Fort Dodge Community School District

Fort Dodge Senior High student and HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) member, Grace Winkel, has been practicing for her competitive event at a state competition next month in veterinary medicine. Grace discovered her passion for veterinary medicine at a young age while spending time on her grandfather’s farm. She loved following him around as he cared for his animals, treating diseases like distemper in kittens, and administering medicine to cows to keep flies away. These experiences sparked her love for animal care and inspired her to help as many animals as possible. As she prepares for her HOSA competition in Veterinary Medicine, Grace has been using the Anatomage table to enhance her understanding of anatomy. This advanced tool provides a hands-on learning experience. She can see how bones align to form joints, visualize organ placement, and better understand how the body moves. After high school, Grace plans to attend college to become a Veterinary Orthopedic Surgeon for both large and small animals. She hopes to return to Fort Dodge to help address the growing shortage of veterinarians in the area. Through her involvement with HOSA, she has gained hands-on experience in subjects like anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology, helping to prepare her for the next step in her education. This will be Grace’s first time competing in a HOSA event, and she is excited to challenge herself, connect with peers who share her interests, and expand her knowledge of veterinary medicine. Good luck, Grace! #proud2bFD

Fort Dodge Middle School did an amazing job presenting Willy Wonka Jr! Congratulations to everyone involved, and thank you to Ms. Ascherl and all the volunteers who helped make the show successful! #proud2bFD

Congratulations to our Student of the Week! Peyton attends Fort Dodge Senior High Peyton has been an outstanding dedicated student in American History class, consistently participating in discussions and showing a deep understanding of the material. Her hard work and positive attitude make her a great role model for her peers. #proud2bFD

During School Social Worker Week, we recognize and celebrate all the amazing support, guidance, and care provided by our School Social Worker! Thank you for making a positive impact in the lives of our students! #proud2bFD

The Sports Physical Night has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 20. The event will be held at the Fort Dodge Senior High main gym locker rooms beginning at 5:15 The cost is $15 cash or check made out to Fort Dodge Senior High. Please direct any questions to bdrees@fdschools.org Webster County Health Department will be on-site during physical night at the high school. Nurses can verify that your child's immunizations are up-to-date and provide any needed vaccines that night without any additional appointments needed. This service is available to 6th - 12th grade students. This is open to ALL students and they do NOT need to receive a sports physical in order to attend the vaccine clinic. The WCHD immunization nurse can be contacted by email or text before physical night if you would like to know your child's immunization status ahead of time. Contact Katie at WCHD at: Katie.Loseke@webstercountyia.gov or text: 515-206-5082.

FDCSD Spring Break is March 10 - March 14 We look forward to seeing everyone again on Monday, March 17

Due to the winter weather, road conditions, and power outages impacting the area, all Fort Dodge Community Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, March 6.

Due to the weather, our Paraeducator Job Fair is rescheduled to TOMORROW Join us for walk-in interviews at Central Office! Check out available positions at the link below! https://bit.ly/41nNTRU #proud2bFD Equal Opportunity Employer

All Fort Dodge Community Schools will be closed tomorrow, March 5. Central Office will be closed.

You can use the link below to purchase tickets to the FDMS musical, Willy Wonka Jr! Friday, March 7 - 7:00pm Saturday, March 8 - 7:00pm 🔴⚫Tickets will not be sold at the door🔴⚫ https://tinyurl.com/3t4kjr3e

You can use the link below to purchase tickets to the FDMS musical, Willy Wonka Jr! 🔴⚫Tickets will not be sold at the door🔴⚫ https://tinyurl.com/3t4kjr3e

It's National School Breakfast Week! All FDCSD students can receive a FREE breakfast before school beginning at 7:30! #proud2bFD

No School on Friday, March 7 for Teacher PD

You can use the link below to purchase tickets to the FDMS musical, Willy Wonka Jr! https://tinyurl.com/3t4kjr3e #proud2bFD

Join us for the Paraeducator Job Fair on March 5! 🔴⚫ Walk-In interviews are available from 1:00 - 3:00 at Central Office Click the link below to see the opportunities available to make a positive impact in the lives of students! https://bit.ly/41nNTRU #proud2bFD Equal Opportunity Employer

Congratulations to our Student of the Week! Brilee attends Cooper Elementary 🔴⚫ Brilee is always the first to offer help to students and teachers in need. She has a positive attitude and takes on challenges head-on. Brilee brings cheer and sunshine to our classroom. #proud2bFD

Join us for the Paraeducator Job Fair on March 5! 🔴⚫ Walk-In interviews are available from 1:00 - 3:00 at Central Office Click the link below to see the opportunities available to make a positive impact in the lives of students! https://bit.ly/41nNTRU #proud2bFD Equal Opportunity Employer

The 5th graders at Cooper Elementary are exploring how objects in space move and interact with each other. As part of their study, they designed a tool to measure the sun’s shadow at different times of the day. This project required teamwork, focus, and patience as they worked together to determine how all the pieces fit. #proud2bFD

Meet the amazing CTE (Career and Technical Education) teachers who are dedicated to helping students explore their passions and prepare for successful careers! Career and technical education prepares students for high-wage, high-skill, and high-demand careers. Thank you to the Advertising & Sales class at Senior High for helping put together the CTE Month posts! #proud2bFD #ctemonth

The Sports Physical Night is March 6 at FDSH. Please email bdrees@fdschools.org with any questions regarding the sports physicals. #proud2bFD