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.
2 months ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
‘I need to stay home if...’  Advice from your FZSD School Nurses    I HAVE A FEVER Temperature of 100.0° F or higher I am ready to go back to school when I am:  Fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication ie. Tylenol, Motrin   I AM VOMITING Within the last 24 hours.  I am ready to go back to school when I am: Free from vomiting for at least 2 solid meals   I HAVE DIARRHEA Within the last 24 hours.  I am ready to go back to school when I am: Free from diarrhea for at least 24 hours   I HAVE A RASH Body rash with itching or fever I am ready to go back to school when I am: Free from fever.  I have been evaluated by my doctor and told I am not contagious   I HAVE AN EYE INFECTION Redness, itching, and/or “crusty” drainage from eye     I am ready to go back to school when I am: Evaluated by my doctor and have a note to return to school    HAVE HEAD LICE Itchy head, active head lice  I am ready to go back to school when I am: Lice treatment initiated at home and free from all live lice. I must be checked by the nurse before I return to class.   I HAVE BEEN IN THE HOSPITAL Hospital stay and/or ER visit  I am ready to go back to school when I am: Released by my medical provider to return to school  If your child has strep throat or other bacterial infection, they should stay home until they have been given an antibiotic for at least 24 hours and their healthcare provider has given them permission to return to school. We recommend that you seek medical care when your child is sick and follow your healthcare provider's recommendations about returning to school and other activities.
Shout out to Mrs. Sanders for being recognized in today's #FZjoy Monday spotlight! Mrs. Sanders teaches 7th grade science and is the sponsor for Science Bowl and TSA. #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang #FZjoy #EquiptoExcel
2 months ago, SMS Admin
Well done Mrs. Sanders!
So proud of our Mustang artists! 🖼️ #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
3 months ago, SMS Admin
artists
artists
South Middle School is hosting presentations regarding healthy choices tomorrow, February 7, 2025, at Fort Zumwalt South Middle for all 7th and 8th graders. The goal of this presentation is to educate students on risky behaviors and how to reduce these risky behaviors. Trained professionals will conduct the program at your child’s school. Information about the speakers can be found below: Officer David Gomez, with parent-up, will present on Digital Safety and Drug Awareness and Prevention. Preferred Family Health will provide our students with an opportunity to receive information about the effects of substance use and prevention strategies to assist them in making positive choices. COMPLETING THIS FORM: If you DO NOT want your student to participate in this program, please fill out this Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVW_9Jn4BXJm-MrxkpCMXpXquyByqed6BzXjysAqVf0QYS7A/viewform?usp=header Signing this will release your student from participating in this program. **If you have no objections to your child participating in this program then you do not have to complete the form. We thank you for your support.
3 months ago, SMS Admin
Friendly Reminder: Today is an Early Release Day. SMS will be dismissed at 11:50. Also, its Kona Day!! Bring $5 to enjoy a tasty treat during lunch! 🍧
3 months ago, SMS Admin
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Kona Days on 2/5
Happy National Counselor Appreciation Week! SMS is so fortunate to have the best team dedicated to supporting students, staff, and families. #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
3 months ago, SMS Admin
Counselor Week
Mrs. Sander watched two of our Mustangs play hockey today!♥️🏒 #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
3 months ago, SMS Admin
hockey
hockey
Monday, 2/3, is the last day to pre-pay for KONA Days on 2/5. Pre-pay window closes at 10pm. Please see the flyer for the QR code and more information or visit: https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K6867117163. 🍧 #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
3 months ago, SMS Admin
Kona Days is fast approaching!! Last day to pre-pay is Monday, February 3rd. Pre-pay window closes at 10pm. You can visit:  https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K6867117163 to make your purchase or pay it forward.
Kona Days is fast approaching!! Last day to pre-pay is Monday, February 3rd. Pre-pay window closes at 10pm. You can visit: https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K6867117163 to make your purchase or pay it forward. See flyer for more details. 🍧 #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
3 months ago, SMS Admin
Kona Days is fast approaching!! Last day to pre-pay is Monday, February 3rd. Pre-pay window closes at 10pm. You can visit:  https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K6867117163 to make your purchase or pay it forward.
Looking for something fun to do on Presidents Day? Look no further! The FZS Girls Basketball program is hosting a youth basketball camp for girls 3rd - 8th on 2/17. For more information, please see the flyer! To sign up, visit: https://tinyurl.com/5n8cxa7m 🏀#SouthsideStrong #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
3 months ago, SMS Admin
FZS Girls Presidents Day Bball Camp
8th Grade math students engaged in learning at the white boards. Great way to start the day! ✖️➕➖➗ #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
3 months ago, SMS Admin
8th Grade math students engaged in learning at the white boards. Great way to start a Tuesday!
8th Grade math students engaged in learning at the white boards. Great way to start a Tuesday!
8th Grade math students engaged in learning at the white boards. Great way to start a Tuesday!
South Middle School is hosting presentations regarding healthy choices on February 7, 2025, at Fort Zumwalt South Middle for all 7th and 8th graders. The goal of this presentation is to educate students on risky behaviors and how to reduce these risky behaviors. Trained professionals will conduct the program at your child’s school. Information about the speakers can be found below: Officer David Gomez, with parent-up, will present on Digital Safety and Drug Awareness and Prevention. Preferred Family Health will provide our students with an opportunity to receive information about the effects of substance use and prevention strategies to assist them in making positive choices. COMPLETING THIS FORM: If you DO NOT want your student to participate in this program, please fill out this google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVW_9Jn4BXJm-MrxkpCMXpXquyByqed6BzXjysAqVf0QYS7A/viewform?usp=header Signing this will release your student from participating in this program. **If you have no objections to your child participating in this program then you do not have to complete the form. We thank you for your support.
3 months ago, SMS Admin
Congratulations to the SMS Educator of the Year, Mrs. Krystal Deterding !! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
3 months ago, SMS Admin
Educator of the Year Mrs. Krystal Deterding South Middle School
Congratulations to the SMS Employee of the Year, Ms. Loretta McMenamy!! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
3 months ago, SMS Admin
Employee of the year Ms. Loretta McMenamy South Middle School
SMS Mustang color inspiration from Mrs. Mosley, Mrs. Arbogast and Mrs. Hottelman! ❤️🖤❤️#ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
3 months ago, SMS Admin
Mustang color inspo from Mrs. Mosley, Mrs. Arbogast and Mrs. Hottelman
Congratulations to our SMS Spelling Bee winners.🏆 Second place goes to Daphne Breeden. And our first place winner, who will be moving on to represent our school in the Regional Spelling Bee, is Manish Nallangi! Great job to all participants! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
3 months ago, SMS Admin
Congratulations to our SMS Spelling Bee winners. 2nd place goes to Daphne Breeden.  And our first place winner, who will be moving on to represent our school in the Regional Spelling Bee, is Manish Nallangi!  Great job to all participants! Ms. Hawkins, Daphne Breeden, Manish Nallangi, Mrs. Smith
Reminder: No school on Monday, January 20th, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
3 months ago, SMS Admin
Reminder:  No school on January 20th, 2025  in observance of  Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character."  -Martin Luther King, Jr. minister, civil rights activist
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
3 months ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Work For FZSD Upcoming Events: 1-23 College of Education Fair. 2-1 Certified Hiring Event
Friendly reminder that today, January 15th is an Early Release Day. SMS will be dismissed at 11:50 am. #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
3 months ago, SMS Admin
Today is an Early Release Day.
Friendly reminder that Wednesday, January 15th is an Early Release Day. SMS will be dismissed at 11:50 am. #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang
3 months ago, SMS Admin
Friendly reminder: January 15th is an early release day.