August 7, 2017, Fort Dodge, IA- The new school year is just around the corner with classes beginning on September 5th. To assist students in starting their new year, open houses, orientations and welcome conferences have been scheduled throughout the Fort Dodge Community School District. A preschool open house will...
August 7, 2017, Fort Dodge, IA- The Fort Dodge Community School District is implementing a 1:1 initiative for students at the high school as well as 7th and 8th grade students at the middle school. Use of the Chromebooks will assist students in their academic learning. Chromebooks will be distributed...
The number of available substitute teachers in Fort Dodge has declined in recent years, according to Rob Hughes, Fort Dodge Community School District assistant superintendent, and that creates a need. “We have seen in the last five to 10 years a reduction in the amount of people available to sub,”Hughes...
August 3, 2017, Fort Dodge, IA- Fall sports sign up for Fort Dodge Middle School 7th and 8th graders will take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15, at the FDMS auditorium. This will include volleyball, football and cross country. Parents/guardians should attend this sign up meeting with their...
July 17, 2017, Fort Dodge, IA- The Fort Dodge Community School District Rachel’s Challenge team invites members of the community to join in creating kindness rocks to be hidden around the community. “The kindness rocks will spread inspiration and smiles in our community,” said Kim Bodholdt, member of the FDCSD...
June 26, 2017, Fort Dodge, IA- The Fort Dodge Community School District is seeking candidates to run for the school board. Individuals who are passionate about education and providing a bright future for our youth are encouraged to run for election. Nomination papers must be filed with Robert Hughes, FDCSD...
July 3, 2017, Fort Dodge, IA- Registration for the 2017-2018 school year is currently taking place at the Fort Dodge Community Schools. Registration deadline is July 27. The first day of school is September 5. Packets including the student registration form, transportation, health, 1:1 computer initiative, food service and fee...
May 2, 2017, Fort Dodge, IA- The Fort Dodge Community School District is pleased to announce its students and employees of the month for May. This program recognizes one elementary, one middle school and one high school student, as well as one staff member monthly for exceeding expectations. Ashlyn Wills...
April 24, 2017, Fort Dodge, IA- Eleven fifth and sixth grade students from Fort Dodge Middle School were selected for the 2017 River City Honor Band. The NCIBA Honor Band performed Saturday, April 22, in Mason City. The students spent the day rehearsing with band students from other schools before...
