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Education

What Seniors Are Saying — In step with Ella Sells

1. What programs and activities do you participate in? I participate in both high school dance teams, United All Stars competitive dance, Acapella choir, spring musical, soccer, and ambassadors. I also do as much volunteer work as I can, like coaching soccer or participating in the ...

FDCSD names December Students and Employee of the Month

The Fort Dodge Community School District has named its Students and Employee of the Month for December. This program recognizes one elementary, one middle school and one high school student, and one staff member monthly for exceeding expectations. Elfre Merida-Cano is the Elementary ...

Getting to know our teachers — Crystal Kliegl

CRYSTAL KLIEGL Where do you teach? Fort Dodge Senior High What grade/subject do you teach? Ninth-grade English Why do you teach? I teach because I was inspired by previous teachers to be a part of something bigger than myself. I teach because I wholeheartedly believe that each child ...

What Seniors Are Saying — In step with Laila Taylor

1. What programs and activities do you participate in? I coach, cheer, and dance at United All Stars. I am on Dodger dance team and the Code Red Hip Hop Team. I am involved with a youth group at St. Olaf Lutheran Church. 2. What academic accomplishment are you most proud of? Never ...

Getting to know our teachers — Lisa Stephenson

Lisa Stephenson Where do you teach? Duncombe Elementary What grade/subject do you teach? 4th grade Why do you teach? I teach because I believe in kids. I believe they can, and will, change our world. If I can help them reach their potential or at least begin the journey to reach their ...

What Seniors Are Saying — In step with Colby Doebel

1. What programs and activities do you participate in? I run cross country, am researching props in the fall play, and working to obtain my para certification by working with teachers in the school. 2. What academic accomplishment are you most proud of? I, more than anything, love ...