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.
General
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.
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.
Read More about “District Releases Proposed 2015-16 School Calendar”
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.
Shout Out: Carol Coohey
Carol Coohey has been transporting students in the district to school for 10 years! We are pleased to give her (and the other drivers who keep our students safe everyday) our latest shout out!
Weather Delay, Friday, January 9
The Dubuque Community School District will operate on its weather-related delay schedule for Friday, January 9. All district-run morning preschool is cancelled.
View details for how the delay schedule impacts a Friday morning
Information About Weather-Related Schedule Changes
Following is the process for late starts in the Dubuque Community School District should it be necessary to delay on a Friday morning.
To remain consistent, the start time if there is a weather delay is the same every day of the week.
IF THERE IS A WEATHER-RELATED DELAY ON A FRIDAY, IT ADDS ONE HOUR TO THE NORMAL FRIDAY MORNING LATE ARRIVAL TIME FOR STUDENTS.
Here’s an EXAMPLE:
Monday through Thursday
Start time: 8:35 a.m.
Weather delay: 10:35 a.m.
Friday
Start time: 9:35 a.m.
Weather delay: 10:35 a.m.
Please remember that the delay time at your school is based on your school’s actual start time.
FOR STAFF: If there is a weather delay called on a Friday morning, professional development for that day is cancelled and you should report to work at the time you normally would on a two-hour delay day.
Visit the delays and cancellations page for more.
Two-Hour Delay, Thursday, Jan. 8
Due to extreme cold, the Dubuque Community School District will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday, January 8. All district-run morning pre-school is canceled.