Four #FZSD artists have earned special recognition for work entered in contests. Lewis & Clark 5th graders Eleanor and Elayna placed in the Jury Art Competition sponsored by the Judicial Learning Center. Hawthorn 4th grader Paityn placed in the St. Charles County Conservation Poster Contest and West High senior Maddie Frank has her work on display at the St. Louis Art Museum as part of the 2024 Young Artists Exhibition. Congratulations!
Welcome to the last week of the 2023-2024 school year! Important things for families to do this week:
Check for and pay fines and fees in the parent portal. (Did you know the district currently has more than $80,000 in outstanding meal account payments?)
Pick up any prescription medications from the clinic.
Remember sunscreen and water if your student(s) celebrate Field Day.
Pack a disposable lunch bag if your student(s) pack lunch on the last day.
Schedule your student(s) to get their vaccinations updated if they will be in Kindergarten, 8th or 12th grade next fall so they are ready to return in August.
Watch your email inbox for important updates this summer.
Plan your summer reading list!
Why are flags at half-staff? By order of the President, flags will fly at half-staff today in honor and recognition of all of our fallen service members. St. Charles County, O'Fallon and St. Peters, among others, will conduct ceremonies today.
It's official! Congratulations to the South High Class of 2024!
It's official! Congratulations West High Class of 2024!
It's official! Congratulations to the North High Class of 2024!
It's official! Congratulations to the East High Class of 2024!
It's official! Congratulations to the Hope High Class of 2024!
S/O and congrats to our students studying through Lewis & Clark Tech and our apprenticeship program They brought home 8 gold medals from the state SkillsUSA competition and six earned trips to nationals! Learn more: https://www.fz.k12.mo.us/article/1524606
For the 10th consecutive year the East High Student Council has been named Honor Council by Missouri Association of Student Councils. Honor Councils are recognized for their “comprehensive program in promoting student activities and student leadership” which include: school service, school spirit; community service; student and teacher recognition; and leadership training activities. Only 58 Missouri student councils earned the recognition this year.
Have you noticed those Soles4Souls collection boxes in local retailers?
Did you know support for this non-profit is helping kids right here in #FZSD?
Soles4Souls is partnering with the district, providing new shoes for students in need. “It means so much to the kids to be able to pick them out for themselves,” says Deanna Kruse, Coordinator of Homeless & Residency Services, who helped secure the partnership with Soles4Souls to make shoes available in sizes for any age.
If you or someone you know is an FZSD family in need, please contact your school Mental Health Professional to connect with community resources. #FZEquipToExcel
For the fourth consecutive year, our four high schools have been recognized as Project Lead The Way (PLTW) as Distinguished Schools. #PLTW is a national curriculum that offers students hands-on learning in biomedical science, engineering and computer science. Participating students have the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school. PLTW recognizes Distinguished Schools for their commitment to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in their PLTW programs. Congrats!
The annual FZ Art Show is open 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Professional Development Center today and tomorrow, and from 9 a.m. - Noon on Friday.
#FZCommunity we’ve done it again! For the seventh consecutive year our #FZSD high schools are again among America’s Best according to US News & World Report, and among the Top 20 high schools in Missouri. Partnering to ensure we Educate, Empower and Equip Students to Excel.
When 2024 Educator of the Year Jennifer Kist, a special education teacher at the Early Childhood Center, visiting 2024 Employee of the Year Zach Miller, a diesel mechanic, at the Transportation Center, she learned more about the work that makes it possible to transport thousands of students each day. Like many, Kist was impressed when she heard about Transportation’s tradition of excellence.
Congratulations and thank you to our Transportation Team, who scored a 100% on the annual Missouri State Highway Patrol Safety Inspection again this year. It is the 22nd consecutive year the team has earned the Missouri Highway Patrol Fleet Excellence Award for safety, only given to those who score 90 percent or better on the inspection.
In January, the team was down to one mechanic, Miller, who was working with five unfilled positions. Thankfully, they were fully staffed when, in mid-March a hail storm knocked out windshields, safety lights, and turn signals. With spare parts on hand, our mechanics had those buses repaired and back on the road without missing a single stop.
⚠️ Due to the forecast of severe weather, all afterschool and evening events will be canceled today, May 8, 2024, in the Fort Zumwalt School District.
Always there for us. School nurses take the lead in caring for students while they are at school. From the little things to the big plans they empower student wellness and make school a supportive, welcoming place. Thank you! #FZEquipToExcel
Thank you teachers! From the first day of Pre-K to the walk across the graduation stage, you are there for our students, their families and our community as you educate, empower and equip the workforce of tomorrow to excel. #FZEquipToExcel #ThankATeacher
They serve an average of 9,000 meals each day, empowering learning from ages 3 to 18. Together, the teams in our 25+ kitchens have averaged a 99.76% on their 56 kitchen inspections. Thank you to our School Lunch Heroes! #FZEquipToExcel
These 4th and 5th graders were taking on the litter problem when they created their entry for MoDOT’s No MOre Trash! Trash-Can-Decorating Contest. But when Bob Becker, St. Louis District Manager for MoDOT visited the Twin Chimneys Elementary Media Production Club, they were stunned when he told them how big the problem is. He shared that the department spent $13 million last year cleaning up litter, dropping jaws and bugging out eyes.
“It’s not just that litter looks bad,” he told students. “It’s bad for the environment and it’s a safety hazard. It clogs drains and water collects on the roadways. That’s why it’s important to create awareness of the problem.”
He praised their entry and stopped for a photo with a check for $200 the club can use for tools for their projects in the future.
