What's New at Hoover Elementary
2021-2022 Online Registration is Now Open
Online registration for the 2021-2022 school year is now open! Visit the registration webpage for full details!
Mobile Registration and Employment Fair, July 26-Aug. 3
Need help registering your student?
Looking for a job in an amazing school district?
We are hitting the road and bringing the district to you!
Visit our registration and human resources teams at one of our stops throughout the community from Monday, July 26, through Tuesday, August 3.
At each stop:
- Our registration team will be on hand to assist families in completing online registration for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year.
- Our human resources team will take applications and conduct on-the-spot interviews for a variety of district jobs, including paraprofessional, transportation and food/nutrition positions.
- Computers with internet access will be provided – and we even have a few treats in store!
- NOTE: A Marshallese interpreter will be available at each stop.
Join us at one of the following times:
Monday, July 26, from 1-3 p.m.
Bee Branch (in the parking lot near the 22nd street bridge)
Tuesday, July 27, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Dubuque County Fair (Admission to the Dubuque County Fair is FREE this day!)
Wednesday, July 28, from 9-11 a.m.
Comiskey Park
Thursday, July 29, from 9-11 a.m.
Asbury Park
Friday, July 30, from 1-3 p.m.
Flora Park
Monday, August 2, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Heritage Pond
Tuesday, August 3, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Murphy Park
We look forward to seeing you!
District Recognized Among 2021 ‘Best Communities for Music Education’
The Dubuque Community School District has again been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.
This is the fourth consecutive year the district has received the honor.
Now in its 22nd year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.
To qualify for the Best Communities designation, the district answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs. Responses were verified with school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.
“The district has long recognized the value of music education in our schools, and music remains an integral part of our curricular and extracurricular offerings,” said Stan Rheingans, superintendent of schools. “Our district commitment is underscored by tremendous partnerships throughout our community that support our work to expose students to music education. This honor is truly a community honor.”
About The NAMM Foundation
The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its approximately 10,400 members around the world. The foundation advances active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs.
Dubuque-Area K-12 Virtual Art Exhibition
We are pleased to present the 2021 Dubuque-Area K-12 Virtual Art Exhibition, a way to highlight student work in a year that makes in unable to do so in person.
The exhibit features the ability to virtually walk through a curated gallery of work — and we hope you’ll enjoy immersing yourself in the exhibit as the vision of these talented student artists comes to life.
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Hoover Book Fair
A “student only” Hoover Book Fair will run from February 15th – March 2nd.
2021-2022 and 2022-2023 School Calendars Approved
On Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, the Dubuque Community School District Board of Education approved the school calendars for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years.
Draft 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 School Calendars Released
The Dubuque Community School District has released draft calendars for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years.
The online feedback form for these draft calendars is now closed.
The district Board of Education will host a public hearing about the calendar on Monday, December 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the Forum, 2300 Chaney Road.
Dubuque Community School District Launches Free Public Wi-Fi Zones
In order to assist in providing support for students and families needing internet connectivity, the Dubuque Community School District has purchased and installed outdoor wireless access points to provide free Wi-Fi access in parking lots at all 19 school buildings in the district. The district will be adding signage to these locations in the future.
These access points provide free internet access between 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. District-owned devices issued to staff and students will connect automatically to the district network as they do normally. Users with non-district devices can select the “DCSD-Public” Wif-Fi network. Those utilizing a Wi-Fi zone will be able to do so from their vehicle in order to reinforce appropriate physical distancing efforts.
Locations are as follows:
- Alta Vista Campus: Bus Lane
- Audubon Elementary School: Staff Parking Lot
- Bryant Elementary School: Staff Parking Lot
- Carver Elementary School: Bus Lane
- Eisenhower Elementary School: Upper Staff Parking Lot
- Fulton Elementary School: Staff Parking Lot
- Hempstead High School: Bus Lane and Main Entrance (Flagpole) Parking Lot
- Hoover Elementary School: Staff Parking Lot
- Irving Elementary School: Main Parking Lot
- Jefferson Middle School: Rear Parking Lot
- Kennedy Elementary School: Bus Lane
- Lincoln Elementary School: Bus Lane
- Marshall Elementary School: Staff Parking Lot
- Prescott Elementary School: Bus Lane
- Roosevelt Middle School: Front Drop Off by Library and Rear Bus Lane
- Sageville Elementary School: Bus Lane
- Senior High School: Bus Lane and Main Parking Lot Near Dalzell Field Ticket Booth
- Table Mound Elementary School: Main Parking Lot Near Entrance
- Washington Middle School: Parking Lot Near Smokestack
Coronavirus Update: April 29, 2020
Here are the latest updates from the Dubuque Community School District:
FREE WI-FI ZONES NOW AVAILABLE
In order to assist in providing support for students and families needing internet connectivity, the district has purchased and installed outdoor wireless access points to provide free Wi-Fi access in parking lots at all 19 school buildings in the district. The district will be adding signage to these locations in the future.
These access points provide free internet access between 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. Users can select the “DCSD-Public” Wif-Fi network. Those utilizing a Wi-Fi zone will be able to do so from their vehicle in order to reinforce appropriate physical distancing efforts.
Locations are as follows:
- Alta Vista Campus: Bus Lane
- Audubon Elementary School: Staff Parking Lot
- Bryant Elementary School: Staff Parking Lot
- Carver Elementary School: Bus Lane
- Eisenhower Elementary School: Upper Staff Parking Lot
- Fulton Elementary School: Staff Parking Lot
- Hempstead High School: Bus Lane and Main Entrance (Flagpole) Parking Lot
- Hoover Elementary School: Staff Parking Lot
- Irving Elementary School: Main Parking Lot
- Jefferson Middle School: Rear Parking Lot
- Kennedy Elementary School: Bus Lane
- Lincoln Elementary School: Bus Lane
- Marshall Elementary School: Staff Parking Lot
- Prescott Elementary School: Bus Lane
- Roosevelt Middle School: Front Drop Off by Library and Rear Bus Lane
- Sageville Elementary School: Bus Lane
- Senior High School: Bus Lane and Main Parking Lot Near Dalzell Field Ticket Booth
- Table Mound Elementary School: Main Parking Lot Near Entrance
- Washington Middle School: Parking Lot Near Smokestack
WEEK 6 ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES NOW POSTED
Week 6 of educational materials developed by the district’s Educational Support Team are now available on our EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES WEBPAGE. This week’s resources again include Suggested Learning Resources + Activities, a Social Emotional Learning Guide, and a variety of Student Handouts and Worksheets.
As a reminder, the district’s team has worked to be sure these resources meet the needs of learners across grade levels and of all abilities. Activities not marked with a specific grade level can be used by a wide range of students – look in the accommodations section of the resources for tips on making the learning accessible to your student!
If you are having difficulty with the resources or have questions about how to accommodate the activities for your child, please reach out to your child’s teacher(s) by email or Seesaw for assistance.
Printed copies of these packets will be available at meal delivery sites on Friday, May 1.
TESTIOWA WEBSITE NOW AVAILABLE
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds recently announced the TestIowa initiative, designed to increase testing across the state and increase data collection and contact tracing related to COVID-19. As part of the initiative, all Iowa residents are encouraged to complete a short online assessment to assist in prioritizing testing. Learn more about this initiative and take the assessment at www.testiowa.com.
GRADUATION UPDATE
Yesterday, Superintendent Stan Rheingans shared plans with the Class of 2020 to hold graduation on Saturday, June 27, with a backup date of Saturday, July 25, if we are unable to gather in June. The ceremony will be held outdoors at Dalzell Field with social distancing measures in place. READ THE FULL GRADUATION UPDATE.