Drexler Middle School Grade 6 Student/Parent Night

405 3rd Ave NE, Farley, IA 52046, USA

Drexler Middle School Grades 7 and 8 Open House

405 3rd Ave NE, Farley, IA 52046, USA

CJSHS Orientation Day for Grades 6, 7, 9 and All New Students

CJSHS will welcome all 6th, 7th, and 9th grades along with new students to an orientation day. This will give students an opportunity to get into their lockers, visit classrooms, become familiar with the building, and eat lunch. If your child needs to ride the bus this......More

CJSHS will welcome all 6th, 7th, and 9th grades along with new students to an orientation day. This will give students an opportunity to get into their lockers, visit classrooms, become familiar with the building, and eat lunch. If your child needs to ride the bus this day, please contact the transportation department at 563-258-7090 by August 15. Due to the limited number of students attending on this day, buses are only able to pick up students at Pearl's in Bernard and the Fillmore Church.

505 Johnson St NW, Cascade, IA 52033, USA

DMS Orientation Day for Grade 6 and All New Students

Students will attend each of their classes to meet their teachers and ask questions. We will be serving lunch on this day. Buses will run in the morning and afternoon, but we ask that that if your child needs to ride the bus on this day, please contact the transportati......More

Students will attend each of their classes to meet their teachers and ask questions. We will be serving lunch on this day. Buses will run in the morning and afternoon, but we ask that that if your child needs to ride the bus on this day, please contact the transportation department at 563-258-7090 by August 8.

405 3rd Ave NE, Farley, IA 52046, USA

WDHS Orientation Day for 9th Graders and All New Students

Students will attend each of their classes to meet their teachers and ask questions. We will be serving lunch on this day. Buses will run in the morning and afternoon, but we ask that that if your child needs to ride the bus on this day, please contact the transportati......More

Students will attend each of their classes to meet their teachers and ask questions. We will be serving lunch on this day. Buses will run in the morning and afternoon, but we ask that that if your child needs to ride the bus on this day, please contact the transportation department at 563-258-7090 by August 8.

302 5th Ave SW, Epworth, IA 52045, USA

Elementary Open Houses

All Elementary Schools - Cascade, Dyersville, Epworth, Farley, Peosta

Chris and Nik Nikic 1% Better Every Day Community Presentation

The Western Dubuque County Community School District is excited to welcome Chris Nikic and his father, Nik Nikic, for an evening that promises to inspire, challenge, and uplift our entire community. Event Details: Date: Thursday, August 21 Time: 7:15 – 8:15 PM Locati......More

The Western Dubuque County Community School District is excited to welcome Chris Nikic and his father, Nik Nikic, for an evening that promises to inspire, challenge, and uplift our entire community. Event Details: Date: Thursday, August 21 Time: 7:15 – 8:15 PM Location: Western Dubuque High School Auditorium Open to: All students, families, and community members Chris Nikic made history as the first person with Down Syndrome to complete an Ironman Triathlon and all six Global Marathon Majors. His remarkable journey is built on the mindset of getting1% better every day—a belief that resonates deeply with our district’s vision of beingBetter Every Day. This powerful connection reminds us that progress isn’t about perfection. It’s about small, intentional steps that lead to extraordinary outcomes. Chris and Nik’s story is a living testament to what’s possible when we commit to growth, resilience, and the people around us. We hope you’ll make plans to join us for this impactful evening as we continue our shared journey to become Better Every Day—together.

302 5th Ave SW, Epworth, IA 52045, USA

First Day of School for Grades K-12

Western Dubuque Community School District, IA, USA

First Day for Transitional Kindergarten

8522 Burds Rd, Peosta, IA 52068, USA

1-Hour Early Dismissal - Teacher Professional Learning

Western Dubuque Community School District, IA, USA

NO SCHOOL (Labor Day) - All District Buildings Closed

Western Dubuque Community School District, IA, USA

Cascade Junior/Senior High School Picture Day

505 Johnson St NW, Cascade, IA 52033, USA

First Day for Preschool Students

The 2025-2026 WDCCSD Preschool Calendar is linked here.

All Elementary Schools - Cascade, Dyersville, Epworth, Farley, Peosta

Cascade Elementary Picture Day

110 Harrison St SE, Cascade, IA 52033, USA

1-Hour Early Dismissal - Teacher Professional Learning

Western Dubuque Community School District, IA, USA