National School Lunch Week is October 13-17! School meals provide essential nutrition that supports not just academic performance, but also physical health, immune function, and overall development for our students.
In WDCSD, we're committed to nourishing our students every day! 🍎✨
In WDCSD, we're committed to nourishing our students every day! 🍎✨
Cascade Elementary 1st graders kicked off October with pumpkins of their very own! 🎃
They’ve been learning all about how plants grow. Discovering the pumpkin life cycle has been a favorite part of the early weeks of school!
They’ve been learning all about how plants grow. Discovering the pumpkin life cycle has been a favorite part of the early weeks of school!
Our Cascade Elementary prekindergarten and kindergarten students are exploring early math concepts by making patterns! 🔵🔴
With hands-on activities and lots of curiosity, they're laying the foundation for future learning.
With hands-on activities and lots of curiosity, they're laying the foundation for future learning.
Western Dubuque High School, located in Epworth, has been serving students since 1962. Over the years, it has built a strong reputation for academic excellence, extracurricular opportunities, and community pride. 🎓
In the 2024‑25 Iowa School Performance Profiles, WDHS maintained its designation as a “High Performing” school under Iowa’s accountability system, for the fourth time in seven years!
This means we continue to meet key goals for student proficiency, growth, attendance, graduation, and postsecondary readiness.
We’re proud of our students, staff, families, and community for making this achievement possible—and even more excited about what’s ahead!
Together, we’re shaping futures, building character, and getting “Better Every Day.” 🐾
In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month, we encourage students to use technology responsibly and treat others with respect both online and offline.
Digital citizenship is just as important as in-person kindness. Respect should be shown everywhere! 🧡
Digital citizenship is just as important as in-person kindness. Respect should be shown everywhere! 🧡
Sixth graders at Drexler Middle School are building their geography skills by practicing latitude and longitude during the map skills unit! 🌍
Working together helps make learning fun and meaningful as they explore how to navigate the world.
Working together helps make learning fun and meaningful as they explore how to navigate the world.
Students at Cascade Elementary explored what it means to follow a group plan and how our actions affect others. ✨
During a team activity, each student held part of a string web—showing how staying connected and working together helps the whole group succeed! #wdbqschools
During a team activity, each student held part of a string web—showing how staying connected and working together helps the whole group succeed! #wdbqschools
The 5th grade Card Club is in full swing at Cascade Elementary! ♠️
Students are sharpening their strategy skills, practicing good sportsmanship, and having a blast during this fun and engaging club time. #wdbqschools
Students are sharpening their strategy skills, practicing good sportsmanship, and having a blast during this fun and engaging club time. #wdbqschools
Cascade High School mentors are making a difference at Cascade Elementary! 💙
Through the mentoring program, high school students support younger learners by strengthening academic skills, building confidence, and promoting social-emotional growth. It's a powerful connection that benefits everyone involved. 🌟
Through the mentoring program, high school students support younger learners by strengthening academic skills, building confidence, and promoting social-emotional growth. It's a powerful connection that benefits everyone involved. 🌟
Students at Cascade Elementary earned a well-deserved reward for showing outstanding classroom behavior!
They celebrated with lunch outside, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine together. 😎
They celebrated with lunch outside, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine together. 😎
We are excited to take part in the Great Apple Crunch! 🍎
Students and staff across the district are celebrating healthy eating and supporting local agriculture by taking a big bite into fresh, crisp apples.
We're marking the occasion with apple taste testing events and serving apples districtwide from South Mounds Orchard in Sherrill, Iowa. It’s a fun, delicious way to connect with our local farmers and promote healthy habits! 🍏
Students and staff across the district are celebrating healthy eating and supporting local agriculture by taking a big bite into fresh, crisp apples.
We're marking the occasion with apple taste testing events and serving apples districtwide from South Mounds Orchard in Sherrill, Iowa. It’s a fun, delicious way to connect with our local farmers and promote healthy habits! 🍏
On National Tutor Appreciation Week, we recognize the individuals who make a lasting impact on students’ academic journeys.
Through your patience, skill, and dedication, you help students achieve goals they never thought possible. Thank you so much! 🤩 #wdbqschools
Through your patience, skill, and dedication, you help students achieve goals they never thought possible. Thank you so much! 🤩 #wdbqschools
On National Instructional Coach Appreciation Day, we want to thank the leaders who guide, support, and inspire their colleagues to continually improve on behalf of our students.
We're grateful for all our instructional coaches:
⭐ Josey Noonan, Peosta Elementary
⭐ Mary Kate Rios, Epworth Elementary
⭐ Libby Gansen, Farley Elementary
⭐ Trisha Greenwood, Dysersville Elementary
⭐ Amber Gravel, Cascade Elementary
⭐ Matt Breitbach, Western Dubuque High School
⭐ Ken Kurt, Western Dubuque High School
⭐ Sarah Goldsmith, Drexler Middle School
⭐ Lindsay Schlichtmann, Cascade Junior/Senior High
By helping educators grow, adapt, and succeed, you are shaping a brighter future for our students every day. Thank you for all you do!
We're grateful for all our instructional coaches:
⭐ Josey Noonan, Peosta Elementary
⭐ Mary Kate Rios, Epworth Elementary
⭐ Libby Gansen, Farley Elementary
⭐ Trisha Greenwood, Dysersville Elementary
⭐ Amber Gravel, Cascade Elementary
⭐ Matt Breitbach, Western Dubuque High School
⭐ Ken Kurt, Western Dubuque High School
⭐ Sarah Goldsmith, Drexler Middle School
⭐ Lindsay Schlichtmann, Cascade Junior/Senior High
By helping educators grow, adapt, and succeed, you are shaping a brighter future for our students every day. Thank you for all you do!
October 5-11 is Fire Prevention Week! 🧯
Make sure you’re prepared in the event of a fire. Start with these simple yet essential tips:
✅ Replace smoke alarm batteries twice a year
✅ Keep a flashlight and fresh batteries in each bedroom
✅ Practice feeling doors with the back of your hand before opening
✅ Designate a neighbor as an emergency contact
✅ Review your escape routes from different areas of your home
Get more fire safety tips here: www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire/home-fire-preparedness.html
Make sure you’re prepared in the event of a fire. Start with these simple yet essential tips:
✅ Replace smoke alarm batteries twice a year
✅ Keep a flashlight and fresh batteries in each bedroom
✅ Practice feeling doors with the back of your hand before opening
✅ Designate a neighbor as an emergency contact
✅ Review your escape routes from different areas of your home
Get more fire safety tips here: www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire/home-fire-preparedness.html
Behind every breakthrough, every “aha” moment, and every achievement is a teacher who believed in their student's potential.
World Teachers Day reminds us to thank our educators, who never give up on students. Your persistence and passion make a difference! 🙌
World Teachers Day reminds us to thank our educators, who never give up on students. Your persistence and passion make a difference! 🙌
What a week to remember! WDHS Homecoming was filled with energy, pride, and unforgettable moments. #wdbqschools
🎉 Homecoming Spirit is Alive at WDHS! 🎉
From the energy of the drumline, to the cheerleaders, to the parade floats packed with students showing their Bobcat pride—Western Dubuque knows how to celebrate Homecoming!
Our students, staff, and community came together to showcase what makes being a Bobcat so special: school pride, friendships, and memories in the making.
💥 Go Bobcats! 💥
Congratulations to Western Dubuque High School’s 2025 Homecoming King and Queen!
We are proud to recognize Quentin Nauman and Racquel Fern for this well-deserved honor. Their leadership, character, and school spirit truly represent what it means to be a Bobcat.
What a special way to celebrate Homecoming week at WDHS—Better Every Day!
Earlier this week, Epworth Elementary students laced up for our annual walk-a-thon, the PTO’s largest fundraiser of the year! 👟
We’re proud to share that the event raised an incredible $19,500! These funds will support a variety of activities and opportunities for our students throughout the school year.
A HUGE thank you to our families, community, and PTO for making this fundraiser a massive success!
We’re proud to share that the event raised an incredible $19,500! These funds will support a variety of activities and opportunities for our students throughout the school year.
A HUGE thank you to our families, community, and PTO for making this fundraiser a massive success!
Our Cascade Elementary students had a blast joining in the fun at Cascade Jr/Sr High School for homecoming activities recently! 💛
From cheers to smiles, it was a celebration full of Cougar pride.
From cheers to smiles, it was a celebration full of Cougar pride.
