Cooper, a trained therapy dog, makes a huge impact on students and staff at Hempstead High School. That’s why he’s the furry focus of this month’s #dcsdShoutOut!
What's New at Dubuque Community Schools
Happy National School Counseling Week
Be sure to thank our school counselors for the outstanding work they do each day serving students.
And, check out the School Board proclamation recognizing February 2-6 as National School Counseling Week.
No School Monday, Feb. 2
Classes are canceled and schools are closed in the Dubuque Community School District on Monday, February 2, due to inclement weather. The preschool registration scheduled for Monday will be rescheduled for Tuesday, February 3.
Lincoln Elementary School Vendor Fair Postponed
Due to adverse weather, the Lincoln Elementary School Vendor Fair scheduled for today, Sunday, Feb. 1, from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. will be rescheduled for Sunday, Feb. 8, at the same time in the school’s gymnasium.
Lincoln Elementary to Host Vendor Fair This Sunday, Feb. 1
Lincoln Elementary School will host its annual Vendor Fair on Sunday, Feb. 1, from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium. Admission to the fair is free and the public is invited to attend.
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Free Four-Year-Old Preschool Registration Begins Monday, Feb. 2
Registration for free four-year-old preschool in the Dubuque Community School District will begin on Monday, Feb. 2. This includes Dubuque’s 11 public schools offering preschool through the Statewide Voluntary Free Preschool Program.
Parents and guardians may register students in person at the selected site, beginning when that site’s office opens on February 2. Proof-of-age, preferably a birth certificate, is required to register a student. A passport or signed immunization record will be accepted if necessary.
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District Releases Proposed 2015-16 School Calendar
The Dubuque Community School District has released its proposed calendar for the 2015-16 school year.
The first full day of school in the proposed calendar is September 1, with orientation programs being held on August 31. Given this start date, the last scheduled day of classes is June 6.
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Watch the new District-Wide Update!
In this episode: Free Office365, the high school student art exhibit, a new district website and a Savvy Student Challenge that will make your head hurt!
Business After School, Feb. 3-5
High school students have endless career opportunities ahead of them – and many leading industries are represented right here in Dubuque.
But, it’s hard to know what possibilities exist without learning more. That’s where Business After School comes in – a new, FREE three-day event that creates experiential and work-based learning opportunities for students, educators and teachers in the high-demand job sectors of advanced manufacturing, engineering, healthcare, IT/computer science, and general business.
After school on February 3, 4, and 5, a variety of area businesses will offer interactive sessions to give students a look at their industry and give them tips on education and skills needed to enter the field.
Next Stop, NASA
By Taylor Ryan
Ann Arnold’s classroom at the Alternative Learning Center (ALC) is looking a little more like a racetrack these days.
Watch your step as small robots programmed by students navigate this masking tape course stuck to the classroom floor. Each group constructed their own robots using pieces sent to the class in a kit. The small rovers are able to communicate with commands via the internet, use sensors to determine when objects are in front of them, and emit sounds and light, all based on what students automated them to do.