
A group of West High Leaders from the Leader In Me League were here today during our lunch hours to talk to our students about what it takes to be a good leader.





Due to the severe weather that is predicted the Despicable Me Family Movie Night has been moved from March 14 to March 21 at the same time and same place.


It is Music in our Schools Month! Music brings people together. It is important as it can help students develop emotionally, cognitively & socially. It also helps students learn to work together & solve problems.




We have great news from the Regional Science Fair! Yuvan Venkatram, from Mrs. Keisker's class, won 1st place in the Physical Science category. Dahlia Ramsaroop, from Mrs. Pearson's class, won 2nd place in the Biology category. And Diya Shri Dinesh Kumar, from Mrs. Milsark's class, won 1st place in the Earth Science category! Congratulations to these students on a job well done!


It was nice to see so many families at our STEAM night last Thursday for an exciting night of learning. There were so many hands on learning opportunities between all the exhibits, family crafts, cultural tables, art demos, mini golf and STEM challenges. Thank you to everyone who participated in either attending or offering an activity/exhibit and for all the volunteers!



After a successful holiday movie night, the FZS DECA students are hosting another FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT (March 14th) and want to extend an invitation to all of their feeder schools. For more information and to get registered, check out this flyer!


Kindergarten Enrollment is open for the 2025-2026 school year. Send this link to a friend: go.FZSD.us/Kindergarten and encourage them to visit their elementary school today between 2-7 p.m.


The last day for Kids Heart Challenge is Monday, March 10. There is still time to get those donations in to help kids with an unhealthy heart. So far, we have raised 5,792.50 and our goal is 8950.00. You can make donations in any amount at:
http://www2.heart.org/goto/PPE. Or you can view the attached flyer. Thank you!


Mark your calendars! Dine-to-Donate returns Tuesday, March 11th at Panda Express from 10am - 9pm at the Monticello Plaza location. Panda Express will donate 20% of the sales back to PPE! You can bring the paper flyer or show it on your phone or order online using code 379882. Thank you for your continued support!


South Middle School is hosting a preview night for any incoming 6th grader. Please see the flyer for more details.


Save the Date! Book Fair is coming to PPE! Dates have been adjusted to account for our winter weather!
WHEN: February 26th - March 4th
Evening hours: February 27th 5-6:30 PM (STEAM Night)
Students will be able to purchase books during their scheduled library classes.
Our fair website for setting up eWallets and virtually viewing the fair is: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/PPEFlyers


Fort Zumwalt Kindergarten 2025/2026
Enroll Online starting 3/5/2025
Link to more resources at go.FZSD.us/Kindergarten


PPE's Science Fair participants did such a great job this year. Make sure you check out their projects at the upcoming STEAM night on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 5-7pm. Three of our students will be moving on to regional competition on Saturday, March 1 at St. Charles Community College. Everyone is welcome to come by and view all the regional participants. Congratulations to Diya Shri Dinesh Kumar, Yuvan Venkatram, and Dahlia Ramsaroop whose projects qualified to move on!


The PPE STEAM night is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 27. Join us from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. for an exciting night of learning. There will be many exhibits and tables to visit throughout the large gym, library, and around the building. There will be family crafts, cultural tables, art demonstration, STEM challenges, and mini golf…plus so much more! Our Book Fair will also be open for you to purchase books! We hope to see you there!


Hello, Heart Heroes! Are you ready?! Let the Games Begin! Kids Heart Challenge is here! Last Friday, our school had so much fun kicking off this year’s Kids Heart Challenge! Alongside this year’s heart heroes, we’re learning about healthy hearts and life lessons like getting active, asking for help, resting well and being kind. We have exciting things planned this year to get us moving, helping others, and having fun. Sign up today and help your student choose a daily health challenge. Visit our school page at http://www2.heart.org/goto/PPE or download the AHA Schools app! Check out the flyer for more information!


PPE will be celebrating Reading Week Mar. 3-7. We are excited to celebrate reading with a theme each day. To see how we will be celebrating, check out our reading week flyer. We can't wait to celebrate our PPE readers!


Our Spring Pictures and class group pictures are scheduled for Tuesday, February 25. You may order pictures online at www.wagnerportraitgroup.com and use password: 6A4P3T2R. Only online orders will be accepted. If you have questions, please contact Wagner Portrait Group at 314-567-5900.


Wednesday, 2-19-2025 will be a traditional snow day in FZSD. There will be no school 2-19-2025 due to inclement weather and road conditions. Just a reminder, this means the day will have to be made up at the end of the school year. Again, 2-19-2025 will be a snow day in FZSD.


Save the Date! Book Fair is coming to PPE!
WHEN: February 21st - 28th. Evening hours: February 27th 5-6:30 PM (STEAM Night).
Students will be able to purchase books during their scheduled library classes.
Our fair website for setting up eWallets and virtually viewing the fair is: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/PPEFlyers


Update: All activities and facilities usage in Fort Zumwalt School District are canceled today, Feb. 18, 2025.
