Several students were able to catch up with their former teachers this week.✏️
2 days ago, Mount Hope Elementary
Two students wearing shirts that say 3rd Grade Vibes in front of a door that says Mount Hope is Ready for a Winning School Year!
At MHE, we're solving puzzles and building minds.
4 days ago, Mount Hope Elementary
Two students are working in math groups on the rug.
Two students are working in math groups at their desks.
Our Mount Hope Huskies believe in the power of yet. If we can dream it, we can do it!
6 days ago, Mount Hope Elementary
A sign on a desk that says, "When you think you can't, let this little yet remind you that you can!"
At Mount Hope Elementary we let our true colors shine!
6 days ago, Jenna Smalley
Three children at a desk coloring pictures.
Our staff has had a blast getting to know your students this week. We are so excited for a great year of learning!
9 days ago, Jenna Smalley
Two teachers making peace signs and posing for a picture in front of a bulletin board that says GAME PLAN on it.
Several of our students got the chance to explore our outdoor classroom today. They saw fish and a few birds while there.
11 days ago, Jenna Smalley
Adults with students in an outdoor classroom talking and looking at a pond.
Happy Husky Day 2026! Our staff was hard at work helping to teach our students how to be a Mount Hope Husky.
11 days ago, Jenna Smalley
Three adults are presenting to students in a cafeteria.
Mount Hope staff is ready, excited, and counting down the days! We can’t wait to welcome our Huskies back on Tuesday, August 25! One Team. One Dream. Huskies Lead the Way!
16 days ago, Mount Hope Elementary
Mount Hope Staff in matching shirts
Welcome Wednesday!
about 1 month ago, Mount Hope Elementary
MHE’s New Staff Spotlight! Giving a warm Husky welcome to... Ms. Viramontes! I’m joining Mount Hope Elementary as First Grade Teacher. My hobbies include spending time outdoors, and relaxing with a StarWars movie or two. Favorite Leader In Me Habits: Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind- Define your mission and your goals. Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood- Listen Empathetically before communicating
MHE’s New Staff Spotlight! Giving a warm Husky welcome to... Ms. Young! I’m joining Mount Hope Elementary as a Special Education Teacher. I love to garden, bake, cook and watercolor paint. Favorite Leader In Me Habit: 7: Sharpen the Saw- Taking time to continuously improve in all areas of life and support your general well being.
Welcome Wednesday!
about 1 month ago, Mount Hope Elementary
MHE’s New Staff Spotlight! Giving a warm Husky welcome to... Ms. Tucker! Outside of the classroom, I enjoy watching movies, spending time with friends, thrifting, and getting creative with crafts. I love bringing creativity and a positive attitude into everything I do, and I'm excited to share that enthusiasm with my students in 5th grade! Favorite Leader In Me Habit: 7: Sharpen the Saw- Taking time to continuously improve in all areas of life and support your general well being.
MHE’s New Staff Spotlight! Giving a warm Husky welcome to... Mrs. Ohl! This is my 8th year teaching Kindergarten! In my free time I love to watch documentaries and listening to podcasts! Favorite Leader In Me Habit: 7: Sharpen the Saw- I am a life long learner! I am a student at heart and am always looking for new things to learn!
Welcome Wednesday!
about 2 months ago, Mount Hope Elementary
MHE’s New Staff Spotlight! Giving a warm Husky welcome to... Mrs. Combs! I am excited to join the Mount Hope community as a 2nd Grade Teacher! I enjoy coffee, trying new foods, drawing with my 5-year-old son, and spending time outdoors with my family. I look forward to meeting you soon! Favorite Leader In Me Habit: 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood- Listen Empathetically before communicating
MHE’s New Staff Spotlight! Giving a warm Husky welcome to... Ms. Marino! Hi! I'm so excited to be a first-year teacher this fall! I recently graduated from the University of Kansas, and I can't wait to begin this new chapter as a 2nd Grade Teacher at Mount Hope Elementary. In my free time, I love traveling, spending time with my friends, and making new memories. I'm looking forward to an amazing school year and getting to know everyone! Favorite Leader In Me Habit: 2: Be Proactive- For example, when I have a busy week, I organize my schedule in advance so I can balance work, time with friends and family, and personal responsibilities. Instead of waiting until I'm overwhelmed, I prioritize what needs to be done and take action early. This helps me stay organized, reduce stress, and follow through on my commitments.Favorite Leader In Me Habit: 2: Be Proactive- For example, when I have a busy week, I organize my schedule in advance so I can balance work, time with friends and family, and personal responsibilities. Instead of waiting until I'm overwhelmed, I prioritize what needs to be done and take action early. This helps me stay organized, reduce stress, and follow through on my commitments. Favorite Leader In Me Habit: 2: Be Proactive- For example, when I have a busy week, I organize my schedule in advance so I can balance work, time with friends and family, and personal responsibilities. Instead of waiting until I'm overwhelmed, I prioritize what needs to be done and take action early. This helps me stay organized, reduce stress, and follow through on my commitments.
Our HR team is ready to meet you! Tomorrow from 10-12 at our Professional Development Center. If you're looking for a career shift or are curious about the many roles in our district that support teaching and learning, join us at the Hiring Summit. We can't wait to meet you! go.FZSD.us/WorkForFZSD
about 2 months ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
HR team waves pompous to greet job seekers
Welcome Wednesday!
about 2 months ago, Mount Hope Elementary
MHE’s New Staff Spotlight! Giving a warm Husky welcome to... Mrs. Franklin! I've been an English teacher for the last 13 years, and I'm excited to begin the next phase of my career as a Librarian at Mount Hope Elementary. I love reading, being outside, and baking. Favorite Leader In Me Habit: Habits 6- Synergize and 7- Sharpen the Saw: I love that libraries are a place for people to share ideas and resources. Collaboration and continual learning are at the heart of libraries, so I'm looking forward to partnering with teachers and students to help develop the leader in each person.
MHE’s New Staff Spotlight! Giving a warm Husky welcome to... Ms. Smalley! Prior to joining the team as the Technology Teacher at Mount Hope, I was a reading specialist for six years. My hobbies include gardening, hiking, and birdwatching. My husband and I have three very adorable fur babies. Favorite Leader In Me Habit: 7- Sharpen the Saw: I’m always trying to learn new things. When I first started gardening, I wasn’t very good at it. In an attempt to improve my skills, I worked last spring to complete the training and volunteer hours required to become a Missouri Master Gardener. I learned so much from that experience, and am a much better gardener because of it.
Welcome Wednesday!
2 months ago, Mount Hope Elementary
MHE’s New Staff Spotlight! Giving a warm Husky welcome to... Ms. Keeven! Hello, I’m joining Mount Hope Elementary as a Speech Language Pathologist. My favorite things are my dog Tobin, baking sourdough and gardening! Favorite Leader In Me Habit: Habits 5- Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood and 7- Sharpen the Saw: I am always striving to be the best version of myself, and I achieve this by taking time to reflect, communicate effectively, and continuously learn and grow.
MHE’s New Staff Spotlight! Giving a warm Husky welcome to... Ms. Schemansky! Hi Huskies! I’m Ms. Schemansky and I am SO excited to be joining you this next school year as a 5th Grade Teacher! Outside of school I enjoy diving into a good book, or taking my dog, Cooper, on adventures. I’m looking forward to an amazing year! Favorite Leader In Me Habit: Habit 2, "Begin with the End in Mind," is a strategy I use often in my daily life. Having a big goal to accomplish can be exciting, but it can also feel intimidating. While I dream big and hope for bigger and better things, I recognize that reaching those goals takes planning and consistent effort. Instead of focusing only on the final outcome, I break my goals into smaller, manageable steps. This helps me stay motivated, track my progress, and remember that each step is just as important as achieving the final goal.
Welcome Wednesday!
2 months ago, Mount Hope Elementary
Hi, I’m the new Music Teacher, Mrs. Latimer! I am a mom of two and a lover of all things music. When I’m not teaching, I’m spending time with my family. I love to go camping, read and spend time outside. I can’t wait to meet all of the students at MHE! Favorite Leader In Me Habit: Habit 5-Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood. I have little kids of my own at home, this habit helps me listen when my kids need to feel heard and resolves conflicts.
Hello, I’m the new PE Teacher, Ms. Mercurio! I am a plant lover! I love going on hikes with my dog Mollie and enjoying nature! Favorite Leader In Me Habit: I practice Habit 2 in my life when setting goals for myself. Every month I set 3-5 mini goals that I want to achieve. This helps keep me on track!
Mark your calendar for the 3rd annual Back to School Bash at South Middle School on August 13 from 12-3pm. See the flyer for all the details!
3 months ago, Mount Hope Elementary
Back to School Bash is on 8/13/26, 12:00-3:00 at South Middle School. Free back to school resources like immunizations, school supplies, backpacks, enrollment assistance, and more.
A Sweet Success & Science Fun!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last week for Muffins with Misses! It was wonderful to see our cafeteria full of smiles, stories, and (of course) delicious treats.

We also want to give a massive shout-out to our incredible Tech Teacher, Mrs.Bedford, for hosting such an engaging STEM event at the same time. Seeing our students and their "Misses" dive into hands-on learning together was the highlight of our week!

To our PTC: Thank you for the coordination and the muffins.
To our Parents & Guests: Thank you for showing up and making these memories with us.

Check out some highlights from the morning below! 📸
4 months ago, Mount Hope Elementary
A 1st-grade student celebrating their robot making it to their goal
A group 1st-grade students celebrating their robot making it to their goal
Mrs. Bedford helping a student figure out how to place mats on the chart to code his robot
A parent and a daughter working on their code to bowl their Sphero robot
A parent and a son working on their code to get their Sphero robot through the maze
A family working on their code to get their Sphero robot through the maze
A parent and a daughter working on their code to bowl their Sphero robot
Huge thank you to our amazing PTC for providing MAP snacks to keep our students fueled, focused, and ready to do their best! Your support makes a difference every single day
4 months ago, Mount Hope Elementary
Mrs. Muenks class showing off their MAP snacks
Mrs Kraus' class showing off their MAP snacks
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.
4 months ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
FZSD STORM UPDATE

🌟 What Makes a Leader?

Our winners this month were recognized for demonstrating:

  • Integrity: Doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.

  • Empathy: Making sure every Husky feels like they belong.

  • Dedication: Showing up with a positive attitude and a "can-do" spirit.

📸 Moments from the Assembly

Take a look through the photos, and you’ll see the proud smiles and the genuine support our students have for one another. It’s moments like these that remind us why our school is such a special place to grow.

"Leadership is not a position or a title; it is action and example." — This month, our Huskies proved that in spades.

Congratulations to all our honorees! Keep howling, keep leading, and keep making us proud.

#HuskyPride #LeaderOfTheMonth #StudentSuccess #BuildingLeaders

5 months ago, Mount Hope Elementary
Specialist's Leaders of the Month!
5th-grade Leaders of the Month!
4th-grade Leaders of the Month!
3rd-grade Leaders of the Month!
2nd-grade Leaders of the Month!
1st-grade Leaders of the Month!
Kindergarten Leaders of the Month!