Fort Dodge Community School District

There's nothing quite like seeing Dodger Denny take a break to swing with the kids at Duncombe Elementary! Yesterday he greeted families coming out for free lunches and made sure everyone had a little extra fun in their day.

We're so grateful for every family who's taken part in this Tuesday/Thursday program. Just a reminder, next week is your last chance!

📍 Duncombe Elementary
🗓️ Tuesday & Thursday
⏰ 10:30am–12:00pm

🎒 FDSH RESOURCE FAIR 🎒

Welcome back, families! Join us for our annual Resource Fair on Tuesday, August 20th, from 4–6 PM at the FDSH Student Center.

Stop by before or after Open House to connect with local organizations offering:
🏠 Housing Services
💼 Career & Education Resources
🍎 Food & Financial Assistance
❤️ Health & Wellness Support
♿ Disability Services

Featuring: Thrive Iowa, IVRS, One Vision, Lifeworks, CIS, FD Housing, Iowa Primary Care Association, IWD, Obria Med Clinics, Berryhill, ICCC, UDMO/1st Five, and more!

📍 Enter through the East doors
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to all families in the District

We hope to see you there!

🌭 Free Lunch Alert! 🌭

Head to Duncombe TODAY from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM for free lunches for all kids 18 & under, any school, any district!

Plus, meet Dodger Denny and snap a photo with him! 📸

First come, first served , don't miss out!

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❤️🖤🩶 FREE Summer Meals + Dodger Denny! ❤️🖤🩶
Kids, come get your FREE meals AND hang out with Dodger Denny!
*We will have a background set up for pictures with our VIP!* 📸

*🖐️ days worth of FREE Breakfast & Lunch Meal Packs: Eligible to ALL children 18 and under, no matter which school or district you attend!

Date: Thursday, August 6th
Location: Duncombe Elementary
10:30am - 12pm
First Come, First Served!

🖤🍋 THIS is what community is all about! 🍋❤️

Allie Schwanz (soon to be 10th grader) and Baylie Jo (soon to be 5th grader) set up a lemonade stand last Thursday and Friday along the detour route on 2nd St NW, and raised an incredible $562!

But here's the best part: these two decided to take half of their earnings to purchase backpacks and school supplies for students right here in the Fort Dodge Community School District. 🖤❤️

Way to go, Allie and Baylie Jo! Your generosity and giving hearts are exactly what make our Ft Dodge family so special. We are so lucky to have you both!

We Are Hiring!
Fort Dodge Senior High is hosting a Paraeducator Hiring Fair on Aug 11, 9-12 at the FDSH LMC/Library. Wages start at $15.07/hr. Check out the flyer and make plans to be there!
Apply at fdschools.org

Take advantage of free meals!

☀️ SUMMER’S ENDING… FREE FOOD IS TOO 🍎
Summer’s not over yet—BUT the FDCSD’s Summer Food Service Program is almost over!
Only a couple weeks left for kids 18 & under to get their grab & go meals!
No registration. Just show up. First come, first served.
Don’t let this be the one you missed!

​Duncombe Elementary School
June 2 - August 13, 2026
10:30am - 12:00pm
Tuesdays (2-Day Meal Pack)
Thursdays (5-Day Meal Pack)

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Check out the 2026 Football Apparel!
Go Dodgers!