Members of the Sudlow Intermediate Ukulele Club recently traveled to Ames to see the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. This orchestra is an ensemble of eight members who cover songs of all genres such as “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” and Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way.” Sudlow students were very excited to see the performance, and even got to play along on their ukes to Tom Petty’s … Read more

Students from the West High School Life Skills class have entered a tree in the Festival of Trees for the past six years.  2013 marks their third win with a Best in Show ribbon for their tree themed “Making Spirits Bright.”  In 2011 the Life Skills class took second place in the Team Tree division and in 2009 netted a first place for most artistic. Congratulations to WHS Life Skills … Read more

November 12, approximately 25 students from the Business Career Academy Class and the Leadership Class volunteered at the West YMCA Special Olympics Play Day. Students were put in various roles such as team leader, activity leader, and awards leader. The students demonstrated great leadership skills, compassion, and caring for the students. They represented West at its finest.… Read more

On Saturday, November 16th, the North High Marine Corps Jr. ROTC program celebrated the birth of the Marine Corps by throwing their annual Marine Corps Ball in the North High gymnasium.  Members of the MJROTC Drill Team performed for the audience, speakers from the Marine Corps addressed the cadets, and a dance was held.  Congratulations to the MJROTC program for putting on a fine evening, and Happy Birthday to the … Read more

Congratulations to Central High Thespian Troupe 2951, a.k.a. “The Rhinocorns,” on their performances at the UNI Thespian Festival. The students did an amazing job on their first year at the festival. Sophomore Jack Theiling won 3rd place in solo musical and 3rd place for his short film. Senior Jared Svoboda won 1st place in solo musical and had the opportunity to present his piece to everyone at the festival. Jared … Read more

North High senior Kenny Thach was presented with the inaugural Michael Pietz Leadership Award at the Iowa State Thespian Festival on Saturday, November 17th.  This award was created by the Iowa Thespian Student Board just this year to recognize one student for her/his work behind the scenes and for his/her dedication to the theater program.  Michael Pietz is an Iowa native and long-time theatre teacher in various Iowa schools who … Read more

Students in Katie Pancratz’ Spanish I and II classes at Sudlow Intermediate School celebrated Dia de los Muertos as part of learning not only the Spanish language but also enriching their understanding of certain aspects of Latin American customs and culture. Dia de los Muertos-the Day of the Dead-is a holiday celebrated throughout Latin America on November 1. Believing that the the dead would be insulted by mourning or … Read more

Mason Tope, Davenport Central High School senior, was named to the All-Area Cross Country team.  A MAC individual champion, Tope  established the Blue Devils’ 5,000-meter school record at the Class 4A state meet, claimed the conference crown at Crow Creek Park, and was second at the state qualifying meet.

Two Davenport students were also given honorable mention for their achievements in cross country this season. Rane Nichols, Davenport West High … Read more

The West High Diamond Dancers recently competed in the Quad City Legacy High School Dance Team Competition, and did very well!  The team won 1st place in the categories of Junior Varsity Pom, Varsity Pom, Varsity Kick, and Varsity Lyrical.  Individual event results are as follows:

9th & 10th Grade Soloists: 3rd place – Jaime Henderkott

11th & 12th Grade Soloists: 5th Place – Chelsie Oberbroeckling; 3rd Place – Kayla … Read more

The Davenport Community Schools just wrapped up another successful annual Employee Giving Campaign. Our total gift for 2013 came in at $37,660. The breakdown for gifts is:  Community Health Charities $5,942.90, Davenport Schools Foundation (supporting the Great Minds Program and student scholarships) $14,421.90, and the United Way $16,178.90.

We appreciate the generosity and hard work from everyone that made our campaign successful! A special thanks goes out to three of  … Read more