We are pleased to live stream the 2024 graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 25.
Dubuque Senior High School: 3 p.m.
Hempstead High School:
Events
Graduation 2021 Live Stream
We are pleased to live stream the 2021 graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 29.
Hempstead High School’s ceremony begins at 3 p.m.
VIEW IT BELOW:
Dubuque Senior High School’s ceremony begins at 10 a.m.
VIEW IT BELOW:
The ceremony will also be recorded and posted next week to the district’s official YouTube page at www.youtube.com/dbqschools.
2021 Graduation Update
Dear Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2021,
In just a few short months, your student in the Class of 2021 will walk across the stage to receive their Dubuque Community School District diploma – proudly becoming a graduate of Dubuque Senior High School or Hempstead High School.
While we continue to move closer to normal, we will again make adjustments to this year’s graduation ceremony to ensure that we are providing a safe environment for our students and their families.
- The most significant change is that the ceremony will be held outdoors at Dalzell Field in order to provide additional capacity while also allowing for appropriate physical distancing.
- As scheduled, graduation will be held on Saturday, May 29, and we will use Sunday, May 30, as a rain date should weather present an issue on Saturday.
- Dubuque Senior High School’s ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. and Hempstead High School’s ceremony will be held at 3 p.m.
- Based on the capacity of Dalzell Field, each graduate may receive up to eight (8) tickets. WATCH YOUR EMAIL IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS FOR TICKET RESERVATION DETAILS.
- We will again livestream the graduation ceremonies for family and friends who are unable to attend the ceremony in person.
Additional details about logistics, safety protocols and ticketing will be shared as our graduation planning continues.
We are excited to be able to hold an in-person celebration of the Class of 2021. Best wishes as your student completes the remainder of their senior year!
Sincerely,
Stan Rheingans
Superintendent of Schools
Ticket Information for IHSAA Postseason Events
The Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) will utilize HomeTown Ticketing as the exclusive ticket provider for postseason lead-up events and select state tournament events.
Therefore, tickets for postseason basketball games hosted by Senior and Hempstead WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE through HomeTown Ticketing.
This includes the following games:
- Dubuque Senior Boys Basketball on Monday, February 22
- Hempstead Boys Basketball on Friday, February 26
Each school will provide a link to participants where family members can purchase a limited number of tickets for the game. Additionally, students will be provided with a separate link where they can purchase a ticket for the game.
Due to spectator limitations we anticipate that there will be NO general admission tickets available to the general public.
- If general admission tickets would become available, the district will put a HomeTown Ticketing link on the official district Facebook and Twitter pages on game day for individuals to purchase a ticket.
NOTE: The digital ticket purchased through HomeTown Ticketing is the only ticket that will be accepted for these contests.
Aquatic Center Grand Opening
The new Dubuque Community School District Aquatic Center is already making a splash across the district and community! Check out the recap of the grand opening and dedication for this amazing facility:
Activities and Events Postponed, Jan. 17-18
Due to inclement weather, all events and activities in the Dubuque Community School District are postponed for Friday, Jan. 17, and Saturday, Jan. 18.
This includes the following:
Friday, Jan. 17
- Hempstead and Dubuque Senior JV Wrestling at Western Dubuque
- Dubuque Senior Boys and Girls Bowling vs Prairie High School
- Dubuque Senior vs. Hempstead Boys Sophomore and Boys Varsity Basketball (This has been rescheduled for Monday, Jan. 20 with the sophomore game beginning at 5 p.m. and the varsity game beginning at 6:30 p.m.)
- Dubuque Senior vs. Hempstead Girls JV and Girls Varsity (This has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 1, with the JV game beginning at 5 p.m. and the varsity game at 6:30 p.m.)
Saturday, Jan. 18
- Hempstead Freshman Boys Basketball vs Iowa City at Hempstead
- Dubuque Senior Freshman Boys Basketball vs. Cedar Rapids Jefferson at Senior
- Hempstead and Senior Boys and Girls Bowling vs Clinton (Schools will not be traveling due to the winter storm warning.)
- Boys City Swim Meet
- Aquatic Center Grand Opening (This event has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 5 p.m. before the planned 6:30 p.m. swim meet).
- Hempstead and Dubuque Senior Wrestling (Schools will not be travelling on due to the winter storm warning.)
Aquatic Center Open House Moved to Tuesday, Jan. 21
The Dubuque Community School District will make a splash when it officially unveils its new Aquatic Center with a grand opening and open house of the new facility. This event has been postponed for January 18 due to inclement weather and rescheduled for 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
The Aquatic Center, located on the Hempstead High School campus, will serve as the district’s main competition swimming and diving venue. The $9.57 million facility replaces the district’s outdated pool, which was decommissioned last year after it became unusable.
The Dubuque Area Swimmin’ Hurricanes (DASH) also contributed $1 million to the project, which expanded the number of lanes available in the facility. The Aquatic Center will serve as the main DASH practice facility and home competition venue.
A short program will be held at 5 p.m. on January 21, with community members being able to view the facility during an open house after the program. At 6:30 p.m., the district will host a swim meet in the facility featuring teams from both Dubuque Senior High School and Hempstead High School.
Senior/Hempstead Substate Game Location Changed
The substate final between Dubuque Senior High School and Hempstead High School tomorrow, Tuesday, March 1, has been moved to Maquoketa High School at 7 p.m. The game was previously scheduled to be played at Davenport North. The winner will advance to the state tournament.
FBI Internet Safety Presentation, Jan. 7
The Dubuque Community School District will host “Internet Safety for Parents and Community,” presented by a representative from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), on Thursday, Jan. 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Washington Middle School Auditorium. The event is free and the public is invited to attend.
Hempstead Dedication and Open House Photos
Check out photos below from the October 3 dedication and open house celebrating the $30 million renovation of Hempstead High School.
The $30 million project, which broke ground in May 2013, includes the addition of a 700-seat auditorium, an auxiliary gym with two courts and seating for 450, additional classroom space for music and technology education, a new kiln room in art, new administrative offices and other mechanical and safety enhancements. The project is well ahead of its anticipated January 2016 completion.