Fort Dodge Community School District

📚 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

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

🏈 2024 Powderpuff TONIGHT at Dodger Stadium 🏈 Cheer on the Junior and Senior girls as they face off in a game of flag football! Doors open at 6:45 Game starts at 7:00 🔴⚫ Free will donation to the FDSH Food Pantry. Items needed include: Dental Floss Toothpaste Deodorant Shampoo/Conditioner Pasta Pasta sauce Spaghettios Canned vegetables Mac and cheese Cereal Peanut Butter Jelly #proud2bFD

Today, we’re celebrating the unsung heroes of our schools—our amazing custodians! Their hard work keeps our buildings clean, safe, and welcoming every single day. From early mornings to late nights, they go above and beyond to make sure our students and staff have the best environment to learn and grow. We can’t thank them enough for all they do! 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

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

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

Fort Dodge Senior High Homecoming Coronation is Friday, Oct 4 at 1:15 🔴⚫ The Homecoming parade will begin at approximately 2:30 on Central Avenue 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

The Fort Dodge Community School District is excited to announce an upcoming open house to showcase its newest cutting-edge educational tool, the Anatomage Table. The open house will be held on Tuesday, October 1st in Room 43 at Fort Dodge Senior High, offering students, parents, and community members an opportunity to experience this state-of-the-art anatomy visualization and virtual dissection tool. The purchase of the Anatomage Table was made possible through the combined efforts of the Fort Dodge Community Schools Foundation, which provided $60,000, and additional funding from UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge, Calvert & Johnson Insurance, Iowa Central Community College, and Fort Dodge Senior High alumni, Dr. Joseph Schmoker and his wife, Tracy (Hurdel) Schmoker. The Anatomage Table is recognized as the most technologically advanced 3D anatomy visualization and virtual dissection tool. It provides real-human-based medical education through digitized cadavers and real patient cases, offering an unparalleled hands-on learning experience. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

🔴⚫Reminder🔴⚫ All buildings release two hours early on Friday for Homecoming! #proud2bFD

Congratulations to the 2024 Fort Dodge Senior High Homecoming Court! Homecoming Coronation will be Friday, October 4 at 1:15pm The Homecoming Parade will follow at 2:30pm 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Congratulations to our Student of the Week! Marley is in 7th grade at Fort Dodge Middle School Marley is always on task, she works hard and goes above and beyond expectations. Marley is genuinely kind to the people around her and she works well with others. She also shows grit and determination when things become challenging. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Eleven high school marching bands will be competing tomorrow at Dodger Stadium as Fort Dodge hosts the 21st Annual North Central Iowa Marching Band Invitational! 🔴⚫ The contest begins at 5pm Dodgers will perform at 8:15 pm Admission is $6 for students and seniors, and $8 for adults. No activity passes accepted 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Duncombe Elementary 3rd graders celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a tasty adventure! They sampled delicious dishes like tamales, arroz (rice), Mexican street corn, horchata, chips and salsa, and even ensalada de manzana (apple salad)! Everyone had the chance to try something new and explore the rich flavors of Hispanic culture. The reviews are in, and the students loved it! 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

🏈Dodger Football Update🏈 Due to an officials shortage, the Dodger Football games at LeMars have been moved from Friday, October 11 to Thursday, October 10. Freshman will play at 4:15 and Varsity will play at 7:00 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

🏈 2024 Powderpuff at Dodger Stadium 🏈 Cheer on the Junior and Senior girls as they face off in a game of flag football! Wednesday, October 2 Doors open at 6:45 Game starts at 7:00 🔴⚫ Free will donation to the FDSH Food Pantry. Items needed include: Dental Floss Toothpaste Deodorant Shampoo/Conditioner Pasta Pasta sauce Spaghettios Canned vegetables Mac and cheese Cereal Peanut Butter Jelly #proud2bFD

Fifth graders at Butler Elementary are sharpening their reading skills by tackling consonant blends and digraphs! 🌟📝 #proud2bFD

🔴⚫ Dodger Homecoming Week is Sept 30 - Oct 4 🔴⚫ See below for Dress Up Days for FDSH, FDMS, and PK - 5th!

🏈Dodger Football Update🏈 Tonight's JV Football home game v Waterloo East is cancelled

🔴⚫Reminder🔴⚫ No school for Preschool ONLY on Friday, September 27 #proud2bFD