🔶REMINDER🔶 On Friday, September 19, all students will have an early dismissal, with a release time scheduled two hours prior to their normal end-of-classes time.
Dodds Homecoming Spirit Week
Monday: picture day
Tues: Comfy Clothes Dady
Wed Color day
K-Yellow
1st-Green
2nd- Blud
3rd-Purple
4-Red
Thursday: Wear your Favorite Jersey or sports team
Friday: Spud Pride
Monday: picture day
Tues: Comfy Clothes Dady
Wed Color day
K-Yellow
1st-Green
2nd- Blud
3rd-Purple
4-Red
Thursday: Wear your Favorite Jersey or sports team
Friday: Spud Pride
Friday Sept School is 19th
dismissing early at 12:30 p.m. This means that all bus routes will be running approximately two hours ahead of their normal schedule.
Get ready to smile! Our annual school Picture Day is scheduled for Monday, September 15.
Photo forms: The picture package order forms were sent home with your student this week. Please review the packages and pricing with your child and send the completed form and payment with them on Picture Day.
Online ordering: You may also order online through the photographer's website with your student's lunch number. If you order online you do not neet to turn anything I on picture day.
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Take a minute to check out the September issue of KIDsource by clicking here: https://5il.co/3o1e4
For questions please call the Community Education office at 218-284-3400
For questions please call the Community Education office at 218-284-3400
🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day from Dorothy Dodds Elementary! 🎉
Wishing our students, families, and staff a relaxing and well-deserved break. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication — enjoy the day off! 💙🍎
#HappyLaborDay #DorothyDoddsElementary #DoddsPride
Wishing our students, families, and staff a relaxing and well-deserved break. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication — enjoy the day off! 💙🍎
#HappyLaborDay #DorothyDoddsElementary #DoddsPride
🎉 First Day of School! 🏫
We’re excited to welcome everyone back!
📅 Date: September 2, 2025
🕖 Doors Open: 7:20 AM
🪑 Be in Your Seat & Ready to Learn: 7:45 AM
Let’s start the year strong—see you bright and early! ✨📘
We’re excited to welcome everyone back!
📅 Date: September 2, 2025
🕖 Doors Open: 7:20 AM
🪑 Be in Your Seat & Ready to Learn: 7:45 AM
Let’s start the year strong—see you bright and early! ✨📘
📚 Back to School Night! 🎒
Date: August 27, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Join us for Back to School Night! Come meet your teacher, explore your classroom, and get ready for an amazing year. Don’t forget to bring your supplies and put them away before the first day!
We can’t wait to see you there! ✏️🍎
Thursday, August 14th District Showcase (Located at the Career Academy) 3:00pm-6:00pm
This is an opportunity to connect with staff from your school, inquire about transportation, health services, and technology support. You will also be able to check out youth activities, complete Powerschool enrollment and learn about community partners - all while enjoying great food! Students/families who attend the showcase will be able to pick up their schedules.
This is an opportunity to connect with staff from your school, inquire about transportation, health services, and technology support. You will also be able to check out youth activities, complete Powerschool enrollment and learn about community partners - all while enjoying great food! Students/families who attend the showcase will be able to pick up their schedules.
🎒 We’re looking forward to welcoming students back on the first day of school — Tuesday, September 2, 2025! Let’s help our Spuds start the year strong, organized, and ready to learn.
School supply lists are attached for all K-4 grade levels.
We invite those in need of a backpack and school supplies to attend one of our backpack pickup events at the FARGODOME on:
• Wednesday, August 6, from 4:30–6 p.m.
• Thursday, August 7, from 4:30–6 p.m.
• Friday, August 8, from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Additional Important Information:
Backpacks are available for K-12 students in need who attend school in Cass or Clay counties.
Event will be a drive-thru format in the west parking lots of the FARGODOME.
Bring a form of ID for each child who will be receiving school supplies, such as a social security card, passport, school ID, insurance card, or report card.
Registration forms will be available at backpack pickup events – you do not need to complete ahead of time.
Visit our webpage for additional information.
For questions, please reach out to our team at unitedway@unitedwaycassclay.org or 701-237-5050.
School supply lists are attached for all K-4 grade levels.
We invite those in need of a backpack and school supplies to attend one of our backpack pickup events at the FARGODOME on:
• Wednesday, August 6, from 4:30–6 p.m.
• Thursday, August 7, from 4:30–6 p.m.
• Friday, August 8, from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Additional Important Information:
Backpacks are available for K-12 students in need who attend school in Cass or Clay counties.
Event will be a drive-thru format in the west parking lots of the FARGODOME.
Bring a form of ID for each child who will be receiving school supplies, such as a social security card, passport, school ID, insurance card, or report card.
Registration forms will be available at backpack pickup events – you do not need to complete ahead of time.
Visit our webpage for additional information.
For questions, please reach out to our team at unitedway@unitedwaycassclay.org or 701-237-5050.
Reminder May 30th is the last day of school
Wishing everyone a happy last day of school and a fun/safe summer! Enjoy every monent- you've earned it!
School dismisses at 12:30. busses will drop students off 2 hours earlier than normal.
Join Dodd's students and staff as we clap, wave, smile and cheer.
Help us celebrate our 4th graders on the end of the year as they move on to Middle School.
Take a minute to check out the June/Summer issue of KIDsource by clicking here: https://5il.co/3hcrh
For questions please call the Community Education office at 218-284-3400
The last day of school is May 30th. School dismisses at 12:30
Buses will drop off students 2 hours earlier than normal.
We look forward to seeing everyone back Sept 2, 2025 . We wish everyone a great summer break and good luck to our students who will be attending different schools in the fall.
May 7th Late Start Day
School and Buses run 2 hours later than normal
Doors open at 9:20, Students need to be in their seats and ready to learn by 9:45
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming family event! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other families, enjoy fun activities, and learn more about our school community.
Join us for food, art projects., fashion show, open gym, henna, dancing and books
Take a minute to check out the May issue of KIDsource by clicking here: https://5il.co/3eraq
For questions please call the Community Education office at 218-284-3400
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming family event! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other families, enjoy fun activities, and learn more about our school community.
Please join us May 5th 5:30-7:00
Food, Art projects, fashion show, open gym, henna, dance and books.
School Lunch Hereo Week 4/28-5/2
Help us celebrate our fabulous lunch room team.
Monday: Pajama day
Tuesday: dress like your favorite food day
Wednesday: Mismatch day
Thursday: Dress like spuddy day- show your school spirit
Friday: super hero day
Take a minute to check out the April issue of KIDsource by clicking here: https://5il.co/3bhom
For questions please call the Community Education office at 218-284-3400
