Fort Dodge Community School District

Join us in saying Thank You to Stu Cochrane, for his dedication and service to the Fort Dodge Community School District. Stu has served on the school board for 28 years, 19 of those as Board President. FDCSD will host a reception for Stu at Central Office Monday, September 9, from 4:30 - 6. This is a come and go event, and light refreshments will be provided 🔴⚫ The board meeting will follow at 6pm #proud2bFD

At Duncombe Elementary, Mrs. Grossnickle’s class kicked off the year with some serious goal-setting! 🌟 Each student wrote down their big goal for the year on a gold star. At the end of the first week, they came together to create a group masterpiece—a class version of Starry Night! 🎨🌌 Mrs. Grossnickle reminded her students that just like their art project, they’ll work together all year to help each other shine and achieve those goals. #proud2bFD

Dodger Football TONIGHT at Mason City Tickets can be purchased on the BOUND platform - https://bit.ly/47e0slF 🏈4:45 9th 🏈7:30 Varsity 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Dodgers - See below for an important reminder of the Elementary Building Safety Procedures. 🔴⚫ECC Families - these procedures will go into effect on Monday, September 9. PK parents/guardians will still be able to enter through the East doors for dismissal. These procedures are in place to ensure the safety of all students. Thank you for your support and cooperation.

🎉 It's the first day of preschool at the Early Childhood Center! Our scholars are all set to embark on their exciting learning journey. From discovering new friends to exploring big ideas, today marks the start of something truly special. Here’s to a year filled with growth and endless possibilities! 🌟📚 #proud2bFD

Dodgers - Please note the following information for Friday's game at Mason City: Admission Prices: Adult $7 Student $5 Tickets are available online for pre-purchase. Tickets can be found on the BOUND platform, using this link - https://bit.ly/47e0slF Tickets at the gate will need to be purchased with a card (Credit/Debit). Fans are encouraged to buy ahead of time to avoid lines. If cash is the only option at the gate, cost will be $8 for ALL cash tickets, including student. Parking/Entrance: All fans are required to park in front of the field house. Fans may walk through the atrium to the field house to the entrance of the stadium or they are able to follow the sidewalk around the field house to the stadium entrance. NO Parking will be allowed behind the school by the stadium for fans. EXCEPTION - There will be some handicap parking close to the stadium entrance. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

All FDCSD students can receive free breakfast, each school day, from 7:30 - 7:50 a.m. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Dodgers - use the link below to purchase a ticket for parking at the Cross Country meet today at Webster City https://bit.ly/47e0slF 👟5:00 JV Girls 👟5:30 JV Boys 👟6:00 Varsity Girls 👟6:30 Varsity Boys 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Get your tickets online for tonight's Dodger Volleyball match against Des Moines Lincoln! Visit Bound https://bit.ly/47e0slF to purchase tickets $8 cash at the door or $7 online! 🏐4:45 JV2A & JV1 🏐6:00 JV2B & JV 🏐7:15 Varsity 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Dodgers - use the link below to purchase tickets in advance for today's Girls Swim meet at Marshalltown https://bit.ly/47e0slF 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

We're excited to welcome our youngest Dodgers to Preschool on Wednesday, September 4! 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

🔴⚫ Central Office will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

FDSH Healthcare Foundations students are diving into the world of anatomy with the amazing new Anatomage table! 🧠✨ They’re exploring planes of the body and mastering directional terminology. This cutting-edge tool isn’t just elevating student learning—it’s also sparking group collaboration and empowering student-led learning. Exciting times ahead for our future health professionals!

Help us welcome our new Dodger teachers! 🔴⚫ Amanda Becker will be teaching at Feelhaver Elementary. Amanda had taught for 16 years with the Fort Dodge Community School District and is thrilled to be back. Being an educator in Fort Dodge is important to her because she recognizes the dire needs and challenges faced by both the system and the community. She is committed to being part of the change that supports all students, ensuring they receive the education they need and deserve. Amanda believes in the potential of the human race and is passionate about her role as an educator because she knows that our students deserve a better world than what they are currently offered. She understands that change happens in classrooms and the community every day. Amanda is dedicated to helping students recognize their strengths and empowering them to shine in this world. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Dodgers - School Picture days are right around the corner! Families will receive messaging with flyers from LifeTouch to order photos as each date gets closer. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Dodger fans - we want to provide some important information prior to the first "Football Friday" of the season. Senior High plays its home opener tonight at 7 p.m. at Dodger Stadium vs Webster City. The Stadium gates will open at 6:00. Admission is $7 per person, 1st grade and up. Individuals using an activity pass must have the actual pass with them. Photos will not be accepted. Please write your name on your pass. Also, once you leave the Stadium you will not be able to re-enter without paying again. 🔴⚫Activity passes will be available to purchase tonight at the football game, from 5:30pm until 7:00pm. It will be cash or check only. We also want to remind fans who plan to support our team of the expectations at Dodger Stadium: ✔All kindergarten through 6th grade students must be accompanied by an adult to enter the stadium ✔5th and 6th grade students are required to sit in the west stands with an adult ✔7th and 8th grade students will be allowed to sit in the designated section labeled "Middle School" in the east stands ✔7th and 8th grade students will only be allowed to leave the middle school section at the end of each quarter & halftime. Students will not be allowed to go to the west side during halftime. This includes restroom and concessions. ✔7th and 8th grade families - check your email or IC inbox for specific information on how students can access their seats at Dodger Stadium. ✔All High School students are required to sit in the designated area located in the Northwest corner of the bleachers. All fans are expected to be kind, be responsible, be respectful and be safe. Dodger pride is a deep tradition and following these expectations will allow everyone to have a positive and memorable Dodger Stadium experience. We hope to see you cheering on the Dodgers! 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

All FDCSD students can receive free breakfast, each school day, from 7:30 - 7:50 a.m. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Dodgers - There is no school on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. All buildings and offices will be closed. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Dodgers - Tonight's 9th Grade Football game against Webster City has been moved up to 4:30 🏈

Dodgers - We're excited to kick off another season of Dodger Football! With the stadium renovation project in progress, there is important information to share ahead of Friday's game: 🏈The NW gate is the only entrance into the stadium. 🏈Entry is $7 per person and we encourage everyone to buy their tickets on Bound. Click on the event you want to attend and you can purchase tickets from the pop up that appears. Purchasing online will help you enter the stadium quicker - your ticket will be on your phone and will be scanned at the gate. You can also print your ticket to scan at the gate. 🏈HS students who have purchased an activity pass will need to check in with Mr. O'Leary at the gate before entering the stadium. #proud2bFD