Fort Dodge Senior High
Principal: Staci Laird 
Assistant Principal: Matt Elsbecker
Assistant Principal: Adam Kent
Assistant Principal: Emily Klocke
Activities/Athletic Director: Josh Porter
Address: 819 North 25th Street
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
School Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Phone: 515-955-1770
FAX: 515-955-3374
Grade Levels: 9-12
Fort Dodge Senior High serves approximately 1,200 students in 9-12 grades. FDSH is a community of engaged learners who enjoy learning, support risk taking, and are comfortable challenging each other to think more deeply. We strive for an environment where all people are accepted for who they are and conflict is navigated at every level through discussion and negotiation. We graduate students who are prepared with the critical thinking skills and resiliency to be successful after high school in their chosen paths. We trust and care for each other and celebrate each other’s successes. At FDSH, there is something for everyone: we offer over 200 courses, including a rich selection of electives for career and interest exploration.
IMPORTANT DATES
May 1: No School for Staff Professional Development
May 1: 5-12 Grade Festival of Orchestras; 7:00 p.m.; FDMS Auditorium
May 2: Spring Choir Concert; 7:00 p.m.; FDMS Auditorium
May 6: State Large Group Music Festival; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. FDMS
May 15: Evening with A Cappella; 7:00 p.m.; Location TBD
May 15: Painting 1 & II Student Art Show; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.; FDFA Association Gallery
May 17: Baccalaureate; 7:00 p.m.; First United Methodist Church
May 19: Last Day of Classes for Seniors
May 23: Graduation Rehearsal & Parade of Graduates: Time TBD
May 25: Senior Class Night; 7:00 p.m.; FDSH Gym
May 26: Last Day of School; 1:15 p.m. Dismissal
