Epworth Elementary is celebrating monthly birthdays this year by inviting students and a guest to start the day with donuts and juice! 🍩
It’s been wonderful to see our students recognized and celebrated, and to watch them begin their day alongside someone special. These simple moments are making a big impact!
It’s been wonderful to see our students recognized and celebrated, and to watch them begin their day alongside someone special. These simple moments are making a big impact!



Kindergarten students at Farley Elementary had a wonderful time celebrating Valentine’s Day through engaging learning centers! ❤️
Students rotated through fun, themed activities that encouraged creativity, collaboration, and skill-building. It was a joyful day filled with smiles and meaningful learning. 💕
Students rotated through fun, themed activities that encouraged creativity, collaboration, and skill-building. It was a joyful day filled with smiles and meaningful learning. 💕










Dyersville Elementary 5th graders had the opportunity to meet with counselors from Drexler Middle School as they prepare for the transition to 6th grade next school year! 📚
Mr. Steffen and Mrs. Bryte visited to share information about registration and what students can expect in middle school. Students asked thoughtful questions and are excited about the new opportunities that await them!
Mr. Steffen and Mrs. Bryte visited to share information about registration and what students can expect in middle school. Students asked thoughtful questions and are excited about the new opportunities that await them!


Dr. Dan Butler has volunteered to teach Junior Achievement in Epworth Elementary’s 1st grade classroom for the third year in a row! Students look forward to his visits each year and truly enjoy his energy and passion for being in the classroom.
We are grateful for partners like Dr. Butler who invest their time and talents in our students! ❤️


Western Dubuque County Community School District joins our community in remembering Bill Adams and honoring his 36 years of dedicated service to our students, staff, and families. His commitment, leadership, and care made a lasting impact on countless lives. ❤️
Visitation will be held on February 27 from 3:00 to 7:00pm and again on February 28 at 9:00am, with a memorial service to follow at 10:30am on February 28.
His legacy will be felt for generations in the schools and community he helped strengthen. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Adams family and all who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be held on February 27 from 3:00 to 7:00pm and again on February 28 at 9:00am, with a memorial service to follow at 10:30am on February 28.
His legacy will be felt for generations in the schools and community he helped strengthen. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Adams family and all who knew and loved him.

Third graders at Cascade Elementary are bringing energy and focus to their learning through desk drumming! 🥁
This activity helps elevate heart rates and promote healthy blood circulation while also alleviating tension, anxiety, and stress. Desk drumming activates both sides of the brain, supporting concentration and cognitive development in a fun, active way.
We love seeing creative strategies that support student learning and wellbeing throughout the school day. 💙
This activity helps elevate heart rates and promote healthy blood circulation while also alleviating tension, anxiety, and stress. Desk drumming activates both sides of the brain, supporting concentration and cognitive development in a fun, active way.
We love seeing creative strategies that support student learning and wellbeing throughout the school day. 💙


Cascade Elementary was filled with smiles, laughter, and powdered sugar during our annual VIP Breakfast! 🍩
Students invited parents, grandparents, neighbors, and special friends to experience a morning at school alongside them.
A record-breaking 800 donuts were served, but even more meaningful were the countless conversations and memories made. This is what community looks like, and we are grateful for the strong partnerships that support our students each day.
We’re better together! 💛
Students invited parents, grandparents, neighbors, and special friends to experience a morning at school alongside them.
A record-breaking 800 donuts were served, but even more meaningful were the countless conversations and memories made. This is what community looks like, and we are grateful for the strong partnerships that support our students each day.
We’re better together! 💛





Our 5th grade students at Epworth Elementary have been putting their gratitude into words by writing letters to local veterans. 🇺🇸
These heartfelt messages will be shared with veterans participating in Honor Flights, which take Eastern Iowa veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the national monuments dedicated to their service.
We are proud of our students for taking the time to honor and thank those who have served our country.
These heartfelt messages will be shared with veterans participating in Honor Flights, which take Eastern Iowa veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the national monuments dedicated to their service.
We are proud of our students for taking the time to honor and thank those who have served our country.


REMINDER: There will be no school for students on Thursday, February 26, and Friday, February 27. 🗓️
We’ll see everyone again on Monday!
We’ll see everyone again on Monday!

Due to weather-related school cancellations on January 23 and February 20, we are providing the following updates to the 2025–2026 school calendar.
The scheduled make-up days will be:
Wednesday, April 1 — one-hour early dismissal
Tuesday, April 7
Please also note that there will be no school on Thursday, April 2; Friday, April 3; and Monday, April 6, as originally indicated on the calendar.
At this time, the final day of school for students has not yet been determined as we continue through the winter season. We will confirm and communicate the last student day by mid-April once we have greater clarity on any additional impacts to the calendar.
#wdbqschools
The scheduled make-up days will be:
Wednesday, April 1 — one-hour early dismissal
Tuesday, April 7
Please also note that there will be no school on Thursday, April 2; Friday, April 3; and Monday, April 6, as originally indicated on the calendar.
At this time, the final day of school for students has not yet been determined as we continue through the winter season. We will confirm and communicate the last student day by mid-April once we have greater clarity on any additional impacts to the calendar.
#wdbqschools

It’s Public Schools Week in Western Dubuque Schools!
This week celebrates the power of public education to transform lives and strengthen communities through the dedicated efforts of teachers, staff, families, and partners.
Thank you for believing in our students! 🌟
This week celebrates the power of public education to transform lives and strengthen communities through the dedicated efforts of teachers, staff, families, and partners.
Thank you for believing in our students! 🌟

Dyersville Elementary students enjoyed a fantastic day of bowling at 7 Hills, sponsored by our PTO! 🎳
Students had a great time hitting the lanes in their socks and sharing plenty of smiles along the way. A special thank you to Mr. Lawler for organizing the event and making sure everything went smoothly.
Events like this would not be possible without the continued support of our Dyersville Elementary families and PTO—thank you!
Students had a great time hitting the lanes in their socks and sharing plenty of smiles along the way. A special thank you to Mr. Lawler for organizing the event and making sure everything went smoothly.
Events like this would not be possible without the continued support of our Dyersville Elementary families and PTO—thank you!







From designing safer vehicles to creating life-saving medical equipment, engineers shape the world in which we live. The demand for engineering talent continues to grow across industries.
Students, this is your week to discover what engineering is all about. Happy National Engineers Week! 🛠️
Students, this is your week to discover what engineering is all about. Happy National Engineers Week! 🛠️

Bryce Carroll secured an impressive 5th place finish at state wrestling, driven by more than competition. As shared in The Gazette, his father’s battle with cancer has been a powerful motivator behind every step.
Read the full article: https://tinyurl.com/cascadewrestle
Congratulations, Bryce—we’ve been cheering for you both! 💙💛
Read the full article: https://tinyurl.com/cascadewrestle
Congratulations, Bryce—we’ve been cheering for you both! 💙💛





It’s National FFA Week! From food production to technological advancement, agriculture creates opportunities and drives progress. 🚜
We're grateful for our FFA students and their enthusiasm for this field!
We're grateful for our FFA students and their enthusiasm for this field!

Prekindergarten students at Farley Elementary enjoyed bowling in the gym as part of their physical education activities! Students practiced coordination and taking turns while having a great time with their classmates. 🎳



Big-time performances on the state stage for our WDCCSD wrestlers.
Joe Hirsch battled his way to a 4th place finish at 157 lbs in Class 3A, while Cascade’s Bryce Carroll (5th at 144 lbs) and Tatum Honda (8th at 126 lbs) each earned spots on the podium in Class 1A.
State medals are never given—they’re earned through discipline, resilience, and relentless work. We're proud of the way these young men represented their schools, teammates, and communities all season long.
WDCCSD wrestling continues to show what it means to compete the right way.
#wdbqschools
Joe Hirsch battled his way to a 4th place finish at 157 lbs in Class 3A, while Cascade’s Bryce Carroll (5th at 144 lbs) and Tatum Honda (8th at 126 lbs) each earned spots on the podium in Class 1A.
State medals are never given—they’re earned through discipline, resilience, and relentless work. We're proud of the way these young men represented their schools, teammates, and communities all season long.
WDCCSD wrestling continues to show what it means to compete the right way.
#wdbqschools



Students at Cascade Elementary have been learning the fundamentals of pickleball in PE, including grip, racquet control, serving, and the forehand swing! Students are building coordination, teamwork, and confidence while having fun staying active. 🏓




Cascade Elementary 3rd graders are diving into great books during independent reading time! Their love for reading continues to grow each day. 📚❤️

During their novel study of “The Great Depression,” Cascade Elementary 4th graders in Mrs. Payne’s class worked with a partner to construct a timeline of events that reflected their learning. This activity helped students deepen their understanding of an important period in history. 📚




