Nope, you weren't imagining that shine you returned to in our schools this week. From multipurpose rooms to school offices the team travelled the district polishing up all they could so schools hosting programs this summer will be ready to Educate, Empower and Equip Students to Excel.
about 21 hours ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Elementary main hall floor reflects lights above
Progress South Office floor reflects lights above
South High commons floor reflects lights above

Once each month Fort Zumwalt students and staff pause for Early Release Days. On these Wednesdays, like tomorrow, students and staff celebrate progress, achievement and collaboration.
At our elementary schools, students are recognized during celebration assemblies for meeting individual or class goals. Ask your elementary student about their goals for the school year (academic and personal) and how they have tracked their progress since August. Secondary students also monitor their own progress and are able to utilize advisory time to get extra help meeting a goal if they need it or to explore something new.
Setting goals and tracking progress is equally important for our teachers. Once students are released (2.5 hours early), teachers work in Professional Learning Communities to review student data. Together they plan strategies to meet student’s individual needs. They collaborate to support each other in best practices and grow as a team and meet our mission to Educate, Empower and Equip Students to Excel.

3 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
students file past superintendent on way to assembly
teachers collaborate around giant post-it notes on gym wall
We hope you had a wonderful spring break! We are ready for the home stretch, starting today, with an A day at High and Middle schools and a C Day at Elementary. Remember, you can see what's for lunch in the FZ app or on your school website. Just click Dining in the menu.
4 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Welcome Back. March 30, 2026 will be an A day at High and Middle and a C Day at Elementary

Actors and technicians from across FZSD attended workshops, entered competitions and applied for scholarships at the annual state conference. East High’s Sean Lawson and North High’s Katie Heisler earned roles in the 2027 Missouri State Thespian Conference performance, which will be performed next winter in front of more than 2,000 Missouri high school thespians. North High’s Artemis Clark earned a spot on the Deck Crew for the upcoming performance. More on our performers at go.FZSD.us/Arts

7 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Students in theater seats smile and hold up Playbills before a show
We are marking Music In Our Schools Month all week. Today we recognize our middle and high school musicians representing FZSD in the Metro 8 and All-State Orchestras. Congratulations! go.FZSD.us/Arts
8 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Cello behind words: Shout Out and Congrats to our Metro 8 & All-State Orchestra Members
We are marking Music In Our Schools Month all week. Today we recognize our middle and high school vocal musicians representing FZSD in the Metro 8 and All-State Choirs. Congratulations! go.FZSD.us/Arts
9 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Music staff behind words: Shout Out and Congrats to our Metro 8 & All-State Choir Members
We are marking Music In Our Schools Month all week. Today we recognize our middle and high school musicians representing FZSD in the Metro 8 and All-State Bands. Congratulations! go.FZSD.us/Arts
10 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Trumpets in musicians hands behind words: Shout Out and Congrats to our Metro 8 & All-State Band Members
Every student. Every day. These Forest Park 3rd graders couldn't wait to get back to the story they are reading together. So, don't be surprised if you find your student relaxing with a book this spring break! Ask them about their learning goals for this school year. Tune in to hear how what they work on in reading connects with other subjects in school. We're building the workforce of tomorrow one great story at a time because Readers are Leaders. Enjoy your break. 📸CDeavilla
14 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Evenly spaced on the carpet, every 3rd grader is engaged in reading Charlotte's Web
Middle schoolers explored STEM careers during Women in Science and Engineering at GM. They designed light sabers from straws, LED lights and batteries. They worked through an escape room. There was even a contest to see who constructed the catapult that launched a marshmallow the farthest! Asking questions. Discovering the power of collaborative creativity. Solving problems. Building the workforce of tomorrow one inspiration at a time. #FZEquipToExcel
16 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Team of 2 tests catapult with marshmallow
Presenter addresses crowded room of students and presents slidedeck
Students stair across factory floor at production equipment
These seniors are among Missouri's best! Congrats Kyle William Davis and Annoj Shah, FZW; Cameron Jiang and Erin Schimanski, FZE; and Benjamin Rhoades, FZN! All are named Missouri Scholars 100 by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals. More at fz.k12.mo.us
17 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Yearbook page for the 5 Mo Scholars 100
Congrats FZ National Merit FINALISTS! fz.k12.mo.us/article/2566998
21 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Yearbook page titled National Merit Finalists
Marc Schultz joins the FZSD curriculum team , effective July 1. Learn more about Mr. Schultz at fz.k12.mo.us
22 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Welcome Marc Schultz, Exec. Director Teaching and Learning effective July 1
Little notes have big impact! No matter your age, a little note of support or appreciation can really light up the day. THANKS for lighting up lunchrooms across Fort Zumwalt with your notes to your favorite students! Students, families and community members can submit a note to a special staff member any time. Just click "Send a Blue Note" in the banners of our websites. #FZEquipToExcel #FZCommunity
24 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Student holds up pink post-it note from Mommy
Student holds flower doodle on a post-it that syas Mama Loves You
Student holds out note for adult to read with them
A teacher smiles holding up Blue Notes
Congratulations to the FZN Junior Carsten Burkemper, state champ 132 lbs!
30 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Colin Burkemper 132 lbs State Champ
Congratulations to South High wrestlers Jena Gumahin (girls 120 lbs) and Colin Weiss (boys 144 lbs) State Champs!
30 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Jena Gumahin (girls 120 lbs) Colin Weiss (boys 144 lbs) STATE CHAMPS!
Congratulations to South High Varsity Dance! State Champs, Division 4.
30 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
FZS Dance State Champs!
Congratulations to West High Varsity Dance! State Champs, Division 5 for the third consecutive year.
30 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
FZW Dance State Champs
FZSD welcomes Dan Meyer as the Director of Construction, Renovations & Building Systems. Learn more at fz.k12.mo.us
about 1 month ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Welcome Dan Meyer, Director of Construction, Renovation and Building Systems  effective 3-9-26
Online Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year opens Wednesday!
If your child will be 5 years old on or before July 31, it's time to get ready for Kindergarten!
Visit go.FZSD.us/Kindergarten
Gather the required documentation listed there
Click the "How to Start" button to help you understand our FZSD Family Portal
Enroll your kindergartener beginning March 4. Families of Enrolled Kindergarteners get email updates and invites to special events at your school in the coming months.
We can't wait to meet the Class of 2039!
about 1 month ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Kindergartener and teacher smile as they discuss book they are reading
It’s all about creating pathways. As we wrap up Career Technical Education month, we shine a light on just some of the career pathways our students can explore in our high schools. Students can earn college credit in our biomedical sciences or engineering Project Lead the Way courses or through dual enrollment. They can get a close-up look at a career as an entrepreneur through the Centers for Advanced Professional Studies. Or, they can earn while they learn through go.FZSD.us/Apprenticeships where qualified students can apply to work as apprentices in 15 career fields ranging from manufacturing to culinary to education. Reaching the workplace of tomorrow one career pathway at a time. #FZEquipToExcel #PublicSchoolProud
about 1 month ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
With plastic body systems model in foreground, students in white medical coat conduct experiement
Students in Senior Year T-shirts and white aprons tend to a pot on a stove with heating coils
Sparks fly as a student in a protective helmet with patriotic design welds to components together
Three students sit at a table behind the Zumwalt Apprentice logo, flanked by proud teachers