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Parents and students praise Western Dubuque Community School District during public comments
Summary
Parents and graduating students told a public comment session the Western Dubuque Community School District helped shape students’ opportunities and sense of belonging, citing college-credit courses, extracurricular support and community turnout at events.
A series of parents and students used a public comment session to praise the Western Dubuque Community School District for academic opportunities, extracurricular support and a welcoming community.
A public commenter and parent, who said her family has lived in the Dubuque area for 25 years, thanked school administrators, teachers and volunteers for helping shape her daughter. "Carly was the oldest for us. She's graduating this year in May and her mom and I are incredibly proud," the parent said, adding that the district helped the family feel welcome in the community.
The same speaker highlighted another child’s experience with district-offered college courses. "My youngest Bradley... decided that after taking some of the classes he was interested in animal science and his long-term goal is to be a veterinarian," the parent said, noting the courses helped inform Bradley’s career interests.
Several students also spoke. One student said they tried a range of activities — sports, music and college classes — and was grateful for the variety of experiences. "I'm most proud of the fact that I tried different things," the student said. Another student focused on relationships, saying, "I'm most proud of the connections that I made with my peers and my teachers along the way."
Multiple commenters described the district’s culture. "Whether it's at a sporting event or the drama performances, everyone just shows up and shows out for our school," one attendee said, noting the town is small but turnout at events is large and enthusiastic. Another speaker recalled competing against Western Dubuque in the past and said, "These people... they're the most passionate people there are," and added they are glad to now be part of that community.
A parent reflected on 15 years of family involvement with school activities, saying the experience has been central to family life and describing Western Dubuque as "a special place" that is "beyond words."
No formal motions, votes or policy actions were recorded in the transcript. The comments presented community sentiment and personal accounts of academic and extracurricular opportunities; speakers credited district staff and volunteers for student development and for creating a welcoming environment.
