Fort Dodge Community School District

Dodgers - Tonight's 9th Grade Football game against Webster City has been moved up to 4:30 🏈

Dodgers - We're excited to kick off another season of Dodger Football! With the stadium renovation project in progress, there is important information to share ahead of Friday's game: 🏈The NW gate is the only entrance into the stadium. 🏈Entry is $7 per person and we encourage everyone to buy their tickets on Bound. Click on the event you want to attend and you can purchase tickets from the pop up that appears. Purchasing online will help you enter the stadium quicker - your ticket will be on your phone and will be scanned at the gate. You can also print your ticket to scan at the gate. 🏈HS students who have purchased an activity pass will need to check in with Mr. O'Leary at the gate before entering the stadium. #proud2bFD

🎉 Excitement was in the air during Freshman Orientation today as Fort Dodge Senior High hosted Club Rush! Our newest Dodgers had the chance to explore a variety of sports, clubs, and activities offered at FDSH. 🏀🎭📚 Coaches and upperclassmen were on hand to answer questions and share their experiences, helping students discover all the amazing opportunities available. 🤝 Members of the Class of 2028 pledged their commitment to graduate and this banner will proudly hang in the FDSH hallways as a reminder of their journey ahead. 🎓✨ 🔴⚫Welcome, Class of 2028! 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Every FDCSD student can receive a free breakfast from 7:30 - 7:50 a.m. on school days. Menus can be found on fdschools.org under the Food Service Department. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

We're Hiring! Join our team as the Dodger Academy Coordinator! $20/hour 260 day contract Hours: 10am - 6:30pm 🔴⚫ Visit https://bit.ly/3L3OwZR to learn more and apply today! 🔴⚫ Equal Opportunity Employer #proud2bFD

Help us welcome our new Dodger teachers! 🔴⚫ Aubrey will be teaching at Feelhaver Elementary. Aubrey has always wanted to become a teacher since a young age. Teaching allows her to combine her love for math and science with her desire to create a positive impact on her students' lives. She is excited to start her career and build positive relationships with students and staff at Feelhaver Elementary 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

🎉 The 2024-25 school year is officially underway at Fort Dodge Community School District! 🎉 🔴⚫ We kicked off the year with an inspiring Opening Session where Mr. Porter spoke about embracing change as we unveiled our new mission and vision to guide our district forward. Special thanks to guest speaker Gerry Brooks, who delivered a message that was not only inspirational but also funny and relatable. A big shoutout to Nik Moser with the School Foundation and Sondra Holmstrom with the Alumni Association for speaking on how their groups support our teachers. And a heartfelt thank you to Stu Cochrane, who gave his final welcome as our school board president. 🔴⚫ Here’s to a great school year ahead! #proud2bFD

Dodgers - We're excited for the first days of school! 📚 As a reminder, there is a 2 hour early release on August 28 and 29. August 30 is a full day! 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Help us welcome our new Dodger teachers! 🔴⚫ Amanda will be teaching at Fort Dodge Senior High. Amanda has been a registered nurse for twenty-two years at Trinity Regional Medical Center, spending time in medical surgical nursing and telemetry, cardiac and pulmonary rehab, and most recently as a certified diabetes educator. One of her favorite parts of her job has been educating patients and working with nursing students through the years. She feels inspired to use her experience and knowledge to help FDSH students find their passion and direction in the healthcare field. As a lifelong Dodger, Amanda is excited to be working with the outstanding staff at FDSH, and very proud to be joining a quickly growing Health Occupations program! 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

🙌 Big Dodger shoutout to our incredible custodial and maintenance staff! ✨ As we begin our school year, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your hard work and dedication. Your efforts behind the scenes do not go unnoticed – you've transformed our buildings into clean, safe, and welcoming environments for both students and educators. Here's to you for making a positive impact on our learning journey! 🏫📚 #proud2bFD

Central Office will be closed on Monday, August 26, until 12 pm for professional development. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

📱 Reminder for Dodger Families 📱 FDMS and FDSH families - please check your email or IC inbox for a reminder on the district's policy regarding cell phones. It is important that we all stay informed to support a focused learning environment for our students. Thank you for your continued support in helping us maintain a positive and productive learning environment for all Dodger students!

Help us welcome our new Dodger teachers! 🔴⚫ Lisa will be teaching at the Fort Dodge Middle School. Lisa decided to pursue her teaching degree when she saw how teaching shortages can impact learning. She is excited to work with students and loves the "ah ha" moments when teaching. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

Duncombe Elementary 5th graders voted on careers they were interested in learning more about and Ms. Cowell lined up a Career Day for them. Speakers from various professions visited the classrooms, giving students a glimpse into their career, answering questions, and sparking new interests. Thank you to our community members who took the time to visit with Duncombe Elementary 5th graders! CJ Bio - Todd Anderson Engineer - Brad Cowell, Evergreen Engineers Entrepreneur - Abby Stromberg, Stella's Coffee Nurse - Marie Zaharia, Oral Surgeon Nurse Coach - Jeremy Conley, Iowa Central Football Graphic Designer - Maddie and Kaeli, Dodge Graphix

Help us welcome our new Dodger teachers! 🔴⚫ Kristina will be teaching 2nd Grade and Cooper Elementary Kristina wanted to be a teacher because working with children brings her a lot of joy. She loves the amount of exploration, imagination, and play that occurs in education. Kristina is eager to continue working in a district that she loves, and is excited to learn new things and build relationships in this supportive district. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

As part of the Arts in the Schools program, Angela Ayala from the Blanden Art Museum introduced Feelhaver 4th grade students to the amazing world of Alexander Calder, American sculptor known for his innovative mobiles. After getting inspired, the students unleashed their creativity and crafted their very own masterpieces with supplies from the Blanden. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

🌍 Dodgers spotted abroad! This summer, a group of Fort Dodge students, parents, and staff (both current and former) embarked on an incredible adventure through France, Italy, and Spain! From the Eiffel Tower to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Colosseum to the Vatican, they explored some of the world's most iconic landmarks, sampled delicious new foods, and even put their language skills to the test! Their whirlwind itinerary took them through Paris, Barcelona, Nice, Florence, Rome, and more. What an unforgettable journey! ✈️✨

Help us welcome our new Dodger teachers! 🔴⚫ Hannah will be teaching at the Early Childhood Center Hannah became a teacher because she had so many great teachers and a grandma who was a teacher to look up to. She wants to help make a difference in children’s lives and help them love learning. She is really excited to be apart of the Fort Dodge Community School District. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

During the school year, Duncombe Elementary welcomed various community members, businesses, and organizations into their building to greet students on Friday mornings. One morning was especially significant because Mr. Flaherty's father surprised him when he was a part of a group of military service members and veterans greeting students. 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD

🎉 Today was all about welcoming our new teachers to the Dodger family! Our newest educators gathered for a day of training, learning the ropes, and getting to know the amazing team that keeps our district running smoothly. They heard from district leaders about how each department supports our schools, setting them up for success. And, of course, a huge Dodger shoutout to Shiny Top for hosting us all for a delicious lunch! It was a great chance for new teachers, administration, and teacher mentors to connect and recharge. Here’s to an exciting year ahead! 🔴⚫ #proud2bFD