(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
2 days 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

2 days 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.

2 days 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

2 days 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.
2 days 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.
4 days 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
6 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Flags at half staff in honor of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom West Virginia National Guard
Welcome! Dr. Jackie Hottelman will begin in her new role as Assistant Superintendent for Special Services effective July 1. More: https://www.fz.k12.mo.us/article/2579264
7 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Welcome Dr. Jackie Hottelman, Assistant Superintendent effective July 1, 2026

We wanted to remind families of a few details with the school calendar this week.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, DEC. 3, 2025, is a regularly scheduled EARLY RELEASE DAY.
All FZSD schools K-12 will release 2.5 hours early.

Elementary school will have a D Day.
Middle school will have an A Day.
At the four comprehensive high schools, Thursday and Friday will follow the regular schedule in place at your school.

Winter is here and we appreciate your partnership with the unusual situation this week. Remember your school website calendar is a great resource that allows you to download dates or sync to your personal calendar. You can also see the year-at-a-glance on our website any time. go.FZSD.,us/QuickCalendar

9 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Clip art Wednesday calendar page with bell notifcation: REMINDER
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, will be an AMI day in Fort Zumwalt School District. Students grades 6 - 12 should log in to Canvas. Students grades Pre-K - 5 should complete AMI packet No. 1. Remember, AMI Days do not have to be made up. Get all you need to know at go.FZSD.us/AMIDays.
9 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
AMI DAY: Dec. 2, 2025 go.FZSD.us/AMIDays
FZSD is currently holding all buses that serve our elementary schools and those that serve West Middle and DuBray Middle as crews work to clear road conditions. If you would like to pick-up your student, please feel free to do so. We will update families when more information is available.
10 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
WEATHER UPDATE

Due to the inclement weather, FZSD will dismiss 2.5 hours early today, Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.

After school activities, including contests and performances and all facility usage are canceled for this evening.

There is no afternoon Early Childhood session today.

Please watch our websites and your email for updates. Thank you and stay safe.

10 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
UPDATE: Early Release due to weather
Welcome to Moto Monday: Inspiration from our hallways and classrooms. At North Middle, students and staff are reminded that SUCCESS is part of a plan.

S - see your goal
U - understand the obstacles
C -create a positive mental picture
C- clear your mind of self doubt
E - embrace the challenge
S - stay on track
S - show the world you can do it!
10 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
framed art with the word SUCCESS spelled vertically. Line-by-line message included in post
Welcome back! Today is an A day at HS and MS and a B Day at ELEM. Remember: You can find breakfast and lunch options any time on our school websites or in our app. Just click dining!
Be prepared for inclement weather: go.FZSD.us/AMIDays
10 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Compass logo. Welcome back! 12-1-25 HS & MS A Day. ELEM B Day.
Fort Zumwalt School District recommends that all age-eligible children have a developmental screening, yearly, to assess progress in all areas of growth and development, including problem-solving, communication, personal/social-emotional development, motor skills, health, vision and hearing. You can make your December appointment now for students ages 3-years to Kindergarten to help them be ready for school. https://bit.ly/4ppN4Cz
14 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
In a shirt reading Ready for School with a dinosaur wearing a backpack, a pre-schooler grins staring at the camera through a strawberry cut-out frame
Welcome to our virtual art show! Each month we'll feature work from student artists in a show on our website. This month, West High and Ostmann Elementary. Enjoy! https://www.fz.k12.mo.us/article/2560411
15 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Students created a vibrant field of red poppies to honor our Veterans. Using gesture drawing techniques, they explored a range of light and dark values to bring depth and movement to each flower. The artwork reflects both gratitude and remembrance through expressive line work and thoughtful use of color and shading.
We are thankful for our community, a place that supports teaching, learning and each other! Together our students collect funds and food to support local families. With volunteers from across the county, our high school students packed holiday meals for delivery. Building the workforce of the future one community project at a time. That's #FZCommunity #FZEquipToExcel
16 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Students pause from loading trucks outside the venue for a picture
Students pause packing meals for a photo, with a ballroom crowded with volunteers in the background
Students in matching thanksgiving shirts pause from packing meals for a picture
Congratulations to the FZ seniors recognized by National Merit as semi-finalists and commended scholars. Read more: https://www.fz.k12.mo.us/article/2566998
16 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Yearbook pictures under celebration: Congrats National Merit-Semifinalists
Yearbook pictures under celebration: Congrats National Merit Commended Scholars
What’s better than a show? A show within a show! Tonight and tomorrow at 7 p.m., and Saturday at 2 p.m., East High presents Play On! Link to tickets in our website calendars.
21 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Student actors in evening gown costumes perform a scene
Student actors perform a scene, one on bended knee holds hands with other like a wedding proposal
Three student actors in black suits with white shirts laugh during a scene
FZE Lionheart Thespians Present: Play On! A comedy by Rick Abbot Poster features show times
Go see a show! 7 p.m. tonight, tomorrow and Saturday, at North High the Panther Players present: The Outsiders
Connect with tickets at nhs.fz.k12.mo.us
Break a leg! And “stay gold.”
21 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Cast and crew pose as a group, stage left
Cast and crew pose as a group, stage right
Student actors with slicked back hair perform a scene, two consoling the third
Show poster with retro bl&w art boys and fire. The Outsiders Nov. 20-22  7 p.m. North High