As we close out National Principals Month in the WDCCSD, we want to recognize our Central Office leadership team for the essential support they provide to our building leaders. Their dedication and leadership play a vital role in ensuring continual growth across Western Dubuque Schools. We are grateful for their commitment behind the scenes in supporting our principals and schools. #wdbqschools
October is Celebrating the Bilingual Child Month! We are proud to highlight Juan and Giovanni, who earned the Iowa Seal of Biliteracy during their time at Cascade Junior/Senior High. This accomplishment recognizes their dedication to mastering two languages, opening doors for future opportunities and cultural connections. Kudos to these outstanding students for their hard work and commitment! #wdbqschools
In the WDCCSD, our vision is Better Every Day. We are committed to making progress, pushing boundaries, and enhancing the experience for our students, staff, and community members. Every day is an opportunity to grow, improve, and achieve more together. #wdbqschools
Congratulations to senior Maria McCarthy on her state qualifying performance! She received one of the top 10 highest scores out of 70+ dancers to earn her spot to compete at the State Solo Competition in Des Moines on December 5!
Music apparel is now available! See link below to purchase.
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Congratulations to Quentin Nauman and Hallie Kelchen for qualifying for the State Cross Country Championships in Fort Dodge! Quentin will compete in Class 3A on Friday, November 1, while Hallie will compete in Class 1A on Saturday, November 2. Both athletes aim to build on their top-7 finishes from 2023. #wdbqschools
Congratulations to senior Nicole Felton for being selected as 3rd clarinet to the All-State band for the second straight year!
Congratulations to Hallie Kelchen on running a season best time of 19:31.7 and qualifying for state for the third straight year!
Purchase state XC Cougar gear and cheer her on next Saturday, November 2 in Ft. Dodge: https://stores.inksoft.com/chscrosscountrystate2024/shop/home
Today, Western Dubuque Schools hosted local legislators and legislative candidates at WDHS, EES, and CJSHS. These visits offered lawmakers a firsthand look at the successes and challenges within our schools and an opportunity to engage directly with our staff and students. We are grateful for the attendance of Joe Hegland, Dan Zumbach, Jason Gearhart, Carolyn Wiezorek, Shannon Lundgren, Steven Bradley, Craig Johnson, and Carrie Koelker. We wish all candidates the best in the upcoming election and look forward to continued advocacy for strong public schools! #wdbqschools
It's National School Bus Safety Week! Our incredible transportation team hauls our most precious cargo across 555 square miles daily in #wdbqschools. We rely on the dedication of 40 drivers, 15 substitutes, 3 mechanics, 1 director, 1 assistant director, and 1 transportation secretary to safely operate 31 morning routes and 34 afternoon routes, covering 1,931.5 miles every day.
With 2,356 students transported daily, we couldn't be more grateful for their steadfast commitment to safety and excellence. Let's take a moment to thank them for their hard work and remind ourselves to prioritize bus safety every day!
Good luck to the Cascade Cougars tonight (Wednesday, October 23), as they face Beckman Catholic in the Class 2A Region 3 Quarter Finals! Show your support at 7:00 PM at Beckman Catholic High School. Let's go, Cougars! #chscougs #wdbqschools
Cheering on the Cascade Cougars Men's and Women's Cross Country teams as they head to North Linn Thursday, October 24, at 4:00 PM for their state qualifying meet! Your hard work and dedication have brought you this far—now it's time to give it your all. #chscougs #wdbqschools
Local legislators and candidates connected to the Western Dubuque School District have been invited to visit our schools and engage with students and staff on Friday, October 25. We’re proud to welcome seven lawmakers who will join us at Western Dubuque High School, Epworth Elementary, and Cascade Junior/Senior High for meaningful conversations and firsthand experiences. This is one of the ways we strive to fulfill our vision of "Better Every Day.
REMINDER: Boys JH Wrestling practice will start Monday, November 4th at 3:30.
Good luck to the Cascade Cougar Volleyball team as they take on the Alburnett Pirates in the Class 2A Region 3 First Round. Join us on Monday, October 21, at 7:00 PM at Cascade High School to cheer them on! #chscougs #wdbqschools
REMINDER: JH Girls Basketball practice will start Monday, October 21st at 3:30!🏀🏀
At WDCCSD, we believe in People First. Our students, staff, families, and community members are the heart of everything we do. Together, we create a culture of respect, support, and success. Thank you for being the driving force behind our continued growth. #wdbqschools
We proudly recognize Ms. Carrie Viel, Assistant Principal/Activities Director at Cascade Jr/Sr High, for National Principals Month. Her belief that "success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts" inspires us all. #chscougs #wdbqschools
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It's National School Lunch Week, and we want to give a huge shoutout to our amazing WDCCSD kitchen staff! With 40 dedicated workers, including 3 managers and 1 district director, they serve approximately 2,800 lunches and 600 breakfasts every day across our 8 schools. Thank you for providing nutritious and delicious meals to our students! Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated. #wdbqschools
