Shout out to our partners at O'Fallon Police, St. Peters Police and St. Charles County Police. Thank you to our School Resource Officers for all you do for our community. Have a great day!
The cast and crew of the FZN Panther Players invite you to go to a show! Catch them in action, performing Farce of Nature at 7 p.m., tonight, tomorrow and Saturday. More, including link to buy tickets, at https://nhs.fz.k12.mo.us/o/nhs/article/2010688
All activities and facilities usage in Fort Zumwalt School District are canceled today, Feb. 12, 2025.
Due to the forecast weather conditions and travel advisories, Wednesday, 2/12/2025 will be an AMI day. Grades 6 - 12 should log in to Canvas. Pre-K - 5 should complete AMI packet No. 4. Remember, AMI Days do not have to be made up. More at go.FZSD.us/AMIDays.
If it seems that you've been hearing that a lot of your student's friends have been sick, you're not alone. Our team of school nurses has noticed it, too, and shares a few key reminders to help you and your student(s) stay healthy as we all look toward the end of cold and flu season.
1. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after using the restroom and before eating.
2. When you need to cough or sneeze, do so into a tissue or your elbow
3. Stay home/keep your student home when feeling sick
Our nurses are so thankful to have you on their team as they work to keep our students and our schools healthy. Remember, you can find the graphic below any time on our website under Clinics, Health and Wellness.
Congrats West Middle 6th-grade math teacher Rebecca VanSant! Winner of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching! Up to 110 teachers are recognized each year for their contributions in the classroom and to the profession. ”These awards honor the vital role that America’s teachers and mentors play in shaping the next generation of technical leaders, including scientists, engineers, explorers, and innovators,” the press release said Jan. 13. Read More about Mrs. VanSant: https://www.fz.k12.mo.us/article/2005693
Teachers are learners, too! Early Release Days provide valuable time to collaborate with colleagues. Here, elementary teachers work across grade levels to improve phonics instruction and build stronger readers. High school English Language Arts teachers analyze student work to pinpoint learning gaps and create consistency in instruction across grade levels. #FZEquipToExcel
It's National School Counselors Week! Thank you school counselors and Mental Heath Professionals. You provide support that equips students to excel in life and in the workforce. Thanks for all you do! #FZEquipToExcel
Do you know someone who will be 5 years old on or before July 31? Then it's time to get ready for Kindergarten! Enrollment day is March 5. Learn more on our website.
Set time for your soon-to-be Kindergartener to meet one of our Parent Educators for a Kindergarten Screening to help you monitor development, gain information that will help with individual growth, detect any potential delays and, provide support for intervention and enrichment. Sign-up for your student's Kindergarten Screening Today at go.FZSD.us/Kready
It's the League of Leaders! Everyone has fun when the League visits. Elementary students collect trading cards and learn about involvement, academic perseverance and the habits that have equipped these FZSD high school leaders to excel. They also get to see the important role teachers have played in the lives of their high school mentors. #FZEquipToExcel
Thank you, #FZCommunity! Together you took the Kids Heart Challenge and raised $179,000 last year to fund research and more through the American Heart Association. Special S/O to Progress South Elementary, the top school in the state. The Eagles raised $30,000 and educated 118 families on hands-only CPR. “This skill is so important as so many of our young students spend more time with older adults who care for them,” Schnettgoecke said, adding that helping students recognize warning signs and call 911 can save lives. Then she introduced the state’s top fundraiser, Mason, who raised $6,000 last year. The annual Kids Heart Challenge will be back next month. Watch your school for information.
Want to learn more about a career in education? Join us for our first College of Education Connection Fair, 6-8 p.m., Jan. 23 at our Professional Development Center.
Want to teach in Fort Zumwalt? We're hosting a hiring fair for certified educators Feb. 1. Guaranteed interview!
Learn more: https://www.fz.k12.mo.us/article/1963989
Welcome Erin Williams, Chief Human Resources Officer, effective July 1, 2025. more at fz.k12.mo.us
Welcome back! We look forward to seeing staff and students in person today. It is an A Day for high schools and middle schools and a C Day for elementary. A few reminders:
Bundle up!
Give yourself extra time.
Elementary families please send all of your completed packets back today.
Meal options can be found in the FZ app or on your school website in the menu under Dining.
Wave to our crew! They did an amazing job getting your school ready for you come back.
Make it a great day!
All activities and facilities usage in Fort Zumwalt School District are canceled today, Jan. 10, 2025.
The timing of the recent winter storm has presented a number of challenges for Fort Zumwalt’s final exam schedule. With Thursday being our fourth inclement weather day in a row, any further delay of finals will impact second semester plans. Because of these unique circumstances:
High school students will have a half-day AMI Day tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 10. Currently, students are scheduled to attend their first semester classes on the A Day schedule Monday. Second semester will begin Tuesday, Jan. 14.
FINAL EXAMS WILL BE OPTIONAL. Students will not be required to take finals. There will be an opportunity for students who wish to improve their current semester grade to take one or more final exams during a make-up session arranged by their school. For students who elect this option, any final exam score will only be added to the gradebook if it improves their semester grade.
Each school will share arrangements for students needing to take finals in dual credit courses; End-of-Course (EOC) exams or Industry Recognized Credentials (IRC) exams. While all students will be held harmless for school final exams, the requirements for dual credit classes or IRCs are determined by their issuing institution. Please contact your student’s counselor if you have questions.
Additional information about final exam schedules will come by email directly from your school later today.
Dear Fort Zumwalt families,
Out of an abundance of caution, the district will use an AMI Day on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. District leaders have been monitoring conditions across the district all day and, though things are much improved in many areas, a number of roads remain hazardous and, in quite a few neighborhoods, even impassable. Thank you to our maintenance and custodial team members, who have put great effort into preparing our buildings for staff and students to return. It has been more than 10 years since our community has dealt with a storm like this, and we appreciate their efforts to have campuses ready. High school students and families should watch for an email update from your school tomorrow, Jan. 9. Students Pre-K - 8 are already scheduled to be off Friday for a Records Day. Thank you for your patience as we are all working through this winter weather together.
Pre-K through 5 - AMI Packet No. 3
6 - 12 Login to Canvas
go.FZSD.us/AMIDays
As you are aware, Fort Zumwalt School District canceled school Jan. 6 and called an AMI Day for Jan. 7. Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions Jan. 8, 2025, will be an AMI Day.
As a result, high school students have not had the opportunity to review for finals as scheduled. In order to address this unusual circumstance, final exams will only be used to positively impact semester grades and they will not be used to bring down any individual final semester grade. Students are still expected to attend class and take final exams, with some minor adjustments to the schedule.
Wednesday, Jan. 8 is an AMI Day that will be used to provide virtual review sessions.
Thursday, Jan. 9 and Friday, Jan. 10 will remain half-day finals schedules. (Check your school website for specifics).
Monday, Jan. 13 will be a full day of finals and will be the last day of the first semester. (Check your school website for specifics).
Tuesday, Jan. 14th will be the beginning of second semester classes
Questions should be directed to your student’s teacher(s) or to your high school office. Thank you for your patience as we work through this weather situation. Stay warm and safe.
Due to the continued hazardous road conditions, Wednesday, 1-8-2025 will be an AMI day in FZSD.
Grades 6 - 12 should log in to Canvas. HS should check your email for details on finals.
Pre-K - 5 should complete AMI packet No. 2.
go.FZSD.us/AMIDays.
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, will be an AMI day in Fort Zumwalt School District. Students grades 6 - 12 should log in to Canvas. Students grades Pre-K - 5 should complete AMI packet No. 1. Remember, AMI Days do not have to be made up. Access packets in the announcements section of the Family Portal or at go.FZSD.us/AMIDays.
Activities, events and facilities usage are canceled for Jan. 7, 2025.
