The Fort Dodge Community School District has announced its students and employee of the month for October. This program recognizes one elementary, one middle school and one high school student, as well as one staff member, monthly for exceeding expectations. Ruthie Vinson is the Elementary ...

JONI OLSON Where do you teach? Early Childhood Center What grade/subject do you teach? Kindergarten Why do you teach? I want to make a difference in the lives of each and every one of my students each year. I love being their cheerleader each and every day and I love seeing the ...

Shawn Grossnickle Where do you teach? Fort Dodge Senior High What grade/ subject do you teach? 9-12 Grade Alternative Education Why do you teach? I love working with kids, especially kids who are non-traditional. School was never my favorite place when I was a teenager. I was not ...

1. What programs and activities do you participate in? I am a member of the FDSH Marching Band, Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, A Cappella Choir, Fortis Chorum, bowling team and golf team. 2. What academic accomplishment are you most proud of? The academic accomplishment I am most proud of ...

Nick Ford Where do you teach? Fort Dodge Middle School What grade/ subject do you teach? Sixth-grade science, moving to eighth-grade social studies next year Why do you teach? I teach and coach because I want to make a difference in the lives of my students. My teachers and ...

Editor's note: This Q& A features high-performing seniors from Fort Dodge Senior High and St. Edmond High School throughout the school year. 1. What programs and activities do you participate in? I participate in band and play the bass drum. 2. What academic accomplishment are ...