Digital Backpack

Welcome to the Digital Backpack!

Dubuque is lucky to have a wide variety of events that support the education, health, wellness, quality of life, and enrichment of our students and the entire community. The district's Digital Backpack is a central, paperless way to share non-profit and educational information with families.

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Junior State Science & Technology Fair of Iowa (JSSTFI)

November 19, 2025

RSVP By November 1, 2025

Location The National Mississippi River Museum

Event For Elementary Students, grades 3-5

Cost $10

Organization Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Contact Kelsie Kinne

Email kakinne@iastate.edu

Phone (563) 583-6496

Website https://sstfi.org/

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Additional Information

The Junior State Science & Technology Fair of Iowa (JSSTFI) is an exciting annual event where students in grades 3-5 get the chance to showcase their creativity, scientific thinking, and technology projects. It’s an incredible platform for young minds to present their research, connect with like

Clarke’s Academic Highlight Days

October 25 – November 14, 2025

Start Time 10:00a.m.-1:00p.m.

Location Clarke University, 1550 Clarke Drive, Dubuque, Iowa 52001

Event For Junior/Senior High School students

Cost Free

Organization Clarke University Admissions Office

Contact Nicole Schaefer

Email visit@clarke.edu

Phone (563) 588-6316

Website https://clarke.edu/admission-aid/schedule-a-visit/academic-highlight-day/

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Additional Information

Explore your degree options with Clarke's Academic Highlight Days! October 25 will focus on Health, Natural & Social Science programs. November 14 will focus on Business, Communication & Fine Arts programs. Each session includes sample classes, free lunch and an optional campus tour.

Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day

October 8, 2025

Location Travel to school

Event For All students

Cost Free

Organization Safe Routes to School Committee

Contact Jason Duba

Email jduba@cityofdubuque.org

Phone (563) 589-4223

Website https://cityofdubuque.org/saferoutestoschool

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Additional Information

The City of Dubuque and Dubuque Community School District encourage students to walk, bike, scooter, or skateboard to school on National Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 8.

Lincoln Pack 10 Family Gathering, Scouting America

October 12, 2025

Start Time 6-7 p.m.

Location Nativity Church

Event For Elementary Students (girls and boys) and their Families

Cost Free to attend.

Organization Northeast Iowa Council, Scouting America, Pack 10

Contact Mike Whalen

Email michaela.freiburger@scouting.org

Phone (563) 513-8541

Website https://scoutsiowa.org/grit/

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Join us for an October Cub Scout family night! 🍂 Open to all K–5 kids & their families—complete fun fall adventures, learn about Scouting, & see what our Pack is all about. Girls & boys welcome!

Table Mound Pack 14 Family Gathering, Scouting America

October 16, 2025

Start Time 6:30 p.m.

Location E.B. Lyons, Butler Trail

Event For Elementary Students (girls and boys) and their Families

Cost Free to attend.

Organization Northeast Iowa Council, Scouting America, Pack 14

Contact David Miller

Email davidmiller207@gmail.com

Phone (563) 581-0225

Website https://scoutsiowa.org/grit/

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Irving Pack 50 Family Gathering, Scouting America

October 21, 2025

Start Time 6-7 p.m.

Location Irving School Gym

Event For Elementary Students (girls and boys) and their Families

Cost Free to attend.

Organization Northeast Iowa Council, Scouting America, Pack 50

Contact Ryann Kueter

Email ryannkueter@gmail.com

Phone (563) 599-2834

Website https://scoutsiowa.org/grit/

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Sageville Pack 68 Family Gathering, Scouting America

October 13, 2025

Start Time 5:30 p.m.

Location Spoerl Heritage Acres Pumpkin Patch, 13978 Hammerand Rd

Event For Elementary Students (girls and boys) and their Families

Cost Free to attend

Organization Northeast Iowa Council, Scouting America, Pack 68

Contact Chris Taylor

Email ctay02@hotmail.com

Phone (563) 543-4883

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Carver Pack 100 Family Gathering, Scouting America

October 16, 2025

Start Time 6:30 p.m.

Location Carver Elementary School Commons

Event For Elementary Students (girls and boys) and their Families

Cost Free to attend.

Organization Northeast Iowa Council, Scouting America, Pack 100

Contact Lisa Hemann

Email pack100cubmaster@gmail.com

Phone (319) 930-8542

Website https://scoutsiowa.org/grit/

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Loras College Softball Skills Camp

November 9 – November 9, 2025

Start Time Grade 3-7: 10a.m.-12p.m. Grades 8a.m.-12p.m.: 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m.

RSVP By November 1, 2025

Location Graber Sports Center, Cox Street

Event For Grades 3-12

Cost $40.00

Organization Loras College Softball

Contact Ashley Winter

Email ashley.winter@loras.edu

Phone (563) 588-7159

Website https://softball.duhawkcamps.com/

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Camp: Loras College Softball Skills Camp Ages: 3-12 Date: Sunday, November 9th Time: 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m. ages 3-7, 1:00p.m.-3:00pm Ages 8-12 Cost: $40 Location: Loras College, Graber Sports Center Camp Contact: ashley.winter@loras.edu

Elks Family Safety Event

October 18, 2025

Start Time 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m.

Location Dubuque Elks Lodge 9018 Military Road, Dubuque, Iowa 52003

Event For Families

Cost Free with option to purchase food

Organization Dubuque Elks Lodge #297

Contact Dubuque Elks Lodge

Email dubuqueelkslodge@gmail.com

Phone (563) 583-5708

Additional Information

Great kid focused event that will have information on fire prevention, drug awareness and more! Visit the interactive safety trailers, fire truck and participate in other fun activities.