Fort Zumwalt students who study at the Lewis & Clark Career Center participated in the regional Skills USA competition. They earned six of Lewis & Clark’s 26 medals. Students competed in a variety of technical, hands-on, and leadership competitions directly relating to their program of study at Lewis & Clark. Students who finish first or second are eligible to compete at state this week. Congratulations to Kylie Lewis-Holder and Ayden Bowman, eligible to compete at state in nurse assisting; Ben Palmer, eligible to compete at state in Auto Service Technology; Rumor James, eligible to compete at state in Basic Health Care; and Ava Mulvey, eligible to compete at state in the Job Skills Demo Open
Before break we celebrated our Cadet Teachers, who have been studying in our pathways to education courses, as well as the first three students to begin our certified apprenticeship for paraprofessionals. If you know a #FZSD student interested in a career in education, have them talk with their counselor about these and other opportunities at our high schools. Building the workforce of tomorrow by building one educator at a time. #FZEquipToExcel
There's no weekend like show weekend! Tonight and tomorrow you can catch SIX the musical, teen edition, at South High. Break a leg! 📸Dennis Minner
There's no weekend like show weekend! Tonight, tomorrow and Saturday at 7 p.m., North High Panther Players present: Alice by Heart. Break a leg! 📸Stacy Harris
It's never too early to bring careers to life. In Mr. Lovelace's first-grade classroom, wrapping up a unit on how the human body works meant gearing up and learning from a pro. Nurse Dianne read a story, tested students' knowledge of the human heart, and even helped them take a listen! Empowering inquiry one beat at a time. #FZEquipToExcel 📸MCrawford & CMurphy
Educate, Empower and Equip Students to Excel. #FZSD alum shared their USDOL
apprenticeship journey with the the state Board of Education. Later they were introduced o the floor of the state House and in the Senate! Thanks to our team for sharing their story. See if the program is a fit for you or your student at http://go.FZSD.us/Apprenticeships
Good morning! Today is Election Day.
Students are off.
Teachers are in Professional Development.
Polls are open until 7 p.m.
Today kindergarteners at St. Peters Elementary heard a story from a special guest, St. Peters Police Chief Andy Ramirez. The Chief, perched on a student chair, leaned in to share the story of Pout-Pout Fish and the Bully-Bully Shark, answered questions and then helped Walmart Neighborhood Market St. Peters distribute a copy of the book to each student to take home. Leaders strengthening Readers! #FZCommunity #FZEquipToExcel
UPDATE: Location change for the annual #FZSD Suicide Awareness Walk.
The walk will be in the West High GYM at 10 a.m., tomorrow, 4-5-25.
It's National School Librarian Appreciation Day! Our libraries and media centers provide support across curriculum. Librarians educate, empower and equip students to excel in life and in the workforce. Thanks for all you do! #FZEquipToExcel
Looking to the weekend and planning your Saturday morning walk? Join us at 10 a.m. at West High for the annual Suicide Awareness Walk.
Did you know:
More than 49,000 Americans died by suicide in 2022.
According to the CDC, that year 13.2 million reported experiencing serious thoughts about suicide, 3.8 million reported making a plan for suicide, and 1.6 million attempted suicide. (https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/facts/data.html)
The Fort Zumwalt School District Annual Suicide Awareness walk is a free event that brings our community together, providing resources for families and emphasizing the importance of supporting the mental health of our students. Watch this space for any updates due to the weather Saturday. #YOUMatterFZ
It's National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Thank you Paras! You provide one-on-one support that equips students to excel in life and in the workforce. Thanks for all you do! #FZEquipToExcel
April is the Month of the Military Child and today East High was honored at the State Capitol as a Purple Star School, recognizing its commitment to supporting military-connected students. The Purple Star designation highlights the school's efforts, including dedicated military liaisons, staff professional development and special events honoring service members and their families. Learn more in this KMOV story: https://bit.ly/4cdOTxb
Welcome back!
We are ready for the fourth quarter!
It's an A day at middle and high schools and a D day at elementary. Remember: Click menu, then dining on your school website or in our app to see today's menu.
Every month is Youth Art Month in #FZSD!
Before break, students in Mackenzie Cork's Drawing II class at East High created portraits that helped them learn to use a new medium, charcoal, while they developed the skill of drawing the human face.
To close Music In Our Schools Month we recognize our soloists and small ensembles, who will perform at state later this spring. Bravo! See them all at go.FZSD.us/Arts
Its Theatre in Our Schools month! Our Honor Troupes at each high school contribute on stage, back stage and in the community. Among the many recognitions of #FZSD thespians at the state conference, FZS senior Talia Wright was selected to cast and present her original one act play! FZN teacher Theresa Nigus was named received the Judith Rethwisch Outstanding Theatre Educator of the Year Award and Assistant Principal Casey Olearnick received the Missouri State Administrator of the Year Award. More at go.FZSD.us/Arts
Connecting with our community is a priority, which is why we send quarterly newsletters to thousands of mailboxes. Did you share yours with a neighbor? Now you can subscribe for the email version! Click the cover at fz.k12.mo.us
There's no weekend like show weekend! Tonight and tomorrow night at 7 p.m., and Saturday at 2 p.m., catch Bad Seed at West High. Break a leg, Jaguars!
Congratulations to our six members of the Missouri Scholars 100! Recognized each year by the state's secondary school principals @MoASSP as the state's top scholars. Learn more: https://www.fz.k12.mo.us/article/2095180
