
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


Continuing our celebration of Music In Our Schools Month today we showcase our orchestra. Congratulations to our middle and high string musicians who were named to the Metro 8 All-District Orchestra! A special round of applause East High’s Aiden Spavale, Honorable Mention, viola for the All-State orchestra! Bravo! See them all at go.FZSD.us/Arts


This month we celebrate Music In Our Schools! Today we are highlighting our choir students. Congratulations to our middle and high school vocal musicians who were named to the Metro 8 All-District Choir! A special round of applause to the following high school students, who participated in the All-State choir performance at the Missouri Music Educators Association Conference this year! Bravo!
Altos Georgia Gray (FZE) and Jadyn Ross (FZN Honorable Mention Festival Choir); Tenors Diego Munoz (FZE) and Ian Hemmann (FZE 2nd alternate) and Bass Evan Nigus (FZN Honorable Mention Festival Choir).
See them all at go.FZSD.us/Arts


This month we celebrate Music In Our Schools! We will highlight an ensemble a day, starting with band. Congratulations to our middle and high school band musicians who were named to the Metro 8 All-District Concert and Jazz ensembles! A special round of applause to the following high school students, who participated in the All-State band performances at the Missouri Music Educators Association Conference this year! Bravo!
In the concert band, North High’s Lily Moyer, 1st Chair Trumpet; South High’s Eric Liesman, 11th Chair Trumpet and Kane Huffman, 1st Chair Euphonium. Alternate: FZS Alex Adekunle, Clarinet. Honorable Mention: FZE Claire Kluczynski, Clarinet and FZW Alexis Rigsby, Flute.
In the jazz band, North High’s Scotty Russell, 1st Chair Alto Saxophone, who also earned Honorable Mention, Tenor Saxophone.
See them all at go.FZSD.us/Arts


Kindergarten Enrollment is open for the 2025-2026 school year. Send this link to a friend: go.FZSD.us/Kindergarten and encourage them to visit their elementary school today between 2-7 p.m.


Capping off Career Technical Education month and Public Schools Week, we want to recognize the 19 high school students who are the first to participate in the St. Charles County Apprenticeship Accelerator. This unique collaboration between the county’s five public school districts, local manufacturers and the USDOL creates apprenticeship opportunities for students as young as 16 interested in manufacturing careers. They complete classwork at school that corresponds with the hands-on learning they do in their 2,000 apprenticeship hours at work. Upon completion, they will earn 45 credit hours from St. Charles Community College and a nationally recognized USDOL apprentice certification. Together, these 19 students will earn about $700,000 working their apprenticeship hours and produce more than $3 million in manufactured goods. It’s one more way our schools and communities come together to Educate, Empower and Equip Students to Excel in life and in work. #PSW25 #FZEqupToExcel


FZSD Parents as Teachers provides families with essential resources, developmental guidance, and support for children ages birth to 5 years. Families who participate are more likely to have students who arrive at kindergarten ready to learn, both academically and socially. They even provide developmental screenings, giving families and educators insight on how to best support each individual learner. It’s a powerful partnership between families and public schools as we set out together on our mission to Educate, Empower and Equip Students to Excel in life and in work. Check out go.FZSD.us/Kindergarten for more information on enrolling your student, and a link to sign up for a screening. #PSW25 #FZEquipToExcel


Today at their regular monthly luncheon, members of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce and Industries heard from Autumn, the 2025 Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County Junior Youth of the Year. They welcomed her to practice her speech for the state competition and listened intently as she shared her story. She talked to them about strong communication, about teamwork, about setting goals. She talked to them about the importance of taking care of yourself and the power of a positive mindset and then she got a standing ovation. It was a great example of the power that comes from public schools and communities working together to Educate, Empower and Equip Students to Excel in life and in work. Thanks #FZCommunity for your support of teaching and learning. #PSW25


Warm up with a musical! Tonight and tomorrow night at 7 and then Saturday at 5 East High presents the Addams Family. Check out calendars for link to buy tickets in advance. And to the cast, crew and musicians: Break a leg!


Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 will be a traditional snow day in Fort Zumwalt School District. There will be no school Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, due to inclement weather and road conditions. Just a reminder, this means the day will have to be made up at the end of the school year.


Update: All activities and facilities usage in Fort Zumwalt School District are canceled today, Feb. 18, 2025.


Hello Fort Zumwalt. Today, 2-18-25, will be an AMI day in FZSD. Students grades 6 - 12 should log in to Canvas. Students grades Pre-K - 5 should complete AMI packet No. 5. Remember, AMI Days do not have to be made up. Get all you need to know at go.FZSD.us/AMIDays.
