May 22, 2026
What does it take to Educate, Empower and Equip Students to Excel? For the roughly 1,400 members of the Class of 2026, a total of about $150,000 each for 13 years in Fort Zumwalt, where 64 percent of revenue comes from local sources. What’s your return on your investment in our schools? Among this weekend’s graduates:
-Seven were named National Merit Scholarship Finalists.
-15 were named National Merit Commended Scholars
-Five were named among Missouri's Top 100 scholars.
-More than 100 have earned the state’s Seal of Biliteracy in the past two years.
-39 have enlisted to serve in our nation’s armed forces.
-Almost 30 have completed Industry Recognized Credentials in professions as diverse as Automotive Technology and Dental Assistance and many more.
-Still others have completed or are on the road to their certified youth apprenticeship from the US Department of Labor.
-And, together, they have been offered $78.2 million in scholarships.
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