FORTiTUDE

Meet Dr. Ed Dreyer. Students and parents  have seen Dr. Dreyer over the years in the West High hallways, on the sidelines or at concerts. After 11 years as an assistant principal, he has taken on his new role as building principal at West High School

Meet Jaime Redding, the new principal at Flint Hill Elementary School. Hear about her unusual journey to get here, and how much she appreciates it now that she’s arrived.

Meet Tara Goerss. It might not be the first time, she’s been with Fort Zumwalt School District for more than 13 years. But this year she takes on a new role, Principal at Twin Chimneys Elementary School. Learn about her journey, and her plans to Learn, Love and Lead.

In his monthly update, #FZSupt Dr. Bernie DuBray stops by #FORTiTUDEonair and reviews current plans for the return to school. Tune in to learn more about federal stimulus funds available to FZSD, and head to fz.k12.mo.us by July 27 to participate in the district survey about the use of those funds.

Just before the holiday weekend, #FZSupt sat down to offer an update on summer programs and projects, district finances and how plans are shaping up for Return 2021. Classes resume Aug. 23. Subscribe to make keep up with Superintendent Dr. Bernie DuBray’s monthly updates, or bookmark fortitudeonair.com.

For the first time in history, one Missouri public high school holds both the boys and girls state soccer titles in their class. Tune in with South High Girls Soccer Coach Leanne Sanders as she shares the team’s journey, the promise of rising leaders, and the power of challenging yourself on this FORTiTUDE podcast.

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FORTiTUDE: Strength in Community

Librarians across St. Charles County have joined forces to make us all bigger, bolder readers and a little adventurous. Tune in to hear more about the joint effort to make sure every St. Charles County student has access to library resources. And, there are some great ways for readers of all ages to earn prizes for doing what they love. All you have to do is accept the Summer Challenge.

In this #EdChat, #FZSupt Dr. Bernie DuBray celebrates our community's unique achievement: The largest school district in the state of Missouri to complete the 2020-2021 school year in-person and online, uninterrupted. It's a salute to each who did their part to make it happen, and a glimpse at what to expect for 2021-2022.

Coach Rachel Damlow talks about the long journey to a sweet destination: Three Top-10 finishes at the 2021 Universal Dance Association’s National Championships. Tune in to learn what this varsity dance team taught her.

Tune in  as students and parents share their Blue Notes to Fort Zumwalt Staff. In their own words. In their own voices. Staff Appreciation 2021 on FORTiTUDE.