Fort Dodge Community School District

Congratulations to our Student of the Week! Elijah attends Fort Dodge Senior High Elijah is always asking questions and helping those around him. He is on top of all his work even when he needs to be gone for sports or music practices. He is nice to everyone around him in class and goes out of his way to help the ELL student in his class.

Congratulations to the 2025 Fort Dodge Senior High Prom Court! L - R: Tristan Hall, Alexander Jensen, Angel Gervacio #proud2bFD

On School Lunch Hero Day, we want to extend a big Dodger 🔴⚫THANK YOU🔴⚫ to FD School Food Service for serving smiles and nourishing meals to our students and staff every day! #proud2bFD

Exciting news! FDSH Students will have their art on display at Shiny Top Brewing! Stop by on May 19 for the opening reception! #proud2bFD

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

A huge shoutout to our amazing students who represented us at the ICDC 2025 (International Career Development Conference) in Orlando! Braxtyn Dencklau competed in the Accounting Applications Series, showcasing impressive skills and professionalism on the national stage. Ellie Alstott and Breyer Feeley took part in the Emerging Leader Series, gaining valuable leadership experience and making connections with future leaders from across the country. We’re so proud of your hard work, dedication, and how well you represented our school and community! Mrs. Kavanaugh is the DECA Advisor at Senior High. #ICDC2025 #FutureLeaders #LeadershipInAction #proud2bFD

Tonight's Boys soccer games at Marshalltown will begin at 5:30

FDSH students enrolled in ICCC's Engines Class are looking for projects to work on before the end of the school year. They have room for projects such as oil changes, changing spark plugs, timing chain replacement, and more. Reach out to jreed@fdschools.org for details and to schedule. #proud2bFD

Fifth graders at Butler Elementary are learning about how the Civil War affected young boy soldiers. #proud2bFD

Today we celebrate our school principals for their dedication and leadership. Thank you for guiding our schools and putting students at the center of all that you do! #proud2bFD

The Fort Dodge Community School District is pleased to announce Laura Resnick as the new principal of Butler Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year. Resnick brings more than 15 years of experience in education and a deep commitment to academic excellence, student growth, and fostering a positive, inclusive school environment. Her professional background includes a wide range of roles that reflect her dedication to student-centered learning and collaborative leadership. She began her career as a Spanish and English Language Learner (ELL) instructor in Kent, Ohio, where she gained valuable experience working with language learners and diverse student populations. Since then, she has served in multiple instructional leadership roles, including Instructional Coach and Literacy Specialist with the Tigard-Tualatin School District in Oregon. Most recently, she supported behavior and school systems as the Student Success Coordinator for the Storm Lake Community School District and worked as a School Improvement Facilitator with Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency. Resnick holds master's degrees in education and school leadership from Cleveland State University and Dordt University. She believes that every student can thrive when supported by a dedicated staff, engaged families, and a welcoming school community. “I am honored to join the Butler Elementary team,” Resnick said. “I look forward to working together with our teachers, staff, and families to build a school culture that celebrates achievement, encourages personal growth, and nurtures the whole child.” Outside of school, Resnick enjoys spending time with her family outdoors, playing soccer, reading, and crafting—activities she says help her maintain balance and perspective in her professional life. #proud2bFD

SRO Hagar enjoyed lunch with FDSH students recently! He does an excellent job of building relationships with students! #proud2bFD

Join our team! We're looking for a Music Teacher at Butler Elementary! Click below to learn more and apply today! https://bit.ly/3yJhPgR Equal Opportunity Employer #proud2bFD

Due to predicted weather: Girls Tennis HERE vs Boone has been POSTPONED Boys Track @ Mason City POSTPONED Boys Soccer @ Humboldt POSTPONED Girls Soccer HERE vs Humboldt POSTPONED Girls Golf @ Greene County POSTPONED No makeup dates have been set yet.

Congratulations to our Students and Staff of the Month! Elementary: Broc Alstott Fort Dodge Middle School: Paige Walstrom Fort Dodge Senior High: Jenson Litwiller Staff: Nikki Fishman (Duncombe Elementary) You can read more about each individual at the link below! fdschools.org/article/2174050 #proud2bFD

4th and 5th Grade Track and Field Day is Friday! Families are invited to attend! #proud2bFD

Dodger fans can use the link below to purchase tickets online to this week's events 🔴⚫ https://bit.ly/47e0slF If tickets are not available online at the link above, they can only be purchased at the door. #proud2bFD

Join our team! We're hiring for a Grounds Floater/Utility position in the Maintenance department. $26.83/hour 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Click the link to learn more and apply today! https://bit.ly/3I3UPuf #proud2bFD Equal Opportunity Employer

Congratulations to our Student of the Week! Lyra attends Butler Elementary Lyra is always following expectations in and out of the classroom. She is working to her full potential. Lyra is kind and compassionate. She is a good role model for everyone she meets! We are so proud to say she is a Butler student! #proud2bFD