Western Dubuque CCSD is seeking an exceptional, student-centered leader to serve as Principal of Cascade Jr/Sr High School. Serving approximately 400 students in grades 6–12, Cascade is grounded in strong traditions, high expectations, and a supportive community.
This is an opportunity to lead a respected secondary school—strengthening culture, advancing instructional practices, and ensuring meaningful opportunities for all students.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• Proven secondary leadership with a focus on student outcomes
• Strength in developing and supporting high-performing teams
• Deep knowledge of instruction, assessment, and school improvement
• Clear, effective communication and community engagement
• A commitment to a positive, accountable, and student-centered culture
Position Details:
Salary: $105,000–$120,000 + comprehensive benefits
Application Deadline: April 5
Interviews: Early/Mid-April
Apply: www.tinyurl.com/CJSHS2026
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Students carefully examined the pellets and worked to identify tiny rodent bones, using observation and critical thinking to determine what the owl had eaten. 🦉
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We are grateful for this incredible group of staff members who support our students and teachers every day! ❤️
All three preschool classrooms participated in ocean-themed activities while celebrating everything they learned about sea life during the unit. Students had a great time exploring, learning, and celebrating together.
Throughout the 12-week trimester, students selected their own design, ordered materials, and brought their ideas to life. The final projects highlight both creativity and craftsmanship developed throughout the course!
Our School Board had a great visit to Drexler Middle School as part of its seventh building visit of the year.
The Drexler team shared how they are meeting the needs of students while helping them stay connected, engaged, and excited to be at school. Highlights included the WIN (What I Need) period, excel classes, and the school’s strength and conditioning program, all designed to support students academically, socially, and physically.
We appreciate the leadership of the Drexler staff and the opportunity for our board to see this work in action. Great things are happening for kids! 👏
These dedicated team members make a tremendous difference for students each day, and including them in professional learning opportunities strengthens our entire district. We’re grateful for their commitment to supporting student success! 📚
In the first lesson taught by volunteer Rick Colpitts, students explored the many businesses, organizations, and workers needed to help a city thrive. They are already looking forward to the next four lessons and the opportunity to continue learning about how communities work together! 🏙️
By comparing shapes and identifying their attributes, students have been building a strong foundation in geometry. They also created imaginative pictures using geometric shapes, showcasing their understanding and creativity!
Each student selected a potato and participated in a variety of Olympic-themed activities designed to reinforce measurement and data skills. This lesson helped students strengthen their understanding of key math concepts while having plenty of fun. We love seeing learning come to life in memorable ways! 🎉
Students completed six experiments, gathered detailed data, and classified each experiment by reaction type and energy changes. With five sections participating, nearly 300 experiments were conducted in just ONE day. We’re proud of the focus, collaboration, and scientific thinking demonstrated by our students!
Reading builds knowledge, fuels creativity, and helps students grow in ways that extend far beyond the classroom. We're proud to encourage a love of reading in our schools every day!
