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Winter Storm Postpones Saturday, Dec. 17, Events

The current winter storm has postponed the following events on Saturday, Dec. 17:

  • The Dubuque Senior High School freshmen men’s basketball game vs. Cedar Rapids Xavier scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17, at Senior is postponed and will be made up at a later date to be determined.
  • The Dubuque Senior High School women’s basketball game vs. Richland Center scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17, as part of the Wendy’s Classic is postponed. It will be played on Saturday, Jan. 21, in Senior’s Nora Gymnasium. The make-up JV/sophomore game will begin at 1 p.m. with varsity to follow.
  • The Dubuque Senior High School freshmen women’s basketball game vs. Iowa City West scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17, in Iowa City is postponed and will be made up at a later date to be determined.
  • The Hempstead High School 24-Hour Play performance scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17, is postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date to be determined.
  • The Hempstead High School freshman men’s basketball game vs. Iowa City West scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17, at Hempstead is postponed and will be made up at a later date to be determined.
  • The Hempstead High School women’s basketball game vs. North Scott scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17, as part of the Wendy’s Classic is postponed and will be made up at a later date to be determined.
Winter Storm Postpones Saturday, Dec. 17, Events
December 16, 2016

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Prescott Elementary School to Host Annual Soup Luncheon Fundraiser, Dec. 20

Prescott Elementary School will host its annual Soup Luncheon fundraiser on Tuesday, Dec. 20, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the school. The event will also feature a silent auction for attendees.

The recommended donation is $15 and tickets can be reserved in person at the school office or by calling the main office at (563)552-4200. Tickets are also available at the door the day of the event.

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Prescott Elementary School to Host Annual Soup Luncheon Fundraiser, Dec. 20
December 14, 2016

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NEWS kindergarten candidates

The results are in…

…and Cathy Cat is the winner!NEWS kindergarten voting

Kindergartners from Carver Elementary School participated in their own election today — voting for their favorite pet.

Complete with a platform of issues, each candidate presented their case and students headed to the polls. Just like at real polling places, the students signed in (which is good writing practice!) and verified their address (another important thing to know!).

Then, they headed to the voting booth to cast their ballot. Today, these young students learned a lesson about our democracy and reinforced skills they are learning each day. In the end, everyone was a winner!

The results are in…
November 8, 2016

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Digital Fringe Artwork

Student Artwork Featured in Digital Fringe

The October edition of Digital Fringe, an online gallery of student art in the Dubuque Community School District, is now live!

View the Elementary School Gallery

View the Middle and High School Gallery

This gallery is a way to highlight the remarkable products of art education in the district. It’s a digital attempt at bringing the work of our student artists at all levels into your home – because art is created for others to take in.

Student Artwork Featured in Digital Fringe
October 30, 2016

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Excitement Lands at Hoover Elementary School

Dubuque Fire Engine 502 visits Hoover Elementary SchoolWhile yellow school buses are common, it’s not everyday a helicopter lands at school.

On Friday, Oct. 28, Mercy Medical Center – Dubuque’s AirCare 3 helicopter landed at Hoover Elementary School to the delight of students. The flight crew then talked to students about the helicopter and their work, with students having an opportunity to sit in the helicopter.Mercy Medical Center - Dubuque AirCare3 Visits Hoover Elementary School

The aircraft joined Engine Company 502 from the Dubuque Fire Department, which provided fire safety information and vehicle tours to students.

Thanks to both Mercy Medical Center and the Dubuque Fire Department for an exciting morning at Hoover!

 

Excitement Lands at Hoover Elementary School
October 28, 2016

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