Fort Dodge Community School District

Congratulations, Dodgers! 🔴⚫ On Saturday, October 26th in LeMars 15 Fort Dodge Senior High choir students auditioned for the 2024 IHSMA All-State Choir. Seven students were selected to the choir: Abbi Casciato, Micah Flaherty, Owen Hamlow, Lexie McHone, Lauren Patterson, Manu Rodriguez, and Claire Thompson. Two students were selected as alternates to the choir: Madge Hensley and Jayden Lennon. Four students were recalled: Madge Hensely, Jayden Lennon, Camila Lopes, and Aidan Russell. The 78th Annual Festival Concert will be presented to the public at 7:30 PM in Hilton Coliseum, Iowa State University, Ames, on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Iowa PBS will record the concert for re-broadcast. Please check the Iowa PBS website (www.iowapbs.org) for the exact dates and times. Tickets are $30.00 each, plus fees, and all seats are reserved. Tickets go on sale at Ticketmaster on October 29th at 10:00 am. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Looking for ways to support your child’s mental health? We’ve partnered with Hazel Health to provide personalized, weekly therapy for students enrolled at Fort Dodge Community School District. Hazel provides convenient evening appointments with no wait lists to worry about. It’s easy to sign-up: getstarted.hazel.co

Congratulations to our Students and Staff of the Month! 🔴⚫ Elementary: Andrew Underberg Middle School: Madisyn Smith High School: Brandt Lawler Staff: Roger Porter 🔴⚫ Click below to read more about each individual www.fdschools.org/news

Congratulations to our Student of the Week! Lydia is in 4th grade at Duncombe Elementary 🔴⚫ Lydia is a model for kindness and compassion at Duncombe Elementary. She always demonstrates including others, being a good friend and showing empathy in all situations. Lydia demonstrates hard work in the classroom and brightens the classroom simply with her presence. #proud2bFD

iJAG students joined Duncombe Elementary 3rd graders for this month's Leaders Who Lunch 🍕 Each table was provided a stack of cards with ice breaker questions. It didn't take long for the room to fill with laughter and conversation! 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Dodgers - use the link below to purchase tickets online for tonight's game in Spencer! https://bit.ly/3UmbNuo 🔴⚫ Spectators traveling to tonight's game can park in the main lot or visitor lot. There is an entrance for visitors on the East side, as well as the main entrance. Visitor seating is on the east side of the stadium.

🔴⚫ We are hiring a Substitute Custodian 🔴⚫ $18/hour Flexible hours available between 2:30pm - 11pm Click the link below to find out more and apply today! https://bit.ly/3AV2OcP Equal Opportunity Employer #proud2bFD

Dodgers - Use the link below to purchase tickets to tonight's IAC Conference Swim Meet in Marshalltown 🏊‍♀️ https://bit.ly/47e0slF #proud2bFD

Dodger - Taher Food Service is looking for your feedback. You can use the QR code below to fill out a brief survey. The survey will remain open until the end of November.

Join us for an evening of beautiful music tonight! 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Congratulations to our Student of the Week! Joey is in 10th grade at Fort Dodge Senior High 🔴⚫ Joey always helps those around her with such kindness and patience. The students at her table look up to her, and she leads them to finding their own answers without giving it all away. She has a natural ability to be a leader and a teacher. She uplifts anyone she is around. #proud2bFD

A HUGE thank you to our amazing Fort Dodge Food Service team! Whether it’s serving up delicious, nutritious meals or brightening a student’s day with a friendly smile, you do it all! We appreciate everything you do to keep our Dodger family happy and healthy! 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Dodgers - use the link below to get your tickets to tonight's football game and save time at the door! https://bit.ly/47e0slF 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Join us for an evening of beautiful music! The Fort Dodge Senior High Choir and Orchestra Fall Concert is happening soon – don’t miss it! This is a date change from what was previously printed in the District calendar. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Feelhaver Elementary 4th graders have been hard at work learning all about the heart as they dive into the concepts of literal and figurative language, and they recently took their learning to the next level! They visited Fort Dodge Senior High, where past and present Foundations of Healthcare students teamed up with Mrs. O'Leary to lead an exciting, hands-on lesson. The students played an interactive game on the Anatomage table to identify the different parts of the heart, watched close-up visuals of a beating heart, examined what the inside of a heart looks like, and used stethoscopes to listen to real heartbeats! This collaboration between elementary and high school students offers something special—elementary students get a firsthand look at science in action, while high school students build leadership skills and deepen their knowledge by teaching others. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Iowa Central Fire Science students visited Fort Dodge Senior High to give an inside look at the coursework for their fire science and paramedic programs! FDSH students got hands-on, trying on gear and exploring what it takes to become a firefighter, EMT, or paramedic. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

As part of their Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, Duncombe Elementary 5th graders enjoyed a fun afternoon! ⚽ Some hit the field for a soccer clinic with the Iowa Central soccer team, while others explored the beautiful traditions of quinceañeras. 🎉 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

🔴⚫ Reminder - No School Friday, October 18 for Preschool ONLY 🔴⚫

During National School Principal Month, we take a moment to celebrate the remarkable leaders who shape the foundation of our educational community. Our principals are the heartbeat of our schools, fostering an environment of growth, compassion, and excellence. 📚Their tireless dedication to the success of every student, their unwavering support for our teachers, and their innovative leadership inspire us all. We thank our exceptional principals for the incredible work they do day in and day out, ensuring that our schools remain beacons of knowledge, character, and achievement. Cheers to our incredible principals! 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Dodgers - use the link below to get your tickets to tonight's volleyball match and save time at the door! https://bit.ly/47e0slF 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD