Articles from December 2025

Looking ahead to kindergarten next year? Get a SNEAK PEEK of kindergarten life on Monday, November 3, 2025, from 5:30-7 p.m.

Staff from elementary schools across the district are excited to share all the amazingness that awaits soon-to-be kindergartners at all Dubuque Community School District schools.

Join us at one of the following locations:

Bryant Elementary School
1280 Rush Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52003

Kennedy Elementary School
2135 Woodland Drive, Dubuque, Iowa 52002

Marshall Elementary School
1450 Rhomberg Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa 52001

This is an open house event, so families may stop by at any time during the event hours.

Kindergarten Sneak Peak is a fantastic opportunity for future kindergarten students and their families to explore our kindergarten program! This fun, interactive event will give attendees that chance to:

• meet our dedicated teachers, support staff and administrators
• experience the vibrant learning environment offered across all district schools
• learn about our kindergarten curriculum and activities
• get answers to questions about all things kindergarten and more!

We can’t wait to welcome the class of 2039 to our school community and provide the highest quality education in Dubuque!

We are READY. For Kindergarten.

For questions, call 563/552-3058 or email enrollment@dbqschools.org.

Ready to join our A+ Team?

Learn about all the amazing career opportunities available in the district at our Dubuque Community School District JOB FAIR on Thursday, July 24, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the district’s main offices at 2300 Chaney Road!

We are HIRING NOW for the start of the school year – and the fair will have representatives on hand from departments across the district, including:

• Transportation
• Food and Nutrition
• Buildings and Grounds
• and Schools with Paraprofessional Openings

Interviews will be conducted ON SITE during the fair!

PLUS, many positions coordinate with the school calendar so you can be aligned with your child’s schedule!

Looking for a more flexible as-needed role? Learn about becoming a substitute teacher, substitute paraprofessional, or substitute food service worker at the fair! It’s a great way to get familiar with the district and all we have to offer on our A+ team!

CAN’T WAIT AND READY TO APPLY? Start your application today!

We are pleased to present the Spring 2025 K-12 Virtual Student Art Gallery, highlighting the amazing artwork of our students.

The Dubuque Community School District Teacher of the Year was named at the annual Educators’ Recognition Reception on May 8, hosted by the Dubuque Education Association.

Kelly Eigenberger, a Title I reading teacher at Lincoln Elementary School, was selected for the honor.

Eigenberger has spent her entire career at Lincoln and is currently serving as a Title I reading teacher at the school. She joined the district in 2006, serving as a multicategorical special education teacher from 2006 to 2012. From 2012 to 2015, she served as a special education coach and from 2015 to 2024 was a special education teacher, both at Lincoln. Eigenberger holds a bachelor of arts in education degree and a master of arts in education degree, both from Clarke University in Dubuque.

“[Kelly] consistently goes above and beyond to create resources that accommodate our curriculum. Her efforts provide our students with the scaffolds they need to succeed and build their confidence,” said a colleague who nominated Eigenberger. “[She] truly cares about each and every child. She is always looking at the whole child. She builds relationships by allowing students to join her for lunch in her classroom. She is always a smiling face in the hallway each and every morning. The students truly look forward to her being in our classroom. Her positive attitude and outlook are contagious…”

Other finalists for the Teacher of the Year Award were:

• Nancy Berendes, a kindergarten teacher at Kennedy Elementary School
• Glenda Davis, a science teacher at Hempstead High School
• Chad Hamilton, an instructional coach at Bryant Elementary School
• Tammie Harbin, a health and wellness teacher at Sageville and Eisenhower Elementary Schools
• Amy Palm, eighth-grade math teacher at Roosevelt Middle School
• Jake Rheingans, a career technical education teacher at Hempstead High School
• Karen Rothert, a sixth-grade math teacher at Washington Middle School
• Emily Schrader, a second-grade teacher at Audubon Elementary School
• Wendy Winger, a sixth-grade science teacher at Roosevelt Middle School

Also at the event:

Jefferson Middle School Principal Greg Lehman received the TEAM (Together Educators and Administrators Make-it-happen) Award presented to an administrator for exemplary support of teacher success. Lehman’s nomination notes his exceptional leadership and advocacy for staff, students and families. The nomination points to Lehman establishing a culture of safety and camaraderie at Jefferson; promoting staff collaboration and valuing their input; and creating systems that allow staff to grow and contribute meaningfully.

Every five years, the Dubuque Community School District updates its Special Education Service Delivery Plan, which outlines how the district implements services for students eligible for an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

As part of this process, public comment is sought on the draft version of the plan.

View the Draft Special Education Service Delivery Plan (PDF)

The comment period for feedback is now closed.

Ready to join our A+ Team?

Learn about all of the amazing career opportunities available in the district at our Dubuque Community School District JOB FAIR on Thursday, Jan. 16, from 1-3 p.m. at the district’s main offices at 2300 Chaney Road!

Representatives from departments across the district will be on hand, including:

• Transportation
• Food and Nutrition
• Buildings and Grounds
• and Schools with Paraprofessional Openings

Interviews will be conducted ON SITE during the fair!

PLUS, many position coordinate with the school calendar so you can be aligned with your child’s schedule!

Looking for a more flexible as-needed role? Learn about becoming a substitute teacher or paraprofessional at the fair!

CAN’T WAIT AND READY TO APPLY? Start your application today!