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...
The Fort Dodge Community School District is pleased to announce its Students and Employee of the Month for March. This program recognizes one elementary, one middle school and one high school student, as well as one staff member monthly for exceeding expectations. Josh Klemp is the Elementary Student of the...
“Finding Nemo Junior,” the Fort Dodge Middle School 7th and 8th grade musical, will be performed at 7:00 p.m. on March 9 and March 10 in the Fort Dodge Middle School auditorium. Due to the predicted winter weather, the performances are being moved to Friday, March 10, and Saturday, March...
Fort Dodge Senior High students competed at the Iowa High School Speech Association District Individual Speech Contest held February 25. The team received 40 Division I ratings, advancing those performances on to the State Individual Speech Contest scheduled for March 11 at Fort Dodge Senior High. “We had a whopping...
Registration is taking place now for Kindergarten Roundup at the Fort Dodge Community School District. Kindergarten Roundup will be held on Monday, March 6, at the Early Childhood Center. Three sessions will be offered and families can choose the session (spots are limited) that works best for them: 12:30-2:00 p.m.,...
