FORTiTUDE

Graduations are on the horizon and standardized testing is underway. In this update from #FZSupt, Dr. Bernie DuBray discusses the recent election results and what’s coming up in Fort Zumwalt. You can always send an email to [email protected].

Unprecedented. For fans of North High boys basketball, this word is more than OK to say again. In this episode, Coach Michael Uffmann shares the challenges, the celebrations, and the FORTiTUDE it took for his team to put together an unprecedented season and shares some insights on the power of positive role models when it comes to shaping young leaders.

Lifelong learning. This episode, the FORTiTUDE podcast highlights just one of the many St. Charles County agencies that works with our families and staff. The St. Charles County Ambulance District partners with all five county school districts on initiatives such as Halloween and Fireworks safety, but they also offer scads of opportunities for residents of all ages to learn more about health and safety. Tune in to hear from Community Relations Director Kyle Gaines about opportunities to learn about everything from car seat installation to careers in this FORTiTUDE podcast.

Proposition Strong Schools is on the April 6 ballot. In this #FZSupt update, Fort Zumwalt Superintendent Dr. Bernie DuBray answers frequently asked questions sent in to the district regarding the proposition. Thanks to all those who submitted questions! Find all the information, including this episode, at go.FZSD.us/StrongSchools.

Space. The final frontier. These are the voyages of teachers who long to keep learning. Their mission: To explore new curriculum; To seek out new strategies and new techniques, To engage students in learning as they’ve never engaged before. Meet West High science teacher Melissa Bouquet and East High science teachers Joe Leibner and Tom Ogle. They are joined by K - 12 Science Curriculum Coordinator Anne Green to share their journey as Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors. In 2020 they, along with North High’s Nick Fisher, were among 28 teachers selected to participate in the NASA program through the SETI Institute. They brought what they learned back to their students, and are hoping to take flight this summer to complete their training.  

Tune in to this #FZSupt update and get the scoop on bad weather days. Dr. DuBray breaks down the numbers: Numbers of AMI Days. Numbers of make-up days. Numbers he takes into account when deciding to call off school for a day. And he breaks down the budget situation, giving you some background on Proposition Strong Schools.

Feb. 16 will be the 100th Day of the 2020-2021 school year and, thanks to the efforts for staff, students and our community, Fort Zumwalt School District has been able to provide instruction 5 days a week in person and online throughout the school year. Tune in to Part 1 of the 100 Day celebration to hear from Technology, Curriculum and some of our principals about the collaboration, innovation and commitment that lifted all to this milestone.

Technology

22:20 Curriculum

44:55 Teachers & Technology

52:20 Principals

Feb. 16 will be the 100th Day of the 2020-2021 school year and, thanks to the efforts for staff, students and our community, Fort Zumwalt School District has been able to provide instruction 5 days a week in person and online throughout the school year. Tune in to Part 2 of the 100 Day celebration as school RNs, custodial, transportation and student nutrition services, high school activities and crisis counselors offer insight into the work and the gratitude for the strength in #FZCommunity.

School Registered Nurses

24:20 Custodial & Transportation

38:15 High School Activities

55:15 Feeding Our Kids

With second semester underway Dr. DuBray provides updates on winter sports, professional development and district finances. District RNs and clinic clerks have begun receiving the Covid vaccine, which he says “is the light at the end of the tunnel.” And a new milestone sits on the horizon: The 100th day of School.

In this Superintendent’s Update, Dr. Bernie DuBray shares the success of performing arts live stream events and the power of #FZCommunity. He also shares his key word for 2021. (No. it’s not “new normal.”) Plus a visit from the North High Panther Players and music from West High Jazz & Madrigal Ensemble, East High Symphonic Orchestra, South High Treble Choir and North High Concert Band.