The Hempstead High School Choir will turn in snow boots for sunshine when the ensemble performs at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., over winter break. Read More about “Hempstead High School Choir to Perform at Walt Disney World, Dec. 28”
News Releases
District to Begin New Visitor Protocol, Feb. 3
The Dubuque Community School District will implement an additional safety measure on February 3 when the district begins using the Raptor Visitor Management System across the district. This safety enhancement was funded primarily by a $24,000 grant from the Dubuque Racing Association. Read More about “District to Begin New Visitor Protocol, Feb. 3”
Carver Elementary School Only School in Iowa to Receive $10,000 Grant from Code.org
Dubuque’s Carver Elementary School has been selected to receive $10,000 in computer equipment from Code.org as part of the school’s participation in the national “Hour of Code” program during Computer Science Education Week from December 9-15. Funds from the grant will be used to purchase additional computers and software for the school. Read More about “Carver Elementary School Only School in Iowa to Receive $10,000 Grant from Code.org”
Hempstead Graduate Earns Perfect Score on AP Exam
Hempstead High School graduate Rebecca Weires was confident that she performed well on her United States Government and Politics Advanced Placement (AP) Exam when she took it in spring 2013. But, she had no idea just how well she actually did. Read More about “Hempstead Graduate Earns Perfect Score on AP Exam”
District Begins ‘Green Dot’ Training
As part of its continuing effort to reduce acts of violence among students both in and out of school, the Dubuque Community School District is launching a new program to aid its efforts. Read More about “District Begins ‘Green Dot’ Training”
Dalzell Field and Hempstead Field Offer Public Usage Times
The Dubuque Community School District has formalized the hours both Dalzell Field and the Hempstead High School practice field are available for public usage. Read More about “Dalzell Field and Hempstead Field Offer Public Usage Times”
Dubuque Community Schools Appoint New Director of Technology
The Dubuque Community School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Coby Culbertson as the district’s new director of technology. The appointment was approved by the Board of Education at its September 16 meeting. His start date is to be determined. Read More about “Dubuque Community Schools Appoint New Director of Technology”
Dubuque Community School District Family Fun Run, September 21
The Dubuque Community School District will host its annual Family Fun Run for students in grades pre-K through 5 on Saturday, September 21, at Dalzell Field. Registration for the free event begins at 8 a.m. with the race starting at 8:30 a.m. Read More about “Dubuque Community School District Family Fun Run, September 21”
Dubuque Public High Schools Name Valedictorians and Salutatorians
Each year, Senior High School and Hempstead High School recognize the graduates who have achieved the highest academic rank in their class. The student with the highest rank is named the class valedictorian and the student with the second-highest rank is named the salutatorian. Read More about “Dubuque Public High Schools Name Valedictorians and Salutatorians”
Outpouring of Support Allows Hempstead Trip to Continue
Music students from Hempstead High School planning to travel to New York during the first week of June can pack their bags after all. The group’s trip was in jeopardy after Integrity Travel, the agency originally contracted to organize the trip, unexpectedly ceased operations. Read More about “Outpouring of Support Allows Hempstead Trip to Continue”