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Getting to know our teachers — Shelby Bockelmann

Shelby Bockelmann Where do you teach? Fort Dodge Middle School What grade/subject do you teach? I teach 6-8 grade Family and Consumer Sciences. Why do you teach? I teach to make a positive difference in our young peoples’ lives. Family and Consumer Sciences curriculum offers ...

ICCC students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

The Iowa Central Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society held its induction ceremony on Wednesday. A total of 45 new members were inducted into Iowa Central’s Lambda Kappa chapter. To be eligible for PTK, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours of college level ...

FDSH inducts 43 into National Honor Society

Forty-three Fort Dodge Senior High students were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS) on Sunday, March 26. The NHS is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves throughout the nation to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The FDSH 2023 NHS inductees include: Seniors: Andrea Bauer, Katherine Berry, Eli Blow, Paige Gambill, Chloe Jessen Sydney Johnson, Britta McCollum, Chase Miklo, Kyle Napier, ...

What Seniors Are Saying — In Step With Keyonna Douglas

1. What programs and activities do you participate in? I participate in track, choir, dance, Diversity Action Troupe, Social Justice Council, National Honor Society and Dodger Senate. 2. What academic accomplishment are you most proud of? The academic achievement I am most proud of ...

FDSH advances 40 individual performances to State Individual Speech Contest March 11

Fort Dodge Senior High students competed at the Iowa High School Speech Association District Individual Speech Contest held Feb. 25. The team received 40 Division I ratings, advancing those performances on to the State Individual Speech Contest scheduled for March 11 at Fort Dodge Senior High. “We had a whopping 60 competitors at the Individual District Contest this year,” said Lindey Krug, FDSH speech coach. “Our students performed extremely well and I am very pleased with our results.” Receiving Varsity Division I ratings at District and qualifying for State were: n ...

Getting to know our teachers — Andrew Turpen

Andrew turpen Where do you teach? Cooper Elementary What grade/subject do you teach? 4th grade math and social emotional skills Why do you teach? I decided to become a teacher because I think that education is important and I know that I can be a stable person in a kid’s life. I want to help set kids up so that they are able to be successful adults and community members. What is your favorite part of the school day? My favorite parts of the school day are the unstructured times with students, such as recess and lunch bunch. I really enjoy joking and talking with ...