Our latest #dcsdshoutout to Dubuque Senior High School volunteer Zach Gloss, aka “Z-Money.”
What's New at Dubuque Community Schools
Elementary Schools to Provide Friday Morning Early Drop-off Option
Across the district, we have seen great benefit in the weekly Friday morning professional learning opportunities for our teaching staff.
Because this time is so valuable to the education we deliver, and given recent changes in the Y-Care fee structure for Friday-morning-only usage, all elementary schools in the Dubuque Community School District will offer an early drop-off option for families needing accommodations for the one-hour Friday late arrivals.
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Molony to Become New Jefferson Middle School Principal
Kelly Molony
The Dubuque Community School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Molony as the new principal of Jefferson Middle School, approved by the Board of Education at its June 8 meeting. An experienced educational administrator, Molony just completed her tenth year as assistant principal of Roosevelt Middle School.
As principal of Jefferson, Molony will be responsible for the strategic and day-to-day operations of the school, which serves approximately 600 students and has over 100 professional and support staff.
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District-Wide Update 13
(2014-2015)
IN THIS EPISODE: Visual arts and architecture merge in the ‘Be Our Guest’ Program, the Great Music Listening Festival, a GoPro look at physical activities, students meet Iowa Rep. Abby Finkenauer, and a celebratory Savvy Student Challenge.
Sageville Premieres
‘Space School’
Sageville Elementary premiered its full-length feature film ‘Space School,’ with a special behind-the-scenes look at what it took to make it a reality.
Hitzler Named Alternative Education Newcomer of the Year
Tim Hitzler, a social studies teacher at the Alternative Learning Center on the Alta Vista Campus, was recently awarded the Iowa Association for Alternative Education Newcomer of the Year Award.
The award is presented annually to an alternative educator who has less than five years of alternative education experience. It honors a person who is enthusiastic about alternative education, promotes a positive atmosphere in the school setting, and is an advocate for students.
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District-Wide Update 12
(2014-15)
Check out latest District-Wide Update featuring school gardening, Jaws of Life, a giant fractal, an author visit to Fulton, and a book-smart Kids Talk!
Dubuque Senior High School Recognized Nationally in U.S. News ‘Best High Schools’ Ranking
Dubuque Senior High School added a little silver to its school colors when U.S. News released its 2015 Best High Schools list.
Senior was awarded Silver Medal status in the listing, was ranked nationally and was ranked 11th among Iowa high schools in the listing.
“Our staff at Dubuque Senior High School is committed to helping all of our students be successful,” said Dan Johnson, principal at the school. “Our Ram Family, both staff and students, does a great job of working together to make our school a great place to get an education. Our goal is to always get better.”
Eisenhower PTO Names Five-Star Award Recipients
The Eisenhower Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) announced the winners of its annual Five-Star Awards at a school assembly today. This award is given annually to one teacher and one support staff member at the school.
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