🏀🏀Congratulations to Mick Hoffman for being selected to participate in the IBCA All-Star Basketball Game as a member of the Northeast Boys Team! This accomplishment reflects Mick's outstanding performance, hard work and dedication! Way to go Mick!!
CJSHS is proud to share that Addison Frake has been selected to participate in the IBCA All-Star Basketball Game as a member of the Northeast Girls Team! This honor recognizes her dedication, hard work, and outstanding performance on the court. 🏀
Congratulations, Addison! 👏
Congratulations, Addison! 👏

Addison Frake will be recognized at the Iowa Girls State Basketball Tournament as a member of the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association Academic All-State Team for 2026! This prestigious honor reflects her commitment to excellence both on the court and in the classroom, and it is considered one of the most rigorous selections in the state. 🏀
Addison will receive her award on Friday, March 6, at halftime of the 1A Semifinal, which begins at approximately 3:15pm. Congratulations to Addison on this outstanding achievement! 👏
Addison will receive her award on Friday, March 6, at halftime of the 1A Semifinal, which begins at approximately 3:15pm. Congratulations to Addison on this outstanding achievement! 👏


Congratulations to our Speech Individual Event team members who earned I ratings and advance to state on March 14 at Maquoketa Valley! Sarah Boyle - Solo Musical Theater
Hailey Mitchell - Poetry
Quinn Hutchinson - Poetry
Alexus McCormick - Poetry




Boys' basketball ends its season in a 75-68 double overtime loss to Aplington-Parkersburg. We are proud of how well they represented themselves, the program, and our school this year. Go Cougars! #chscougs #wdbqschools



Fans attending the substate boys' basketball game at UNI need to know these things before you go:
1. Purchase tickets online. Tickets are good for both games. Doors open at 5:30pm. Enter on the SW corner of the McLeod Center.
2. Spectators sit on east side in assigned visiting team sections. Use the upper rows during Beckman's game and move down for Cascade's game.
3. Follow UNI's clear bag policy.
Go Cougars! #chscougs #wdbqschools



Congratulations to the FFA chapter members who took Gold at sub-district and advance to district contest on March 7: Shelby McDermott (Ag Sales), Cody Lynch (Chapter Test), Lane Simon/Trenton Smith/Johnnie Lynch/Millie Hosch/Morgan Johnson/Carter Trumm/Jax Noonan (Conduct of Meetings), and Alexus McCormick (Public Speaking - Alternate). Way to go, Cougars! #chscougs #wdbqschools



This week, the following Speech IE performances earned a I rating at conference: Alli Casey (Prose), Alexus McCormick (Poetry), Hailey Mitchell (Poetry), Sarah Boyle (Solo Musical Theater).
Good luck to all Speech team members at District contest on Saturday at Postville! #chscougs #wdbqschools
Good luck to all Speech team members at District contest on Saturday at Postville! #chscougs #wdbqschools

This week, Cascade Jr/Sr High School celebrated our FFA chapter! Our FFA chapter put on several activities all week and hosted a staff breakfast. We appreciate the leadership and service our chapter provides. Congratulations to Mrs. Smith and our students! You are appreciated!

Girls' basketball ends its run to state with a 50-28 loss in the regional final. Thanks for representing yourselves, the program, and our school well this season, ladies! #chscougs #wdbqdchools
If you can't make the drive to Independence, be sure to watch the girls' basketball regional final game against Denver online.
Go Cougars! #chscougs #wdbqschools

Boys' basketball defeats Monticello in the district final! Cougars play Aplington-Parkersburg in the substate final on Saturday at 8pm at the McLeod Center (UNI). Go Cougs! #chscougs #wdbqschools
It was great to hear from the Cascade Jr/Sr High School choirs this evening. Great work Vocal Affinity, Concert Choir, and Junior High Choir. Your progress and hard work don't go unnoticed. Keep it up!




So proud of our FFA students!! 🌱💙
They are working hard to secure funding for a community garden, and they just found out they’re a top finalist in the IAS Community Impact Challenge!! 🎉👏
Let’s help them bring this project to life! Please take a moment to vote this week and show your support. Every vote makes a difference!
Vote here:
https://www.innovativeag.com/customer/ffa-challenge-entries
They are working hard to secure funding for a community garden, and they just found out they’re a top finalist in the IAS Community Impact Challenge!! 🎉👏
Let’s help them bring this project to life! Please take a moment to vote this week and show your support. Every vote makes a difference!
Vote here:
https://www.innovativeag.com/customer/ffa-challenge-entries



We’re heading into the final days of the trimester! Please take a moment to review the bell schedule for Tuesday, February 24th and Wednesday, February 25th.
📅 The last day of the trimester is Wednesday, February 25th.
📅 There is no school on February 26 & 27.
📅 The last day of the trimester is Wednesday, February 25th.
📅 There is no school on February 26 & 27.


Congratulations to our Cougar wrestlers who finished on the medal stand at state:
Bryce Carroll (144) - 5th
Tatum Honda (126) - 8th
We're proud of what you accomplished this season!
#chscougs #wdbqschools


IHSAA 1A state wrestling is down to the semifinals and consolation matches! Tatum Honda (126 cons) and Bryce Carroll (144 semi) are still fighting for a spot on the medal stand. Starting at 5pm, watch the semis on IHSAA or the consolations on FloWrestling with a subscription.



The IGHSAU 2A regional girls' basketball game between Cascade and Bellevue will tip-off as scheduled at 7pm tonight. Tickets must be purchased on Bound or with a card at the gate. #ighsau https://www.gobound.com/ia/ighsau/girlsbasketball/2025-26/tickets

Western Dubuque Schools will be closed today, Friday, February 20, due to a winter storm warning that includes blowing snow and slick travel conditions. Please use caution if you must travel and stay safe.

