
Keeping an eye on the forecast? We are, too. Check out go.FZSD.us/AMIDays for inclement weather plans. Then, download the FZ app, free for Apple/Android. Go to settings, subscribe to your schools and turn on notifications so you get important info when you need it. Tell a friend!


The state Office of Special Education is asking for input from parents, teachers, and other professionals and stakeholder groups that work with special needs students. Please complete this short survey (should take only 5-7 minutes of your time) to provide your important perspective as the state Office of Special Education works to improve services in Missouri for school-age children with special needs. The survey closes Jan. 31
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DESEStakeholderEngagement

Tune in to the regular Superintendent's Update with #FZSupt Dr. Bernie DuBray. We're halfway through the school year! Checking in on achievements, work for semester two and music from student ensembles. Find the FORTiTUDE podcast wherever you get your podcasts or, check this episode here:
https://www.fz.k12.mo.us/article/948082


Enjoy your break. Classes resume Jan. 5.


Lots of holiday fun today at Westhoff!





Our Blue Notes form closes tomorrow. Click the button below and send a Blue Note of appreciation, celebration or thanks to a staff member at your school. It will close at 5 p.m., Dec. 14, 2022. We'll be delivering them beginning Dec. 16. Let's make some noise for our amazing staff!
CLICK TO SUBMIT YOUR BLUE NOTE NOW: https://forms.gle/Rk19cZ1vdL8S2ofC8

Our Blue Notes have been so popular with students, parents, guardians and the community that we want to give #FZCommunity the opportunity to celebrate staff each semester. So, in this season of thanks and giving, we’re opening our form up so you can send a special note to a staff member who’s special to you. Click the button below and send a Blue Note of appreciation, celebration or thanks to a staff member at your school. It will close at 5 p.m., Dec. 14, 2022. We'll be delivering them beginning Dec. 16. Let's make some noise for our amazing staff!
CLICK TO SUBMIT YOUR BLUE NOTE NOW: https://forms.gle/Rk19cZ1vdL8S2ofC8

Our Blue Notes have been so popular with students, parents, guardians and the community that we want to give #FZCommunity the opportunity to celebrate staff each semester. So, in this season of thanks and giving, we’re opening our form up so you can send a special note to a staff member who’s special to you. Click the button below and send a Blue Note of appreciation, celebration or thanks to a staff member at your school. It will close at 5 p.m., Dec. 14, 2022. We'll be delivering them beginning Dec. 16. Let's make some noise for our amazing staff!
CLICK TO SUBMIT YOUR BLUE NOTE NOW: https://forms.gle/Rk19cZ1vdL8S2ofC8


If you missed the latest update from #FZSupt, tune in now to the FORTiTUDE podcast.
https://www.fz.k12.mo.us/article/918775


Check out FORTiTUDE playlist #21stCenturySkills More on course offerings & student achievements in #FZSD Career Technical Ed pathways. Students, teachers, alum check in to discuss @PLTW, @SCCCaps, ZumwaltApprenticeships.com and more.
bit.ly/3Uag5mG
@MoEducation @GovMikeParson


Parents don’t forget to vote on pumpkins during conferences tonight! #decorateasfavoritebookcharacter



In his monthly update, #FZSupt Dr. DuBray celebrates the many community events taking place across the district and the power of the connection between home and school. https://thrillshare.com/s/news-fzsd/scheduled_article/baf8f6a5511b6c6bfba8f0a3


We are kicking off Red Ribbon Week tomorrow. Students are encouraged to wear red to show that they are "redy" to take a stand against drugs.

#DigitalCitizenship week is almost here! Check out the progress of our Elementary Technology classes. They started by in 2016 by introducing students K - 5 to the basics, now they are working with every student as an author. Tune in here: https://www.fz.k12.mo.us/article/866169


Checking in at Westhoff Elementary with music educator Emily Satterfield and some of her fourth grade students. They were focused on playing a C chord, but working on so much more. Playing the ukulele builds body awareness and cognitive skills. Working together builds communication skills and social connections. Most importantly, working together makes music, and making music is fun!





S/O and a huge THANK YOU to our custodial team as we mark National Custodial Worker's Recognition Day. Thank you for all you do to have our schools ready for teaching and learning each day.


4th graders working hard on their Wax Museum posters





Tune in to hear from elementary students and recent grads about the League of Leaders and the power of common language in Pushing for Positive Peer Influence. It's at the center of all we do.
Watch or listen on our website: https://www.fz.k12.mo.us/article/834249
Download the new Fort Zumwalt App, subscribe on YouTube or your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode of the FORTiTUDE podcast.


Did you know the federal program providing free school meals to all students expired? Please be sure to check your students' account balance regularly.
If you need the application to see if you qualify for free or reduced price school meals click "Free/Reduced Application Info" on our Student Nutrition website.
https://ftzumwaltsdmo.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fzsd/page/student-nutrition


Important reminder for our WES Families. Tomorrow, September 9th is our Fall Picture Day. Please check your email for ordering information. We can't wait to see our WES lions in the morning!