Fort Dodge Community School District

Congratulations to the Dodgers on receiving a Division I rating at the Large Group Speech Contest on Saturday! 🎭
They have qualified for State, which will take place on February 7th at Cherokee Washington High School.
Simeon Roberts, Aumod Hollins, Jenson Litwiller, Sadie Shields, Parker Gale, Kateryna Iakymenko, Emma Connelly, Allison Utley, Tyran Peterman, Saiya Noborikawa, Leah Fisher, Aidan Recker, Kyle Pederson, Braden Kammerer, Lauren Patterson, Brooklyn Kaloupek, Amelia Stephan, Jaxton Jones, Kyrie Schwering, Corban McHone, Parker Hansen, Sam Salvatore, Jillian Cook, Ella Johnson, Teagan Loots, Izzam Mejia, Mateo Ron, Leif Hamilton, Owen Hamlow, Drew Essman, Syndal Castaneda Rogers, Mina DeJong, Myles Summers, Greyson Chance, Eli Johnson, Lee Stagers, Kate Parker, Claire Simpson, Will Jones, Grace Bohon, Matthew Tolle, Carlos Cervantes, Mia Carpenter, Taylor Martin, Jaxson Lowrey-Jones, Charlotte DeJong, Harper Sandahl, Jolie Waldschmidt, Makinley Nore, Leah Myer, Jonathan Casciato, Rhett Strandberg, Olivia Clauson, Allisyn Parker, Jamie Pipal, Jordan Larrabee, Tucker Gill, Maryah McDonald, Miley Levya Gonzalez, Iris McAtee, Izzy Lara.

Preschool Families just a reminder there is no school on Friday, January 30th.

IMSMA Jazz Festival is tonight at Fort Dodge Senior High! 🎷
Music starts at 4:00 PM.

🎟 Admission is cashless – purchase tickets online or at the door with a debit or credit card.
🎟️https://bit.ly/48TQBTb

🎶 Dodger performances:
• 7:50 PM
• 9:10 PM

Come out and support our musicians! 🔴⚫

FDCSD Weekly Calendar - January 26th - 31st
Have a great week Dodgers! 🔴⚫
For more details on the events please check here - https://bit.ly/4rlQwzp
#proud2bFD

Congratulations to FDCSD Student of the Week, Riley Minikus! She is a 3rd grader at Feelhaver Elementary. Riley shows kindness and responsibility every day. She is a very hard worker and puts 100% effort into everything she does. She has a calm presence and is a friend to everyone she meets. Way to go Riley, we are so proud of you!
#proud2bFD

Dodger Wrestling is in action tonight at home vs. Marshalltown! 🤼‍♂️🤼‍♀️
📍 Fort Dodge Senior High
⏰ 6:30 PM (Girls & Boys)

Come out and cheer on the Dodgers! 🔴⚫
🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/48TQBTb

Boys Swimming takes on Ames & Boone tonight! 🏊‍♂️
📍 Fort Dodge Senior High
⏰ 5:30 PM

Come out and cheer on your Dodgers! 🔴⚫
🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/48TQBTb

Due to predicted weather, all Ft Dodge Schools will be closing at 1:00pm today, preschool will be releasing at 12:30pm.

Girls and Boys Bowling take on Waterloo East at home today! 🎳
Balls start rolling at 3:00 PM at the Family Bowling Center.
Get your tickets here - https://bit.ly/4rlQwzp
Come out and cheer on the Dodgers! 🔴⚫

FDCSD Weekly Calendar - January 19th - 24th
Have a great week Dodgers!🔴⚫

For more details on the events please check here - https://bit.ly/4rlQwzp
#proud2bFD

Congratulations to our Student of the week, Lily Lacina, she is a 3rd Grader at Duncombe Elementary. Lily is a strong leader in and out of the classroom. She is always showing good leadership and kindness towards everyone. She leads by example and makes sure that others around her feel included. She strives to give 110% with all of her school work. Whether working independently or as part of a team, she shows confidence, initiative, and the ability to motivate others in a positive and respectful way. She comes to school every day with such an infectious positive attitude, we love having her at Duncombe Elementary. Congratulations Lily, FDCSD is so proud of you!
#proud2bFD

Dodger Boys Swim competes today at the Rusty Garst Invite at Fort Dodge Senior High! 🏊‍♂️
Action starts at 10:00 AM.
🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/48TQBTb

Come out and cheer the boys on!

IAC Conference shirts are now available for purchase!
Use the link below to place your order:
https://iowa-alliance-conference-wrestling.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Order deadline is January 18th.

Shirts will be available for pickup at the IAC Alliance Conference Tournament on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Ottumwa High School, or they can be shipped directly to you.

3rd Session of Drivers Ed starts next week, if you would like to register please call Lindsay Alstott at Central Office 515.574.5679

Dodger Girls & Boys Wrestling is back on the mat tonight! 🤼‍♀️🤼‍♂️
Join us for the Dodger Triangular against Boone & Ames.

🔴 Girls wrestle against Boone and Ames
⚫ Boys wrestle against Ames
⏰ Action starts at 5:30 PM
📍 Fort Dodge Senior High

🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/48TQBTb

Come out and cheer on the Dodgers! 🔴⚫

Health Occupations students at the middle school with Mrs. Whittington are learning about concussions and the brain!
They really enjoyed using the concussion goggles and headset to experience what it might be like to see and hear with a concussion.
Students learned the signs and symptoms of a concussion, why brain safety is so important, and what steps to take if they suspect a concussion in themselves or others.

🔴⚫Fort Dodge Dance Team Camp ⚫🔴
The Fort Dodge Dance Team is hosting a dance camp for students in PK–8th grade! Camp participants will learn fun routines, build dance skills, and gain confidence.

✨ Dancers will get to show off their moves at the Dodger Dance Showcase on February 7th at 6:00 PM at Fort Dodge Senior High! ✨

👉 Register here: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/fortdodge/camps

Our Girls & Boys Dodger Bowlers are rolling into action TODAY against Des Moines North.
🕒 3:00 PM
📍Family Bowling Center
🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/48TQBTb
Good Luck Dodgers 🔴⚫