This school year is now in full swing — and it all started with day one. Check out this year’s first day of school video:
General
Sageville Teacher Honored by President Obama
Sageville Elementary School Math Teacher Ann Johnson was among 213 mathematics and science teachers honored by President Obama as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. These awardees represent all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Territories, and the Department of Defense Education Activity schools. Johnson, and the other educators honored, will receive their awards at a ceremony in Washington, DC on September 8.
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Shout Out: Dubuque Lifeguards
This summer, lifeguards at the City of Dubuque pools learned leadership skills while keeping swimmers safe. And, many of them have ties to the Dubuque Community School District. Check it out:
A Successful Summer Academy
Check out a recap of this year’s Summer Academy — a six-week summer program focused on reading and enrichment!
Senior Renovation Breaks Ground
A $30 million renovation of Dubuque Senior High School broke ground on August 9, officially kicking off the two-year renovation that will add a new main entrance, administrative offices, student commons, cafeteria, gymnasium and classroom addition to the school.
Check out renderings of the project below:
Senior Renovation Groundbreaking, Aug. 9
With the School Board expected to approve the Dubuque Senior High School Renovation Project at its meeting tonight, a groundbreaking ceremony for a $30 million renovation is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 8 a.m.
District-Wide Update 12
2015-2016
Check out the latest District-Wide Update, featuring Roosevelt Middle School students advancing to the national eCYBERMISSION finals, Carver Elementary School community groups, our newest graduates go out into the world, and a Dream Center bonus story!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK7cjf_rLVU
Dubuque Middle School Track Meets Postponed, Saturday, April 30
Two Dubuque Community School District middle school track meets scheduled for Saturday, April 30, have been postponed due to the forecast for inclement weather.
The Jefferson Middle School Girls Invitational Track Meet scheduled for 9 a.m. and the Roosevelt Middle School Boys Invitational Track Meet scheduled for 12:30 p.m., both at Dalzell Field, have been postponed.
A make-up date has not been determined.
Shout Out: Trees Forever
Check out our latest #dcsdshoutout to Trees Forever, Black Hills Energy’s Power of Trees Program and Alliant Energy’s Branching Out Program. Their support is helping the Hempstead High School Green Team plant 30 trees at the school — adding both sustainability and beauty!
Johll to Become Next Roosevelt Middle School Principal
The Dubuque Community School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Johll as the new principal of Roosevelt Middle School beginning in the 2016-2017 school year, pending approval by the Board of Education at its April 11 meeting. An experienced educational administrator, Johll has served as assistant principal at Roosevelt since 2005.
As principal of Roosevelt, Johll will be responsible for the strategic and day-to-day operations of the school, which serves approximately 1,160 students and 145 professional and support staff.
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