Schools in Fort Dodge, IA

“Went to this place when I was younger and absolutely loved it. They always had fun things to do and the teacher were always so kind and would help you with anything you needed :)”

“This was for their annual Halloween pumpkin carving & trunk or treat event. I was so pleasantly surprised. This event is all you need to make a perfect Halloween experience for your family! They offered so much, and all free. Just bring your pumpkins and come in costume. It goes from about 3 pm to 7:30 pm. So when I first got there I was a little worried- it didn't look like much was happening. The parking lot looked completely empty and there were no signs. We drove to the back side and there were more cars there, but you should park off to the side bec that's where the trunk or treating happens. You carry in your pumpkins and it's like a community hall full of long tables. They provide a lot of carving tools but you should bring your own markers, paper towels, LED candles or lights, ziploc bags for your seeds if you want to keep them, props, and paper for design ideas. They have a jackolantern contest at the end, so come prepared with an idea. The one that got the most votes was a simply carved, smaller pumpkin kitty cat design dressed up with a bow tie and fuzzy cat ears. They have prizes for first & second place, too. Come on time so you have plenty of time to work on your pumpkin! After the carving, everyone heads outside for trunk or treat. That was a blast! All the cars are decorated and even my 18 year old participated, no questions asked. They were glad for every trick or treater and there was plenty of GOOD candy! Next, everyone headed in for free grilled hotdogs & soda. The little kiddos got to decorate their own Halloween cookies and play outside on the playground until dark. Then they counted all the votes for the pumpkins and gave out prizes. Our family wasn't able to participate in regular trick or treating, and this more than exceeded our expectations for a fantastic spooky holiday fun event for the whole family to enjoy. Highly recommend!”

“St Paul Lutheran School is Great! Can't speak about all the teachers yet but the first grade and second grade teachers have gone above and beyond to work with my family through extraneous circumstances of family crisis. They're teaching is excellent as well. I am watching my kids learn and grow. How many school principals will come and pick your kids up for school because you can't get into your car since the locks are frozen. Well, Mr Hartley, St Paul's principal, was about to do just that when I ended up getting our locks thought enough to work. We didn't know that he had the car warmed up and was ready to leave to pick our kids up, when we called in and told them that we got the locks to work and were on our way. How awesome is that!”