6th graders are learning about text structures by reading passages and collaborating on how to sort them. It’s a great day to be a Mustang!
6th grade students in Mrs. Herkenhoff’s class are working hard learning about decimal computation! It was very cool to see the 360 boards around the classroom, which engaged ALL learners.
8th grade students in Mrs. Baker's science class are learning about inertia and appying that to cup stacking. Students are trying to keep the cups stacked while applying mass and placing strings strategically. What a fun lesson!
Real-world experience. Connections with people who are doing the job. Fort Zumwalt Career Technical Education programs aren’t just for those interested in manufacturing.
Meet the Cadet Teachers. These 25 students are in the final semester of the pathway to teaching. As a part of the experiences offered in this pathway, these seniors spent a day at the Professional Development and Technology Center learning about how coursework is developed. The day ended with a panel discussion that brought them face-to-face with 200 years of experience in education.
Building principals, assistant superintendents and Superintendent Dr. Bernie DuBray shared guidance and advice for the road ahead. And each of the panelists took the time to point out to the high school students that, if you get into the college coursework and discover teaching isn't for you, that’s OK.
“If you continue to pursue this through college, my advice to you would be to get certification in a couple of areas that interest you. That makes you as valuable as you can be.” DuBray told the students, adding that he is certified in English, History and Biology.
Jen Waters, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, echoed DuBray’s sentiment. “Take as much as you can from every course you can take,” she told them. “Read outside your coursework. Ask a lot of questions. Get as many experiences as you can get. Prepare well. Take summer jobs that have you working with kids.”
Students had a chance to ask the panel questions and UMSL was on hand to provide information about the dual credit classes available through the pathway to teaching. (Similar arrangements are also in place with Lindenwood.)
“I couldn’t have picked a better profession,” DuBray said. “And you couldn’t either. And there hasn’t been a better time to do it.”
Learn more about career pathways, and all of our high school offerings, in the Fort Zumwalt Course Description Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wSYfHbHo6__xI0ryhZ_70EQltPLDMN6IJhBS9uLa4YY/edit
Congrats to our student of the week, Leah! You are a ROCKSTAR!
Our PPI Mentors are teaching 6th graders about maintaining a Caring, Capable, Connected, Community at SMS!
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.
The teacher and retiree luncheon was a huge success thanks to our NJHS students, Mrs. Riney and Mrs. Baker!
Delivering blue notes and staff holiday breakfast! What an awesome Friday. We sure do appreciate our SMS staff members!
South Middle Mustangs put on a beautiful winter orchestra concert tonight! What a great day to be a Mustang!
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!
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South High School is holding their annual Curriculum Night on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 6:00 PM. The FZS Curriculum Night provides the opportunity for parents to meet with department representatives in each curricular area to discuss options and ask questions about student course selections for the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, they will be offering breakout sessions to present information and answer questions. Eighth grade students will soon be choosing classes for their freshman year, and this is an excellent opportunity to better understand this process.
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
6th, 7th and 8th Winter Choir Concert is happening now. What an incredible performance by several talented groups of students. Way to go, Mustangs!
Today is Early Release Day! South Middle dismisses at 11:50.
Mustangs put on an amazing Winter Concert! Way to go!
It's the most wonderful time of the year at SMS! The big kids came from SHS to bring a little cheer to our own SMS choir students and share some joy on this frosty December morning. Thank you, South High Chamber Choir for singing us into this holiday season.
If you missed the latest update from #FZSupt, tune in now to the FORTiTUDE podcast.
https://www.fz.k12.mo.us/article/918775
