A very special guest visited several schools in Fort Dodge this week. On Thursday, that special guest made a stop at Duncombe Elementary School. Ruth Harper is a self-taught artist and the illustrator of several children's books, including "The Kissing Hand," "Where do Creatures Sleep at Night?" and "Sassafras." Harper...
Deidra Miller-Clay's painting students at Fort Dodge Senior High School spent Wednesday working in the dark. There wasn't anything wrong with the electricity in the classroom - they just needed the lights off to be able to see their work. The students have been using special paints that react to...
The Fort Dodge Community School District is pleased to announce its Students and Employee of the Month for April. This program recognizes one elementary, one middle school and one high school student, as well as one staff member monthly for exceeding expectations. Calli Bird is the Elementary Student of the...
Forty-three Fort Dodge Senior High students were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS) on Sunday, March 26. The NHS is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves throughout the nation to recognize those students who have demonstrated...
It's not often that a kindergarten class gets to eat cake at 8 a.m., but when it does happen, it's a joyful celebration. On Tuesday, Sara Blowers' kindergarten class at the Early Childhood Center had that opportunity to eat cake and celebrate after district leadership surprised their student teacher, Natalie...
Fort Dodge students did not have far to look for support when they showcased their talents at the state speech competition last weekend. The Dodgers shared their productions inside Fort Dodge Senior High School, which hosted the annual event. "Hosting contests, especially a state contest, is a huge undertaking," said...
Fort Dodge's top jazz musicians are heading to the Iowa Jazz Championships. Both Fort Dodge Senior High School and St. Edmond High School jazz bands received first-place honors at recent district competitions, earning them spots at the state jazz competition in April. St. Edmond's jazz band will play at the...
Fort Dodge Senior High School will welcome students from 88 schools as it hosts the Iowa High School Speech Association Northwest Iowa Individual State competition this Saturday. It's the first time since 2021 that Fort Dodge has played host to a state competition, but it's the first time in Speech...
Fort Dodge Senior High students recently participated in the DECA State Career Development Conference at Southeast Polk High School. DECA is a career and technical education student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for college and careers. The Senior High DECA members spent the winter months preparing for the...
Every student and staff member in the Fort Dodge Community School District took shelter Wednesday in a safety drill. Not from a tornado or other natural disaster, but to prepare for what they hope never happens an intruder or shooting in the building. Fort Dodge students and staff in...
