Preschool pre-registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026-27 school year! 🎉

Families can complete our quick online form to be added to the contact list in the order responses are received. Please note: this is NOT a registration form, but it is the first step in registering your child.

➡️ Complete the form: https://forms.office.com/r/HmFmJE8sMu
➡️ Learn more on our website: https://www.wdbqschools.org/page/early-childhoodpreschool
16 days ago, WDCSD
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Welcome back from break! Let’s start off the new calendar year strong. 💪
16 days ago, WDCSD
A festive graphic from Western Dubuque Schools reads "Welcome Back to School" in bold white and red text on a maroon background. Smaller text at the bottom says "Classes resume on Monday, January 5, 2026." The school district logo is displayed in the top left corner, and the background features a gradient of red to blue with falling snowflakes.
Friendly reminder! Preschool pre-registration for the 2026-27 school year opens Monday, January 5 at 12:00pm. 📚

The pre-registration form will be available on our website. Completing it adds your name to the contact list in the order it’s received. This does not register your child, but it's the first step!

Learn more about our Early Childhood Programs on our website: https://www.wdbqschools.org/page/early-childhoodpreschool
19 days ago, WDCSD
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First graders at Cascade Elementary are learning about new math concepts through independent practice and small group activities. We’re proud of their focus and effort! ➕
19 days ago, WDCSD
A young girl with glasses and pigtails smiles while sitting at a classroom desk, working on a number line math worksheet with a pencil.
Two young girls lay on a colorful foam mat in a classroom, playing an educational card and number game with bingo-style boards and plastic chips.
Happy New Year! We’re looking forward to another year of excellence in 2026 as we partner with our families, staff, students, and community. 🎊
20 days ago, WDCSD
A festive graphic featuring the text "Happy New Year 2026" in bold red and white letters, with the Western Dubuque Schools logo beneath. The background includes fireworks, city buildings, a cheering crowd silhouette, and red, white, and blue bunting across the top.
Cascade Elementary students welcomed Remy during guidance time! Students learned to recognize body signals and use coping tools to manage stress. Remy was a great helper in building healthy habits! 🐶
21 days ago, WDCSD
A group of smiling elementary school students pose together in a classroom, with a brown and white therapy dog resting on a soft bed in front of them.
Second grade students at Cascade Elementary are working with pattern blocks to build math and spatial reasoning skills! 🔷
22 days ago, WDCSD
A smiling student leans on the floor near a blue mat while working with colorful pattern blocks to create geometric designs during a classroom activity.
A group of students sit and kneel on a blue mat, proudly displaying intricate designs they created using colorful pattern blocks in the classroom.
Third graders at Cascade Elementary are learning all about the skeletal system! From bones to body structure, these young scientists are building knowledge one part at a time. 🦴
23 days ago, WDCSD
Two students sit on the classroom floor working together on a worksheet featuring a diagram of a human hand skeleton, surrounded by school supplies and a colorful floral rug.
Cascade 3rd graders are exploring mass using pan balances during math class. What a fun and interactive way to build measurement skills! ⚖️
26 days ago, WDCSD
Three smiling students sit on the classroom floor working on activity books and using math manipulatives, surrounded by educational supplies and colorful decorations.
Merry Christmas! We're grateful for our amazing school community and wish you all a safe, happy, and memorable holiday season. 🎄
27 days ago, WDCSD
A festive holiday graphic with evergreen branches and glowing lights framing the top, featuring the Western Dubuque Schools logo and the message "Merry Christmas" in large red and white text on a blue background.
Students at Cascade Elementary are making the most of the season with some winter recess fun! They’re enjoying fresh air, movement, and plenty of smiles. ❄️
28 days ago, WDCSD
A young girl in a pink hat and gloves holds a small snowman she built, smiling outside Cascade Elementary School as other children play in the snow nearby.
A smiling girl in a purple hat and jacket proudly holds a small snowman in the school playground, surrounded by snow and colorful playground equipment.
Peosta Elementary 2nd graders held a Read-a-Thon, reading over 30,000 minutes and raising nearly $4,200! 📚

They shopped for 30 kids through a local Angel Tree and donated $1,000 in groceries to the Epworth Food Pantry. A powerful way to support families this season! ❤️
28 days ago, WDCSD
A group of four boys wearing festive reindeer antler hats smile while standing in a toy aisle at a store, with shoppers and carts visible in the background.
Two adults and four children wearing holiday hats pose with a shopping cart full of toys, including a doll and Minnie Mouse plush, in a store aisle decorated for Christmas.
Two women smile with two young boys wearing reindeer antler hats as they shop in a toy aisle filled with LEGO sets and games.
A teacher and two girls, all smiling, stand beside a grocery cart in a canned goods aisle; the girls wear festive reindeer hats and hold a shopping list.
A woman kneels beside a young boy wearing a reindeer hat in a clothing section of a store, both smiling next to a display of folded shirts and racks of slippers.
Two boys wearing festive hats smile beside a full shopping cart while a woman with a clipboard stands nearby in a clothing aisle of a store.
A group of five children wearing holiday reindeer hats stand in a grocery aisle near carts and shelves filled with snacks and packaged foods during a festive shopping trip.

Preschool pre-registration for the 2026-27 school year opens on Monday, January 5! Families interested in our Early Childhood Programs should plan to complete a short online form beginning January 5 at 12:00pm. 🎒

Completing this form does not register your child—it simply saves your place in line. Families will be contacted to register in the order that forms are received.

More details can be found on our Early Childhood Programs page: https://www.wdbqschools.org/page/early-childhoodpreschool. #wdbqschools

29 days ago, WDCCSD
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One creative 2nd grader at Cascade Elementary took some holiday inspiration and turned it into a LEGO masterpiece—SANTA! 🎅🧱

We love seeing imagination come to life in the classroom.
29 days ago, WDCSD
A smiling girl in a purple “JOY” sweatshirt holds a red LEGO Santa figure in a colorful classroom setting.
Mrs. Heacock’s kindergarten class had a joyful week filled with holiday fun!

From cozy pajama playtime and yoga with Mrs. Gallagher, to welcoming back some of our traveling gingerbread from across the country, these students have made the most of the season.

They also enjoyed candy canes with friends and even made magical reindeer food to take home! ❤️🎄
29 days ago, WDCSD
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Peosta Elementary students had a unique opportunity to participate in an African drumming and culture workshop! They enjoyed creating rhythms on djembe drums and learning about the rich traditions behind the music. 🪘
29 days ago, WDCSD
Three young boys sit in a classroom, each playing a djembe drum, with a cultural tapestry and map of Africa in the background.
A group of children smile and play djembe drums
A student plays a drum with sticks while an instructor in patterned clothing offers guidance during a classroom music activity.
Two boys sit side by side, focused on playing djembe drums together during a classroom music lesson.
Cascade Elementary students and staff got into the holiday spirit with a festive schoolwide celebration! From joyful activities to cheerful smiles, it was a wonderful way to wrap up the week. 🎄
about 1 month ago, WDCSD
Students sit at cafeteria tables decorating cookies with frosting, using paper liners and plastic utensils.
A long row of students decorates cookies at cafeteria tables while teachers assist during a festive classroom activity.
Girls sit at a cafeteria table, smiling and eating cookies they decorated with colorful frosting and sprinkles.
Smiling boys sit at a table with cookies, frosting, and paper liners, enjoying a cookie decorating activity.
A group of students sits at a lunch table, some enjoying their decorated cookies while others continue frosting them.
Farley Elementary students are exploring careers during guidance class using Xello, a career awareness program. As they explore different career paths, students are also reflecting on their personal skills, practicing critical thinking, and building problem-solving strategies. 💡

It's never too early to start thinking about the future!
about 1 month ago, WDCSD
Two young boys smile while sitting on the floor with laptops and headphones, each playing educational games.
A group of students wearing headphones work on laptops while seated and lying on the classroom floor during a tech activity.
Students at Cascade Elementary are learning about perseverance in a sweet way by building gingerbread houses with Mrs. Decker from the ISU Extension Office! It’s a hands-on lesson in determination and creativity. 🏠
about 1 month ago, WDCSD
Children sit at a classroom table decorating small graham cracker gingerbread houses with frosting and cereal pieces.
Students gather at their desks constructing graham cracker houses using icing and cereal, with school supplies nearby.
A smiling boy holds a piping bag of frosting next to his finished gingerbread house decorated with colorful cereal.
Three children sit at desks decorating graham cracker houses with icing, cereal, and plastic bags filled with frosting.
Two girls work intently on decorating graham cracker houses with frosting at their desks
Mr. Wendler brought extra fun to prekindergarten during the gingerbread unit by showing up dressed as a gingerbread man! The smiles and laughter said it all. 🎁
about 1 month ago, WDCSD
A group of smiling young students poses with an adult dressed in a large gingerbread costume inside a colorful classroom.