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On to state speech contest

Fort Dodge Senior High students prepared 20 entries for the Iowa High School Speech Association District Large Group Speech Contest. Twelve Fort Dodge Senior High speech groups received Division I ratings and will move on to the State Large Group Speech Contest on Feb. 5. “Our kids ...

Fort Dodge schools name January students, employee of the month

The Fort Dodge Community School District has named its students and employee of the month for January. This program recognizes one elementary, one middle school and one high school student, as well as one staff member monthly for exceeding expectations. Jazmin Espinoza is the Elementary Student of the Month. Molly Mitzel nominated Espinoza. Mitzel said Espinoza is always engaged and on task and asks and answers in-depth questions about the subject matter. She strives to do good work and to understand her independent work. She is understanding, patient and kind to her classmates. ...

What Seniors Are Saying

Cael Mason 1. What programs and activities do you participate in? I participate in football and in the rugby club in town that is run by Tom McClimon. 2. What academic accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m most proud of finishing school. 3. What’s your best piece of advice ...

Getting to know our teachers

Where do you teach? Fort Dodge Senior High What grade/ subject do you teach? Ninth through 12th grade physical education and 10th-grade health. Why do you teach? I teach to help kids learn and understand how to make healthy choices in life. What is your favorite part of the ...

What Seniors Are Saying

1. What programs and activities do you participate in? I am an Ambassador here at FDSH. I am also in the National Honor Society. 2. What academic accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of being successful in the college classes I’ve taken and making honor roll all ...

FD district names students and employee of the month

The Fort Dodge Community School District has announced its students and employee of the month for December. This program recognizes one elementary, one middle school and one high school student, as well as one staff member monthly for exceeding expectations. Torri Godwin is the Elementary Student of the Month. Susan Winter nominated Godwin. Winter said that Godwin is excited about learning. She pays attention to what is being taught, and is always ready to answer a question or share her thoughts and ideas. During independent work time, she knows what she should be doing, and gets her ...