National IT Professionals Day
Here at DuBray, we're lucky to have Mr. Blanke keeping all our technology up and running each and every day. He manages all student Chromebook issues along with helping all our teachers and staff with their technology challenges. From broken screens to password resets, we appreciate everything he does as our IT Professional!
Attention 8th Grade Families!
Yearbook ads for 8th graders are live! Don't miss your chance to order an ad to celebrate your 8th grade student. Visit yearbookordercenter.com, use code 25003, and create your yearbook ad today.
Habit High-Fives
Congratulations to the following students who received Habit High-Fives this week: Aiden M, Devlin M, Leandro M, Anthony M, Liam K, Sophia N, Austin M, Dominik M, Russell J, Cameron K, Bowen A, Saniya H, Jacob W, Layla K, Cameron S, Natalia M, Taylor B, Jeremiah N, Bryce O, Lucas S, Emma B, Owen L, Kilian C, Luke B, Seamus L, River C, Joseph J
Throughout each week, teachers and staff nominate students they see demonstrating one of the seven Leader in Me Habits. We believe our students' ability to embody these habits will equip them to excel in middle school and beyond.
Habit 1: Be Proactive
Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind
Habit 3: Put First Things First
Habit 4: Think Win-Win
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
Habit 6: Synergize
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
Flag Football Intramural Update
Due to heat related cancellations, please take note of the revised schedule for Flag Football.
7th & 8th Grade: 9/10, 9/14, 9/15, 9/16, 9/21
6th Grade: 9/22, 9/23, 9/24, 9/28, 9/29
Future Lion Night is Tomorrow
Calling all Future Lions! Come experience the football game tomorrow night and see what it means to be part of One Pride! Kickoff is at 7:00 pm to watch your Fort Zumwalt East Lions take on the Orchard Farm Eagles. Future Lions can enjoy:
FREE admission for kids when wearing Lion gear
🍬 Candy or drink ticket upon entry
🙌 High-five the football team as they take the field
🏈 Halftime recognition for all Future Lions
🏈 Halftime recognition for our 8th Grade Junior Lions Cheer, Football, and Basketball players
✍️ Meet the players and collect autographs after the game
We hope to see you there wearing your black & gold!
Tickets On Sale Tomorrow!
Tickets go on sale tomorrow for our Welcome Back Party! Students can purchase tickets for $5 during lunches from Wednesday, September 9th through Wednesday, September 16th. Included with your purchase is a slice of pizza and a drink. Welcome Back Party is on Friday, September 18th from 3:15-5:00 pm.
Book Drive @ Tonight's Game
Join FZE students in collecting and donating gently used books to Youth In Need.
When: September 4th, 2026 - 7pm Kickoff
Where: Zumwalt East Stadium
What: Bring gently used or new children's books to the football game and donate them in our donation box.
Why: Help Youth in Need and shine the light on literacy! AND get in free to the football game!
First FZE Home Game Today
Heading to the football game at East tonight? Don't forget the new bag policy. As a reminder, guests carrying an unapproved bag will not be allowed entry to the facility. Visit our website for additional details regarding the policy. GO LIONS! 🏈
Habit High-Fives
Congratulations to the following students who received Habit High-Fives this week: Aiden G., Cameron C., Kinslee W., Wyatt Z., Trinidy T., Jax P., Devlin M., Owen W., Anna M., Malik L., Vanessa G., Tetiana F.
Throughout each week, teachers and staff nominate students they see demonstrating one of the seven Leader in Me Habits. We believe our students' ability to embody these habits will equip them to excel in middle school and beyond.
Habit 1: Be Proactive
Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind
Habit 3: Put First Things First
Habit 4: Think Win-Win
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
Habit 6: Synergize
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
NMS Tour
Open House & Community Round Table at North Middle School is happening tomorrow, September 2nd at 2:30 & 6:00 pm. The event, part of our Community Connections series, is for Fort Zumwalt residents and business owners, should only last about an hour.
Family Vacation Planner
Make the most of school breaks by scheduling vacations around the long weekends we are out of school. Take a peek at PSST's Family Vacation Planner. Want to participate in parent sponsored appreciation events? Sign up to join PSST.
Welcome Huskies!
Today starts the 2026-2027 school year! We are excited to have all our students back in the building and look forward to another year of exemplifying our mission: dedicated to inspire, motivated to achieve, and striving for success.
Eastside Pep Rally
Last Monday, teachers and staff attended the Back-to-School Pep Rally at East High. It's a great way to kick off the year surrounded by all our Eastside schools. Shout out to DMS students, Kara Luu and Sophia Scarpace, who delivered fantastic speeches during the event.
New to DuBray
For the 2026-2027 school year, we have eight new teachers joining the pack. Please extend a warm welcome to:
Mrs. Argent - Special Education
Mr. Aubuchon - 6th Grade Computer Science
Mrs. Carr - 7th Grade Math
Ms. Jolly - 8th Grade ELA
Ms. Lloyd - Choir
Mrs. Lohman - Speech Language Pathologist
Mrs. Orr - 7th Grade Science
Mr. Ostby - Tech Ed
Special thank you to Grant Parrack for representing DMS during the event!
Welcome DMS Bus Drivers!
This morning DMS welcomed our bus drivers in for the new school year. They grabbed some breakfast, met with administration and picked out charms for their new keychains. Need to find out when or where the bus will pick up your student? Visit the interactive map and enter the address to search.
7th & 8th Grade Open House Today
Tonight all 7th & 8th graders are invited to open house from 5:30-7:00 pm. Bring a copy of your schedule, tour the building and meet your teachers. The performing arts meeting for 7th graders is at 6 and for 8th graders it is at 6:30. Meeting locations are as follows: Band 305, Orchestra 303, and Choir 302. We hope to see you tonight!
6th Grade Open House Today
Come tour the building, meet your teachers and collect your team t-shirt tonight at 6th grade open house! Students with last names A-L are scheduled from 5:30 - 6:15 pm, with a performing arts meeting at 6. Last names M-Z are scheduled from 6:15-7:00 pm, with their performing arts meeting at 6:45. Parking is also available at Mid Rivers Christian Church if the school lot is full. A shuttle to DuBray will be available from the parking lot. View all the details on the flyer.
Schedule Pick Up Starts Today!
Schedule pick-up for all students is Tuesday, August 11 from 9am-4pm and Wednesday, August 12 from 3pm-6pm. During schedule pickup students have the opportunity to:
Get their yearbook photo taken
Please note, only online orders are accepted. Visit Wagner Portrait Group and use the pre-order password: 8D2W2S7R
Purchase a yearbook
Learn about the clubs & intramurals DMS offers
Buy spirit wear
Tour the building
We will have tables set up to learn more about the DuBray Cafe, get help with online registration, and the clinic will be there to answer any questions about immunizations and medicine. Can't wait to see you at schedule pick up!
