Fort Dodge Senior High Newsletter TOGETHER WE RISE: Raising the Bar, Closing the Gap, Believing All Kids Do Well If They Can

Fort Dodge Senior High Why attend the North Central Career Principal Academy?

Staci Laird The Career Academy provides an opportunity for Assistant Principals students from participating school districts to enroll Scott Danielson in a specific set of courses associated with a Matt Elsbecker designated career area. The six strands may Adam Kent lead to careers in our region that are considered Main Office "hot" jobs. PH: 515-955-1770 Students can ease into the transition from FX: 515-955-3374 secondary education to post-education while Abby Redmond - Secretary earning college credit without cost for tuition, Barbara Crooks- Secretary textbook, or materials. In addition, a student who Attendance Office successfully completes a strand will receive a PH: 515-574-5798 $500 scholarship to lowa Central Community Jolene Pace- Secretary College

FDCSD Main Office See your counselor for more information or an 104 S 17th St. application.

Fort Dodge, IA 50501 PH: 515-576-1161

FX: 515-576-1988 Superintendent

Dr. Jesse Ulrich Special Needs

Lynnae Harvey Director of Education Services Stephanie Anderson - Elementary Kirsten Doebel - Secondary

WINTER WEATHER Know Someone Who Wants to Be a Dodger? Open Enrollment Deadline for 21-22 is March 1 Our mission at the FDCSD is to provide quality learning experiences and build relationships that develop productive citizens ready for their futures. A child’s educational experiences ANNOUNCEMENTS including coursework, activities and relationships, will prepare him for his future; If school must be cancelled, delayed or what his post-secondary experience will be and dismissed early due to weather conditions, the career choice he will make. With our announcements will be made via: variety of classes and activities, we truly offer Infinite Campus Phone Calls & Texts something for everyone! FDCSD Facebook and Twitter If you know someone whose child currently www.fdschools.org does not attend our schools but who could TV Stations: WHO, KCCI & WOI benefit from what we have to offer, please Radio Stations: KWMT, KKEZ, KXFT, KZLB, share this information with them. The open KIAQ, KVFD, KTLB enrollment deadline for the 2021-22 school The Messenger website and social media year is March 1, 2021. The application can be found online or is available in the If you currently do not receive phone calls/ superintendent’s office at the FDCSD Central texts from the District and would like to, Office. please log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal and change your Contact Preferences.

DODGER DATES

February 1: No School February 15: NCIBA District Jazz Festival February 21/22: DECA State Career De- @ SH Little Theatre velopment Conference @ DSM February 3: FDCS Foundation Meeting 6:30pm @ Central Office February 18: Pops Concert 7:00pm @ February 22: Band/Orchestra Mid- FDMS Auditorium winter Concert 7:00pm @ FDMS Audito- February 6: State Speech Contest; rium large Group; Location TBD February 20: All-State Large Group Speech Contest 8:00am @ ISU February 26: Individual Speech Show- February 8: Board of Education case 6:30pm @ Library Media Center Meeting 6:00pm @ Central Office February 27: District Speech Contest; February 15: President’s Day—No Individual Events @ SH School

*See web page for athletic schedules and dates National Honor Society The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921.Today, it is estimated that more than one million students participate in NHS activities. NHS chapters are found in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, many U.S. territories, and Canada. The Carl T. Feelhaver chapter of NHS carries out several projects and events throughout the school year, such as a meet & greet with foreign exchange students, selling cross country programs, the Pennies for Patients fundraiser, the Giving Tree, and assists LifeServe blood donation center with winter and spring blood drives. Even during this pandemic year, our chapter was still able to assist with the Virtual Giving Tree and Angel Tags, ring bells for the Salvation Army, and assisted with the FDSH winter blood drive. Requirements for selection to NHS: Be at least a junior, meet minimum standards regarding GPA (3.5), have a low number of attendance infractions, have taken or will be taking academically challenging courses, have preferably been involved in a variety of activities and had or attempted to take on leadership positions or lead by example roles, and are recommended and approved by the faculty of FDSH. Members of NHS include: Maria Aguilar, Chase Anderson, Matt Anderson, Gabrielle Armstrong, Ellie Baedke, Shelbi Beckman, Isabel Beekman, Olivia Bell, Reagan Black, Moira Buie, Lauren Butler, Kolby Counthirath, Jebreauna Clark, Ava Clay, Augusta Cook, Madalyn Daniel, Carter Delanoit, Tristin Doster, Brooke Greene, Isabel Gruver, Grace Hartley, Kate Irving, Joseph Kelly, Maddy Major, Joshua Meier, Cheyenne Miller-Hameed, Gracie Miller, Victoria Pavik, Macey Peterson, Zoey Possehn, Alexis Read, Nathan Rethwisch, Dallas Richardson, Sawyer Springer, Kiana Touney, Katherine Tyre and Madison Vinchattle. FDSH Holds Academic Award Night: Recognizes 106 Students for Academic Achievement Fort Dodge Senior High held an Academic Award Night on Monday, Jan- uary 18, to recognize students for outstanding academic achievement. The Academic Letter program recognizes students who have earned a 3.5 or higher grade point average for two consecutive terms. The first time students achieve this accomplishment they receive the Academic Letter and each additional time they achieve a 3.5 grade point average for two consecutive terms they receive a bar to put on their letters. FDSH honored 44 students with their Academic Letter at this event. In addition, 29 students earned their first bar and 33 additional students earned their second bars. “It is important for us to honor and recognize the academic achievements of our students,” said Matt Elsbecker, assistant principal. “This program is a way to celebrate the effort our students are putting into the classroom and the success they are seeing.” Students earning an Academic Letter include (* = 1 bar earned and ** = 2 bars earned): Seniors: Maria Aguilar, Chase Anderson**, Gabrielle Armstrong**, Drake Ayala**, Isabel Beekman**, Olivia Bell**, Reagan Black**, Moira Buie, Lauren Butler**, Jaydon Charlson**, Kolby Chounthirath**, Augusta Cook**, Madalyn Daniel**, Carter DeLanoit**, Tristin Doster*, Nathaniel Galaviz*, Brooke Greene**, Emersyn Grove**, Isabel Gruver**, Milo Hamilton**, Grant Harrison**, Grace Hartley**, Kate Irving**, Austin Jorgensen, Joseph Kelley**, Blaze Lo**, Kadyn Lundberg**, Maddy Major**, Joshua Mei- er**, Gracie Miller**, Cheyenne Miller-Hameed**, Dreyzon Phillips**, Zoey Possehn**, Alexis Read**, Nathan Rethwisch**, Matthew Ross**, Sawyer Springer**, Katherine Tyre** Juniors: Jalen Adams*, Klaire Adams*, Meadow Balkenende*, Toryn Bennett*, Triston Bockoven*, Melaney Butrick*, Drake Callon*, Jaren Christy*, Hannah Drummond*, Benjamin Egli*, Alexi Fellers*, Alexis Hiracheta*, Alyvia Hout*, Anthony Humpal, Allison Jordison*, Dakotah Lagerstrom*, Jordan Len- non*, Kiersten Myers*, Merry Fatima Pagdanganan, Carson Peterson*, Aleaha Pommer*, Aidan Porter*, Kylie Reed*, Rylie Reed*, Noah Vinsand*, Haley Wills*, Kolby Wilson*, Jennifer Wright*, Elijah Yates* Sophomores: Aaron Amhof, Kennedy Bailey, Katherine Berry, Trusha Bhatt, Mackenzie Camden, Grace Casciato, Heidi Clay, Keymora Douglas, Keyonna Douglas, Logan Eddington, Maggie Elsbecker, Levi Evans, Eileen Fierke, Hailey Folsom, Kylie Ganzeveld, Connor Garrett, Alexander Hansen, Liberty Huffman, Lexi Kaloupek, Makenna Kammerer, Kyle Lumsden, Joshua Madden, Ryan Madden, Lainey Maehl, Britta McCollum, Abigail Meyer, Chase Miklo, Molly Myer, Kadin Nekvinda, Fisher Novencido, Reese Pederson, Zachary Reeck, Lydia Schiek, Logan Schwieger, Jackson Shimkat, Noah Stanley, Grace Tolliver, Victoria Touney, Grey Westerhoff District Compliance

It is the policy of the Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ancestry, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, physical attributes, religion, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, veteran’s status, actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, services, and employment practices. If you have questions or grievances related to this policy, please contact Dr. Stephanie Anderson (Director of Elementary Education), and Dr. Kirsten Doebel (Director of Secondary Education), Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, (576-1161) or contact the Civil Rights Midwestern Division for U. S. Department of Education Office, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-4544. (Alternate for Section 504 is Pamela Stangeland, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675). The District’s Compliance Coordinator for Affirmative Action is Kimberly Whitmore, who can be reached at 576-1161 or 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The District’s Designated Investigators of Physical/Sexual Abuse of Students by School Employees are Dr. Stephanie Anderson (Director of Elementary Education), and Dr. Kirsten Doebel (Director of Secondary Education). They can be reached at 576-1161 or 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The alternate is Pam Stangeland. She can be reached at 574-5675 or 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The District’s Officers for Harassment Complaints and Allegations are Dr. Stephanie Anderson (Director of Elementary Education), and Dr. Kirsten Doebel (Director of Secondary Education). They can be reached at 576-1161 or 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. FDSH Large Group Speech Team Successful at District Competition Fort Dodge Senior High students prepared 15 entries for the Iowa High School Speech Association District Large Group Speech Contest. Fourteen Fort Dodge Senior High speech groups received Division I ratings and will move on to the State Large Group Speech Contest on February 6. Varsity Division I Ratings: One Act Play - Crimes of the Heart, Isabel Beekman, Grace Casciato, Moira Buie, and Sydney Gebers Readers Theatre - Demeter and Persephone, Brayden Schmieder, Dominic Berry, Dennis Morgan, Anna Marxen, and Britta McCollum Choral Reading - The Lorax, Isabel Beekman, Nathan Beekman, Brayden Schmieder, Hannah Drummond, and Dominic Berry Ensemble Acting- Scent of Honeysuckle, Britta McCollum, Victoria Pavik, and Malaney Butrick Ensemble Acting- The Glass Menagerie, Josh Meier and Gracie Miller Musical Theatre - Sweet Charity, Gracie Miller, Maddy Vinchattle, Reagan Black, Malaney Butrick, Victoria Pavik, and Dallas Richardson Musical Theatre - Cell Block Tango, Sawyer Springer, Bo Tracy, Grant Harrison, Joey Kelley, Cole Hamlow, Matt Anderson, and Aaron Amhof Group Mime - You Are Not Alone, Reagan Black, Maddy Vinchattle, and Ash Wacholtz Solo Mime - Moving On, Josh Meier Short Film - 3:10 to Showtime, Ash Wacholtz, Moira Buie, Mikael Campbell, Dennis Morgan, and Valeria Cazares Group Improvisation- Team JKM, Jacob Marxen, Nathan Beekman, Mikael Campbell Junior Varsity Division I Ratings: Choral Reading: Twas the Night Before Contest, Sol Birkey, Logan Hamilton, Michael Wagner, Lilly Johnson, and Josie Novencido Group Improvisation: Team S&L, Sol Birkey and Lilly Johnson Short Film: Train Your Brain, Logan Hamilton and Josie Novencido Varsity Division II Ratings: Group Improvisation- Team DJRV, Destiny Farhat, Julia Sande, and Valeria Cazares “As it has been with everything else, Covid has been a challenge this speech season,” said Lindey Krug, FDSH speech coach. “If I have learned anything this school year, it is that our kids are resilient. Despite quarantines and illness, they really stepped it up and it paid off. I’m proud of them, the work they put in preparing for contest and the results they achieved.” 2021SP Career Academy Offerings

Business

ACC 142 Financial Accounting 3 Credits

MKT 110 Principles of Marketing 3 Credits

BUS 185 Business Law 3 Credits

Computer Science

CIS 153 Data Structures 3 Credits

CIS 172 Java 3 Credits

XXXXXX Class of student’s choosing 3 Credits

Engineering Technology

CIS 153 Data Structures 3 Credits

EGT 410 Principles of Engineering 3 Credits

REL 105 Intro to Religion 3 Credits

Health Sciences

HSC 172 Long Term Care 3 Credits

BIO 168 Human Anatomy & Physiology 4 Credits

Liberal Arts

ECN 130 Microeconomics 3 Credits

HIS 152 US History Since 1877 3 Credits

SOC 110 Intro to Sociology 3 Credits

Manufacturing

WEL 181 Gas Metal Arc Welding 2 Credits

MFG 266 Intro to Mill Operations 2 Credits

IND 127 Shop Operations 1 Credit

IND 128 Blueprint Reading 1 Credit

MAT 743 Technical Math 3 Credits

Teacher Academy

PSY 181 Educational Psychology 3 Credits

EDU 255 Education in the Classroom 3 Credits

REL 105 Intro to Religion 3 Credits