What's New at Dubuque Community Schools

The Dubuque Community School District is now offering a free activities pass for senior citizens to attend district events at no cost. The pass is valid for district athletic events, plays and musicals. It is not valid for intra-city competitions or IGHSAU/IHSAA tournaments.

The complimentary Senior Citizen Activities Pass can be picked up at the front desk of the Forum, 2300 Chaney Road, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. by any resident of the Dubuque Community School District age 65 and over. To receive a pass, an individual must present a valid photo ID with a home address.

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The Dubuque Community School District will operate on a two-hour delay today, Wednesday, Feb. 3, due to icy conditions on secondary and gravel roadways.

All district-run morning pre-school is canceled.

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Classes are canceled and schools are closed in the Dubuque Community School District on Tuesday, February 2, due to approaching inclement weather and the Winter Storm Warning advising travel only in an emergency through the remainder of the day.

The following events in the district have also been postponed:

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The Dubuque Community School District is pleased to announce the selection of three high school head coaches, pending School Board approval at its February 8 meeting.

Mike Hoskins has been named head football coach at Hempstead High School, Jordan Steuer has been named head boys soccer coach at Hempstead High School, and Coleman Heaney has been named head boys soccer coach at Dubuque Senior High School. In December, Sharon Klein was also named the head girls cross country coach at Hempstead. Each will take the reins of their teams after being assistant coaches in their programs.

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Registration for free four-year-old preschool in the Dubuque Community School District will begin on Monday, Feb. 1. This includes Dubuque’s 12 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 1. Proof-of-age, preferably a birth certificate, is required to register a student. A passport or signed immunization record will be accepted if necessary.

Registration begins at the following times:

Free four-year-old preschool is open to students who are four by September 15. For additional registration questions, individuals should contact the site they are interested in registering at.

Space may be limited in some facilities and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Enrollment for preschool is not based on geography and all sites are open to Iowa residents.

In addition to spots in Dubuque’s public schools, a variety of community preschool partners also offer free four-year-old preschool. For a complete list of preschool providers, visit www.dbqschools.org/preschool.

The Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program for Four-Year-Old Children is funded by the State of Iowa and facilitated locally by the Dubuque Community School District.

On January 7, FBI Victim Specialist Karen Gale spoke to over 250 parents and community members about Internet safety and ways to protect children from the dangers and consequences that can occur via technology.

Her message to families was a straightforward one – it is important for parents and family members to monitor their child’s technology usage and have open conversations with them about it.

Many have asked for resources on this topic, which we are pleased to share: Read More about “FBI Representative Shares Internet Safety Tips”