So proud of Fort Zumwalt West High Class of 2026, Ostmann's 5th grade class of 2019! #ExplorerNation


Our first ever Trivia Night was a blast! So many prizes and winners! We hope everyone enjoyed the last PTO event of the 25-26 school year!










Such a great night recognizing all of the educators and employees that make Fort Zumwalt a special place to work, grow and call home. a special shout out to our very own Miss Moshkowsky and Ms. Nippe! #ExplorerNation


2nd grade service learning day at OES! Our amazing students, staff and families synergized to bring our outdoor classrooms back to life. Thank you for giving of yourselves in service of others! #ExplorerNation
A huge shout out to our PTO and all of the families that have supported us throughout the year. Your kindness is appreciated! Thanks to your generosity, our staff has enjoyed snacks, gifts, meals, drinks, and even sunglasses this week! (Special thanks to the Cooper and Wagenknecht families for adding to the fun this week).







Look who is excited for Kindergarten! Logan joined OES for Leadership Day and had an opportunity to learn about what next year will look like. We are excited to welcome all of our new Kindergarten students!

This week we celebrate our staff! You wish you were a Jaguar! Congratulations to the West High boundary Educators and Employees of the Year, Retirees and milestone veterans. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1E39MoGkCn/
2nd grade celebrated all they have learned about the Lunar New Year in their most recent unit of ELA. 20 students danced their dragon to traditional music to mimic the parades that occur during the celebration.


Fort Zumwalt School District will release 2.5 hours early today, April 27, 2026, due to the likelihood of severe weather. Early Childhood afternoon session is canceled. All after-school activities are canceled. Thank you.

This week is National School Volunteers Week. Today's spotlight is PTO President Natalie Fedder! Natalie is always coming up with great ideas for ways the PTO can support the families, students and staff here at OES. Thank you Natalie for all you do!

This week is National School Volunteer Week. Today's spotlight is Vice-President Raine Hartman! She did an amazing job with our fundraiser and is always looking for ways to support our staff and students! Thank you Raine!

This week is National School Volunteer Week. Today our spotlight is on PTO treasurer Megan Ransbottom. Thanks for all you do Megan to support the students and staff at OES and for keeping the books balanced!

This week is National School Volunteer Week! Our spotlight today is on our PTO secretary, Jamie Stopke. She is the chairperson for our 2 dance events and supports all of the PTO's engaging events. Mrs. Stopke also takes notes for all of the PTO meetings. Thank you for all that you do for Ostmann students, staff and families!

It was a beautiful day for learning at the ballpark! 5th grade students enjoyed the St Louis Cardinals CAPS program., where math, history and science are explored through baseball.




Families explored many STEAM activities, the book fair, art exhibition and student performances!










2nd grade put on an amazing performance of "Wing It!". It takes courage to step out of the nest and try something new, but all of the little birds "took flight"!










Congratulations to Harry T. on being selected as a Missouri Tri-County Science and Technology Fair Winner! This smile says it all!

The OES Choir sang the National Anthem at the Ambush game and represented Explorer Nation with pride! Jumbo Tron and mascot soccer during intermission too!






Third grade students and teachers celebrated their learning about Native Americans by decorating their rooms with what they have learned about the different tribes. Students learned about food, culture, clothing, and life as a Native American.



Thankful for Elementary Literacy Facilitator, Melissa Durrell and her support with our vertical teams today. Our Early Release day focus was on Phonics standards and instructional routines!




