FORTiTUDE

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 on YouTube or your favorite podcast app. We’re FORTiTUDEonair.

Fort Zumwalt School District

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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 about the program on this FORTiTUDE podcast.

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 of the stage and the messages that stick with him from all of those graduation speeches.

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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 little bit about the teachers who have shaped him and his appreciation for Fort Zumwalt staff. #ThankaTeacher Catch up on the April election results and learn a bit about how school boards function in this #FZSupt update. 

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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 celebrating what make them unique. It started with a celebration of unity, that grew into a pledge. More three quarters of students at East High signed a pledge to encourage inclusivity and celebrate other diversities within our school, Assistant Principal Josh Devlin says. “It’s the first thing kids see when they come into school. What an amazing environment if you are a new student, to come into a school and see: We celebrate this. We want you in here. We want to see this diversity in our school because that is what makes East High great. We are the most diverse school in the entire district and that is something that we celebrate.” Tune in to here more from Mr. Devlin, three East High students, the club sponsors and Coordinator of Diversity and Awareness about the work and the achievements of students and staff this school year, and what they hope to carry forward.

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 to sustain up to an EF 4 tornado, hear about its features and see renderings of potential shelters for our other 15 elementary schools. #FZProp4 is a no-tax increase bond issue. It requires 57-percent approval to pass and would provide funds for maintenance, upgrades and additions at Fort Zumwalt’s 27 schools and five support facilities. Learn more at go.FZSD.us/FZProp4

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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 a no-tax increase bond issue. It requires 57-percent approval to pass and would provide funds for maintenance, upgrades and additions at Fort Zumwalt’s 27 schools and five support facilities. Learn more at go.FZSD.us/FZProp4

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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 is a no-tax increase bond issue. It requires 57-percent approval to pass and would provide funds for maintenance, upgrades and additions at Fort Zumwalt’s 27 schools and five support facilities. Learn more at go.FZSD.us/FZProp4

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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 Principal Joe Sutton and incoming Principal Buddy Entwistle about how growth is affecting students at North High and what the school needs to accommodate its increasing population. #FZProp4 is a no-tax increase bond issue. It requires 57-percent approval to pass and would provide funds for maintenance, upgrades and additions at Fort Zumwalt’s 27 schools and five support facilities. Learn more at go.FZSD.us/FZProp4

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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, Construction, Renovations and Building Systems. FZ Prop 4 is a no-tax increase bond issue. It requires 57-percent approval to pass and would provide funds for maintenance, upgrades and additions at Fort Zumwalt’s 27 schools and five support facilities. Learn more at go.FZSD.us/FZProp4

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