Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools

Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools The Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools is a nonprofit organization committed to providing resources for all students of the Dubuque Community Schools.

The FDPS is dedicated to building community relationships to grow resources for extending the excellence of Dubuque's public schools. These supportive relationships lead to educational enrichment for all students. The Foundation:

•Is creating a permanent funding source for Dubuque Schools by raising an endowment through major and planned gifts.
•Works with business and private donors to build gen

eral, endowed and designated funds for educational programs in the district.
•Provides a vehicle to honor and remember past and present educators through the Tribute to Teachers Program.
•Supports excellence in school libraries through the Burgart Fund for Educational Excellence.
•Supports the School District’s mission of developing world-class learners and citizens of character in a safe and inclusive learning community.
•Accepts matching gifts from individuals, whose employers offer matching gift opportunities, in order to further enhance available resources.

It's Great Give Day through the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque. Your gift to any of our funds directly impacts ...
05/20/2026

It's Great Give Day through the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque. Your gift to any of our funds directly impacts students in the Dubuque Community School District. Consider us as you invest in your community today!

https://www.greatgiveday.org/organization/fdps

https://www.greatgiveday.org/organization/Dbq-Senior-Speech-And-Theater

https://www.greatgiveday.org/organization/Dubuque-Senior-High-School-Music-Boosters

https://www.greatgiveday.org/organization/Hempstead-Foundation-Fund

https://www.greatgiveday.org/organization/Falb-Kendall-Hunt-Musical-Instrument-Fund

Every year, Teacher of the Year finalists remind us of something we should never take for granted: the incredible human ...
05/14/2026

Every year, Teacher of the Year finalists remind us of something we should never take for granted: the incredible human beings showing up for our kids every single day in public schools across the country. 🍎

Last week, we were able to surprise Dubuque Community School District Teacher of the Year Finalists with a $100 mini Judi Chandlee Tribute to Teachers grant to celebrate their recognition with their students. 🎉

Being named a Teacher of the Year finalist means your colleagues, your school, and your community looked around and said: That one. That person is doing something special.

To every Teacher of the Year finalist, thank you. You didn't just teach subjects, you shaped futures. And the ripple effects of what you do will outlast any award, any headline, any school year. And we know that for every finalist whose name gets called, there are many more just like them, making students feel seen, believed in, and challenged, who continue to choose this work because they know the power of public education. ❤️

The Judi Chandlee Tribute to Teachers Grants are open for all educators to apply for classroom projects, materials, and ideas that stretch learning, create excitement, and support student success.

Apply TODAY: https://goapply2.akoyago.com/dubuque/application/judi-chandlee-2026

Want to help us give more teachers grants each year? Make a donation HERE: https://godonate.akoyago.com/DUBUQUECF/fund/589e79bb-f537-ec11-b6e6-000d3a5b4a07

What an incredible night celebrating Dubuque Community School District educators! 🥳Congratulations to all of the Teache...
05/08/2026

What an incredible night celebrating Dubuque Community School District educators! 🥳

Congratulations to all of the Teacher of the Year finalists, recipient, retirees, and staff who have been helping students fall in love with learning for 20 years or more. Thank you for making our community a better place.

Aulanda, you reminded us that everyone is capable of learning, growing, and meeting goals that would be unattainable without the power of a determined teacher. Thank you for the impact you have made on all of those who are lucky to work with you every day.🍎

✨ More Teacher Grant Celebrations! ✨As we continue to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week in the Dubuque Community Schoo...
05/07/2026

✨ More Teacher Grant Celebrations! ✨

As we continue to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week in the Dubuque Community School District, we’re proud to recognize more recipients of the Kim Becker Elementary Teacher Appreciation Grants! 🐝

These educators are using their grants to create engaging, supportive classroom environments, from strengthening literacy to providing tools that help students stay focused, organized, and ready to learn. 💛

From Lincoln Elementary School
👏 Sydney Cox – Class set of dictionaries
👏 Lisa Witt – 10-drawer organizer cart
👏 Jeleighsa Hamilton – Laminator and laminator pouches
👏 Maddie Hendricks – Student headphones
👏 Callison Lang – Student incentives

From John Marshall Elementary
👏 Elissa Meadows – Phonics magnetic tiles

From
👏 Jessica Weiland – Literacy kit for small groups

From Seedlings Preschool Center
👏 Erin Heims – Materials for sensory play

From Table Mound Elementary School
👏 Brittany Becker – Brain break materials

These grants help turn ideas into opportunities for students every single day, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the educators behind them. 🍎

To provide more teachers with grants next spring, donate today!
https://godonate.akoyago.com/DUBUQUECF/fund/8f6ef504-3b45-ef11-8409-000d3a307eea

✨ Grant Spotlight: Celebrating Our Teachers! ✨It’s Teacher Appreciation Week in the Dubuque Community School District, a...
05/06/2026

✨ Grant Spotlight: Celebrating Our Teachers! ✨

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week in the Dubuque Community School District, and we are excited to share the most recent recipients of the Kim Becker Elementary Teacher Appreciation Grants! 💛

These educators are bringing new ideas to life in their classrooms by supporting student learning, well-being, and engagement through thoughtful and impactful purchases. Today we highlight:

From Bryant Bulldogs DCSD
👏 Bri Boals – NowNets (portable nets)

From Carver Elementary School
👏 Katie Potter – Items to support students' social, emotional & learning skills
👏 Sarah Murray – Classroom incentives and weekly/monthly rewards
👏 Kathy Kruse – Stress relief putty
👏 Julie Farni – Classroom books to teach social skills

From Eisenhower Elementary PTO - Dubuque, IA
👏 Amelia Noonan – Lapboards

From Irving All Stars DCSD
👏 Elissa Burke – Student whiteboards and markers
👏 Laura Virtue – Literacy activity materials
👏 Elizabeth Enzler – Learning games

From Kennedy Elementary School
👏 Brooke Kintzle – Manipulatives for fine motor skills and math
👏 Valerie Gallucci – Patterned cupcake wrappers for classroom lessons
👏 Tara Hilkin – Class set of chapter books
👏 Stacy Portzen – Student supplies (pens, pencils, etc.)
👏 Macy Meyer – Student learning games

We’re so grateful for these teachers who continue to go above and beyond for their students every day, and we are grateful to the family and friends of the Kim Becker family for investing in elementary students. ❤️

To help us provide more grants each year, donate
today:
https://godonate.akoyago.com/DUBUQUECF/fund/8f6ef504-3b45-ef11-8409-000d3a307eea




Our 17th annual Dine Out/Take Out dinner was at 7 Hills Brewing Company tonight! The food was delicious and the company ...
04/23/2026

Our 17th annual Dine Out/Take Out dinner was at 7 Hills Brewing Company tonight! The food was delicious and the company was pretty great too. 😊 Thank you to everyone who has been supporting students and restaurants/businesses in Dubuque today.

Please keep sharing where you went with us! We need a week of DineOuts so we can get around to all of these generous participants. Knowing you are stopping in helps us spread our gratitude to everyone ! 🍎

We grabbed our coffee and goodies for the week at The Calico Bean Market! Thank you everyone for supporting our local bu...
04/22/2026

We grabbed our coffee and goodies for the week at The Calico Bean Market! Thank you everyone for supporting our local businesses and restaurants as they donate 10% of their sales towards our students today! Keep sharing your places with us and thanking the staff there as you Dine Out/Take Out for public schools. 🍎

We are lunching at Birdie's Bistro with Kim Becker for Dine Out/Take Out today! Where have you gone? What did you order?...
04/22/2026

We are lunching at Birdie's Bistro with Kim Becker for Dine Out/Take Out today! Where have you gone? What did you order? Where are you headed for supper? Make sure to check our full list out and support public schools in the Dubuque Community School District.

We are starting our Dine Out morning at The Spot! Please join us today by supporting local businesses and restaurants wh...
04/22/2026

We are starting our Dine Out morning at The Spot! Please join us today by supporting local businesses and restaurants who are donating 10% of sales towards students in the Dubuque Community School District.

⭐🍴TODAY is our 17th annual Dine Out/Take Out Fundraiser for Public Schools.🍴⭐ Since starting in 2017, participating res...
04/22/2026

⭐🍴TODAY is our 17th annual Dine Out/Take Out Fundraiser for Public Schools.🍴⭐ Since starting in 2017, participating restaurants and businesses have invested close to $90,000 in us to support students in the Dubuque Community School District.

These dollars came from all of you, our community, as 10% of sales is given to us from these events.

We have been able to fund after-school programming, district-wide field trips through Outdoor Adventures, Robotics programming, and so much more. From personal hygiene products stocked in school counseling offices to headphones available for testing, to snacks for the 5th-grade track meet, and school supplies, your support of this event has made an impact!

Please help us thank these participating restaurants and businesses as they are donating 10% of their sales from today's event! Also...we love pictures! Tag us to show support for our local businesses and our public schools.🍎

Address

700 Locust Street, Ste 195
Dubuque, IA
52001

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 2:30pm

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+15635882700

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