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Back-to-School Bash, Aug. 3

Don’t miss this year’s Back-to-School Bash: Impacting Our Community!

Saturday, Aug. 3
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Audubon Elementary School
605 Lincoln Ave.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH FEATURES:

  • sign-up for school supplies from the St. Mark’s Apples For Students program (Learn how to contribute supplies to the program)
  • Dubuque Community School District registration assistance
  • vaccinations and school physicals
  • free Back-to-School Bash t-shirt
  • booths by a variety of community organizations
  • and more!

NEED A RIDE? WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED!

Hop on or off a school bus shuttle at one of the following locations/times:

LOCATION PICK-UP / DROP-OFF TIMES
Penn Place Apartments
(West entrance)		 10
a.m.		 11:15
a.m.		 12:30
p.m.		 1:45
p.m.
Irving Elementary School
(crosswalk)		 10:05
a.m.		 11:20
a.m.		 12:35
p.m.		 1:50
p.m.
Lincoln Elementary School
(bus lane)		 10:10
a.m.		 11:25
a.m.		 12:40
p.m.		 1:55
p.m.
Prescott Elementary School
(White Street side)		 10:15
a.m.		 11:30
a.m.		 12:45
p.m.		 2
p.m.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH!
(Audubon Elementary School)		 10:20
a.m.		 11:35
a.m.		 12:50
p.m.		 2:05
p.m.
Marshall Elementary School
(crosswalk)		 10:30
a.m.		 11:45
a.m.		 1
p.m.		 2:15
p.m.
Casey’s Peru Road – Terrace Heights
(Peru Road)		 10:40
a.m.		 11:55
a.m.		 1:10
p.m.		 2:25
p.m.
Alpine Park
(Tanzenite Street East entrance)		 10:45
a.m.		 Noon 1:15
p.m.		 2:30
p.m.
Fulton Elementary School
(White Street side)		 10:50
a.m.		 12:05
p.m.		 1:20
p.m.		 2:35
p.m.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH!
(Audubon Elementary School)		 11
a.m.		 12:15
p.m.		 1:30
p.m.		 2:45
p.m.

Thank you to the AMAZING community organizations that make the Back-to-School Bash possible:

  • Black Men Coalition
  • City of Dubuque
  • Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
  • Dubuque Community Schools
  • Kendall Hunt Publishing Company
  • Multicultural Family Center
  • RH Prints Co.
  • Resources Unite!
  • St. Mark Youth Enrichment
  • Women United | United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States
  • and many more!

QUESTIONS?

Contact Anderson Sainci!
563/589-6054 or
asainci@cityofdubuque.org

Back-to-School Bash, Aug. 3
June 25, 2024

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Graduation 2024 Ceremony Details

We are excited to celebrate with the Class of 2024 at graduation Saturday, May 25, at Dalzell Field!

Here are a few important reminders in advance of the day:

  • Hempstead High School’s ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. (with doors opening at 9 a.m.)
  • Dubuque Senior High School’s ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. (with doors opening at 2 p.m.)

GUESTS may enter Dalzell Field through both the East and Visitor Gates. NOTE: Due to construction, there will be NO ENTRANCE at the stadium’s West Gate.

LIVE STREAM

For those unable to attend graduation in person, both ceremonies will be live streamed. VIEW THE LIVE STREAM.

PARKING

  • Parking will be available in Dubuque Senior High School parking lots. (Once these lots are full, guests will still be able to drive into the lot to drop others in their party off at the main entrance to Dalzell Field).
  • Additional parking will be available in Clarke University parking lots – thanks to Clarke for allowing us to use these lots! Please note that parking IS NOT available in the St. Anthony’s Church parking lots.

SEATING

  • Seating will be available in the home and visitor sections.
  • Accessible seating is available near the rails on the mezzanine.

PHOTOGRAPHY

  • A photography area to capture a photo of your graduate crossing the stage will be available on the field level. We ask that you exit the area once you take a photo of your graduate in order to ensure that everyone is able to get a photo.
  • Professional photographers will be taking photos of each graduate, which will be available for purchase. You will receive ordering information and proofs via email within a few weeks after the ceremony.
Graduation 2024 Ceremony Details
May 23, 2024

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Community Education Series Event, February 27

Join us for a special Community Education Series Event entitled “Youth Substance Abuse: Hidden in Plain Sight” on Tuesday, February 27, from 6-8 p.m. in Roling Auditorium at Washington Middle School. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.

VIEW THE FULL EVENT FLYER (PDF)
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This event is recommended for parents/guardians and those that support youth in grades 4-12. ADMISSION IS FREE AND NO RSVP IS NECESSARY.

This event is for adults only, no students please.

AT THE PROGRAM

Learn about current substances and the impact on young adults in our community from local experts, including:

  • Vaping and Tobacco
  • Illegal Substances in Our Community

PLUS, an Interactive Resource Fair featuring:

Hidden in Plain Sight Room Display: Walk through the display to search for
indicators of substance use and possible hiding spots.

Impaired Vision Pedal Kart + Simulation Goggles: Safely experience the effects of alcohol and common drugs while driving a kart or completing simple tasks.

A variety of community partners will also be on hand and available to answer questions and offer resources.

Hosted by: Dubuque Community Schools and With DRA (logos). In partnership with Dubuque Police Department and UnityPoint Health Visiting Nurse Association (logos)

Community Education Series Event, February 27
February 14, 2024

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Dubuque Online School Informational Webinar, Feb. 5

Online. In your backyard. Out of this world!

DUBUQUE ONLINE SCHOOL for middle and high school students is the only online school based right here in the Dubuque area, giving students and families another way to get a top-notch Dubuque Community School District education!

Considering Dubuque Online School for your soon-to-be 9th-grader?

Learn more at an informational webinar on Monday, February 5 at 7 p.m.

JOIN THE WEBINAR

At the webinar, you’ll explore:

  • Dubuque Online School mission and values
  • The typical student day
  • Curriculum offerings and student programming
  • Frequently asked questions
  • The enrollment process

Dubuque Online School provides middle (grades 6-8) and high school students (grades 9-12) with a rigorous course schedule of online instruction delivered through a combination of:

  • on-demand classes using Imagine Edgenuity online learning platform
  • live virtual classes using Microsoft Teams video streaming platform

Visit the Dubuque Online School website to learn more.

Dubuque Online School Informational Webinar, Feb. 5
February 1, 2024

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League of Women Voters 2023 School Board Candidate Forum

The Dubuque League of Women Voters will host the 2023 School Board Candidate Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 6:30 p.m.

Members of the public are invited to attend the forum in person, which will be held at the Dubuque Community School District Office at 2300 Chaney Road.

VIEW THE LIVE STREAM:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k2AB61VpfQ

The forum can also be viewed live on Mediacom Channel 16 or 117-6.

League of Women Voters 2023 School Board Candidate Forum
October 23, 2023

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Jefferson and Washington to Host 100th Anniversary Open Houses, Oct. 1

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of each school, Jefferson Middle School and Washington Middle School will host community open houses on Sunday, Oct. 1, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at each school. The community is invited to attend.

During the open houses, community members will have the chance to tour areas of the school, interact with student representatives and school staff, and view historical memorabilia. There will also be an opportunity for attendees to sign a commemorative item recognizing the anniversary.

In 1921, the Dubuque Community School District Board of Education called for construction of two new junior high schools – ultimately becoming Washington and Jefferson. The schools were both constructed during 1922 and opened in 1923.

Today, Jefferson serves approximately 460 students and Washington serves approximately 630 students, all in grades six through eight.

Jefferson and Washington to Host 100th Anniversary Open Houses, Oct. 1
September 22, 2023

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Community Information Session on Facility Planning, May 1

The Dubuque Community School District will host a community information meeting focused on its facility planning efforts on Monday, May 1, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Forum, 2300 Chaney Road.

The meeting will feature a discussion on projects that may be included in a potential September bond referendum. The largest project would involve constructing a new middle school on the site of the current Washington Middle School. This would give the district two modern middle schools of similar size and amenities rather than continuing to operate two smaller, 100-year-old, less-efficient buildings.

This project would save the district an estimated $3.4 million in annual operating costs, and voters could approve a bond referendum with no increase to the district’s overall tax levy rate.

Additional projects from the district’s 10-year facility plan include adding air conditioning to buildings that still need full climate control; the construction of a baseball and softball complex with lights, restrooms and concessions; acquiring land for a potential future elementary school; and a gymnasium addition to Eisenhower Elementary, as it is the district’s only elementary school of its size without both a dedicated lunch/multipurpose room and a gym.

At the meeting, the team from INVISION Architecture leading the study will provide an update on projects. Tim Oswald from Piper Sandler will explain the funding mechanism needed to accomplish the project, along with its potential impact on property taxes.

Community Information Session on Facility Planning, May 1
April 25, 2023

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2022 Mobile Registration + Employment Fair, Aug. 6-11

Need help registering your student?
Looking for a job in an amazing school district?
We are hitting the road and bringing the district to you!

Visit our registration and human resources teams at one of our Mobile Registration and Employment Fair stops throughout the community next week.

At each stop:

  • Our registration team will be on hand to assist families in completing online registration for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year.
  • Our human resources team will take applications and conduct on-the-spot interviews for a variety of district jobs, including paraprofessional, transportation and food/nutrition positions.
  • Computers with internet access will be provided – and we even have a few treats in store!

Join us at one of the following times:

Saturday, Aug. 6, 11 a.m.- 2p.m.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH: Audubon Elementary School

Monday, Aug. 8, 1-3 p.m.
Flora Park
NOTE: Spanish and Marshallese interpreters will be available at this stop.

Tuesday, Aug. 9, from 9-11 a.m.
Hempstead High School
NOTE: Spanish and Marshallese interpreters will be available at this stop.

Wednesday, Aug. 10, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Murphy Park
NOTE: Spanish and Marshallese interpreters will be available at this stop.

Thursday, Aug. 11, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Roosevelt Middle School
NOTE: Spanish and Marshallese interpreters will be available at this stop.

We look forward to seeing you!

2022 Mobile Registration + Employment Fair, Aug. 6-11
August 3, 2022

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