Due to extreme cold, the Dubuque Community School District will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday, February 19.
All district-run morning pre-school is cancelled.
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Articles from December 2015
District Prepares for 2015 Kindergarten Welcome Events
Preparing for kindergarten is an exciting time for children and parents alike. To help ease the transition, schools in the Dubuque Community School District are holding a series of Kindergarten Welcome Events to allow students and families get acquainted with their school and its staff in preparation for the 2015-16 school year.
At the welcome event, attendees will meet the school’s kindergarten teachers, the school principal and other school staff. There will be an overview of the school as well as overview of the registration process.
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District-Wide Update 9 (2014-2015)
Check out the new update featuring foster grandparents, new high-tech learning, a new teaching method and a make-a-difference-focused ‘Kids Talk.’
Shout Out: Cooper’s Paws-itive Impact
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!
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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