Western Dubuque Community School District

Students at Cascade Elementary had a blast in PE participating in a skeleton relay, racing to collect and assemble bone pieces to form a full skeleton! 🏃‍♂️🦴

On America Recycles Day, we celebrate the positive impact of recycling on our planet. Here are a few tips for doing your part:

✅ Designate a spot for recyclables
✅ Learn what items are accepted
✅ Clean out containers before recycling
✅ Teach kids to sort properly

Together, we can build better habits and create a better world for future generations! ♻️

Our 5th graders at Peosta Elementary love helping younger students learn valuable skills—and we love seeing their leadership shine! 🌟

It’s a win-win when our big kids step up to guide and support their younger peers. 💪📚

Mrs. Roller, 2nd grade teacher at Cascade Elementary, works side-by-side with her students to solve math problems. That’s teamwork and dedication in learning! ✏️

More than 50 paraeducators came together for a high-impact professional development session focused on:

➡️ Roles and responsibilities
➡️ Fostering independence
➡️ Responding to behavior

The day was filled with meaningful collaboration, rich discussion, and a shared commitment to student success. Several attendees even asked to share resources with colleagues who couldn’t attend.

We’re grateful for the difference our paras make every day!

Students at Cascade Elementary are loving the Bridges Math Curriculum, which provides fun, hands-on opportunities for games, partner work, and problem solving! ✏️📏

Community matters at Farley Elementary School! During Morning Meeting, 5th graders join movement activities and teamwork challenges like “Saving Fred.”

These moments build relationships, collaboration, and laughter! 😀

Epworth Elementary is located in the heart of Epworth and supported by nearby communities like Holy Cross, Bankston, and the surrounding areas. ✨

EES was ranked as a “High Performing” school on the Iowa School Performance Profiles. Since opening in 2003, our dedicated staff has worked to support the social, emotional, behavioral, and academic growth of every child.

We’re proud to be part of the Western Dubuque Community School District and to support our students every step of the way! 🤝

Fifth graders at Farley Elementary dressed up for Surfer vs. Biker Day and the Fall Character Parade, where they walked through the middle school halls spreading smiles to all ages! 😀

On November 6-7, Epworth Elementary welcomed Fonziba Koster as an artist in residence. Students explored African culture through drumming, rhythm, and movement, gaining a deeper appreciation for music and traditions from around the world! 🌍🎶

Today is World Kindness Day! Remember, kindness doesn't require much—just a willingness to see others and treat them with compassion.

Let's all strive to be a little kinder today and make our community an even brighter place! ☀️

There will be no school on Thursday, November 13, and Friday, November 14 due to the end of the first trimester.

Classes will resume on Monday, November 17. Enjoy the long weekend! 🐾

Thank you to our FFA Pals for visiting Cascade Elementary 2nd grade classrooms!

Students learned all about pumpkins and even created a pumpkin craft to go with the lesson. 🍂✨

Fifth graders at Farley Elementary are building math skills together! 🙌

Collaboration and problem solving are key parts of their learning each day.

At Epworth Elementary School, students teamed up with their buddy classrooms to create “thankfulness feathers.”

A wonderful reminder to show gratitude and kindness this season! ❤️🍂

Our Cascade Elementary 5th grade students programmed their robot, Artie, to draw and complete coding challenges! 🤖

They’re learning how creativity and technology come together through hands-on STEM exploration.

On Veterans Day, we recognize and thank some of the incredible staff members in our district who have served our country:

⭐ Kristina Beard
⭐ Bob Bonert
⭐ Andrew Carbajal
⭐ Dan Friedman
⭐ Garry Gansen
⭐ Loras Mauer
⭐ Andrew Roberts
⭐ Gerald Schneiter
⭐ Zach Schlichtmann
⭐ Matt Smith
⭐ Kevin Spooner
⭐ Rick Wagner

We are deeply grateful for their courage, sacrifice, and continued service to our students and community. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all veterans in our schools and beyond. 🇺🇲

Farley 2nd graders are expanding their vocabulary and reading comprehension! 📚

Teachers are using new strategies from LETRS training, including graphic organizers from their “Sports Theme” reading unit.

Our 2nd graders at Cascade Elementary had a blast celebrating Halloween with friends, fun, and festive activities! 👻🧡