Fort Dodge Community School District

The Fort Dodge Community School District is pleased to announce Marta Paukert as Fort Dodge Senior High Assistant Principal for the 2025-2026 school year. Paukert brings eighteen years of experience as a 9–12 Professional School Counselor to her new role. She spent thirteen years serving students in Eagle Grove before spending the last five years in Webster City. Her experience in secondary education and student support services positions her well to contribute to the continued success of Fort Dodge Senior High. She holds a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from Northwestern College, a Master of Science in School Guidance and Counseling from Buena Vista University, and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Iowa State University. Outside of her professional life, Paukert enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her two dogs, Lucy and Nova. With her own children now grown, she and her husband are embracing their new chapter as empty nesters by hiking and kayaking. Marta plans to train for more half marathons in different states and find moments to read for enjoyment. “I’m excited to start this new chapter and look forward to learning what it means to be a Dodger,” Paukert said.

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Non-Congregate meals are provided to all students under 18 at Duncombe Elementary, Mon - Thu. On Thursday, participants will receive meals through the weekend. Beginning July 1, meals will be provided on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Early Childhood Center is looking for a passionate and dedicated Preschool Teacher to join their team! Click the link below to learn more! https://bit.ly/4mTA0F3 Equal Opportunity Employer #proud2bFD

Check out Episode 2 of the Dodger Download! This week, Josh Porter is joined by Fort Dodge Community School District students Jesse Egli, Izzam Mejia, & Jenson Litwiller to recap the 6/9/25 school board meeting, discuss the upcoming referendum, talk about why they love FDCSD, and more! https://youtu.be/_3Sj6MVyjAM

Butler Elementary is looking for passionate and dedicated teachers to join their team! Click the link below to learn more! https://bit.ly/4mTA0F3 Equal Opportunity Employer #proud2bFD

This year, Fort Dodge Middle School was fortunate to receive a generous donation from National Gypsum as part of their November Giving campaign. The donation was generously contributed in equal amounts by two National Gypsum facilities - $17,500 from the Quarry Plant, led by David Gollob and $17,500 from the Gold Bond Plant, led by Mark Dyer. Their incredible support helped fund the creation of a Health Occupations Lab, providing our students with access to valuable hands-on learning tools. Thanks to their contribution, we were able to purchase two hospital beds, two adult mannequins, multiple adult and infant CPR training kits, an ECG simulator, a wound packing arm trainer, walkers, wheelchairs, medical machines, and a variety of other healthcare-related materials and supplies. Students at FDMS will now have the opportunity to explore careers in healthcare through meaningful, real-world experiences in our Health Occupations exploratory courses. Mark Dyer and Dawn Grove from Gold Bond Building recently visited the Health Occupations Lab at Fort Dodge Middle School. FDCSD is grateful for their investment in our students! #proud2bFD

Duncombe Elementary is looking for a passionate and dedicated 4th Grade Teacher to join their team! Click the link below to learn more! https://bit.ly/4mTA0F3 Equal Opportunity Employer #proud2bFD

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Dodger Athletes - See below for details regarding Open Gym and information for students enrolled in the Dodger Strength Summer Training. 🏐Volleyball: Monday & Wednesday 12:00 - 1:30 Aux Gym; Thursday 7:30 - 9 AM Aux Gym 🏀Girls Basketball: Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 - 9:30 Main Gym 🏀Boys Basketball: Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 - 12:15 Aux Gym 🔴⚫Everyone should enter through the Aux Gym doors for open gyms.🔴⚫ ‼Dodger Strength Summer Training Cycle Need to Knows‼ 11 Week Training Cycle Start: June 6th End: August 21st Training Days: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Workout Times: Level 1 Performance Group A: 7:00AM Level 1 Performance Group B: 8:00AM Level 2 Performance Group A: 7:30AM Level 2 Performance Group B: 8:30AM Performance Levels: Level 1 Performance = Grades 11-12 Level 2 Performance = Grades 9-10 Workout Timeline: (45 minute workout) -2 minute workout brief -5 minute warm up -10 minute speed, agility & skill -7 minute explosives -12 minute strength -9 minute accessories

Non-Congregate Meals begin on Monday for all students under 18. Meals can be picked up at Duncombe Elementary in the North parking lot. #proud2bFD

FDCSD Central Office will operate with adjusted hours from June 9 - August 8. Monday - Thursday: 7:00 - 4:30 Friday: 8:00 - 12:00

Central Office will be closed today, June 4, from 11:00 - 1:00 for a staff appreciation event.

Congratulations to our Student of the Week! Shayley attends Fort Dodge Middle School. Shayley is the perfect example of a Dodger. She is hardworking, respectful, kind, and compassionate. She is always willing to participate in class discussions, ask questions, and has a love for learning. Shayley is a strong leader in all aspects of school.

Congratulations to the Butler Elementary School students awarded with the Butler Good Character Award for modeling creativity at school! #proud2bFD

Introducing the Dodger Download, a brand new podcast from the Fort Dodge Community School District, in partnership with Spin Markket + Digital. Dodger Download - #1 | 5/30/25 | Dan Altman & Molly Nelson This week, School Board President, Dan Altman, and School Board Member, Molly Nelson, join Superintendent Josh Porter to recap the May 27 school board meeting, discuss the upcoming referendum, tell stories about their favorite parts of the Fort Dodge Schools, and more! Available wherever you listen to podcasts. #proud2bFD

Congratulations to all of our Seniors honored tonight at Senior Night! Let's give a big Dodger Shout-Out to these award winners! #proud2bFD

🔴⚫ Reminder of changes made to the end of the school year 🔴⚫

Congratulations to our May 2025 Students and Staff of the Month! Elementary: Kamari Bivines Fort Dodge Middle School: Jace Bockoven Fort Dodge Senior High: Abigail Casciato Staff (FDMS): Dalton Summers Click the link below to read more! fdschools.org/article/2238156 #proud2bFD

Congratulations to our Student of the Week! Cambree attends Early Childhood Center. Cambree has demonstrated perseverance this year as she has progressed from learning letter sounds to putting the sounds together to read and write words. She is applying her skills to whole group settings during 95% and Wit and Wisdom. The Title I team at the ECC is so proud of her efforts! #proud2bFD