Dorothy Dodds Elementary

The annual "Fill the Dome" event in the Fargo-Moorhead area is a student-led food drive that benefits the Great Plains Food Bank. Donations collected during the event are distributed to local food pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens to help community members in need.
Non-perishable goods can be brought to school any time starting Monday, November 17, to Friday, November 21.

We are excited to announce that Dorothy Dodds Elementary will once again be participating in the “Fill the Dome” food drive, with the help of our 4th grade student leaders! Between Monday, Nov. 17th and Friday, Nov. 21st, students are encouraged to bring in as many non-perishable food items as possible. These items will be donated to the community-wide food drive which helps to stock the Great Plains Food Bank.

We are super excited about this project; in previous years, Dodds’ families have been amazingly generous and our school has been one of the top in donations! We are hoping to have another successful year!! Our goal this year is to collect at least 3,000 non-perishable food items. The class that brings in the most food items will receive a donut party and the runners up will earn a bonus recess!!!

Thank you for helping with this very important effort!

🇺🇸 Thank You, Veterans 🇺🇸

On behalf of the staff at Dorothy Dodds Elementary, we extend our deepest gratitude to all who have served and continue to serve our country.

Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice are truly appreciated — today and every day. 💙❤️🤍

Happy Veterans Day!

#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #DorothyDoddsElementary #Gratitude

Take a minute to check out the November issue of KIDsource by clicking here: ​​https://5il.co/3ruz9
For questions please call the Community Education office at 218-284-3400

📢 Reminder: Early Dismissal Today!

School will dismiss at 12:30 PM today. 🕧
🚌 Buses will drop students off 2 hours earlier than usual.

Please plan accordingly. Thank you!

#EarlyDismissal #DorothyDoddsElementary #Reminder

🍂 Fall Break Reminder! 🍁

There will be no school from Thursday, October 16 through Friday, October 17 for Fall Break.

Classes will resume on Monday, October 20. Enjoy the long weekend and the autumn vibes! 🍎✨

#FallBreak #NoSchool #DorothyDoddsElementary

Take a minute to check out the October issue of KIDsource by clicking here: ​​https://5il.co/3qh3b
For questions please call the Community Education office at 218-284-3400

📢 Reminder: No School on Friday, September 26

There will be no school for students on Friday, Sept. 26 due to staff professional development.

Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see everyone back on Monday! ✏️🍎

#NoSchool #ProfessionalDevelopmentDay #DorothyDoddsElementary

🔶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

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

🇺🇸 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

🎉 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! ✨📘

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.

🎒 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.

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.