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2020-21 FDCSD TK pre-registration opens Feb. 17

Transitional Kindergarten pre-registration for the 2020-21 school year opens Feb. 17 at the Fort Dodge Community School District. To be eligible to attend TK in the fall of 2020, children must be 5 years old by Sept. 15, 2020. Space is limited and a waiting list will be started once the TK sections are full. TK hours will be 8 a.m. to 3:10 p.m., with the doors opening at 7:30 a.m. TK bridges the path between preschool and kindergarten, providing students with the gift of time that will help them build a strong foundation for future school success. TK is based on the Iowa Core ...

FDSH Large Group Speech performs at Districts

Fort Dodge Senior High students prepared 14 entries for the Iowa High School Speech Association District Large Group Speech Contest, Jan. 25. Twelve Fort Dodge Senior High speech groups received Division I ratings and will move on to the State Large Group Speech Contest on Feb. 8. Varsity Division I Ratings: * One-Act Play: “Cinderella Wore Combat Boots” — Akeylah Wilson, Moira Buie, Dennis Morgan, Katelyn Ganzeveld, Connor Bruns, Anna Marxen, Isabel Beekman. * Group Improvisation Team CWP — Keiona Crooks, Ash Wacholtz, LaShae Pettigrew. * Group Improvisation Team ...

FDCSD names February students, employee of the month

The Fort Dodge Community School District is pleased to announce its students and employees of the month for February. This program recognizes one elementary, one middle school and one high school student, as well as one staff member monthly for exceeding expectations. Mason Zuspann is the Elementary Student of the Month. Emily Kloberdanz nominated him. She said Zuspann always strives to do his best. He listens during instruction and then creates masterpieces. He is willing to explain his thinking, often volunteering to share his thoughts. Zuspann models good character throughout ...

What Seniors Are Saying

1. What programs and activities do you participate in? I participate in band, choir, musical, fall play, speech club, and National Honor Society (NHS). 2. What academic accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of being selected for NHS. 3. What’s your best piece of ...

FD schools name January students, employee of month

The Fort Dodge Community School District has named its students and employees 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. Ethan Tjalsma is the Elementary Student of the Month. Anna Boustead nominated him. She said Tjalsma works hard to complete his assignments effectively and efficiently and is excellent at staying on task. He is excited about learning and making connections, so much so that it is contagious to the other kids. Tjalsma enjoys helping ...

St. Paul preschool accepting applications for 2020-21 school year

St. Paul Lutheran Preschool is accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year. A $100 non-refundable registration fee is due at time of registration. Children who will be 4 years old by Sept. 15, 2020, may register for the 4-year-old preschool program that is offered Monday-Friday mornings with the option of Enrichment Care in the afternoon. St. Paul’s also offers a 3-year-old preschool program. Children who will be 3 years old by Sept. 15, 2020, may register for Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday classes with a.m. or p.m. options (There must be a minimum of eight ...