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Kindergarten Sneak Peek Event

Looking ahead to kindergarten next year? Get a SNEAK PEEK of kindergarten life on Monday, November 3, 2025, from 5:30-7 p.m.

Staff from elementary schools across the district are excited to share all the amazingness that awaits soon-to-be kindergartners at all Dubuque Community School District schools.

Join us at one of the following locations:

Bryant Elementary School
1280 Rush Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52003

Kennedy Elementary School
2135 Woodland Drive, Dubuque, Iowa 52002

Marshall Elementary School
1450 Rhomberg Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa 52001

This is an open house event, so families may stop by at any time during the event hours.

Kindergarten Sneak Peak is a fantastic opportunity for future kindergarten students and their families to explore our kindergarten program! This fun, interactive event will give attendees that chance to:

  • meet our dedicated teachers, support staff and administrators
  • experience the vibrant learning environment offered across all district schools
  • learn about our kindergarten curriculum and activities
  • get answers to questions about all things kindergarten and more!

We can’t wait to welcome the class of 2039 to our school community and provide the highest quality education in Dubuque!

We are READY. For Kindergarten.

For questions, call 563/552-3058 or email enrollment@dbqschools.org.

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Bond Referendum Information Sessions, October 2 and 21

The Dubuque Community School District will host two community information meetings on the $70 million school bond referendum that will be on the November 4 election ballot.

The first session will be held on Thursday, Oct. 2, at Jefferson Middle School, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tours of Jefferson will be available for those interested from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. before the presentation.

The second session will be held on Tuesday, October 21, at Washington Middle School from 6-7 p.m. Tours of Washington will be available for those interested from 5 to 6 p.m. before the presentation.

At each meeting, Superintendent Amy Hawkins and the team from INVISION Architecture leading the bond facility project planning will provide an overview of the proposal to build a new, modern 1,000+ student middle school on the current Washington Middle School site, including the data and feedback that informed the planning process, an overview of the project, and the financial/tax levy impact of the bond.

If approved, the new middle school would ensure all Dubuque middle school students learn in a setting made for today’s learners; create a feeder system so students move seamlessly as a cohort from middle school to high school; and save an estimated $1.9 to $2.5 million in annual operating expenses by moving from three to two district middle schools.

Additional information about the bond referendum can be found at www.dbqschools.org/bond.

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2025 Mobile Registration + Employment Fair, Aug. 2-12

Need help registering your student?
Looking for a job in an amazing school district?
We are hitting the road and bringing the district to you!

Visit our registration and human resources teams at one of our Mobile Registration and Employment Fair stops throughout the community.

At each stop:

  • Our registration team will be on hand to assist families in completing online registration for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.
  • Our human resources team will take applications for a variety of district jobs, including paraprofessional, transportation and food/nutrition positions.
  • Computers with internet access will be provided – and we even have a few treats in store!

Join us at one of the following times:

Saturday, Aug. 2, 11 a.m.- 2p.m.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH: Audubon Elementary School
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH, including the shuttle schedule to get there!

Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2-5 p.m.
Hempstead High School

Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 2-5 p.m.
Dubuque Senior High School

Saturday, Aug. 9, from 8-11 a.m. (REGISTRATION ONLY)
Crescent Community Health Center Steppin’ It Up 5K

Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 1-3 p.m.
Kennedy Elementary School

We look forward to seeing you!

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2025 Back-to-School Bash, August 2

Don’t miss this year’s Back-to-School Bash: Impacting Our Community!

Saturday, Aug. 2
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Audubon Elementary School
605 Lincoln Ave.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH FEATURES:

  • school supplies sign-up with the St. Mark’s Apples For Students program (Learn how to contribute supplies to the program.)
  • Dubuque Community School District registration assistance
  • vaccinations and school physicals
  • bike rodeo (Bring your own bike or borrow one from the Bike Coop to practice bike skills and learn safety tips from the Dubuque Police Department. The Bike Coop will conduct bike safety checks. Bike helmets will be available for those who need them.)
  • free Back-to-School Bash t-shirt
  • booths by a variety of community organizations
  • and more!

NEED A RIDE? WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED!

Hop on or off a school bus shuttle at one of the following locations/times:

LOCATION PICK-UP / DROP-OFF TIMES
Penn Place Apartments
(West entrance)
10
a.m.
11:15
a.m.
12:30
p.m.
1:45
p.m.
Irving Elementary School
(crosswalk)
10:05
a.m.
11:20
a.m.
12:35
p.m.
1:50
p.m.
Lincoln Elementary School
(bus lane)
10:10
a.m.
11:25
a.m.
12:40
p.m.
1:55
p.m.
Prescott Elementary School
(White Street side)
10:15
a.m.
11:30
a.m.
12:45
p.m.
2
p.m.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH!
(Audubon Elementary School)
10:20
a.m.
11:35
a.m.
12:50
p.m.
2:05
p.m.
Marshall Elementary School
(crosswalk)
10:30
a.m.
11:45
a.m.
1
p.m.
2:15
p.m.
Casey’s Peru Road – Terrace Heights
(Peru Road)
10:40
a.m.
11:55
a.m.
1:10
p.m.
2:25
p.m.
Alpine Park
(Tanzenite Street East entrance)
10:45
a.m.
Noon 1:15
p.m.
2:30
p.m.
Fulton Elementary School
(White Street side)
10:50
a.m.
12:05
p.m.
1:20
p.m.
2:35
p.m.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH!
(Audubon Elementary School)
11
a.m.
12:15
p.m.
1:30
p.m.
2:45
p.m.

Thank you to the AMAZING community organizations that make the Back-to-School Bash possible:

  • Black Men Coalition
  • City of Dubuque
  • Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
  • Dubuque Community Schools
  • Kendall Hunt Publishing Company
  • Multicultural Family Center
  • WCC Brands Custom Apparel
  • Resources Unite!
  • St. Mark Youth Enrichment
  • Women United | United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States
  • and many more!

QUESTIONS?

Contact Anderson Sainci!
563/589-6054 or
asainci@cityofdubuque.org

Dubuque Community Schools Job Fair, July 24

Ready to join our A+ Team?

Learn about all the amazing career opportunities available in the district at our Dubuque Community School District JOB FAIR on Thursday, July 24, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the district’s main offices at 2300 Chaney Road!

Join our A+ team! Attend our upcoming job fair. (Graphic with four smiling district employees)We are HIRING NOW for the start of the school year – and the fair will have representatives on hand from departments across the district, including:

  • Transportation
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Buildings and Grounds
  • and Schools with Paraprofessional Openings

Interviews will be conducted ON SITE during the fair!

PLUS, many positions coordinate with the school calendar so you can be aligned with your child’s schedule!

Looking for a more flexible as-needed role? Learn about becoming a substitute teacher, substitute paraprofessional, or substitute food service worker at the fair! It’s a great way to get familiar with the district and all we have to offer on our A+ team!

CAN’T WAIT AND READY TO APPLY? Start your application today!

Graduation 2025 Live Stream

We are pleased to live stream the 2025 Dubuque Community School District graduation ceremonies!

Hempstead High School 2025 Graduation, Saturday, May 31, 2025

Dubuque Senior High School 2025 Graduation, Saturday, May 31, 2025

Dubuque Online School 2025 Graduation, Friday, May 30, 2025

Hoover to Host Open House Celebrating School’s Legacy, May 22

Hoover Elementary School will host an open house celebrating the legacy of the school on Thursday, May 22, from 5:30-7 p.m. The community is invited to attend. Hoover will close at the conclusion of the school year. At the open house, school staff will be on hand and self-guided tours will be available.

During the 1965-1966 school year, a purchase agreement was signed for land to build a new elementary school. This site would eventually become Hoover Elementary School, which was dedicated in 1968 at its current location on St. Anne Drive in Dubuque. The school was named after Herbert Hoover, 31st president of the United States, who was born in West Branch, Iowa.

At the time, the unique structure of the building was recognized for its innovative design in which classrooms were situated in clusters with a shared learning center in the middle. Initially an open-concept facility, it had few permanent walls and doors.

During the 2025-2026, the Hoover Elementary School site will serve third- and fourth-grade students from Irving Elementary School, who will relocate to that site for the year while Irving is under construction to receive a new HVAC system including full air conditioning.

Community Information Sessions on Facility Planning, April 16 and 28

The Dubuque Community School District will host two upcoming community information sessions for those interested in learning more about the district’s facility planning work.

The sessions will be held on Wednesday, April 16, and Monday, April 28, at 6 p.m. at the district offices, 2300 Chaney Road.

The meeting will feature a recap the district’s facility planning work, led by INVISION Architecture and informed by a community facility planning taskforce. The session will recap the taskforce’s work to review previous and new facility efficiency scenarios, look at results of a community survey regarding facility planning, and discuss potential funding mechanisms to support any future projects.

In particular, the planning team has reviewed and updated options for middle school consolidation to move the district from three to two middle schools. This consolidation was previously and continues to be identified as the option creating the greatest financial efficiencies while ensuring equivalent middle school facilities for all students.

We can’t wait to welcome you to kindergarten!

We can’t wait to welcome your student and family – and the rest of the Class of 2038 – to our Kindergarten Welcome Event on Thursday, April 24, at 5:30 p.m.!

We are ready for you!

WHAT TO EXPECT
When you attend the Kindergarten Welcome Event at your home school, you will have the opportunity to meet our school staff and see the building where your student will begin their educational journey.

To allow us to maximize the space, and focus fully on our kindergarten students, we ask that only parents and new kindergarten students attend the Welcome Event if possible.

During the event, our staff will deliver presentations for families on a variety of topics such as staff introductions, annual verification process, and get all the must-know information about our school. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.

Most importantly, we are excited to show you all the things that make our school community so special.

Students will have the chance to participate in short, fund activities with our kindergarten team. This gives us a chance to get to know your student better and gives your student a chance to get a taste of their soon-to-be new school!

We look forward to welcoming you on April 24 and working with you and your student as you make the transition to kindergarten! Please feel free to contact our school office with any questions in advance.


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High School 8th-Grade Open Houses, Jan. 27

We are excited to welcome 8th-grade students and their families to our HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES at Dubuque Senior High School and Hempstead High School on Monday, January 27.

Each open house begins with a short program at 7 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium.

Not sure what your home high school is? Find your school based on your home address.

Following a short program, students and families will have the opportunity to:

  • Visit with teachers to learn and ask questions about specific courses
  • Attend demonstrations by academic departments to learn about course offerings
  • Visit with activity advisors and athletic coaches to check out clubs, organizations, fine arts and sports offerings
  • Learn about special programs including senior year plus (earning college credit while in high school), gifted and talented, and special education services
  • Meet school counselors and administrators, who can answer questions regarding the registration progress
  • Explore the building and meet other members of the Hempstead High School community

All incoming students and families are encouraged to attend. This event is a chance to learn about the experiences and opportunities available over the next four years.