Fort Dodge Community School District

Behind every great performance is a team of dedicated students working hard behind the scenes! Our talented Fort Dodge Senior High students have poured countless hours into building and painting the set for this year's Fall Play, "Quirk of Fate"—a thrilling murder mystery set in the 1950s. And in true Dodger spirit, some FDSH alumni even returned to lend a hand with the painting! Catch their incredible work and the cast's performance this week! You have multiple opportunities: Thursday, Nov 14 - 7pm Friday, Nov 15 - 7pm Saturday, Nov 16 - 2pm (understudy performance) and 7pm Gail Niceswanger Little Theatre Tickets are $7 at the door. Activity passes cannot be used.

Mrs. Grossnickle’s 3rd grade class at Duncombe Elementary had an exciting morning with a mock interview activity! After studying two renowned giant squid researchers, Dr. Roper and Dr. Kubodera, through their book Giant Squid, students crafted their own interview questions and took turns playing the roles of these scientists. They used their knowledge of the researchers and giant squid to answer each question. #proud2bFD

Fort Dodge Senior High students competed at the DECA district competition in Gilbert recently! Ellie Alstott and Dawson Wolfe earned Honorable Mention in the Team Entrepreneurship category, while Emily Chichester and Braxtyn Dencklau received Honorable Mention in the Team Finance category. Way to go, Dodgers! #proud2bFD

The FDSH Band played at today's Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony, and 35 National Honor Society and Silver Cord members assisted at the event. Today was also a dedication of the Albert Habhab Veterans Memorial Bridge. #proud2bFD

Today, we honor and thank all veterans who have served and sacrificed for our freedom. We thank you for your courage and dedication, and for the impact you have made in your community. #proud2bFD

🔴⚫Reminder🔴⚫ No School Friday, November 15

Congratulations to our Student of the Week! 🔴⚫ Haylinn is in Preschool at Early Childhood Center. Haylinn is an exceptional student. She is always kind, helpful and makes right choices. She is a good friend to all of her classmates. She is very conscious of other students' needs and always helps students to follow class routines or to help teachers.

Mrs. Adams’ Honors English 10A students recently hosted a Culture Carnival as part of their class project! Each student was invited to bring a dish, artifact, or piece of clothing that represents their heritage. The activity encouraged students to connect their backgrounds with themes from The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros, which they’ve been studying in class. The Culture Carnival also helped students recognize and celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, expanding the discussion to include everyone’s unique cultural backgrounds. This activity sparked meaningful conversations and allowed students to learn more about one another through shared traditions and values. #proud2bFD

Fort Dodge Community School District is proud to offer all students with $0 access to online therapy and counseling services, through our partnership with Hazel Health. Services are 100% safe and confidential. Your student can speak 1-on-1 with a licensed therapist from the convenience of school or home, with your consent. Hazel Health provides high-quality care for all students. Students cannot receive care without your consent, so please take 5 minutes to sign up today at hazel.co.

We are ONE WEEK away from opening night! Plan to attend the FDSH Fall Play - Quirk of Fate! 🔴⚫ November 14, 15, and 16 at 7pm Additional Understudy performance on November 16 at 2pm $7 at the door - No activity passed allowed

We're Hiring! Join our Team - We're looking for a dedicated Music Teacher for Cooper Elementary and Feelhaver Elementary Click the link below to learn more and apply today! https://bit.ly/3yJhPgR #proud2bFD Equal Opportunity Employer

One of Ms. Moenck's preschool parents, Ms. Pettigrew, visited her class today to share her percussion talents with the class! She plays hand drums, tambourines, castanets, and drums. Students were able to try out some of the instruments she brought with her. #proud2bFD

Señora Ketcham's Spanish 2 class recently made ofrendas to celebrate Día De Los Muertos. Students learned about the Mexican culture and celebration of Día De Los Muertos, as they created ofrendas to honor a loved one who has passed away. It was a beautiful time of sharing, learning and celebration for loved ones. #proud2bFD

We're Hiring! 🔴⚫ Join our Team - We're looking for a passionate High School Special Education Teacher! Click below to learn more and apply today! https://bit.ly/45tTYy6 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD Equal Opportunity Employer

Iowa Department of Education Director McKenzie Snow visited Fort Dodge Community School District today to observe our district programming, highlighting new initiatives in our district. Director Snow started at Fort Dodge Middle School where she visited with Mrs. Whittington, Health Occupations Teacher. Mrs. Whittington spoke about her career path and how she helps students understand the career paths available to them in the healthcare field. The group then traveled to the trades classroom to learn how that will soon be utilized. Students will be able to take Trades and Manufacturing classes where they will learn skills such as carpentry and cabinet making. The visit at the Middle School concluded with a stop in Mrs. Bockelmann’s Family and Consumer Sciences class. The students had made a snack and drink for the group and they learned how students get hands-on experience with culinary arts, sewing, and nutrition. The second stop on Director Snow’s visit was to Duncombe Elementary where students greeted the group and led them to the 1st grade pod, where classes were involved in 95 Core curriculum which is foundational skills instruction in literacy. Students were learning about closed-syllable patterns where the vowels say a short sound The group ended the visit at Early Childhood Center by observing Kindergarten PLC. PLC is a Professional Learning Community where teachers gather weekly to discuss student skills and how to best support them in their learning. We would like to thank Director Snow for taking the time to visit FDCSD and see how our initiatives are positively impacting our students and staff district-wide. Additionally, we would like to thank Ann Meyer and Tim Kraayenbrink for joining us at the Middle School and Duncombe Elementary. #proud2bFD

FD Middle School 6th graders had a blast at the Iowa State vs. Chicago State basketball game! They were able to experience the excitement of college sports up close and even participated in a health and fitness lesson during halftime! Students who participated in the field trip were selected based on their positive behavior at school. Thank you, Dodgers, for representing FDCSD! 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Exciting progress is underway! When the Dodger Stadium renovation is complete, fans can look forward to a brand-new concession stand, upgraded locker rooms, a fresh coaches’ office, and modern restrooms. The entrance will set the stage with a stunning first impression—and the new roundabout will make entering and exiting smoother for everyone. Plus, the new parking lot means plenty of spots off the street for easy access! #proud2bFD

Using Timekettle technology, students in Ms. O'Leary's Healthcare Foundations class can collaborate seamlessly with classmates with different home languages, making group projects more inclusive and exciting for everyone. This tool not only supports learning - by eliminating language barriers in the classroom student feel more engaged and connected. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Ms. Phillips students at Butler Elementary spent the month of October working towards a classroom goal of engagement in lessons. To celebrate their achievement, she rewarded her students with a classroom that had been transformed into a Halloween themed obstacle course! Students worked their way through 'lasers', completed puzzles, found eyeballs in the balloon pit, traveled through desk tunnels, and more! Ms. Jimenez-Witham's class joined in on the fun! The entire class was full of energy and excitement. What a fun way to start a school day! #proud2bFD

We're Hiring! Join our team - We're looking for passionate Special Education teachers at Fort Dodge Middle School Click the link below to learn more and apply today! https://bit.ly/4a1GyKW 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD Equal Opportunity Employer