Congratulations to Robin Ricehouse on being named one of the Students of the Week for November 18th. Mrs. Bono is excited to nominate Robin as Student of the Week! As a freshman, Robin has shown remarkable academic dedication, excelling in Algebra 1, where her natural brightness and curiosity are apparent each day. At first, Robin was a bit hard to read, but as the weeks have gone by, she has opened up, and I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know her even better. In our Advisory class, Robin’s personality shines through even more. She actively participates in our PPI lessons on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, showing a keen interest in personal growth and applying these habits in her daily life. During Advisory, she’s more awake and engaged, often sharing insights and happily chatting with her classmates. It’s rewarding to see her in both settings, as each highlights a different side of her strengths. Robin’s energy, openness, and commitment to learning make her a fantastic candidate for Student of the Week. #LionPride
East High raised $1240 for No Hunger Holidays which allowed us to purchase 86 turkeys to donate. Thank you staff, students, and families for your donations to help local families during the holidays! #LionPride
Congratulations to Lane Callis on being named one of the Students of the Week for November 18th. Ms. Bailey states: Lane is such a joy to have in English 1! His work ethic and intelligence make him a good student, but his humor and kindness make him a stellar human being. Lane is easily one of the funniest people I know, and his ability to make his teachers and peers laugh has been an invaluable asset to our classroom. He is witty and quick while still maintaining empathy and kindness towards others. For some that can be tough to balance, but Lane is a pro. His contributions to classroom discussions highlight different perspectives and ideas. His ability to include others and make learning fun has made such a difference in class. Despite trying to start a fight club in room 411 every afternoon :), Lane is a rockstar and deserves to be recognized! #LionPride
Congratulations to Tyler Borger on being named one of the Students of the Week for November 18th. Tyler's teacher reports: Tyler Borger is a phenomenal student! He is a peer mentor in one of my classes and I am SO thankful for him. He is always walking around the class and does a wonderful job of noticing where his help is needed. I never have to ask Tyler to do something because by the time I turn around to ask him he is already doing it. The students in the class look up to him and enjoy talking to him daily. He truly brightens the room and is amazing! I have been told by many adults how lucky our students are to have him in the room and I completely agree! He is truly amazing and has a heart of gold. #LionPride
Congratulations to Jaylynn on being named one of the FZE Students of the Week for November 11th. Mrs. Petry says Jay has continued to grow throughout his time at East High. He is currently in his second year at Lewis and Clark as part of the ARBS program. This year, Jay was selected to be an Ambassador for the program. As an ambassador, he gives tours and presentations to students who are interested in the program. Jay took it to the next level and had the amazing opportunity to presenting to admin. During an admin breakfast at Lewis and Clark, Jay took the admin on a tour and presented to them about the program! Jay has shown tremendous growth in his communication skills! I am so beyond proud of Jay and cannot wait to see what his future holds!
Congratulations to Scarlet Rice on being named one of the FZE Students of the Week for Nov. 11th. Ms. Stowers states: This week, I am proud to recognize a truly inspiring student, Scarlet Rice. Despite facing the challenges of transferring, as a senior, to East this year from the DSW area, and overcoming significant health setbacks that impacted her academic progress, she has shown remarkable perseverance. Not only has she caught up on her schoolwork from her absences, but she is also beginning to excel, demonstrating her incredible work ethic and determination. Her kindness shines in everything she does and she brings a positive spirit to our classrooms. Students like Scarlet remind me of the power of resilience and the impact of a caring heart. I am so lucky to have her in Principles of Biomedical Science this year!
Congratulations to Leeper on being named one of the Students of the Week for Nov. 11th. Ms. Ferguson reports: Leeper is an amazing addition to the East High family this year! Leeper is a student who is willing to stand up for what they believe, advocate for themselves and other students, and demonstrate true openness and tolerance toward everyone. Leeper is a member of GSA here at East and is a proud supporter/advocate of LGBTQIA+ rights within our community. Leeper demonstrates true acceptance for all students they meet and interact with here at East. Leeper is willing to strike up a conversation with anyone, ask questions to get to know them, and truly show how much they care for everyone in this community. Those friendly gestures and conversations can really help to turn someone's day around. Leeper also reaches out to connect with teachers. On a daily basis they will approach me and ask how my day is going and genuinely share bits about their life with me also. Leeper is confident in the classroom, is always willing to speak up in discussion, but also is willing to help lift other students up as well! Beyond the classroom, Leeper is involved in a community volleyball team. Also Leeper is an amazing artist! They often draw cute characters on my board at the end of class on Friday I love having Leeper in my class and seeing a student who truly cares about others and has a creative mind! I can't wait to see all Leeper accomplishes in their time here at East!
Not able to attend the 2024 FZE/DMS Veterans Day Assembly tonight? A live feed will be available here: https://www.youtube.com/live/L0SLVubbXDg?si=WLiWE1DA8gZchASy
Important Update: The Big E-vent has been postponed!
Due to forecasted rain this Saturday, we’re moving the event to Saturday, November 16th. That gives you one more week to sign up and join in the fun! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity—sign up today!
FZE Lionheart Thespians present The Importance of being Earnest by Oscar Wilde on November 14th & 15th at 7:00 pm and November 16th at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for children. Purchase tickets at: https://givebutter.com/phz1g9 OR using the QR code on the flyer.
It’s a beautiful day when high school students mentor our littles! The East High Enterprise class worked with students at Hawthorn on Friday, delivering lunches to teachers. Enterprise students have been running the East Side Eatery, taking and fulfilling orders for teacher lunches at the high school. This year they have expanded what they do to include mentoring of elementary school students, who are helping with deliveries at their school. Together they are building foundational skills for work and life! #FZEquipToExcel
Welcome Back! It's an A Day at all schools. Want to know what's for breakfast or lunch? Click Dining in the menu from your school website.
Lions, come give back to the community and have fun with staff and fellow students raking leaves in our community. The Big E-vent is Saturday, November 9th, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm. Sign up using the QR code in the image or on the website calendar. Don't forget to bring your own rake!
Today is Election Day.
Students are off.
Teachers are in professional development.
Polls are open until 7 p.m.
Congratulations to Layla Southards on being named one of the Students of the Week for October 21st. Layla has been an outstanding student in my 3rd hour Credit Recovery Launch class. She has a great attitude and is always positive. Her work ethic and positivity is a great example to other students in the class and her work completion shows it. She has already completed 1 Launch class and is on pace to finish 2 more before the end of the semester. Great job Layla!
Congratulations to Darion Trezevant on being named one of the Students of the Week for October 21st. His teacher states: Having Darion in my first hour class truly brightens my day. His positive attitude and friendly demeanor create a wonderful classroom atmosphere. He consistently checks in on assignments and approaches his work with dedication. I can’t imagine starting the day without him!
Congratulations to Aiden Smith on being named one of the Students of the Week for October 21st. Aiden Smith is more than just a high-achieving student and athlete. As a dedicated football player, Aiden has proven his ability to excel under pressure, balancing his academic commitments with the demanding nature of playing varsity sports. Aiden's work ethic on the field is only matched by his dedication in the classroom. Beyond his physical and intellectual efforts, Aiden shines as a selfless contributor. Whether helping teammates or supporting friends and family, he consistently puts others before himself. Ultimately, Aiden embodies the qualities of leadership, character, and service that we always look for in our students. His dedication to growth and helping others makes him a role model for his peers, not just on the football field, but in every aspect of life.
Congratulations to Kaiden Nair on being named one of the Students of the Week for October 14th. Ms. Leitman states: Kaiden is a calm, quiet force of leadership in our school and surrounding community. This morning, I opened Pride News to find an exceptional video reminding students that it's okay to not be okay. So many of us are facing challenges and feeling overwhelmed. The video highlighted that everyone's "hard" is different and that's okay too. Although, I've never had Kaiden as a student, it has been my privilege to work with him in National Honor Society. Kaiden consistently goes above and beyond, always representing himself and East High in the most positive way. He's always looking for ways to help his peers, school, and community. His genuinely kind heart makes him a force that I will miss next year, after he graduates. The impact Kaiden has had on our clubs is lasting and, for that, he deserves to be recognized.#LionPride
Fort Zumwalt East Craft Fair to benefit Class of 2025 Grad Night is this Saturday, October 19th, 9 AM - 3 PM. See the flyer here: https://my.peachjar.com/district/11878/flyer/2753904?audienceId=94295
Congratulations to Mariana Gonzalez on being named one of the Students of the Week for October 14th. Mrs. Shive reports: Mariana has created an incredible dance presentation to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month! She has gotten many peers to participate in the activity and is constantly communicating with them to make sure they are all up to date! Not only has she chosen fantastic songs and dances, but she has asked for peer perspectives to make sure each Hispanic culture is on display and celebrated in the process. The students are all finding this activity to be fun and diverse thanks to her dedication! #LionPride
