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
about 6 hours 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

1 day 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.
2 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.
3 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.

3 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!
3 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
3 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
7 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
8 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
8 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
9 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.
13 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.”
13 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
Celebrating Excellence! South Middle teacher Krystal Deterding and North High teacher Katie Harting Scoles, both FZ alum, have been recognized by the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards! Congratulations! https://www.fz.k12.mo.us/article/2555967
15 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Deterding poses with certificate and flowers
Harting Scoles poses with certificate and flowers
Here at Fort Zumwalt, you belong. You belong to a family focused on what's best for kids.

Apply now to join us as the Principal at West High School. Bring your unique skills and leadership abilities to this nationally recognized high school. Become a part of our mission to Educate, Empower and Equip Students to Excel. See the requirements, review the job description and start your application at go.FZSD.us/WorkForFZSD.

Become a part of the Fort Zumwalt family because here, YOU BELONG.
17 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Blank social media badge: We're Hiring Principal West High Here, You Belong. Apply now fz.k12.mo.us
West High presents: Fall One Acts - 2 short plays Tonight and tomorrow at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. The cast and crew are collecting non-perishable food items at the door to benefit go.FZSD.us/Elevate Break a leg!
20 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
student actors, one dressed as a soldier, perform a scene set in a farm field
three student actors address the audience
show poster: one Acts- Booby Trap and Women and war
Welcome to Empty Bowls, Hope High School's annual fundraiser to support FZ families in need. Thanks to all who came together to share a meal, pick up student-created artwork and raise money for go.FZSD.us/Elevate
Special S/O to our community guests! It takes us all!
21 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
A full house of diners in the Hope High auditorium
All hands on deck as staff and students fill orders in the kitchen
Staff from across the district pose with their ceramic bowls and bowl cozies
A circular table loaded with colorful bowls and bowl cozies is surounded by guests making their selections
Staff member and student work the dishline together.
Meet Bob and Andy, who represent all of the Veterans we honor today.
Bob and Andy were honored to lead students at Twin Chimneys Elementary in the Pledge of Allegiance on the Navy's birthday last month.
Our veterans continue to serve us in every corner of our community: on fire departments and police departments; in offices and hospitals; and in our Fort Zumwalt schools.
Thank you for your continued service and for sharing your leadership skills with our students.
23 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Arm-in-arm wearing their US Navy birthday shirts, veterans smile after leading students in the Pledge of Allegiance

Proud family members helped Zumwalt Apprenticeships celebrate apprentices newly certified by the United States Department of Labor and new signees in the program’s Education, Culinary, Health Care, IT/Computer Science and Skilled Trades strands. The program, in its sixth year, has 81 active apprentices and 26 who have graduated the program with their certification. Fort Zumwalt works with 27 partnering companies offering students opportunities to earn as they learn in 14 different occupations. Many of these partners were on hand to answer questions from parents and students interested in the program. Learn more at go.FZSD.us/Apprenticeships

26 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
proud family member uses phone to video remarks from employer about newly certified apprentice
Certified apprentice receives his certificate at signing table with employers
Proud family member jumps behind signing table for picture with student apprentice and employers
Potential employers answer questions from students and parents
To be or not to be?
There's no question! The place to be is at the show!
7 p.m. tonight, tomorrow and Saturday
South High presents: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare {Abridged}
Ticket link in our website calendar or purchase at the door.
Break a leg!
27 days ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
In full Shakespearean costume, one actor dips another
Two student actors strike a "foot pop" pose under an arch that is built by other actors raising their arms
Student actors on stage portray an argument
Student designed show poster features clipart Shakespeare wearing clown nose, sun glasses. Graphic expresses his mind is "blown!"