FORTiTUDE

By Fort Zumwalt School District

What's FORTiTUDE about?

What is FORTiTUDE? It's our strength. It's the connections between Fort Zumwalt School District and the community our schools serve. Fort Zumwalt designed the FORTiTUDE podcast to bring you a new style of conversation about our schools. It's our hope to bring you important news, interesting conversation and a few laughs.

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FORTiTUDE episodes:

03.03.2024
E6S8 - Bulldog Takeover
Meet Lexi Lloyd, a senior at South High and a firm believer that the best way to keep learning is to keep trying new things. It’s one reason she offered to take over the FORTiTUDE podcast. As a member of...
01.07.2024
S6 E7 FZE Pride News Takeover 01.07.24
Thank you to the Pride News team @lionsmedia3206 who helped stage the first-ever FORTiTUDE podcast student takeover. Their mission: set right some of the misperceptions of teenagers. Through their artfully told stories of a typical day, they share the pressure...
12.17.2023
S6E6 - #FZSupt update 12.17.23
Join #FZSupt Dr. Paul Myers for an update on South High’s National Blue Ribbon School award, construction projects around the district, and a little check-in after his first six months as Superintendent. New student features include Habit 3, brought to...
10.22.2023
S6 E5 #FZSupt Update: Celebrations, Communications & Weather
#FZSupt Dr. Paul Myers sits down to wrap-up the first quarter. Get more details on our long-range plan, which we call CSIP and some behind-the-scenes information on inclement weather days. Plus our two new student segments! go.FZSD.us/FORTiTUDEonair
10.08.2023
S6E4 - FZ Prop 4 Update
#FZSupt Dr. Paul Myers sits down with Lisa Koester, Director of Construction, Renovations and Building Systems, for an update on the work being done thanks to voter approval of #FZProp4 in 2022. Improved HVAC. A classroom addition that will serve...
09.24.2023
S6E3 - #FZSupt Update 9.24.23
New #FZSupt Dr. Paul Myers has been out in the community, getting the school year underway. We got him in the studio for his first monthly update. He shares some insight on the visit from Gov. Mike Parson and more...
09.10.2023
S6 E2 - Bridging Math K - 8
Equipping students with the math skills they'll need in the future means empowering them with the skills they need to be collaborative colleagues. Meet Heather Kreger and Amy Sand, math curriculum coordinators for #FZSD. Together with teachers they have built...
08.27.2023
S6 E1 - STATE CHAMPS STATE CHAMPS STATE CHAMPS
The three-time state champion girls soccer team sits down and shares stories of their camaraderie, their dedication and their resilience. Coach Leanne Sanders also gives a big shoutout to the families who have supported her players, many of whom started...
08.19.2023
S6 B7 - Meet Mrs. Sutton, Mike Clemens Center Principal
Beth Sutton has spent her career as a special education teacher in FZSD. Taking on her new role as Principal at the Mike Clemens Center for Adaptive Learning, she is excited about the team’s mission to grow successful people. go.FZSD.us/FORTiTUDEonair...
08.18.2023
S6 B6 - Meet Dr. Todd, Early Childhood Principal
@EarlyLearningDr Dani Todd has come home to Fort Zumwalt. The South High alum has spent a career advocating for children, in schools and in her personal work. Being surrounded by Pre-K students and the staff who serve them helps her...
08.17.2023
S6 B5 -- Meet Mrs. Carter, new Principal at Mount Hope
People told Whittney Carter joining Mount Hope Elementary would feel like joining a family and, she says, those people were right. In her first year as principal she is settling into a new school, a new home and much more....
08.16.2023
s6 B4 - Meet Mr. Johnson, Principal at Lewis & Clark
While Pete Johnson has spent most of his career working with elementary students, he's taught all grade levels. It's one reason he's excited to be at Lewis & Clark Elementary, focused on the work of grades 3, 4 and 5....
08.15.2023
S6 B3 - Meet Mrs. McCoy, new Principal at Progress South
Bridget McCoy has served Fort Zumwalt as a special education teacher, first grade teacher and elementary assistant principal. She's bringing her vision to Progress South Elementary. As a Principal, she plans to stay focused on putting first things first, because...
08.14.2023
S6 B2 - Meet Mrs. Hanks, the new Emge Principal
Jess Hanks couldn't be more excited to be the new Principal at Emge. She's spent almost 15 years working with elementary-aged students, and is focused on equipping kids to find and choose their passions. Learn more about her in this...
08.13.2023
S6 B1 -- Meet Dr. Grawer, South High Principal
Season Six launches with our Meet the Principal bonus episodes. First up, Dr. Kevin Grawer. He's the new principal at Fort Zumwalt South High School. He's not new to the role of high school principal, though, having spent the past...
05.21.2023
S5E16 - Modulation Z World Champs
They come from across Fort Zumwalt School District, finding Ryan Treasure and a crew of like-minded percussionists pursuing excellence. Together they have reached some of the highest levels of the marching arts. Learn more about the student musicians who make...
04.30.2023
S5E14 - Mapping Our Future: CSIP
#FZSupt As part of the state's new report cards for schools, Fort Zumwalt is Mapping Our Future. Throughout the 2022-2023 school year, Jennifer Waters, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, and Dr. Paul Myers, Superintendent-Elect, have led the steering committee...
04.02.2023
S5E13 - FZS Cheer STATE CHAMPS!
Commitment. Teamwork. Togetherness. It takes more than a great routine and a lot of practice to make a squad a champion. Tune in to hear from the coach and captains of the State Champion South High varsity cheerleaders talk about...
02.26.2023
S5E12 - #FZSupt 02.26.23
Checking in with his monthly update, #FZSupt Dr. Bernie DuBray shares insight on the work of improving teacher salaries. Throughout his long tenure the district has come to be recognized as a strong steward of the taxpayers dollars, here from...
01.22.2023
S5E11 - #FZSupt Update: Grow Your Own Teacher 01.22.23
Dr. DuBray shares more about the Grow Your Own Teacher program, a model for the state, then reviews the district report card and the April 4 ballot.
01.08.2023
S5E10 - Ready, Set, READ!
This #edchat is all about #literacy. It’s the foundation for all other learning. Reading unlocks everything else students encounter. Elementary teachers have deployed new tools that allow them to zero-in on each student’s skills, offer individualized support and provide regular...
12.28.2022
S5E9 - #FZSupt and Winter Concerts 12.28.22
Halfway through the school year, Dr. DuBray celebrates achievements, outlines the work ahead and tunes in to performances from some of our student ensembles from Westhoff Elementary, South Middle and North High. 12.28.22
11.23.2022
S5E8 - #FZSupt Update 11.23.22
#FZSupt sits down for an update on student service projects across the district, HVAC projects recently approved by the Board and an overview of a #STEAM presentation at the monthly Board meeting.
11.13.2022
S5E7 - Service & Traditions
#FZSD has a long tradition of serving #FZCommunity and a long tradition of honoring those who have served. Get a taste of the unique tradition East High and its feeder school, DuBray Middle, are building, have joined forces to honor...
10.21.2022
S5E6 - #FZSupt Update 10.23.22
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. 10.23.22
10.09.2022
S5E5 - Every Kid's an Author
Elementary Technology classes have been a part of the Fort Zumwalt curriculum since 2016. In that short period of time, what began as dedicated time to develop students’ technical skills has evolved into a commitment to collaboration and creativity. Learn...
09.25.2022
S5E4 - #FZSupt recognizes Transportation Department awards
Tune in as #FZSupt shares some history on the Fort Zumwalt Transportation Department, recently recognized for the 20th consecutive year with the Highway Patrol's Fleet Excellence Award, which is only awarded to those scoring 90 percent of better on the...
09.11.2022
S5E3 - The League of Leaders
Pushing for Positive Peer Influence has long been at the center of all we do in FZSD. The League of Leaders connects high school with elementary school students reinforcing the positive and discovering that influence goes both ways. It's the...
08.21.2022
S5E2 - #FZSupt Back To School 2022
#FZSupt Dr. Bernie DuBray catches us up on projects and FZ Prop 4, before sharing a bit about his Last First Day of School and his traditional tour of the district. Download the new Fort Zumwalt App for Android https://bit.ly/3w6NXGW...
08.18.2022
s5B9 - Meet the Principal at DuBray Middle
Dr. Jennifer Griffith is a familiar face to students and families at DuBray Middle School, and many others around the school district. She grew up here. Tune in to learn about her vision for her first year as Principal, and...
08.17.2022
S5B8 - Meet the new Mount Hope Principal
Mount Hope Elementary welcomes home one of their own. Dr. Teah Kelly says the school office staff greeted her with a series of yearbooks open to pages featuring pictures of the student they remember, who is now their new Principal....
08.16.2022
s5B7 - Meet the new FZN Principal
A familiar face to some North High families, Dr. Buddy Entwistle is ready to Honor the Past and Claim the Future as he begins his tenure as the Principal at North High.
08.14.2022
S5B6 - Meet the new SMS principal
Jackie Hottelman joins the South Middle School staff as Principal. Learn about the experiences that have shaped her career and the goals she has for her first year leading the Mustangs.
08.12.2022
S5B5 - Meet the new DES Principal
Dr. Beth Allen has been a part of Fort Zumwalt School District her entire career, as an elementary teacher, as a curriculum writer and now, as the Principal at Dardenne Elementary where she is looking forward to celebrating the Knights’...
08.10.2022
S5B4 - Meet the new Principal at FZE
Ashlee Vaughn checks in and shares her goals for her first year as the Principal at East High School, and the scoop on the best book she’s ever read.
08.07.2022
S5 B3 - Meet the new RCE principal
Wayne Dierker comes to Fort Zumwalt from Lonedell, a small district in Franklin County where he grew up. Hear about his work in that community, and what he looks forward to learning about the Rock Creek Elementary community where he...
08.05.2022
S5 B2 - Meet the new WES principal
Dr. Heather Carroll, the new principal at Westhoff Elementary, joins us to share a bit about her previous work as an instructional coach and principal in the Ferguson-Florissant school district, why she’s excited to get to know the students, families...
08.03.2022
S5B1 - Meet FPE's New Principal
Meet Dr. Katrina Conway, who joins #FZSD from Warrenton as the new Principal at Forest Park Elementary. Learn about her time as a teach and instructional coach, her love of sports and her passion for teaching fractions. Fort Zumwalt...
07.24.2022
S5E1 - #FZSupt Update 7.24.22
#FZSupt Dr. Bernie DuBray checks in on summer projects at several of our buildings, a budget wrap-up for the recently closed fiscal year and his hopes for this, his final year as #FZSupt.
06.26.2022
S4E27 - #FZSupt Update 06.26.22
In his monthly update, #FZSupt Dr. Bernie DuBray explains the process and power of the Board of Education Priorities. Each year, the members of the Board of Education set as many as 10 priorities for focused work in the upcoming...
06.22.2022
S4E26 - Bonus! FZS Girls Soccer 2x State Champs
They’ve done it again! Hear from team leaders and Coach Leanne Sanders about the second consecutive South High Girls Soccer State Championship. You’ve heard about Unity and Tradition. In this episode, learn more about Culture, Commitment and Camaraderie. Tune in...
06.12.2022
S4E25 - FZW Robotics
In only their fourth season the FZW Robotics team swept their regional competition, finishing 1 and 2 in the bracket and earning several other awards. The performances earned them a trip to Nationals. Hear the competition results and learn more...
05.22.2022
S4E24 - #FZSupt Graduation Season
In the final superintendent's update of the school year, Dr. Bernie DuBray walks us through the district’s financial outlook. With graduation ceremonies less than a week away, he shares a bit about the view of the celebrations from his side...
04.24.2022
S4E23 - #FZSupt Update 4.24.22
In his monthly update, Dr. Bernie DuBray looks forward to Staff Appreciation Week. Teacher appreciation goes far beyond the halls of our schools and doesn’t stop as we cross the stage at graduation. Tune in as Dr. DuBray shares a...
04.10.2022
S4E22 - FZEiAm: WE are East High WE are Together
When a small group of committed people welcome others in to have difficult conversations it can mean big things for a community. That’s the story of FZEiAm, a club at East High working to bring students and staff together by...
03.30.2022
S4B6 - FZ Prop 4 Safety Storm Shelters
Meet Jaime Redding, Principal at Flint Hill Elementary. Built in 2016, Missouri law required that the school have a storm shelter that houses the entire school population, including staff, in case of severe weather. Tour the shelter, which is built...
03.29.2022
S4B3 - FZ Prop 4 Growth Transportation
In today’s FZ Prop 4 quickcast, meet Jeff Schwepker, Director of Transportation, as he talks about Growth. Get a tour of the department’s current locations and learn about the benefits of a potential centralized Transportation Center. FZ Prop 4 is...
03.29.2022
S4B8 - FZ Prop 4 Opportunity Fine Arts
In our final #FZProp4 quick cast, learn about the opportunities our students have in the performing arts, how our auditoriums provide opportunities for our community and the instruments provided for our orchestras and marching bands grades 6 - 12. #FZProp4...
03.29.2022
S4B7 - FZ Prop 4 Growth North High
Growth. For more than 20 years it has been part of the Fort Zumwalt story. And it continues in the northwest corner of our boundary, bringing more students into North High, North Middle and their elementary feeder schools. Hear from...
03.29.2022
S4B5 - FZ Prop 4 Safety Maintenance
Regular maintenance is key in keeping our facilities safe for students and staff. Did you know investing in our infrastructure is also key to keeping a healthy bottom line? Learn more in this quick cast with our Director of Buildings,...

What's FORTiTUDE about?

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FORTiTUDE episodes:

E6S8 - Bulldog Takeover

S6 E7 FZE Pride News Takeover 01.07.24

S6E6 - #FZSupt update 12.17.23

S6 E5 #FZSupt Update: Celebrations, Communications & Weather

S6E4 - FZ Prop 4 Update

S6E3 - #FZSupt Update 9.24.23

S6 E2 - Bridging Math K - 8

S6 E1 - STATE CHAMPS STATE CHAMPS STATE CHAMPS

S6 B7 - Meet Mrs. Sutton, Mike Clemens Center Principal

S6 B6 - Meet Dr. Todd, Early Childhood Principal

S6 B5 -- Meet Mrs. Carter, new Principal at Mount Hope

s6 B4 - Meet Mr. Johnson, Principal at Lewis & Clark

S6 B3 - Meet Mrs. McCoy, new Principal at Progress South

S6 B2 - Meet Mrs. Hanks, the new Emge Principal

S6 B1 -- Meet Dr. Grawer, South High Principal

S5E16 - Modulation Z World Champs

S5E14 - Mapping Our Future: CSIP

S5E13 - FZS Cheer STATE CHAMPS!

S5E12 - #FZSupt 02.26.23

S5E11 - #FZSupt Update: Grow Your Own Teacher 01.22.23

S5E10 - Ready, Set, READ!

S5E9 - #FZSupt and Winter Concerts 12.28.22

S5E8 - #FZSupt Update 11.23.22

S5E7 - Service & Traditions

S5E6 - #FZSupt Update 10.23.22

S5E5 - Every Kid's an Author

S5E4 - #FZSupt recognizes Transportation Department awards

S5E3 - The League of Leaders

S5E2 - #FZSupt Back To School 2022

s5B9 - Meet the Principal at DuBray Middle

S5B8 - Meet the new Mount Hope Principal

s5B7 - Meet the new FZN Principal

S5B6 - Meet the new SMS principal

S5B5 - Meet the new DES Principal

S5B4 - Meet the new Principal at FZE

S5 B3 - Meet the new RCE principal

S5 B2 - Meet the new WES principal

S5B1 - Meet FPE's New Principal

S5E1 - #FZSupt Update 7.24.22

S4E27 - #FZSupt Update 06.26.22

S4E26 - Bonus! FZS Girls Soccer 2x State Champs

S4E25 - FZW Robotics

S4E24 - #FZSupt Graduation Season

S4E23 - #FZSupt Update 4.24.22

S4E22 - FZEiAm: WE are East High WE are Together

S4B6 - FZ Prop 4 Safety Storm Shelters

S4B3 - FZ Prop 4 Growth Transportation

S4B8 - FZ Prop 4 Opportunity Fine Arts

S4B7 - FZ Prop 4 Growth North High

S4B5 - FZ Prop 4 Safety Maintenance