After almost a decade, two new faces have joined the school resource officer program - a partnership between the city of Fort Dodge and the Fort Dodge Community School District. With the recent departure of Sgt. Bryce Presswood and Patrol Officer Joelyn Johnson's move to the department's Criminal Investigations Division,...
Teachers and students greeted each other throughout the Fort Dodge Community School District Wednesday to start a new academic year. "I've been in every building and everywhere I have been the report is the same - teachers and students are excited," said Denise Schares, the district's interim superintendent. "If Day...
Performing is second nature to some, but stepping on the big stage and showcasing your talent in front of peers and Broadway performers is a dream come true. Recently, Fort Dodge Senior High students performed in the Iowa High School Music Theatre Awards Showcase at the Civic Center in Des...
Registration for the 2022-2023 school year opens online Friday, July 1. All returning students must register for school online by July 21. Students new to the District must register in person at the Central Administration Building, 109 North 25th Street. Parents/guardians with students returning to the FDCSD should log in...
The Fort Dodge Community School District is proud to announce that Dodger Academy, the District’s after school program for TK – 5th grade students, has been awarded grants for the 2022-2023 school year. Dodger Academy was awarded the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant. This is a competitive grant that...
After the symphonic band walked off the stage, Director Al Paulson knew his group just made history. For the first time at Fort Dodge Senior High School, the symphonic band received a Division I rating at the Iowa High School Music Association Large Group contest at the Fort Dodge Middle...
Fourth graders at Feelhaver Elementary School have spent recent weeks advocating for animals in need of forever homes. The students recently read the book "Because of Winn-Dixie," a novel by author Kate DiCamillo that follows the story of 10-year-old Opal who adopts a stray dog whom she names Winn-Dixie. After...
Lindey Krug teaches speech at Fort Dodge Senior High, and directed her first musical for her alma mater. Krug and Matt Drees (choral director) helped put together FDSH's 95th annual musical "Footloose" in April this year. After receiving awards of recognition from the Iowa High School Music Theatre Awards program,...
When Chelsea Strait saw a student chocking on food in the lunchroom at the Early Childhood Center, she jumped into action. She alerted Principal Carmen Banwart and ran to her car to get something she knew could help. Strait, assistant food service director for the Fort Dodge Community School District,...
The Fort Dodge Community School District is pleased to announce its students and employee 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. Abagail Bittner is the Elementary Student of the...
