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E6S8 - Bulldog Takeover Mar 03, 2024

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 multiple organizations and teams at school, she has seen many leadership styles and wondered, “How do you define leadership?” Criss-crossing the South High community, she found the answers from students and from staff and shares them in this Bulldog Student Takeover.

S6 E7 FZE Pride News Takeover 01.07.24 Jan 07, 2024

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 they feel in so many aspects of their lives and the focus they have on taking care of themselves, as well as others.

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S6E6 - #FZSupt update 12.17.23 Dec 17, 2023

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 you by the Emge Stars, and A View From Middle School brought to you by the South Middle Mustangs.

S6 E5 #FZSupt Update: Celebrations, Communications & Weather Oct 22, 2023

#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!

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S6E4 - FZ Prop 4 Update Oct 08, 2023

#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 as a storm shelter for an entire school when it's needed. New musical instruments. Updated turf fields. Just some of the work underway across the district.

S6E3 - #FZSupt Update 9.24.23 Sep 24, 2023

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 about the Fort Zumwalt long-range plan. Hear from students in two new segments, and celebrate national recognition for our high schools.

S6 E2 - Bridging Math K - 8 Sep 10, 2023

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 a bridge that connects how Kindergarteners talk about math to how 8th-graders talk about math and created a pathway that equips students to excel.

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S6 E1 - STATE CHAMPS STATE CHAMPS STATE CHAMPS Aug 27, 2023

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 playing soccer before they were in Kindergarten. "If you really want to be successful -- at anything you do -- you have to be willing to put in the hours," she says.

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S6 B7 - Meet Mrs. Sutton, Mike Clemens Center Principal Aug 19, 2023

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.

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S6 B6 - Meet Dr. Todd, Early Childhood Principal Aug 18, 2023

@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 bring a little sparkle everywhere, and leave a little bit of it for everybody.

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S6 B5 -- Meet Mrs. Carter, new Principal at Mount Hope Aug 17, 2023

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. "Relationships are what's most important," she says. "And together we'll figure it all out."

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s6 B4 - Meet Mr. Johnson, Principal at Lewis & Clark Aug 16, 2023

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. His mission: Learn something new every day and support others in doing the same.

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S6 B3 - Meet Mrs. McCoy, new Principal at Progress South Aug 15, 2023

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 together we can do great things.

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S6 B2 - Meet Mrs. Hanks, the new Emge Principal Aug 14, 2023

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 FORTiTUDE podcast. go.FZSD.us/FORTiTUDEonair

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S6 B1 -- Meet Dr. Grawer, South High Principal Aug 13, 2023

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 14 years as the principal at Maplewood-Richmond Heights High School. Learn more about him, and his list of supplies students need for the year, in this FORTiTUDE podcast.

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S5E16 - Modulation Z World Champs May 21, 2023

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 up Modulation Z, Fort Zumwalt’s World Champion Winter Guard brigade. Treasure helps us understand the background of the performances and students share a little bit about the demands, and the rewards, of being part of this elite drum corps.

S5E14 - Mapping Our Future: CSIP Apr 30, 2023

#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 for the district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP). Incoming #FZSupt shares an overview of the process so far and what comes next. Together Myers and Waters explain "the big buckets," priority items facing the district. The document, which will outline the district's goals for the next three to five years, is due to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education this summer.

S5E13 - FZS Cheer STATE CHAMPS! Apr 02, 2023

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 the road to state, leadership and their appreciation for #Bulldogarmy

S5E12 - #FZSupt 02.26.23 Feb 26, 2023

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 Dr. DuBray about the obstacles created by the district's rapid growth and what strong stewardship means for the district now.

S5E11 - #FZSupt Update: Grow Your Own Teacher 01.22.23 Jan 22, 2023

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.

S5E10 - Ready, Set, READ! Jan 08, 2023

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 feedback to families. Hear how we’re building better readers in this FORTiTUDE podcast.

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S5E10 - Ready, Set, READ! Jan 08, 2023

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 feedback to families. Hear how we’re building better readers in this FORTiTUDE podcast.

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S5E9 - #FZSupt and Winter Concerts 12.28.22 Dec 28, 2022

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

S5E8 - #FZSupt Update 11.23.22 Nov 23, 2022

#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.

S5E7 - Service & Traditions Nov 13, 2022

#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 those who serve. “Giving back can look many different ways,” says DuBray Middle Principal Dr. Jennifer Griffith. Check in on just a few of the ways our students and staff join forces to give back. “Fort Zumwalt has done a really good job of creating a culture that shows in every way, shape or form that we honor service and that we lead with service,” says East High Principal Ashlee Vaughn.

S5E6 - #FZSupt Update 10.23.22 Oct 21, 2022

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

S5E5 - Every Kid's an Author Oct 09, 2022

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 more about the skills students are taking to middle school that will carry them through to career in this FORTiTUDE podcast.

S5E4 - #FZSupt recognizes Transportation Department awards Sep 25, 2022

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 annual safety inspection. Did you know FZSD's team of six mechanics has kept our buses at 98 - 100% for more than 10 years?

S5E3 - The League of Leaders Sep 11, 2022

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 latest effort in a long commitment to empowering student leadership.

S5E2 - #FZSupt Back To School 2022 Aug 21, 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.

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s5B9 - Meet the Principal at DuBray Middle Aug 18, 2022

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 her love of nature. 8.18.22

S5B8 - Meet the new Mount Hope Principal Aug 17, 2022

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. 8.17.22

s5B7 - Meet the new FZN Principal Aug 16, 2022

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.

S5B6 - Meet the new SMS principal Aug 14, 2022

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.

S5B5 - Meet the new DES Principal Aug 12, 2022

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’ traditions, and community events. 8.12.22

S5B4 - Meet the new Principal at FZE Aug 10, 2022

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.

S5 B3 - Meet the new RCE principal Aug 07, 2022

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 now serves as principal.

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S5 B2 - Meet the new WES principal Aug 05, 2022

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 and staff and a little about the Marvel universe.

S5B1 - Meet FPE's New Principal Aug 03, 2022

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.

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S5E1 - #FZSupt Update 7.24.22 Jul 24, 2022

#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.

S4E27 - #FZSupt Update 06.26.22 Jun 26, 2022

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 school year. Over the years, this work has created Fort Zumwalt’s gifted and talented program, the culture of Positive Peer Influence, the Grow Your Own Teacher program, Hope High and many other initiatives that have paved the road for the district’s success.

S4E26 - Bonus! FZS Girls Soccer 2x State Champs Jun 22, 2022

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.

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S4E26 - Bonus! FZS Girls Soccer 2x State Champs Jun 22, 2022

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.

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S4E25 - FZW Robotics Jun 12, 2022

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.

S4E24 - #FZSupt Graduation Season May 22, 2022

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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S4E24 - #FZSupt Graduation Season May 22, 2022

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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S4E23 - #FZSupt Update 4.24.22 Apr 24, 2022

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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S4E22 - FZEiAm: WE are East High WE are Together Apr 10, 2022

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.

S4B6 - FZ Prop 4 Safety Storm Shelters Mar 30, 2022

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