Today we salute our custodial and maintenance team. Together they ensure our facilities are clean, safe, welcoming places that foster teaching and learning. Thanks for all you do to Educate, Empower and #FZEquipToExcel
Why are flags at half-staff? By order of the President, flags will be at half-staff in honor of Senator Dianne Feinstein until sunset, on the day of internment. https://bit.ly/3PWjWnz
The Missouri Association of School Personnel Administrators (MO-ASPA) recently announced its Human Resources Administrator of the Year, Fort Zumwalt School District Executive Director of Human Resources Erin Williams, center.
Williams, who joined the district in 2018, has been integral in helping Fort Zumwalt navigate the tight hiring market of the past few years. From her creativity in recruitment techniques to her willingness to be a resource for the 1,500-plus support staff personnel she serves, Williams has shown a commitment to the Fort Zumwalt community and a relentless positivity about what it means to serve students each and every day. She has been an advocate for those in support staff categories, serving as a voice in improving salaries and work-life balance and striving to recruit the highest caliber candidates she can for the district’s transportation, custodial, student nutrition, clerical and special education departments.
Congrats!
Catch the first #FZSupt Update from Dr. Myers right here in the FZ app! We post every episode right here so you can tune in with one click. Dr. Myers checks in on the start of the school year and shares a behind-the-scenes peek on how our students seized the opportunity to meet with Gov. Parson. Scroll down, or click through to our website here: go.FZSD.us/FORTiTUDEonair
If you give a student a cookie, they might enroll in a culinary class.
If you teach a student in culinary class:
You educate them in math, science, & best practices.
You empower them to create, collaborate & problem solve.
You equip them to cook at home or go pro.
And, when you equip them to cook, they might make you a cookie.
Thanks, Hope High Culinary II students!
Tune in Sunday to Dr. Myers' first Superintendent's Update on the FORTiTUDE podcast. Just search FORTiTUDEonair where you get your podcasts or go to fz.k12.mo.us.
Thanks to @stcregchamber for hosting the county's five superintendents, including #FZSupt Dr. Paul Myers. They shared updates from their school districts, had one-on-one discussions with patrons, and got pics with @scccapstech students exploring business careers. #FZCommunity
Today we salute our IT Professionals! This team keeps the Fort secure; keeps our many software platforms humming and keeps those ChromeBooks (and several thousand other devices!) in shape. Thanks for all you do to Educate, Empower and #FZEqupToExcel
What happens when teachers break math into building blocks? Students build a solid foundation in math one skill at a time. Learn more about how students K - 8 are working together, learning to communicate, solving problems and having fun in our latest podcast. bit.ly/3EvkFWl
The Hawthorn Elementary Cafe Crew is helping us answer an important question:
YES! We still serve rectangular pizza, just the way you loved it when you were in school!
Want to come back to school as a member of our amazing Student Nutrition team? Apply at go.FZSD.us/WorkForFZSD
Today flags are at half-staff in remembrance of 9.11.2001.
We also make time to recognize Emergency Services Day with appreciation, respect, and gratitude for all public safety personnel. Thank you for your service to our community.
There are so many ways to explore music in #FZSD! From movement and instruments in elementary, to choosing an instrument in middle school to stepping up to the new tympani at FZS, our musicians discover rhythm and teamwork. It will be concert season before you know it. Be sure you download the Fort Zumwalt app and subscribe to your school to keep up with the events calendar. #FZEquipToExcel
Back-to-school have you wondering when to enroll your Kindergartener for fall 2024? Bookmark go.FZSD.us/Kindergarten and set a reminder for January. Check-in with #FZSD for updates on Kindergarten enrollment, Fall 2024. Students must be 5 years old on or before 7/31/2024
Do you have the time, experience and desire to step in to help make educational decisions for a child with an Individualized Education Plan when the child's parent is not available or cannot be located? Each year hundreds of Missouri students need a caring adult to serve as an educational surrogate. Learn how you can help: /o/fzsd/page/education-surrogates
Meet Ms. Ballmann, the #FZSD 2019 Educator of the Year was one of the first to graduate from our Grow Your Own Teacher program. She and 16 other FZ teachers have come through the program and 9 more are working on their degrees to join the team. Seniors interested in becoming educators should talk to their counselors about applying. The award provides winners $4,000 per semester and the opportunity to teach in FZ a high needs area (math, science, special ed).
Tomorrow, 9/5/2023, is an A day at all schools.
Remember to download the Fort Zumwalt app!
Tap the Menu in the lower left, then Settings in the lower right. Set default organization to the school you want to see when you open the app. Use the “My Organizations” to add other schools or the district. When you return to the home screen, use dining in the menu to find breakfast and lunch.
#FZSD students have been savoring outdoor recess all week and now they're ready for a long weekend. Enjoy, and remember to get outside and play!
Thank you @GovMikeParson for visiting our @departmentoflabor certified Zumwalt Apprenticeship Program today at Fort Zumwalt East High. After speaking with three Zumwalt apprentices about their hands-on experiences and their plans for after graduation, he stopped by to check out lunch in the East High cafeteria before joining special guests and a group of social studies students for a ceremonial bill signing. Learn more at go.FZSD.us/Apprenticeships #FZEquipToExcel
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For the sixth consecutive year, each of Fort Zumwalt School District’s four comprehensive high schools ranks among America’s Best High Schools according to US News & World Report. Of the nearly 18,000 schools ranked, only the top 40 percent earned eligibility to display a U.S. News Best High Schools 2023 badge. U.S. News “Best” badges are widely recognized as symbols of excellence in U.S. education.
The rankings are produced in conjunction with RTI International, a global research firm. U.S. News doesn’t collect data directly from high schools – all data comes directly from official third-party sources.
The national rankings for the four Fort Zumwalt high schools put them in the top 21 percent of high schools in the country. The Best High Schools list is also broken out by state and region. There are almost 800 public high schools in Missouri, US News ranks Fort Zumwalt South, West, East and North in the Top 44.
S/O and thank you to our community partners Compass Health and our team in Student Services and Health Services. In three short days they pulled together our first immunization clinic for #FZSD families. School nurses, administrators and district interpreters helped get the word out to families in need, almost 30 of whom were able to get student immunizations updated at the clinic, free of charge. Families were in and out of the clinic in about 15 minutes, and were so thankful for the service. Thank you Compass Health! #FZEquipToExcel #FZCommunity
