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”
Articles from December 2013
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”
School District Athletic Events Postponed Due to Fog, Dec. 3
Due to dense fog, the following home athletic events in the Dubuque Community School District have been postponed today, Tuesday, Dec. 3. They will be rescheduled at a later date. Read More about “School District Athletic Events Postponed Due to Fog, Dec. 3”
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”
Hempstead/Senior Football Tickets On Sale Tomorrow at 11 a.m.
Tickets for the football games between Hempstead High School and Senior High School tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 11, will go on sale at 11 a.m. tomorrow and continue through game time at the main ticket booth at Dalzell Field. Read More about “Hempstead/Senior Football Tickets On Sale Tomorrow at 11 a.m.”
Male Voices to Create ‘River City HarMENy,’ Oct. 12
The Dubuque Community School District will host an inaugural music event for Dubuque-area men when it presents “River City HarMENy,” a daylong music festival on Saturday, Oct. 12. Read More about “Male Voices to Create ‘River City HarMENy,’ Oct. 12”
Bryant Elementary Celebrates 75th Anniversary with ‘Walk-A-Round,’ Oct. 19
In honor of the 75th anniversary of its opening, Bryant Elementary School will host the “Bryant Bulldog Walk-A-Round” on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to noon at the school. The event will feature games, activities, door prizes, an open house, snacks and more. Attendees are also invited to tour the school building. Admission, activities and food are all free. Read More about “Bryant Elementary Celebrates 75th Anniversary with ‘Walk-A-Round,’ Oct. 19”