Fort Dodge Community School District

Congratulations to our Our Student of the Week! Valencia is a 5th grade student at Butler Elementary Valencia is a student who is continuously doing the right thing. She is kind to all she interacts with and always has a smile on her face! Valencia gives her best effort in all she does and shows determination and focus when challenges arise. We are so proud of Lency and so glad she is a Butler Dodger! 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Real-world learning in action! 🩺 Mrs. O'Leary's CNA students at FDSH got valuable hands-on experience, practicing how to take vitals with the help of some awesome FDSH staff volunteers. Opportunities like this give our students the practical skills they need to succeed in healthcare and beyond. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Today is Great Apple Crunch Day! This day celebrates Iowa farmers, healthy kids, and strong communities. Iowa’s Great Apple Crunch is sponsored through a partnership of the Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Network, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, and Iowa Department of Education. Students across the district received apples today from our local Community Orchard! #proud2bFD

Back by popular demand! Friendship Haven residents returned to Cooper Elementary today. Last year's bond was so valuable that residents and students alike couldn't wait to reconnect this year. Ms. Rasmussen's class engaged in fun rounds of Uno and spent time getting to know each other. The goal is for the two groups to meet at least twice a month throughout the school year. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

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

🔴⚫ REMINDER - No School Thursday, October 10 and Friday October 11 🔴⚫ Conferences are Tuesday, Oct 8 from 4pm - 8pm and Thursday, Oct 10 from 8am-8pm To sign up for conferences, visit fdschools. org and click on the Conference Sign Up button

Congratulations to our Student of the Week! Lennon is in the 1st Grade at Cooper Elementary 🔴⚫ Lennon Wilson is an incredibly kind, responsible and hardworking student. She is eager to learn each and every day, she is the first to offer help to her peers or adults alike, and she has a contagious positive attitude. She adds so much happiness to our classroom! #proud2bFD

Duncombe Elementary 4th graders had an amazing time celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by learning the lively dance of Cumbia, a traditional dance that originated in Colombia! 💃🕺 Special guests, Sanjuanita & Alberto Marquez, shared the rich history of Cumbia before leading a fun dance demonstration. Students and staff joined in, making it an unforgettable cultural experience! 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Congratulations to the 2024 FDSH Homecoming Queen and King! 👑👑 🔴⚫ Ashlyn Wills and Shawn Roberts II 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Happy Homecoming, Dodgers! Dodger Denny was spotted at the ECC this morning, handing out high-fives and posing for photos! 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

To send our Dodger football team some extra luck for their game against Storm Lake, the FDSH cross country team is kicking off an awesome new tradition! 🎉 They’re running the equivalent of 70 miles—the distance from Storm Lake to Fort Dodge—with a football in hand! Our Dodger runners will be looping around the high school and middle school all day, with each athlete tackling anywhere from 4 to 10 miles. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Dodgers - Get your tickets to tonight's Homecoming game using the link below! https://bit.ly/47e0slF #proud2bFD

Dodgers - We want to remind fans who plan to support our team tonight of the expectations at Dodger Stadium: ✔ No pick-up football games at the stadium and no standing on the track ✔All kindergarten through 6th grade students must be accompanied by an adult to enter the stadium ✔5th and 6th grade students are required to sit in the west stands with an adult ✔7th and 8th grade students will be allowed to sit in the designated section labeled "Middle School" in the east stands ✔7th and 8th grade students will only be allowed to leave the middle school section at the end of each quarter & halftime. Students will not be allowed to go to the west side during halftime. This includes restroom and concessions. ✔7th and 8th grade families - check your email or IC inbox for specific information on how students can access their seats at Dodger Stadium. ✔All High School students are required to sit in the designated area located in the Northwest corner of the bleachers. All fans are expected to be kind, be responsible, be respectful and be safe. Dodger pride is a deep tradition and following these expectations will allow everyone to have a positive and memorable Dodger Stadium experience. We hope to see you cheering on the Dodgers! 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

During Homecoming Week, FDSH Homerooms can participate in a door decorating contest and this year's winners are: 1st - Mrs. Stansfield 2nd - Mrs. Moser 3rd - Mrs. Sande & Mr. Smith 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Senora Hinders recently took 12 FDSH students who are members of the new club, "Mejor Juntos" (Better Together), to the Afro-Latino Festival at Iowa Central. This club was created to support students learning English, with plans to offer tutoring, translation assistance, and buddy systems, all while building meaningful relationships to help these students feel welcomed at school. The festival was a fantastic opportunity for students to connect and engage with diverse cultures, all while strengthening the bond within the group. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

FDCSD Superintendent Mr. Porter was spotted in Fort Dodge Senior High encouraging students in their door decorating contest for Homecoming Week! 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Dodgers - Get your tickets to tonight's Volleyball games using the link below! 🏐 https://bit.ly/47e0slF #proud2bFD

The Senior Volleyball players recently took a moment to honor and recognize the incredible teachers who have made a lasting, positive impact on them throughout their academic journey. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

📚 Cooper Elementary Library recently welcomed a special visit from Jeffrey Halter, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for Early Childhood Education at Iowa Central Community College, along with 20 of his Children's Literature students! 🎉 District Teacher Librarian Mrs. Christine Sturgeon and Cooper Library Associate Molly Laird gave the group a warm welcome. Mrs. Sturgeon led a tour of the library, showcasing the latest updates to the collection and sharing how district libraries are pivotal in driving literacy and fostering a love for reading. She highlighted the importance of creating inclusive, inviting spaces and emphasized the powerful role classroom teachers play in sparking a lifelong love of reading. ❤️📖 Mr. Halter even hosted a fun story time for his students in the reading loft, a favorite spot in the library! Mrs. Sturgeon spotted two of her former elementary students among the group—what a full-circle moment! #proud2bFD

🔬 Last night, FDSH Health Occupations Instructor Mrs. O'Leary, along with students Katelyn Gehlhausen and Adalyn Schillerstrom, gave an exciting demonstration of the brand new Anatomage table! 🎉 This cutting-edge technology is transforming the way students learn, offering interactive anatomy visuals and endless applications for hands-on learning. 🧠💡 Thank you to the community members, board members, and staff who attended the open house! The future of healthcare education at FDSH is looking bright! 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD