Delwood CSD

Mrs. Rabe couldn't let the day end without getting a picture of some fellow Packers fans.

STUDENT SHOUT OUTS: One of the habits we are working on this year is that of "synergizing", where we learn to work together, valuing each other's unique strengths and ideas to achieve better solutions than we could alone. It means that "Together Is Better" and 1 + 1 can equal 3 or more. This habit involves listening to and understanding different perspectives, celebrating differences instead of just tolerating them. At recess today, we had multiple students demonstrating synergizing with others. Great job TK, Kindergarten and First Grade!

Transportation Information - The pick up time for the bus stop on the north end of Delmar will be 7:35am.

Important Transportation Information:

Drivers will be contacting parents today with pick up times for bus routes.

For the drive in road stop, please have students there by 7:30am. They should be dropped off at this stop at 3:35pm (1:35pm on early out days).

For students utilizing the Elwood bus stop (1288 182nd Ave), they need to be there by 7:20am and will be dropped off at 3:55pm (1:55pm on early out days).

For any whole grade sharing 7-12 students utilizing the shuttle to Maquoketa, please be at Delwood before 7:45am. The bus will depart from Delwood at 7:45am.

Please be patient during the first week of school as routes may take a little longer. Thank you!

We offer Before and After school care for students! We provide engaging and educational learning opportunities in our After-School Program. Before school care starts at 7:00 am and after school care is available from 3:30 pm until 5:30 pm Monday- Thursday and 1:30 until 5:30 pm on Friday.

CALLING ALL FAMILIES OF TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS:
Join us tomorrow for our first ever Transitional Kindergarten Open House! We are so excited to be offering this to families in our district. Ms. Eden and Mrs. Rabe will be welcoming our TK students and answering any questions that families may have. Students can see their new classroom and meet their teacher prior to our Back to School Open House next Wednesday. We hope you join us!

Online registration for the 2025-2026 school year is open! Check your email for details!

SAVE THE DATE: Join us for our Back to School Open House Night on Wednesday, August 20th from 5:30-7:00 pm. Meet your teachers, unpack your backpack, and have outdoor fun with inflatables. We will also have three food trucks on site: -Adobos Mexican Food, Mickeys Kitchen, and Missy Dostal cupcakes.

PLAYGROUND UPDATE: https://www.kwqc.com/2025/07/08/delmar-community-works-together-resurfaced-school-playground/

Our PTO has been working tirelessly over the past year to raise funds for our new playground project. They have raised $32,000 this past year, thanks in huge part to community fundraisers and donations. We appreciate everyone's willingness to be a part of this amazing project for our kids! If you have questions about how you can help, see Cassie Edwards or contact the school and we can connect you with our PTO and fundraising projects.

UPDATED JOB POSTING: We are looking to hire a full-time second custodian. Please contact Dr. Julia Rabe, principal at 563-674-4164 or jrabe@delwood.k12.ia.us for more information or pick up an application at the Elementary School- 311 Delmar.

We are looking for some part-time summer help. Duties would primarily include cleaning, moving things to classrooms, etc. Workers must be 16+ years of age. Pay would be $14 per hour. If interested, please contact Dr. Julia Rabe at 563-674-4164 or jrabe@delwood.k12.ia.us.

We still have openings for our Three-Year-Old Preschool program for the 2025-2026 school year. Spots are filling up, though, so be sure to get your child on the list by calling the school or emailing mhackman@delwood.k12.i.a.us. We also have before and after school care available!

JOB OPENING: ART TEACHER (Shared between Delwood & Andrew) Andrew Elementary and Delwood Elementary are two premier PreK-6 grade schools located 13 miles apart in eastern Iowa. Each school shares the same passion to meet the educational needs of the ~150 students that each building serves. We are seeking a shared Art Teacher who will be split between both schools. The selected candidates will be responsible for leading our robust Art program, which includes providing quality art instruction to individual students/small groups, and collaborating with other teachers in order to meet the needs of all students. Other duties will include posting student artwork, communicating with families , and other activities geared toward the needs of Art students. Certification in the area of Art Education is preferred, but we will consider high-quality candidates if they are willing to get a conditional license until certification can be obtained. Andrew CSD and Delwood CSD pride themselves on being innovative and high-performing schools. If you have the skills and passion to work with high-performing students in two top-notch elementary schools, we encourage you to apply by emailing your application materials to Principal Dr. Julia Rabe at jrabe@delwood.k12.ia.us or by submitting your materials through the Iowa Works system.

JOB OPENING: Delwood Elementary School is still looking for a 4-year-old preschool teacher. If interested, please contact principal Dr. Julia Rabe at 563-674-4164 or jrabe@delwood.k12.ia.us.

JOB OPENING: Talented and Gifted Teacher Andrew Elementary and Delwood Elementary are two premier PreK-6 grade schools located 13 miles apart in eastern Iowa. Each school shares the same passion to meet the educational needs of the ~150 students that each building serves. We are seeking a shared Talented and Gifted Teacher who will be split between both schools. The selected candidates will be responsible for leading our robust, talented, and gifted program, which includes overseeing the identification process, developing individualized learning plans, providing instruction to individual students/small groups, and collaborating with other teachers in order to meet the needs of all students. Other duties will include supporting student group participation in Math Bee, Battle of the Books, and other activities geared toward the needs of Talented and Gifted students. Certification in the area of Talented and Gifted Education is preferred, but we will consider high-quality candidates if they are willing to get a conditional license until certification can be obtained. Andrew CSD and Delwood CSD pride themselves on being innovative and high-performing schools. If you have the skills and passion to work with high-performing students in two top-notch elementary schools, we encourage you to apply by emailing your application materials to Principal Dr. Julia Rabe at jrabe@delwood.k12.ia.us or by submitting your materials through the Iowa Works system.

JOB OPENING: We are looking to hire a paraeducator for the 2025-2026 school year. Starting pay is $13 per hour.

JOB OPENING: We are hiring for a part-time custodian. Start date is July 1.

JOB POSTING: We are looking to hire a STEM teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Come join our team!

We would like to recognize our staff for their years of service: Karen Neely- 5 years Mark Schepers- 10 years Ray Cavanagh- 20 years We would also like to recognize Laura Buller and Julie Wagner on their retirement. Laura plans to continue teaching closer to home while Julie looks to stay busy with tutoring and hobbies. We appreciate each of these individuals for their dedication and service to Delwood.