Fort Dodge Community School District

Help us welcome our new Dodger teachers! 🔴⚫ Shaila will be teaching Kindergarten at the Early Childhood Center Shaila has worked with young people and students for several years as a youth sports coach, youth group leader, and in a daycare, where she discovered her passion for teaching. She has had many inspirational teachers who have guided her throughout her teaching journey. Teaching has always been a huge passion of hers, and she cannot wait to learn and grow more during her time with FDCSD. What excites Shaila most about teaching at FDCSD is that she is back in the district where she went to school. It is super exciting for her to be back because she can see the growth that the schools have gone through. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Help us welcome our new Dodger teachers! 🔴⚫ Taryn will be teaching 2nd Grade at Duncombe Elementary Taryn has worked at Duncombe since 2015 and believes there truly is no place like it. The staff and students are amazing. She is excited to teach and learn alongside the incredible people and kids there. Love. Serve. Care. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

📢 Reminder for Families! 📢 If you haven't registered your child for the 2024–2025 school year yet, now's the time! 📝 #proud2bFD

Help us welcome our new Dodger teachers! 🔴⚫ Melissa will be teaching at Fort Dodge Senior High Melissa wanted to become a teacher and coach to share her passion for math and softball, and to be an impactful person in her students’ lives. She is excited to build positive relationships with students, staff, and the community, as well as to teach at the high school. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Fort Dodge Community Schools will continue providing free meals to every FDCSD student enrolled at every school building during the 2024–2025 school year. FDCSD is able to offer free meals by its participation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Dodgers, see below for information on Driver's Education classes. Students must be 14 and have their permit before being enrolled in Driver's Ed. Questions? Call 515-574-1971

Help us welcome our new Dodger Teachers! 🔴⚫ Jill will be teaching 4th Grade at Cooper Elementary Jill is passionate about fostering a positive classroom environment where students feel valued, supported, and encouraged. Being a teacher gives her the opportunity to create a safe space for students to grow, express themselves, and develop confidence in their abilities. She finds great joy when students grasp a concept they previously struggled with. For Jill, being a teacher means being a facilitator of these moments, guiding students on their learning journey, and celebrating their achievements along the way. What excites Jill most about teaching at Cooper Elementary is that her mom used to teach there and spent most of her career at the school. She feels like this is a full-circle moment and is excited to create her own memories, joys, and fun with her students! 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Ryan Flaherty, Jenny Litwiller, Maria Lehman, Marta Ramirez, and Danitza Cardenas represented Duncombe Elementary at the School Administrators of Iowa conference last week! They were selected to present during the Promising Practices segment, which showcases successful initiatives from schools across Iowa. Their session, titled "Building Belonging in a School: ELL Strategies for Inclusivity," focused on creating a welcoming and supportive environment for English Language Learner (ELL) students. The team shared practical strategies and best practices that have made a positive impact at Duncombe Elementary, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Help us welcome our new Dodger Teachers! 🔴⚫ Tatum will be teaching at the Fort Dodge Middle School Fun fact about Tatum: she is a Cardiovascular Technologist and has been for over 10 years! She continues to work in the Cath Lab, where she assists doctors in cardiac and vascular procedures such as heart catheterizations, pacemakers, and invasive interventional radiology procedures. Tatum has a passion for the healthcare field and always will. She has also always had a passion for teaching! Seeing the pure happiness and excitement in someone else's eyes as she teaches them is by far the best feeling for her. Tatum cannot wait to teach students about all the possibilities available to them in the healthcare industry. She believes that healthcare will continue to grow, along with the career options and pathways in the field. Tatum is excited to continue working for the FDCSD in a new role that will provide middle school students with more options and guidance on what their futures might look like if they choose a healthcare career. Her goal is to offer as many healthcare career options and pathways to each student for a successful future in a fun and engaging environment. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Join us for a school board meeting tonight at 6:00 at the Central Office. #proud2bFD

Help us welcome our new Dodger teachers! 🔴⚫ Katherine will be teaching at Fort Dodge Middle School Katherine wanted to become a teacher to inspire kids to want to learn. Teaching gives her the opportunity to guide and encourage kids to become lifelong learners. Katherine is excited to teach in the Fort Dodge district because it's home to her. Having graduated from FDCSD, she is eager to work in the district that taught her so much. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

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Help us welcome our new Dodger teachers! 🔴⚫ Laurie will be teaching 5th Grade at Duncombe Elementary. Laurie has wanted to be a teacher for as long as she can remember. She has a strong desire to build meaningful relationships with students and make a positive impact on their lives. Laurie is very excited to move back to Fort Dodge and teach at Duncombe Elementary. She has heard many great things about the district, and everyone has been so kind and welcoming. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Dodgers - The countdown to the 2024 school year is on! 🚌✨ Mark your calendars with these important upcoming dates as we gear up for an exciting year ahead. We’re thrilled about all the possibilities this school year holds and can’t wait to see our students back in the classrooms. 📅 Be sure to keep an eye on your email or Infinite Campus inbox next week for detailed info on our back-to-school events.

Help us welcome our new Dodger teachers! 🔴⚫ Ross will be teaching at Fort Dodge Senior High Ross wanted to become a teacher because he finds social studies very interesting and wants to help others understand it. Ross is most excited about starting his teaching career, meeting new people, and learning new skills. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

The first day of school for TK-12 grade is August 28 🔴⚫ Download the FDCSD app today and stay up-to-date with access to events, documents, news from FDCSD, student stories, and even emergency notifications. #proud2bFD

Help us welcome our new Dodger teachers! 🔴⚫ Caleb will be teaching at Fort Dodge Middle School. Caleb wanted to become a teacher because he had some great teachers throughout his middle school years who helped him with more than just academics. He aspires to do the same for other students. With a great passion for history and making it fun, he can't wait to pass on his enthusiasm to his students. Caleb is extremely excited to teach in Fort Dodge. He is most excited to work in the welcoming community that is the Fort Dodge School District. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Help us welcome our new Dodger teachers! 🔴⚫ McKayla will be teaching at Fort Dodge Middle School. McKayla has known she wanted to become a teacher since she was young. She always pictured herself as an elementary teacher, but that changed during her last year of college. She discovered a passion for working with middle school students who require additional support. McKayla is excited to build relationships with her students and other students in the building. She finds the staff at FDMS amazing and is eager to learn and grow with their support. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Help us welcome our new Dodger teachers! 🔴⚫ Madison will be teaching Second grade at Duncombe Elementary. During COVID, Madison saw how much her younger siblings were affected by having to do virtual school. She started helping them understand concepts and really enjoyed it. Before this, she had never considered teaching, but helping them sparked a passion she didn't know she had. Throughout her time in college, this passion began to grow, and she dreamt about creating a classroom where students know that they are important and that they matter. While academics are a huge priority in her classroom, she also loves adding life skills to her lessons. Madison is very excited to get started with the students at Duncombe Elementary. She had the opportunity to include students in her interview and during her tour around the school. This provided her with valuable insights into the culture at Duncombe Elementary. Madison has also had the chance to meet the staff and administration and knows that as a first-year teacher, she will be supported every step of the way! 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Help us welcome our new Dodger teachers! 🔴⚫ Amber will be teaching Preschool at the Early Childhood Center. Amber wanted to be a teacher because her career in teaching preschool is very rewarding. She loves building positive relationships with colleagues, families, and students. She enjoys seeing the success and learning progress of her students. Amber is excited about teaching preschool at the ECC because she loves watching her students experience the joy of learning, make connections with others, and have fun while she does her job. Even though she was gone for a year, she is very happy to be back at FDCSD! 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD