From schedule pick-up to supply drop-off, thousands of families have smelled that back-to-school smell the past two weeks. You know the one. You remember it from when you were a kid. It's only possible thanks to the work of our custodial crew, who enjoyed an end-of-summer BBQ lunch together after polishing and shining all 27 schools in less than 11 weeks. Classes start Aug. 25. Wave to your custodian!
1 day ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Thanks to the O'Fallon Chamber of Commerce and Industries and the member businesses who helped welcome teachers with coffee and raffles. It was a great way to start a big day of learning!
3 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Aug. 25 is the first day of school! Our buses will be back on the roads. Did you know they transport 10,000 students daily? New this year: Our Transportation Center at Mid Rivers Mall Drive and Salt River Road, north of I-70. If your daily commute takes you through this area, please be aware of peak times for bus traffic. Morning routes run 5:30 to 9:30. Afternoon routes run 1 to 5. Our drivers will be doing a practice run 8-18-26 to be ready for the first day. It takes us all to keep our community safe. Thanks for your partnership.
4 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
The New Year is almost here! New Educator Welcome for 105 teachers is a time to network, gather resources and hear from a few speakers, including Educator of the Year Steven Schlarman, Superintendent Dr. Henry St. Pierre -- and our students! Shout-out to Ronin and Bo, who took the mic, welcomed our new educators, and introduced our speakers with ease. #FZEquipToExcel
8 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
What a day!
Thanks to our amazing volunteers , the generous support of our community, and the partnership with our emergency responders, almost 1,000 students are equipped for the new school year! The third annual Back To School Bash was a huge success, providing families assistance with online forms, connections with community resources and backpacks full of supplies. They event got some time to check out a firetruck and ambulance. Remember: If you or someone you know needs support, connect with your school MHP. If you or someone you know would like to provide support, contact our District Office.
#FZEquipToExcel #FZCommunity
9 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Thanks to those who joined us at our Community Connections event at the Mike Clemens Center. Attendees appreciated the opportunity to see how facilities enhancements create opportunities for students, such as the Elevate Academy and Resource Center. The unique classroom environment that allows the MCC to serve students K - 12 and the specialized area for the Elevate post-secondary transition program are the result of voter support of Prop 4 in 2022. After experiencing the double-locked vestibule and the storm shelter, attendees joined the Superintendent and other district administrators for roundtable discussions. Remember, we have similar opportunities coming up Sept. 2 at North Middle and Oct. 7 at Pheasant Point. Search "Community Connections" on our website calendar.
10 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Signs school is starting: Bright crisp bulletin boards to greet you at schedule pick up! If you were among the many DuBray Huskies to stop by today and pick-up your schedule, you might have noticed these greetings and reminders brought to you by your amazing Office Professionals, Ms. Hull and Ms. Duncan. Sometimes you just need a break from spreadsheets so you can break out your creativity! We appreciate this team sharing their creativity across DMS.
11 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
More summer campus beautification work! Our parent groups partner with our schools in so many ways to benefit our students and support our teachers and staff. This project at Mid Rivers Elementary made possible thanks to our partners in the Parent Teacher Organization. #FZCommunity
22 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Thank you to our community partners! Members of Harvester Christian Church were busy outside and inside at Dardenne Elementary, where they built brand new picnic tables for students, removed the old tables, tended to the garden and cleared 10 bags of yard waste. Inside they hung reminders of the 7 Habits for all who travel the halls. Thank you Harvester for partnering with Dardenne to create a great place to learn and grow. #FZCommunity
25 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
How do leaders spend their summer? Learning, of course! This group of FZSD administrators is part of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Missouri Pathway Aspiring Leaders (MoPAL). "The goal of MoPAL is to increase the number of qualified Special Education Directors in our state, inspiring them to be innovative leaders who guide their districts in the use of research- based approaches to supporting students with disabilities.” The three-year, no-cost program includes virtual learning, in-person experiences with fellow program students and coaching and mentoring modules focused on the many facets of special education, including law and finance. Year 3 finishes with a capstone project. Once they complete the program, DESE awards participants a Special Education Director certification. "I just love that all of us signed up for this independently and we are for sure the largest crew from a district in this cohort," one administrator said. "I think it shows a commitment to all kids and how the district is empowering people to continue to learn and grow for the benefit of kids." #FZEquipToExcel @MoEducation
26 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Thank you Drakes on Hwy K for celebrating our Maintenance team with lunch! This team spends each day of the year ensuring the upkeep and operations of our schools and support facilities. Summer is a busy time for them and the special lunch break was appreciated. #FZCommunity
about 1 month ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
"Kid, you'll move mountains!" You might have noticed your elementary school playground getting some attention this summer. What does it take to replenish our playground mulching? About 200,000 pounds per school, two people and two days each summer. Thanks for getting things ready for our students to stretch and relax each day! Connect with the quarterly construction update here: bit.ly/Q426-community-report
about 1 month ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Our HR team is ready to meet you! Tomorrow from 10-12 at our Professional Development Center. If you're looking for a career shift or are curious about the many roles in our district that support teaching and learning, join us at the Hiring Summit. We can't wait to meet you! go.FZSD.us/WorkForFZSD
about 1 month ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Why are flags at half-staff? By order of the President, flags will fly at half-staff through Saturday in memory of Sen. Lindsey Graham.
about 1 month ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Next Week!
Join us July 18 from 10-12 at our Professional Development Center for our Support Staff Hiring Summit. Explore opportunities in a wide variety of roles that drive our mission to Educate, Empower and Equip Students Excel. Because Here, YOU Belong. go.FZSD.us/WorkForFZSD
about 1 month ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Those aren't elves on the roof at this time of year. You might have noticed the roofing work this summer at several of our schools in the North High Boundary. In addition to our scheduled upgrades and repairs, our Facilities and Construction team is also working with contractors to complete insurance work that resulted from the March 2024 hail storm. The district strives to schedule roofing work when students and staff are out of the building, which limits how much can be tackled at a time. Three schools are on schedule to be complete before classes start Aug. 25. Connect with the quarterly construction update here: bit.ly/Q426-community-report
about 1 month ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Looking for a career shift? Wanting more from your daily work? July 18 at the Fort Zumwalt Support Staff Summit you can explore opportunities with our team. Help us meet our mission to Educate, Empower and Equip Students to Excel! More at go.FZSD.us/WorkForFZSD
about 2 months ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
The Back-To-School Headquarters is live on our website when you're ready to get started on the 2026-2027 school year. Not ready just yet? No worries! Bookmark go.FZSD.us/BackToSchool for easy access when you are ready. Watch for a notification when the annual Enrollment Update goes live in our FZSD Family Portal. We are looking forward to seeing everyone Aug. 25.
about 2 months ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Thank you to our guests this morning at the Transportation Center! They came for the tour and stayed for the conversation. There is another chance to join us at 6 p.m., June 30. Enter from Salt River Road. Guests used colored dots to answer a few questions as they toured, including one that let us know how we're doing creating safe, welcoming environments at our facilities. Then they broke into small groups to discuss a few questions together. Community Connections are a priority for Fort Zumwalt. Learn more in our quarterly newsletter: https://bit.ly/Q426-community-report We hope to see you tomorrow!
about 2 months ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
You might not recognize your school right now. "To get that “back-to-school smell,” and that “back-to-school shine,” our teams basically take it apart and put it together again," Superintendent Dr. Henry St. Pierre wrote in his monthly note to staff. "They scrub, scrape, buff and shine every inch along the way." Every keyboard, every desk, every tile across more than 3 million square feet of our schools will be scoured, sanitized and even waxed. The result? Smiling students and nostalgic parents celebrating that Back-To-School shine. Thanks for your dedication to having everything just right when staff and students return in August.
