Giving individuals across the Fort Dodge Community School District another chance to finish their educational experience is at the heart of the new Gateway Program. “Conversations about this began in the spring of 2025,” district Superintendent Josh Porter said. “Our dropout rates haven’t been where we want them to be. We knew we needed to create a different kind of support system — one that recognizes every student’s story is different and provides a pathway that fits their needs.” The program is designed for students ages 17–21 who have left the traditional high ...