Four former Buffalo Elementary students worked hard during their welding class at West High School under their instructor Andi Zinn, to create two custom bike racks for Buffalo students! Last week, these students personally delivered them to the school! This project was inspired by the welding groups’ bike rack projects in Downtown Davenport! Pictured: Brian Guenther, Zaiden Zoeckler, Trent Kopp, Ryan Ridenour. #growingexcellence #davenportcommunityschool #davenporteducation  Read More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Thirty-two Western Illinois University students were inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society during the chapter’s 51st induction ceremony Thursday, April 6. Admission to Phi Kappa Phi is by invitation only, and invitations are extended to the top 7.5 percent of juniors, the top 10 percent of seniors and graduate students who have a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Phi Kappa Phi is open to all students and is the oldest and largest honor society that inducts people from every academic field. It’s motto is “let the love of learning rule humanity.” The... Read More

Davenport North and West students worked on the construction of this quality-built, Student Built Home in cooperation with the Davenport Community School District and the Quad City Area Realtors. The students were under the direction of Craig Peckenschneider, Student Built Home Teacher at North High School. Today, was the Student Built Home Celebration where the students gave tours of this newly-built home to the community. At the end of the event, students received scholarships for their completion of the program!  Read More

The Davenport Community School District is proud to send the following six entries to Iowa State University on Tuesday, May 16th, to participate in a recital showcasing all the students from across the state chosen for the Outstanding Performance Award. Central High School: Vocal Solo: Jillian Darland Bassoon Solo: Noah Droessler Piano Solo: Jack Stremlow Vocal Duet: Croix Baker, Gage McCalester Vocal Ensemble: Ella Strader, Mia Roldan, Emily Winn, Cleah Phillips, Ryan Driscoll, Gage McCalester, Jack Stremlow, Croix Baker. West High School: Percussion Quartet: Madelyn Hagedorn, Nathan Hagedorn,... Read More

The Davenport Schools Foundation is pleased to announce the 2023 scholarship recipients from the Davenport Community School District (DCSD). 50 scholarships, totaling more than $95,000 have been awarded to 46 students to pursue their post-secondary education. The foundation is grateful for the generosity of donors who make these scholarships available to students in the district. Their philanthropic investment in our youth is an investment not only in students’ continuing education but also an investment in our community. DCSD Superintendent TJ Schneckloth shared his appreciation of the foundation... Read More

Lisa Bartusek, the Executive Director of Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB), is retiring June 30th, 2023. After 26 years of service to IASB, she is leaving a massive impact on Iowa’s education system. Recently, Lisa joined the DCSD school board meeting to say a few final words, reminding us that the culture of the school board room greatly impacts the culture of the classroom. Thank you Lisa for your hard work and dedication throughout your career!    Read More

The Iowa House and Senate proudly presented the 165th Year Proclamation on behalf of Governor Kim Reynolds to the DCSD School Board. This designates the month of May as a celebration of Davenport Community School Districts growing excellence for its students and honoring 165 years of service to the greater Davenport, Iowa, community.  Read More

Project NOW is opening a new Head Start center in Moline at the Esperanza Center this fall….and we need staff. Contact Head Start Director, Andrea Flannery, with any questions you have. 563-320-3452  Read More

If you see a group of law enforcement officers running through the streets of Bettendorf and Davenport today – don’t panic! It’s all for a good cause. On Tuesday, May 16th at 10am, the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics begins outside the Bettendorf Police Department – 1609 State Street, Bettendorf. Officers will carry the Special Olympics Flame of Hope for 6.3 miles as they head east on State Street, turn north onto 18th Street, connect with the bike path at Parkway Drive, take that path into Davenport, and end at Rookies Sports Bar – 2818 N. Brady Street, Davenport. You... Read More

De’Viann Titus-Porter, or ‘TP’ to his many friends, is a graduating senior at St. Ambrose University and football player. TP is also a graduate of North High School! Over the past school year, TP served as a mentor at Wilson Elementary School and today the school threw an event called ‘Bee the Difference’ featuring SAU cheerleaders and football players. The students had a blast playing games, winning prizes, and watching the cheerleaders perform stunts. TP was presented with a ‘Hug Award,’ an ‘Honorary Staff’ t-shirt, and personalized thank... Read More