Students in the leadership group at Drexler Middle School recently took initiative by asking to speak with underclassmen about following school rules and treating others with respect. Their message was entirely student developed and focused on setting a positive example for others.

We are proud of these students for stepping up as leaders and helping build a strong school community! 🌟
5 months ago, WDCSD
Students seated in Drexler Middle School gym bleachers while two students speak at the front of the assembly.
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and we’re proud to recognize the outstanding PE teachers who keep our students active, healthy, and inspired:

⭐ Chris Curry
⭐ Tom Jasper
⭐ Maddy Jasper
⭐ Justin Penner
⭐ Brooke Hummel
⭐ Amber DeSousa
⭐ Matt Kass
⭐ Brennan Koerperich
⭐ Jesse Lawler
⭐ Tony Foxen
⭐ Cole Pederson
⭐ Tom Andrews
⭐ Jackson Healey
⭐ Alex Ressler

What an incredible team! Thank you for all you do.
6 months ago, WDCSD
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month honoring Western Dubuque Schools staff and coaches with sports-themed illustrations.
We wish all the moms in our community a happy Mother’s Day! We hope your day is filled with appreciation and celebration. 🎉
6 months ago, WDCSD
“Happy Mother’s Day” with a school logo above, set on a red circle over a purple floral background.
May is Military Appreciation Month, and we are taking this opportunity to honor those who serve our country with distinction and dedication.

The resilience of military families—including those right here in our school community—is something that inspires us every single day. We are proud to recognize them. 🇺🇸
6 months ago, WDCSD
“May is Military Appreciation Month” over a faded American flag, with student-colored heart cards thanking veterans below.
Congratulations to these Farley Elementary students for hitting a perfect 10 during their archery unit!

This accomplishment highlights their hard work and precision as they developed new skills in physical education. 🏹
6 months ago, WDCSD
Boy in blue hoodie and red shorts stands by archery target, smiling and holding arrows, with one hitting the bullseye.
Boy in gray hoodie and white cap stands beside target, smiling as an arrow lands in the yellow center.
Girl in white “USA” hoodie smiles next to target, pointing to an arrow in the bullseye on a gym floor.
Boy in black camo top and cap stands by target with multiple arrows clustered near the center rings.
Boy leans on archery target, smiling and pointing to an arrow hitting the yellow bullseye in the gym.
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.
6 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. 💛✨
6 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! 🎉
6 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! 🙏
6 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. 📖
6 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! 📚
6 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! 🍎✨
6 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.
6 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! 🎶
6 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!
6 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! ✏️
6 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!
6 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.
6 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! 🍿
6 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! 🍎✨
6 months ago, WDCSD
“School Lunch Hero Day” text with school logo and cartoon cafeteria workers in aprons holding utensils on a purple background.