Western Dubuque County Community School District is proud to recognize the dedication of volunteer announcer Lyle Theisen, whose voice brings energy and excitement to Bobcat events year-round! 🎤
Lyle plays a key role in creating a memorable experience for student-athletes and fans alike. His behind-the-scenes work with audiovisual support and community events further highlights his commitment to excellence.
Lyle’s attention to detail, passion for quality, and willingness to give his time reflect the strong sense of community that defines Western Dubuque. We are grateful for the many ways he supports our students, staff, and families!
Read the full article: https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/tri-state/article_4bae818d-f602-40d3-8be7-2c4f588e0eda.html
Photo credit: Stephen Gassman/Telegraph Herald
Lyle plays a key role in creating a memorable experience for student-athletes and fans alike. His behind-the-scenes work with audiovisual support and community events further highlights his commitment to excellence.
Lyle’s attention to detail, passion for quality, and willingness to give his time reflect the strong sense of community that defines Western Dubuque. We are grateful for the many ways he supports our students, staff, and families!
Read the full article: https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/tri-state/article_4bae818d-f602-40d3-8be7-2c4f588e0eda.html
Photo credit: Stephen Gassman/Telegraph Herald
As part of their literacy pilot, Dyersville Elementary kindergarten students in Mrs. Cogan’s class brought learning to life by creating their own ending to the nursery rhyme, “The Three Little Kittens!” 📚
Students designed character masks and acted out their new stories while exploring how traditional rhymes can inspire creative storytelling.
Students designed character masks and acted out their new stories while exploring how traditional rhymes can inspire creative storytelling.
Western Dubuque High School Chemistry II students recently conducted flame tests to explore the connection between atomic structure and electron configuration. 🔬
Students observed vibrant results while applying their learning in a hands-on and engaging way!
Students observed vibrant results while applying their learning in a hands-on and engaging way!
Robotics gives students unique opportunities to apply classroom learning in hands-on, meaningful ways—and the results are remarkable!
We're proud of the enthusiasm our students bring to every challenge and grateful for the educators who bring these experiences to them.
Happy National Robotics Week! 🤖
We're proud of the enthusiasm our students bring to every challenge and grateful for the educators who bring these experiences to them.
Happy National Robotics Week! 🤖
Farley Elementary 5th grade students are strengthening their writing skills through a peer feedback protocol as part of their end-of-unit work! ✏️
Students partnered to listen, reflect, and provide thoughtful feedback to help improve each other’s writing.
Students partnered to listen, reflect, and provide thoughtful feedback to help improve each other’s writing.
During National Assistant Principals Week, we extend a heartfelt thank you to APs Rich Hatcher, Carrie Viel, and Andrew Carbajal.
They provide exceptional leadership and support for our students, staff, and families each day. We’re proud to have them serving our school community! 🤗
April 4 is National School Librarian Day! 📚
School librarians teach students how to find information, evaluate whether it is trustworthy, and use it effectively. In a world overflowing with content, those skills matter more than ever.
We are proud to have library professionals who equip our students with exactly that!
Western Dubuque High School Service Learning students have created the Glam Giveback website to support students across our area. This resource allows students to request donated formal attire so everyone has the opportunity to enjoy special events like dances and proms. 💃
To learn more about the Glam Giveback program and request attire, visit https://sites.google.com/view/theglamgiveback?usp=sharing
To learn more about the Glam Giveback program and request attire, visit https://sites.google.com/view/theglamgiveback?usp=sharing
Hands-on learning is in full swing in 2nd grade at Peosta Elementary!
Students are strengthening their geometry skills by creating paper quilt blocks for a collaborative classroom quilt, while also stepping into the role of geologists by observing how rocks interact during science.
Students are strengthening their geometry skills by creating paper quilt blocks for a collaborative classroom quilt, while also stepping into the role of geologists by observing how rocks interact during science.
Dyersville Elementary students are celebrating their participation in State Archery and representing their school with pride! 🎯
Their hard work, focus, and determination led them to this exciting achievement. #wdbqschools
Their hard work, focus, and determination led them to this exciting achievement. #wdbqschools
As a reminder, April 2 and April 6 are teacher comp days, and district offices will be open. On April 3, all buildings and offices will be closed. We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy the long weekend! 🌷
Second grade students at Peosta Elementary enjoyed a special agricultural experience while reading with a local farmer. 📚
Their guest even brought along a small visitor that made the day extra memorable for students! 🐷
Their guest even brought along a small visitor that made the day extra memorable for students! 🐷
Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🙌
Our paraprofessionals are mentors, advocates, and trusted adults who help students navigate challenges and celebrate successes.
Thank you, paraprofessionals, for all you do for our school community!
Our paraprofessionals are mentors, advocates, and trusted adults who help students navigate challenges and celebrate successes.
Thank you, paraprofessionals, for all you do for our school community!
Third graders at Farley Elementary have been preparing for ISASP testing with engaging activities in the classroom. Students participated in breakout box challenges designed to practice test examples and strategies in a fun and interactive way! 📚
Epworth Elementary 5th graders are learning about agriculture through the Agriculture in the Classroom program with the Dubuque County Farm Bureau.
Mrs. Rachel visits monthly to teach how products like meat, cereal, and ethanol go from research to finished goods! 🌾
Mrs. Rachel visits monthly to teach how products like meat, cereal, and ethanol go from research to finished goods! 🌾
Cascade Junior High students are making a meaningful impact through service and compassion. Three 7th grade students recently organized a merchandise fundraiser to support classmate Beau Harvey as he continues his recovery. 💙
Through their efforts, bracelets and T-shirts were sold to help Beau’s family, while also bringing the community together in support of Beau Day. Their project is a great example of students using kindness and teamwork to make a difference.
We are proud of these students for showing what it means to care for one another!
Read the article here: https://archive.ph/6wZnA#selection-1665.0-2313.315
Photo credit: Bennett Ludwig via Cascade Pioneer
Through their efforts, bracelets and T-shirts were sold to help Beau’s family, while also bringing the community together in support of Beau Day. Their project is a great example of students using kindness and teamwork to make a difference.
We are proud of these students for showing what it means to care for one another!
Read the article here: https://archive.ph/6wZnA#selection-1665.0-2313.315
Photo credit: Bennett Ludwig via Cascade Pioneer
March is National Nutrition Month! 🍎✨
Good nutrition is a key part of a well-rounded education. We're proud to support healthy eating habits and grateful to the staff and families who help reinforce those habits every day.
Good nutrition is a key part of a well-rounded education. We're proud to support healthy eating habits and grateful to the staff and families who help reinforce those habits every day.
As a reminder, due to weather cancellations earlier this winter, the following updates have been made to our school calendar this week:
• Wednesday, April 1 — one-hour early dismissal
• Tuesday, April 7 — school in session
There will be no school on:
• Thursday, April 2
• Friday, April 3
• Monday, April 6
At this time, the final day of school for students has not been finalized. We will share that update in the coming week.
#wdbqschools
• Wednesday, April 1 — one-hour early dismissal
• Tuesday, April 7 — school in session
There will be no school on:
• Thursday, April 2
• Friday, April 3
• Monday, April 6
At this time, the final day of school for students has not been finalized. We will share that update in the coming week.
#wdbqschools
Dyersville Elementary students had a special visit thanks to Mrs. Hoeger, one of our 2nd grade paraprofessionals, who brought in goats and lambs to share with the class! Her husband and grandchildren joined in, helping students hold and gently pet them. 🐐
This hands-on experience brought plenty of smiles and created a memorable learning moment for everyone involved!
This hands-on experience brought plenty of smiles and created a memorable learning moment for everyone involved!
Students at Epworth Elementary explored the world of owls with Dubuque County Conservationist Taylor Schaefers! 🦉
Fifth grade students connected their reading of “Hoot” to hands-on learning by dissecting owl pellets and examining feathers, skulls, and taxidermy owls.
Fifth grade students connected their reading of “Hoot” to hands-on learning by dissecting owl pellets and examining feathers, skulls, and taxidermy owls.
