The response to our new online meal payment system has been terrific! You can find directions on how to get your account set up on our Student Nutrition page. Once you're set up, you'll be able to one-click to the system using the LunchTime tab from the Family Portal. LunchTime helps you see your student's balance, set up low balance reminders and balance notifications, make on-line deposits and more. Visit our Student Nutrition page: https://ftzumwaltsdmo.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fzsd/page/student-nutrition
The new school year starts Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.
Important information about our new portal and portal app is in our Back To School Headquarters: go.FZSD.us/BackToSchool
Bus riders: Please remember the ride home takes a bit longer the first few days as everyone gets used to their new routine. Our principals and Transportation Department will send updates as needed. Families should have received a text to help you find your bus stop and pick-up time. The link is also posted as an announcement when you log in to the new portal.
Click Menu, then Dining on our school websites to see what's for breakfast and lunch. Be sure you use the pulldown to select Next Week.
See you Monday!
It's a beautiful day! After a first pitch from Employee of the Year Zach Miller and a few words from Educator of the Year Jennifer Kist, Team Zumwalt heard from our students and is ready to knock it out of the park this school year! Thanks to all who made our Welcome Back All-Star Event a fantastic season opener. #FZJoy
It's a beautiful day! We celebrated New Educators Welcome today, bringing more than 100 educators new to the Fort Zumwalt School District together for professional development and to make connections. They heard from Superintendent Dr. Paul Myers. 2024 FZSD Educator of the Year Jennifer Kist and several other speakers, but our student speakers were the stars of the show ! Special shout-outs for Savannah and Avery!
Today is Election Day. Polls are open until 7 p.m.
This weekend is Missouri's annual sales tax holiday. Remember, you can find supply lists, information on our new FZSD Family Portal, immunizations, high school activities, meals, transportation and more. The countdown is on to Monday, Aug. 19 - the first day of the 2024-2025 school year.
In one week we'll bring you our Back To School Bash! Details on the community connections families can make at this event on our websites ... just click the Bash flyer!
https://www.fz.k12.mo.us/article/1668900
It's here! Families should have received an email with details on creating your account in the new FZSD Family Portal app. (Please be sure to check your spam and junk folders before reaching out to your school about not receiving the email.) Annual Enrollment Update documents are available for you to complete so your family is ready for the first day of school Aug. 19. Thanks for your patience as we all grow together in this new system.
Parents can find a step-by-step to walk through account creation on the new FZSD Family Portal here: https://5il.co/2risu
Thank you for your patience as we launch this new tool.
Dear Fort Zumwalt families,
We are glad to hear that you are excited about our new portal app.
Please be advised that testing has not been completed on our new system.
You will receive an email when the system is ready for you.
We want you to have the best user experience we can deliver and appreciate your patience as we go through the final phases of our migration.
Remember, you will receive an email when the system is ready for you. We advise you to wait until then to download the new app. Thank you for your patience.
Congratulations to Jennifer Kist, who teaches Early Childhood Special Education at the Early Childhood Center. The 2024 Fort Zumwalt School District Educator of the Year is among 10 teachers to be named St. Louis Regional Teacher of the Year Honorees by EducationPlus and the St. Louis Regional Professional Development Center.
Looking for supply lists before Prime Day? We've got you covered.
Not ready to think about the new school year yet? That's OK!
The Back To School Headquarters is live at go.FZSD.us/BackToSchool
and there for you when you are ready.
Get information on: Annual paperwork, Supplies. Student Nutrition. Transportation
and More!
Families should watch for an email regarding the launch of the new FZSD Family Portal by Focus School Software later this month.
North Middle School welcomes new principal Dr. Jeff Blankenship. Learn more about Dr. Blankenship at fz.k12.mo.us
Public Service Announcement
To be eligible to vote in the Aug. 6 election, a person must be registered by Wednesday, July 10. Learn more at sccmo.org/410/Election-Authority
Connecting with our community is a priority, which is why we send our quarterly newsletter to thousands of mailboxes. Updates from across the district for those who might not follow our online channels. Tell a friend to take a peek, or send them to our website to view the PDF. #FZCommunity
Welcome to Finance Friday, some insight on school finance. Did you know that in 2023-2024 it is estimated to cost $15,445 to educate one student in FZSD? The costs of educational programs are the expenses the district incurs to retain highly qualified staff; provide instructional materials such as equipment and technology; and keep utilities on.
What’s the return on investment?
The Class of 2024 was offered almost $63 million in scholarships.19 graduates were recognized by National Merit, 5 were MO Scholars 100 and 17 are completing their U.S. Department of Labor Certified Apprenticeships.
Congratulations to Ian, a North High student who joined law enforcement officers from across St. Charles County in carrying the Special Olympics torch. And thank you to our sponsors, golfers and organizers playing today in the annual FZSD Golf Tournament to support Special Olympians. Each year the tournament raises several thousand dollars used for equipment and uniforms. Thanks #FZCommunity
A few spots remain at our interview blitz teacher job fair, scheduled for 2 - 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 11.
Learn what it means to:
Be Among America's Best Mid-Sized Employers (Forbes)
Be Among America's Best schools according (US News & World Report)
Educate, Empower and Equip Students to Excel
Bring the #FZJOY
Text JOINFZSD to 52345 to set up your interview
https://www.fz.k12.mo.us/article/1620104
High school finals are done and summer is officially here! Thank you #FZCommunity for another amazing school year! Keep up with summer programs and projects and watch for updates on Back To School on the #FZSD app, free for iphone or Android. Enjoy your break!
As they wrapped up the school year, 6th and 7th graders at North Middle signed a beam that will be placed in the new addition while they are on summer break. They will see big changes when they return in August. You can learn more on the North Middle website. The two-story addition is scheduled to be complete by December.
