Addison Frake will be recognized at the Iowa Girls State Basketball Tournament as a member of the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association Academic All-State Team for 2026! This prestigious honor reflects her commitment to excellence both on the court and in the classroom, and it is considered one of the most rigorous selections in the state. 🏀
Addison will receive her award on Friday, March 6, at halftime of the 1A Semifinal, which begins at approximately 3:15pm. Congratulations to Addison on this outstanding achievement! 👏
Addison will receive her award on Friday, March 6, at halftime of the 1A Semifinal, which begins at approximately 3:15pm. Congratulations to Addison on this outstanding achievement! 👏
WDHS students in Physical Science Chemistry with Ms. Bowles had a blast exploring decomposition reactions and the impact of catalysts during their elephant toothpaste lab. The experiment gave students an opportunity to dig in, get a little messy, and see firsthand how reactions can be manipulated. 🧪
Learning comes to life when students can experience science in action!
Learning comes to life when students can experience science in action!
CJSHS is proud to share that Addison Frake has been selected to participate in the IBCA All-Star Basketball Game as a member of the Northeast Girls Team! This honor recognizes her dedication, hard work, and outstanding performance on the court. 🏀
Congratulations, Addison! 👏
Congratulations, Addison! 👏
Mississippi Valley Conference Honors for WDHS Bowling!
Congratulations to David Pettera, named the Mississippi Division Bowler of the Year, and Coach Grant Kramer, selected as the Mississippi Division Coach of the Year!
David, a junior, led the Bobcats with an impressive 224.80 average, helping secure the divisional championship and powering the team back to the state tournament for the 10th time in program history. The Bobcats capped the season with a 5th-place finish at state in Waterloo!
Under Coach Kramer’s leadership, this program continues to compete at a championship level while representing Western Dubuque with pride.
We are incredibly proud of David, Coach Kramer, and our entire WDHS bowling program. 🎳
Congratulations to David Pettera, named the Mississippi Division Bowler of the Year, and Coach Grant Kramer, selected as the Mississippi Division Coach of the Year!
David, a junior, led the Bobcats with an impressive 224.80 average, helping secure the divisional championship and powering the team back to the state tournament for the 10th time in program history. The Bobcats capped the season with a 5th-place finish at state in Waterloo!
Under Coach Kramer’s leadership, this program continues to compete at a championship level while representing Western Dubuque with pride.
We are incredibly proud of David, Coach Kramer, and our entire WDHS bowling program. 🎳
Today is Read Across America Day!
We invite every student, family, and community member to join us in picking up a book today. Visit your school or local library! 📚
We invite every student, family, and community member to join us in picking up a book today. Visit your school or local library! 📚
Our recent Reading with Flashlights celebration was a glowing success at Farley Elementary! 🔦
Classrooms were transformed into cozy reading spaces as students used flashlights to dive into their favorite books and discover new stories. 📚
Thank you to our staff and families for supporting a love of reading in our schools!
Classrooms were transformed into cozy reading spaces as students used flashlights to dive into their favorite books and discover new stories. 📚
Thank you to our staff and families for supporting a love of reading in our schools!
Our prekindergarten students celebrated Teddy Bear Day as part of our February math theme at Peosta Elementary. Students brought a favorite bear from home and enjoyed sharing about their special friend with classmates!
Throughout the day, students measured their bears using manipulatives, weighed and compared them, drew pictures, and sorted them into groups. They also used blocks to build cozy homes for their bears and ended the day with a few extra snuggles during rest time.
It was a fun and engaging way to build math skills through hands-on learning! 🧸
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.
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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.
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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! 🛠️
