Welcome Dr. Matt Buschman as Principal at South Middle School, effective July 1. Learn more about Dr. Buschman at fz.k12.mo.us
3 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Welcome Dr. Matt Buschman, Principal South Middle, Effective July 1 with headshot
We're so glad to see you! Shout out to the crews who cleared the way and made sure the buses were warm and ready. Student Nutrition had breakfast served and lunch prep underway. Teachers and students greeted each other with big smiles - and a few hugs - before getting right back to work. It takes us all to Educate, Empower and Equip Students to Excel. #FZEquipToExcel
4 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Student and teacher smile broadly as they hug when greeting each other back to class after snow storm
Kindergarteners get to work, sitting at the table with pencil boxes and worksheets
Custodians earlier in the week clearing snow from sidewalks
As the sun rises, steam comes off of buses under a street light as they warm up for their routes
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, will be an AMI day in FZSD. Students grades 6 - 12 should log in to Canvas. Students grades Pre-K - 5 should complete AMI packet No. 3. Remember, AMI Days do not have to be made up. Get all you need to know at go.FZSD.us/AMIDays.
6 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
AMI Day: 1.27.2026 Grades 6-12 log-in to Canvas. PreK-5 Packet NO. 3.  go.FZSD.us/AMIDays
Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, will be an AMI day in FZSD. Students grades 6 - 12 should log in to Canvas. Students grades Pre-K - 5 should complete AMI packet No. 2. Remember, AMI Days do not have to be made up. Get all you need to know at go.FZSD.us/AMIDays.
7 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
AMI Day: 1.26.2026 go.FZSD.us/AMIDays
Welcome back! Today is an A Day at all schools. Did you know you can sync our calendars to yours? Check out go.FZSD.us/SyncMyCalendar and have a great day!
12 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Welcome Back Jan. 20, 2026 is an A Day at all schools
Welcome to our virtual art show! Each month we'll feature work from student artists in a show on our website. This month, South High and Emge Elementary. Enjoy!
16 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
On a yellow background, a pencil drawing of a teen girl with freckles is overlaid on a collage
Accidental twinning - one way to know you've connected with your student! #FZSD Here, YOU Belong 📸EAllen
17 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
A teacher and her elementary student, arm in arm, in matching sparkly grey shirts and boots with black leggings.
Words and stories are machines. Just like nuts and bolts, parts of speech and storytelling techniques do specific jobs to keep us reading. JET students got a first-hand lesson in building a story from guest author Donna Marx, who talked with them about (Whoop!) the power of creating characters; (Oof!) the job of onomatopoeias; and (Zip!) techniques that bring a story together. Students enjoyed collaborating to bring Marx’s story to life. Building the workforce of tomorrow one story at a time. #FZEquipToExcel
19 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
seated students wave miniature flags from different countries while guest speaker coaches Sound Engineers in charge of acting out the words on signs they hold such as Pow!!
Connecting with our community is a priority, which is why we have sent quarterly newsletters to thousands of mailboxes for many years. Unfortunately, printing and mailing are becoming cost prohibitive. We are searching for other services to provide our community with regular updates on our schools. We only have two paper editions scheduled for the future. Please encourage FZSD residents to subscribe for this quarterly electronic update. Click on this image at fz.k12.mo.us

Strong schools are found in strong communities. We appreciate your helping everyone stay connected to our mission to Educate, Empower and Equip Students to Excel.
25 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Newsletter cover featuring photo of surprised staff member as superintendent arrives to present a Triple E award.
We hope you had a wonderful break.
JAN. 5 we welcome our HIGH SCHOOL students back to class. It is an A Day.
Jan. 6 ECC, EL and MS students return. It is a B Day at EL & MS.
Sync calendars at go.FZSD.us/SyncMyCalendar
27 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Welcome back Jan. 5 - High School A Day ... Jan. 6 - ECC, EL and MS. B Day at EL & MS
Welcome to our virtual art show! Each month we'll feature work from student artists in a show on our website. This month, West Middle, Pheasant Point and Rock Creek elementaries. Enjoy! https://www.fz.k12.mo.us/article/2607446
about 1 month ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Eyes and snout stare out from a colorvul mosaic dog face
By order of the Governor, flags will fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset today in honor of St. Charles County Ambulance District Lt. Sarah McCarthy, who died in the line of duty. See the proclamation: bit.ly/4q8AW9u
about 2 months ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Flags at half-staff for SCCAD Lt. Sarah McCarthy
Have you heard? FZSD's K-8 schools have again been recognized by US News & World Report among the state's best! Read more on our website: fz.k12.mo.us
about 2 months ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Among Missouri's Best for 2025, K-8 schools
(5/5) At their last stop, Rep. Dave Hinman (Mo 103) and Rep. Terri Violet (Mo 104) were treated to a number from the West Middle 7th Grade Band as they put the finishing touches on their performance for next week. Seventh graders shared what music means to them and why band is such an important part of their school experience. Legislators were included in a special tradition from the band room, as students shared a rubber duckie keychain with each of them. Building the workforce of tomorrow one note at a time. #FZEquipToExcel
about 2 months ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Rep selects classrooms traditional rubber duck
Rep smiles holding reindeer rubber duck
Reps sit between the percussion and brass sections visiting with staff
Student tour leaders laugh with state rep

(4/5) At the Elevate Academy and Resource Center, Rep. Dave Hinman (Mo 103) and Rep. Terri Violet (Mo 104) had a personal tour guide who introduced them to the power of thinking Win-Win. Elevate Academy students refine their job skills serving Fort Zumwalt families in need. Together they fulfill orders for weekend backpacks or other supplies and ship them to any of our 28 schools. In the Enterprise Class, they hone their customer service skills serving “Elevated Sodas” and create marketable products, such as jewelry and key chains. Building the workforce of tomorrow one smile at a time. go.FZSD.us/Elevate #FZEquipToExcel

about 2 months ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Reps shop the Elevate shop
Student tour guide greets legislators and superintendent
Students share the packing process with reps in the food pantry
Legislator and teacher share a smile as she explains assignments on the board

(3/5) At JL Mudd, Rep. Dave Hinman (Mo 103) and Rep. Terri Violet (Mo 104) visited with staff and participated in the morning meeting in Ms. Battram’s class, greeting each other and learning how to actively listen and work together as a classroom team. In Mrs. Hawkins’ Technology Class, second-graders showed off their keyboarding, coding and digital design skills, offering their guests a few tech tips. Building the workforce of tomorrow one greeting at a time.

about 2 months ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Legislator high-fives a student during morning meeting
Student leaders escort guests to the classroom
Legislators share a laugh with staff
Second-grader offers legislator some tech tips.

(2/5) At FZE, student ambassadors welcomed Rep. Dave Hinman (Mo 103) and Rep. Terri Violet (Mo 104) to teach them about FZSD biomedical and engineering courses. Underclassmen in Ms. Weiser’s Human Body Systems class were building the heart for the human systems models they have been building all school year. In Ms. Stowers’ Biomedical Innovations and Mr. Loutzenhiser’s engineering classrooms, legislators heard about student research and design as they work to solve problems in areas such as dental health and even cafeteria furniture design.
Building the workforce of tomorrow one solution at a time. #FZEquipToExcel

about 2 months ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Superintendent helps a student ambassador explain the progression of biomedical coursework to legislators
Student ambassador shakes hands with legislator as they are welcomed to capstone biomedical class
students describe their illustration for a proposed turniquette
Engineering students describe their research and development for their capstone projects
(1/5) Thank you Rep. Dave Hinman (Mo 103) and Rep. Terri Violet (Mo 104) for joining us on our first-ever Workforce of Tomorrow Tour as a part of Legislators in Our Schools Week. They joined us on four stops to see how, from the smallest to the tallest, we are building skills to Educate, Empower and Equip tomorrow’s workforce to Excel.
about 2 months ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Sign on classroom door welcomes students: The Future of the World is in MY CLASSROOM Today
Why are flags at half-staff? In accordance with state statute, flags should fly at half-staff each Dec. 7 in remembrance of those members of the US armed forces who lost their lives Dec. 7, 1941, during the surprise attack at Pearl Harbor.
about 2 months ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Flags at Half-Staff for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Why are flags at half-staff? By order of the President, flags will fly at half-staff until sunset today in honor of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, .West Virginia National Guard
See the proclamation: bit.ly/4ox8o8j
about 2 months ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Flags at half staff in honor of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom West Virginia National Guard