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Building the Future: Sudlow Middle School's Ground Breaking
Our community officially broke ground on the new Sudlow Middle School! This celebration marks our commitment to bringing the vision set forth in our Long Range Facility Planning process to reality. Click here to learn more about the Long Range Master Facility Plan.
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2024 holiday concert
534 students from Davenport North, West, and Central High Schools came together for the DCSD Annual Holiday Concert, celebrating the holiday season with music!
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A Peek into Our District
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Two talented elementary students from the Davenport Learning Center proudly showcased their STEM project, delivering a speech, demonstrating their work to small groups, and answering thoughtful questions.
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DCSD third-grade students recently had their Great Minds Grade Level Outreach Experience (GLOE) trip to go see The Nutcracker Ballet at the Adler Theatre.
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534 students from Davenport North, West, and Central High Schools came together for the DCSD Annual Holiday Concert, celebrating the holiday season with music!
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DCSD had strong representation at the 2025 Iowa State Dance/Drill Team Association (ISDTA) State competition. Teams and individuals from all three DCSD high schools—Central, North, and West—competed in various categories, demonstrating their skill and dedication.
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Central High student Wrigley Mancha has earned a spot in the top 10 of the Next On Stage Broadway competition.
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Our community officially broke ground on the new Sudlow Middle School! This celebration marks our commitment to bringing the vision set forth in our Long Range Facility Planning process to reality.
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DCSD culinary arts students had the opportunity to participate in a unique, hands-on learning experience at the Iowa Farm To Table Dinner Series.
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Davenport North High School Drama Thespian Troupe #3994 and Davenport Central Thespian Troupe #2951 shined at the 2024 State Thespian Festival!
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Garfield Elementary's 4th grade art students kicked off the holiday season with a festive twist on the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade