Fort Dodge Community School District

Dodgers - The countdown to the 2024 school year is on! 🚌✨ Mark your calendars with these important upcoming dates as we gear up for an exciting year ahead. We’re thrilled about all the possibilities this school year holds and can’t wait to see our students back in the classrooms. 📅 Be sure to keep an eye on your email or Infinite Campus inbox next week for detailed info on our back-to-school events.

The first day of school for TK-12 grade is August 28 🔴⚫ Download the FDCSD app today and stay up-to-date with access to events, documents, news from FDCSD, student stories, and even emergency notifications. #proud2bFD

Help us welcome our new Dodger teachers! 🔴⚫ Ross will be teaching at Fort Dodge Senior High Ross wanted to become a teacher because he finds social studies very interesting and wants to help others understand it. Ross is most excited about starting his teaching career, meeting new people, and learning new skills. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Help us welcome our new Dodger teachers! 🔴⚫ Caleb will be teaching at Fort Dodge Middle School. Caleb wanted to become a teacher because he had some great teachers throughout his middle school years who helped him with more than just academics. He aspires to do the same for other students. With a great passion for history and making it fun, he can't wait to pass on his enthusiasm to his students. Caleb is extremely excited to teach in Fort Dodge. He is most excited to work in the welcoming community that is the Fort Dodge School District. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Help us welcome our new Dodger teachers! 🔴⚫ McKayla will be teaching at Fort Dodge Middle School. McKayla has known she wanted to become a teacher since she was young. She always pictured herself as an elementary teacher, but that changed during her last year of college. She discovered a passion for working with middle school students who require additional support. McKayla is excited to build relationships with her students and other students in the building. She finds the staff at FDMS amazing and is eager to learn and grow with their support. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Help us welcome our new Dodger teachers! 🔴⚫ Madison will be teaching Second grade at Duncombe Elementary. During COVID, Madison saw how much her younger siblings were affected by having to do virtual school. She started helping them understand concepts and really enjoyed it. Before this, she had never considered teaching, but helping them sparked a passion she didn't know she had. Throughout her time in college, this passion began to grow, and she dreamt about creating a classroom where students know that they are important and that they matter. While academics are a huge priority in her classroom, she also loves adding life skills to her lessons. Madison is very excited to get started with the students at Duncombe Elementary. She had the opportunity to include students in her interview and during her tour around the school. This provided her with valuable insights into the culture at Duncombe Elementary. Madison has also had the chance to meet the staff and administration and knows that as a first-year teacher, she will be supported every step of the way! 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Help us welcome our new Dodger teachers! 🔴⚫ Amber will be teaching Preschool at the Early Childhood Center. Amber wanted to be a teacher because her career in teaching preschool is very rewarding. She loves building positive relationships with colleagues, families, and students. She enjoys seeing the success and learning progress of her students. Amber is excited about teaching preschool at the ECC because she loves watching her students experience the joy of learning, make connections with others, and have fun while she does her job. Even though she was gone for a year, she is very happy to be back at FDCSD! 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Help us welcome our new Dodger teachers! 🔴⚫ Kinzi will be teaching Kindergarten at the Early Childhood Center and couldn’t be more excited for this school year! She began working as a Paraprofessional for the district in December of 2021. She instantly fell in love with the role and signed up for classes at the University of Northern Iowa a few months later. Kinzi wanted to become a teacher to provide a positive impact on students, making them feel loved and supported. She is excited to continue working for the Early Childhood Center, teaching Kindergarten, and building lifelong relationships with her students. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Today is the LAST DAY to register for the Back to School New Shoes Program! Students entering 6th grade at FDMS who qualify for free or reduced school lunch are eligible for UnityPoint Health and AFES’s Back to School New Shoes Program. Sign your student up now! https://forms.office.com/r/jKHj1Cjrg7

Help us welcome our new Dodger teachers! 🔴⚫ Katie will be teaching Kindergarten at the Early Childhood Center. Katie wanted to become a teacher to follow in her family's footsteps. She also wanted to play a role in helping kids succeed. She is excited to work at the ECC because everyone was welcoming from the moment she walked in the doors. Additionally, the administration is dedicated to supporting the teachers and helping the students succeed. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Help us welcome our new Dodger teachers! 🔴⚫ Emma will be a second-grade teacher at Butler Elementary this upcoming school year. She is most excited to build relationships with students and staff and to witness the students' growth throughout the year! 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Work is progressing on the Dodger Stadium remodel, and the structure you can see being built will house concessions, coaches' offices, locker rooms for officials and athletes, and public restrooms. The final image is a rendering of Dodger Stadium after work is complete. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Help us welcome our new Dodger teachers! 🔴⚫ Rachel Jorgensen will be teaching Spanish at Fort Dodge Senior High. Rachel wanted to become a Spanish teacher because, during her time working in the ESL room in high school, she realized the significant need for language teachers to help more people learn a second language. She is very excited to start at FDCSD because of the great faculty and students she looks forward to meeting. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Ms. Gascho's students at Butler Elementary engaged in an activity focused on building relationships. One of their tasks involved getting to know the Butler staff. Throughout the day, Ms. Gascho sent small groups of students to interview staff members. Each group selected a staff member to interview, asked 3-5 questions, and then returned to write a summary about that person. After spring break, these summaries were posted in the hallway for students and staff to guess the identities of the staff members.

There’s nothing like starting the school year off with a new pair of shoes! Only 4 days until the sign-up deadline! Sign your FDMS 6th grader, who qualify for free or reduced school lunch, up now! https://forms.office.com/r/jKHj1Cjrg7

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the amazing volunteers at PICA (Pride in Community Appearance) for their tireless efforts in beautifying FDCSD grounds and our entire community. Their dedication and love for Fort Dodge make a tremendous difference, and we are incredibly grateful for the countless hours they spend making our community a more beautiful place to live. Thank you, PICA, for all that you do! 🌼🌿🌳 #proud2bFD *photos are from PICA's weekly updates

Check off new shoes from your back to school shopping list! UnityPoint Health and AFES have you covered. FDMS students entering 6th grade and who qualify for free or reduced school lunch are eligible for UnityPoint Health and AFES’s Back to School New Shoes Program. There’s only one week left to register -- sign your student up at https://forms.office.com/r/jKHj1Cjrg7 by August 1.

Check out the Dodger Football Camp information below! ⬇ 🏈 Email questions to nmoser@fdschools.org

Ms. Streeter's English 10B had a mock trial after reading Hamlet. The defense was trying to prove insanity, while the prosecution was trying to prove that Hamlet should be held responsible for his actions. Both sides brought up witnesses. Gertrude, Claudius, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, Ophelia, Laertes, and Polonius were all in attendance to share their story on the stand. Mrs. Liska's class joined to be the live jury. After both sides presented their case, the jury was sent off to deliberate. The jury determined that Hamlet should be held responsible for all of his crimes. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Fort Dodge is the 12th softball team in Iowa high school history to reach the state tournament seven consecutive times! 🥎 Get ready to cheer them on Monday night!