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FORTiTUDE

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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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S5E12 - #FZSupt 02.26.23

February 26, 2023 19:00 - 15 minutes - 30.5 MB

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

January 22, 2023 19:00 - 16 minutes - 31.5 MB

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!

January 08, 2023 19:00 - 30 minutes - 58 MB

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.  #letrs #publicschoolproud

S5E10 - Ready, Set, READ!

January 08, 2023 19:00 - 30 minutes - 58 MB

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.  #letrs #publicschoolproud

S5E9 - #FZSupt and Winter Concerts 12.28.22

December 28, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutes - 50.5 MB

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

November 23, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 26.9 MB

#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

November 13, 2022 19:00 - 16 minutes - 32.2 MB

#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 tha...

S5E6 - #FZSupt Update 10.23.22

October 21, 2022 15:07 - 10 minutes - 19 MB

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

October 09, 2022 18:00 - 18 minutes - 35.5 MB

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

September 25, 2022 18:00 - 12 minutes - 23.8 MB

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

September 11, 2022 18:00 - 24 minutes - 47.1 MB

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

August 21, 2022 18:00 - 15 minutes - 28.7 MB

#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 for iPhone https://apple.co/3zQUgQb

s5B9 - Meet the Principal at DuBray Middle

August 18, 2022 18:00 - 9 minutes - 18.4 MB

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

August 17, 2022 20:30 - 10 minutes - 20.9 MB

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

August 16, 2022 18:00 - 6 seconds - 1.32 MB

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

August 14, 2022 18:00 - 2 minutes - 5.83 MB

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

August 12, 2022 18:00 - 1 minute - 3.7 MB

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

August 10, 2022 18:00 - 11 minutes - 22.1 MB

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

August 07, 2022 18:00 - 10 minutes - 20.2 MB

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.   Fort Zumwalt School District fz.k12.mo.us rce.fz.k12.mo.us

S5 B2 - Meet the new WES principal

August 05, 2022 18:00 - 2 minutes - 5.11 MB

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

August 03, 2022 19:00 - 8 minutes - 16.2 MB

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 School District fz.k12.mo.us Fpe.fz.k12.mo.us

S5E1 - #FZSupt Update 7.24.22

July 24, 2022 18:00 - 17 minutes - 33.8 MB

#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

June 26, 2022 18:00 - 16 minutes - 32.4 MB

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

June 22, 2022 19:10

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 Fz.k12.mo.us

S4E26 - Bonus! FZS Girls Soccer 2x State Champs

June 22, 2022 19:10

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 Fz.k12.mo.us

S4E25 - FZW Robotics

June 12, 2022 18:00 - 18 minutes - 35.3 MB

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 18:00 - 17 minutes - 33.5 MB

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. We are FORTiTUDE On Air on your favorite podcast app and on YouTube. Subscribe to keep up with our updates all summer long.

S4E24 - #FZSupt Graduation Season

May 22, 2022 18:00 - 17 minutes - 33.5 MB

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. We are FORTiTUDE On Air on your favorite podcast app and on YouTube. Subscribe to keep up with our updates all summer long.

S4E23 - #FZSupt Update 4.24.22

April 24, 2022 18:00 - 16 minutes - 31.1 MB

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.  Want to shout-out an FZSD staff member pa...

S4E22 - FZEiAm: WE are East High WE are Together

April 10, 2022 18:00 - 31 minutes - 59 MB

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 sa...

S4B6 - FZ Prop 4 Safety Storm Shelters

March 30, 2022 18:05 - 4 minutes - 8.93 MB

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 m...

S4B3 - FZ Prop 4 Growth Transportation

March 29, 2022 21:25 - 3 minutes - 7.73 MB

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 Check the video on ou...

S4B8 - FZ Prop 4 Opportunity Fine Arts

March 29, 2022 21:03 - 3 minutes - 7.35 MB

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 Check the...

S4B7 - FZ Prop 4 Growth North High

March 29, 2022 20:57 - 3 minutes - 7.78 MB

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 ...

S4B5 - FZ Prop 4 Safety Maintenance

March 29, 2022 15:19 - 2 minutes - 4.97 MB

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 mo...

S4B4 - FZ Prop 4 Opportunity Athletics

March 29, 2022 14:44 - 5 minutes - 10.7 MB

Meet two of our high school Activities Coordinators in today’s FZ Prop 4 quick cast. Ryan Rapp (FZS) and Neil Nowack (FZW) discuss the role our athletic facilities play in our schools and in the community each day. They also discuss what a pool would mean for our athletes, our students and the community. 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 suppo...

S4B2 - FZ Prop 4 Safety Technology

March 28, 2022 21:22 - 1 minute - 3.74 MB

This week we’re bringing you FORTiTUDE quick casts on FZ Prop 4, 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. Today, hear Executive Director of Technology JB Mette about Safety and the projects involved in securing the district’s technology network and providing updated tools for classrooms. Learn more at go.FZSD.us/FZProp4  Check the video on o...

S4B1- FZ Prop 4 Health HVAC

March 28, 2022 19:29

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. In this FORTiTUDE quick cast, hear about Health from our Director of Buildings, Construction, Renovations and Building Systems. Learn about the state of the HVAC in our schools, including the work the district has done to improve air quality, and the work that lies ahead.  Learn more at g...

S4B1- FZ Prop 4 Health HVAC

March 28, 2022 19:29

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. In this FORTiTUDE quick cast, hear about Health from our Director of Buildings, Construction, Renovations and Building Systems. Learn about the state of the HVAC in our schools, including the work the district has done to improve air quality, and the work that lies ahead.  Learn more at g...

S4 E21 #FZSupt talks Election Day, Student & Staff Celebrations

March 27, 2022 18:00 - 12 minutes - 23.4 MB

In this #EdChat, #FZSupt reviews the most recent Board meeting, celebrates our Class of 2022 scholars, as well as staff who have trained with NASA, and provides an overview of Election Day. For his answers to FAQs on #FZProp4, be sure to check out Episode 19 here: https://bit.ly/FZProp4   For all you need to know about #FZProp4, head to go.FZSD.us/FZProp4.

S4 E20 - #21stCenturySkills PLTW Engineering

March 13, 2022 18:00 - 21 minutes - 41.8 MB

#EdChat Giving students success-ready skills. Building them for global competitiveness. It's what happens in #PLTW #STEM classrooms. Meet three FZ seniors and their teachers as they share their Project Lead The Way Engineering experiences and how those experiences have shaped their plans for the future. From modeling and collaboration through to a capstone project, this strand of Career Technical Education is exposing students to every angle of what’s possible as they move into life after hi...

s4 E19 - #FZSupt answers questions on #FZPro4

February 27, 2022 19:00 - 15 minutes - 30.4 MB

Dr. Bernie DuBray answers frequently asked questions on #FZProp4, a no-tax-increase bond issue for maintenance, upgrades and additions across the school district.   :23 What is Proposition 4? 4:36 Is there money in FZ Prop 4 for fine arts?  5:57 Why is the district proposing a swimming pool? 7:48 Why are so many heating, ventilating and air conditioning projects on the list? 9:36 Why does the district want to construct storm shelters? 11:56 How does the bond issue work? 12:34...

s4 E19 - #FZSupt answers questions on #FZPro4

February 27, 2022 19:00 - 15 minutes - 30.4 MB

Dr. Bernie DuBray answers frequently asked questions on #FZProp4, a no-tax-increase bond issue for maintenance, upgrades and additions across the school district.   :23 What is Proposition 4? 4:36 Is there money in FZ Prop 4 for fine arts?  5:57 Why is the district proposing a swimming pool? 7:48 Why are so many heating, ventilating and air conditioning projects on the list? 9:36 Why does the district want to construct storm shelters? 11:56 How does the bond issue work? 12:34...

S4 E19 - #FZSupt Update

February 20, 2022 19:00 - 13 minutes - 24.6 MB

Join Fort Zumwalt #FZSupt for an update on student achievement, district finances and upcoming events.

S4 Olympic Bonus

February 15, 2022 23:28 - 10 minutes - 20.9 MB

Meet Cara Furtwengler, Physical Education teacher at Pheasant Point Elementary. Hear how she’s brought the Winter Games to her O’Fallon, Mo, elementary school to connect students with the possibilities. Her Olympic games cross curriculum, bringing in science, math, history, leadership and more. “Behind every athlete is an engineer, someone in sports medicine. There’s a nutritionist,” Furtwengler says. “There are all of these different amazing careers that, without them, these athletes couldn...

S4E16 - Building Modern Manufacturers, Part IV in our series

February 06, 2022 19:00 - 25 minutes - 47.6 MB

Local manufacturers Dan Claypool of Merric Millwork and Seating and Dan Fitter of Quest Specialty Products are seeing firsthand what is being taught in Fort Zumwalt high schools. Their partnership with the district has brought high school apprentices to their facilities who are career ready. “A lot of times, they are pushing us,” Claypool says. Fort Zumwalt School District is a United States Department of Labor Certified Apprenticeship Program. Students in our Industrial Technology and Engin...

S4E - CAPS Part III in our #21stCenturySkills workforce series

January 23, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutes - 57.1 MB

Building Workforce 2030 is building #STEM skills. It’s building problem solving skills. It’s also building #softskills. Welcome to St. Charles County (MO’s) Centers for Advanced Professional Studies, better known as CAPS. The program serves students from five public school districts providing them real-life experience in Health Sciences, Technology Solutions and Global Entrepreneurship. Hear first-hand from current students as well as from a 2019 alum who is running his own technology compan...

S4E - CAPS Part III in our #21stCenturySkills workforce series

January 23, 2022 19:00

Building Workforce 2030 is building #STEM skills. It’s building problem solving skills. It’s also building #softskills. Welcome to St. Charles County (MO’s) Centers for Advanced Professional Studies, better known as CAPS. The program serves students from five public school districts providing them real-life experience in Health Sciences, Technology Solutions and Global Entrepreneurship. Hear first-hand from current students as well as from a 2019 alum who is running his own technology compan...

S4 E14 - CHAMPS!

January 09, 2022 19:00 - 28 minutes - 54.2 MB

The three-time state champion South High Boys Soccer team stops by to discuss the pressure that comes with success, advice to younger players and the power of #UnityandTradition.

S4E13 - Winter Concert

December 17, 2021 22:49 - 25 minutes - 47.3 MB

S/O and Thanks to our musicians, their teachers and our auditorium managers for making this epidemic possible. Concert season has wrapped up across the district and on this FORTiTUDE podcast, we bring just a few sounds from an amazing season. Available when you download FORTiTUDEonair on one of these podcast apps: Tune in to hear: WMS Band, Emge Choir, SMS Choir,FZE Orchestra, SHS Choir, WHS Choir, NMS Orchestra and FZN Band