being such positive influences in students’ lives! 🙌 #wdbqschools
Thank you for being such positive influences in students’ lives! 🙌 #wdbqschools
Student leaders at Drexler Middle School welcomed new 7th and 8th grade students this week! They shared what life at Drexler is like, highlighted ways to get involved, and encouraged opportunities to meet new friends. 🤝 #wdbqschools
Epworth Elementary 2nd grade students welcomed their 2 by 2 pets this week! 🐾
Over the coming weeks, these pets will help students learn about positive character traits and the importance of treating others with kindness.
Over the coming weeks, these pets will help students learn about positive character traits and the importance of treating others with kindness.
Congratulations to Diane Elgin on her promotion to director of transportation!
Diane has shown incredible dedication to keeping our students safe, and we are grateful for her leadership in this important role. 🚍
Diane has shown incredible dedication to keeping our students safe, and we are grateful for her leadership in this important role. 🚍
Today, our 5th grade students at Farley Elementary stepped up as leaders by teaching the Bobcat Way expectations throughout the building!
They shared reminders for recess, the lunchroom, the hallway, and the bathroom—then led our school assembly. We are so proud of their leadership and teamwork today! 🐾
They shared reminders for recess, the lunchroom, the hallway, and the bathroom—then led our school assembly. We are so proud of their leadership and teamwork today! 🐾
Peosta Elementary was full of smiles yesterday as our preschool students began their school journey! 📚
We are so proud of our youngest learners and the excitement they bring to the classroom. 🌟
We are so proud of our youngest learners and the excitement they bring to the classroom. 🌟
WDHS Chemistry II students started the school year with the exciting "Fire Snake" lab. 🔥
The experiment provided hands-on practice, a great review of the Periodic Table, and time outdoors in the sunshine. One student summed it up best: "This is awesome—this is why I would like to study chemistry!" 🌟
The experiment provided hands-on practice, a great review of the Periodic Table, and time outdoors in the sunshine. One student summed it up best: "This is awesome—this is why I would like to study chemistry!" 🌟
The new school year is off to a spirited start at Drexler Middle School! Our student leadership class led the welcome back pep rally, bringing the whole school together with energy and excitement. 🎉
Students had the chance to meet our amazing paraprofessionals, nurses, and secretaries while joining in fun games and competitions. What a great way to kick off the year! 💙
Please join us in welcoming Gwendolyn Kass as a family consumer science teacher at Western Dubuque High School and Cascade High School! 🌟
Ms. Kass will be helping students build valuable life and career-ready skills for their future. We are excited to see the impact she will make.
Ms. Kass will be helping students build valuable life and career-ready skills for their future. We are excited to see the impact she will make.
Who says custodians can’t have fun at work? 😃
Mr. Matt Smith took time to play a game of rock, paper, scissors with our Cascade Elementary students at lunch!
Smiles, excitement, and a big day of new beginnings for our youngest learners! 🎒
We loved capturing these special first-day moments at all five of our elementary schools — Peosta, Epworth, Farley, Dyersville, and Cascade. 💛
Here’s to a wonderful school year ahead for our preschoolers!
Welcome to the first day of preschool! 🌟
We are so excited to see our youngest learners walk through the doors today. Our teachers have been preparing warm, fun, and safe classrooms where students will begin their school journey, make new friends, and discover the joy of learning.
Here’s to a wonderful start to the year! 🎉 #wdbqschools
We are so excited to see our youngest learners walk through the doors today. Our teachers have been preparing warm, fun, and safe classrooms where students will begin their school journey, make new friends, and discover the joy of learning.
Here’s to a wonderful start to the year! 🎉 #wdbqschools
We are excited to welcome Carley Steffen as the new transitional kindergarten teacher at Peosta Elementary! 🎨
We look forward to watching Ms. Steffen build strong foundations for learning and guiding students as they take this important first step in their school journey.
We look forward to watching Ms. Steffen build strong foundations for learning and guiding students as they take this important first step in their school journey.
Our 9th grade chemistry students kicked off their first lab of the term! 🔬
They explored the effect of soap on the surface tension in water, sparking curiosity and hands-on learning that will continue all year long. 🌟
They explored the effect of soap on the surface tension in water, sparking curiosity and hands-on learning that will continue all year long. 🌟
Athletes, parents, and coaches are invited to a sports nutrition collaboration on September 3 at 6:30pm in the Western Dubuque High School Auditorium! 🏅
The Performance Collective will share strategies to enhance performance, optimize recovery, and reduce injury risk through proper fueling.
Topics include:
➡️ Fueling foundations
➡️ Nutrition for endurance and strength
➡️ Building a positive fueling culture
The Performance Collective will share strategies to enhance performance, optimize recovery, and reduce injury risk through proper fueling.
Topics include:
➡️ Fueling foundations
➡️ Nutrition for endurance and strength
➡️ Building a positive fueling culture
Welcome to Kirsten Schroeder, who joins Farley Elementary as a special education teacher!
Ms. Schroeder is passionate about helping every student feel supported and empowered in their learning. We are thrilled to have her on our team. 📚
Ms. Schroeder is passionate about helping every student feel supported and empowered in their learning. We are thrilled to have her on our team. 📚
The first week of school is wrapping up strong! Western Dubuque High School and Dyersville Elementary were buzzing with energy and excitement as students filled the halls, connected with friends, and kicked off the school year with enthusiasm. The buzz in our buildings shows that our students and staff are ready for a year of learning, growth, and opportunities.
We can’t wait to see all that 2025–26 will bring! #wdbqschools
We can’t wait to see all that 2025–26 will bring! #wdbqschools
