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Join us today at 2:00 PM at Ft. Dodge Middle School for your last chance to see it!
🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h202508150235496638ef68c04296144/chart
or scan the QR code on the flyer.
You won’t want to miss this unforgettable performance!
Only two shows left:
🎭 Tonight at 7 PM
🎭 Tomorrow at 2 PM
Grab your tickets by scanning the QR code on the flyer. You won’t want to miss it—word is it’s hilarious and packed with great moments!
JV at 5:30 V at 7:00
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Come on out to cheer on your Dodger girls!!
Show Times:
April 23 – 7:00 PM
April 24 – 4:00 PM
April 25 – 2:00 PM
Come out and enjoy the incredible talent of our entire cast and crew—you won’t want to miss it! 🎭
First show starts at 7:00!
If you haven’t reserved your ticket yet, be sure to scan the QR code on the flyer to grab yours!
Let’s continue celebrating our seniors as they take the stage (and work behind the scenes) one last time!
🎟 Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/48TQBTb
The Dodger Shack will be open from 5:00–6:30 PM for all your Dodger apparel needs!🔴⚫
Have you gotten your tickets yet? Scan the QR code to purchase online and don’t miss out!
Now, let’s spotlight more of our amazing seniors as they prepare for their final musical performance!
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Our students have been working hard to bring you a performance full of laughs and unforgettable moments!
Be sure to check out our amazing seniors as we spotlight all of them one last time—whether on stage or behind the scenes—helping bring this show to life!
Join us as the Dodger Boys Soccer team hosts Mason City—JV at 5:30 PM and Varsity at 7:00 PM.
🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4ajkMWm
Don’t forget — you can grab them early by scanning the QR code!
Up next in our Addams Family cast spotlight…
Owen Hamlow!
🔴 Name, character you are in the musical, what are your plans after highschool?
My name is Owen Hamlow, I play Gomez Addams in the Spring Musical, and after high school I plan to attend Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa to major in music composition with the intention of going to grad school and earning a PhD in that field.
⚫How has being in musical/theater shaped who you are today?
Being in musicals and theatre has pushed me into many leadership positions and forced me to interact with people I am not used to interacting with. I also have gotten much better at speaking in public and coming out of my shell, this has made me comfortable in some of my classes throughout high school, ESPECIALLY public speaking.
🔴 What's your favorite backstage memory?
Some of my favorite backstage memories are of me trying to make people laugh and break character while they're on stage, high risk no reward for them and no risk high reward for me.
⚫What will you miss most about high school?
I think I will miss my friends most, I've rolled with the same group of friends since elementary school and before and it is going to be a difficult transition to school without them.
🔴What would you say to a underclassmen who are thinking about joining musical theatre?
I would say it's definitely something to try if you can fit it into your schedule, a lot of people do sports and clubs in the spring along with the musical, and while it sounds daunting, it isn't as bad as people say, you can have a great time doing both, but you definitely need to stay on top of your schedule.
April 20th - 25th
For more information on these events, please check here -
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/fortdodge/calendar?includePractices=false&v=week&date=2026-04-24
Have a great week Dodgers!
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Pizza with a Principal!! 🍕🍕
5th Grade Families, please RSVP by April 24th if you plan on attending on May 7th!
This is a great way to visit the Middle School, meet the Principal, get pizza and tour the building!!
Scan the QR code to sign up!!
The curtain is about to rise on The Addams Family, bringing plenty of laughs and unforgettable moments, while also marking the final high school performance for our senior cast members.
We’re proud to celebrate our four seniors throughout the week, spotlighting each one as they take their final bow.
First up: Mina DeJong🎭
⚫Name, character you are in the musical, what are your plans after high school?
I’m Mina DeJong and I will be playing Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family. After high school, I plan to major in Biology at the University of Iowa on the pre-med or pre-dental track.
🔴Who has made the biggest impact on your journey in theater, and why?
The person who made the biggest impact on my journey in theater is Owen Hamlow. I used to be terrified to put myself out there and sing, but he convinced me to overcome my nerves and join choir in 6th grade. Through joining choir, I developed a love of performing in musicals, and I would have never stepped out of my comfort zone without Owen’s encouragement!
⚫How has your cast/crew become like a family to you?
After so many years of late night practices and being together everyday after school, the entire musical cast and crew always becomes like a family to me. We always bond through our ambition to put on a good show. In The Addams Family, there are a lot of humorous moments in the show and because I am so close to my friends on stage, I always struggle not to laugh because my character, Wednesday, is very serious. This year's show has strong themes about the importance of being connected as a family, and we wouldn’t be able to put on a good show without there being true connection within the cast.
🔴What will you most miss about high school?
The thing I will miss most about high school is seeing my friends every day. Whether we’re in class, choir, or any of our activities after school, my friends never fail to leave a smile on my face. Even though some of my friends are going to the University of Iowa as well, not seeing many of the people I am closest to every day will be a hard adjustment.
⚫ When you take your final bow, what do you think will be going through your mind?
Taking my final bow will definitely be a bittersweet experience. I don’t know what my future in theater and performing arts will look like, but if this is my last experience on stage, I am grateful that it will be a good one.
Dodger Boys Soccer hosts Waterloo East tonight at 6:00 PM
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Perfect night to spend at Dodger Stadium cheering on your Dodgers!
Your Dodger Boys Tennis team hosts Ames tonight at home!
⏰ Action starts at 4:00 PM
📍 Dodger Tennis Courts
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Come out, enjoy the weather, and cheer them on!
Hansel was honored with the Iowa Professional Leadership Award—one of the highest distinctions awarded by IASBO. This award recognizes school business officials who have demonstrated excellence in service to their school district, community, and profession throughout their careers.
Recipients are selected based on several key criteria, including leadership within schools, contributions to the profession, commitment to professional development, and active involvement in their community.
With 16 years of experience as a school business official, including 14 years serving the Fort Dodge Community School District, Brandon has made a lasting impact through his leadership and innovation. His work has earned recognition for excellence in financial reporting from both the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and ASBO International.
Brandon has led several impactful initiatives within the district, including transitioning to a paperless business office, implementing self-funded insurance, and expanding electronic payment systems.
Beyond his district role, Brandon has contributed significantly to the profession. He has served on the Iowa Department of Education’s Finance Roundtable, taught budget and finance courses for the Iowa School Finance Leadership Consortium, and participated in multiple finance-related advisory groups. He has also supported colleagues as an IASBO Regional Director and mentor.
His dedication extends into the community as well, serving on the boards of Community Health Centers of Fort Dodge and the Ann Smeltzer Charitable Trust, and coaching through the Fort Dodge Soccer Association.
Congratulations, Brandon, on this well-deserved honor!
