DuBray Middle Huskies

DuBray Middle Huskies

 

DEDICATED TO INSPIRE, MOTIVATED TO ACHIEVE, STRIVING FOR SUCCESS

 

A NOTE FROM DR. GRIFFITH

Happy 2026 Everyone - 

It's hard to believe we're already a few weeks into second semester! Students are adjusting well to second semester schedule changes. By this time, you should have received an email from your student's counselor to select electives for next school year. Those forms are due by January 30th for all future 7th and 8th graders.

Please take a moment to provide your insights on our school(s). Feel free to complete a survey for each of your Fort Zumwalt students, ages K - 12. Additionally, the Fort Zumwalt printed newsletter is being discontinued, click here and subscribe to receive it digitally. 

REMEMBER TO:

  • Order a yearbook by January 30th using code 25003 for only $30. All sales are online.
  • Show appreciation by submitting a Blue Note.
  • If your student is staying after for a club or activity, review the Activity Bus stops so your student knows which stop they should use.
    • Remember: activity bus stop locations are not the same as regular bus stop numbers.
  • Sign up if you want to join PSST (Parents Supporting Staff and Teachers).

QUICK LINKS

Quick Calendar
DMS Events
Cafeteria Menu
Fort Zumwalt App
  • Get updates and push notifications from FZSD and the schools you select - critical during inclement weather season
  • Check your school's menu in the dining section
  • Download events to your calendar in the Events section
FZSD Family Portal
  • Check Grades, Attendance and Assignments
  • Email with teachers and coaches/sponsors
  • Connect to LunchTime to pay student meal balances
  • Link to other websites
AMI Days

Inclement weather can pop up any time at this point in the school year. Be prepared! Find all you need to know using the button above.

SPREAD THE WORD...

NJHS Food Drive

NJHS is kicking off their food drive on February 23rd, and it will run through February 27th. Each grade is assigned a specific meal with a corresponding list of items to donate to complete the meal. Students will drop off their donations to their first hour teacher. At the end of the drive, we will see how many complete meals we are able to donate per grade.

6th Grade - Chili

  • Can of No Bean Chili
  • Can of Kidney Beans
  • Can of Pinto Beans
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • Chili Seasoning

7th Grade - Tacos

  • Taco Shells
  • Tortillas
  • Microwave Rice
  • Can of Refried Beans
  • Can of Corn
  • Taco Seasoning

8th Grade - Chicken Alfredo

  • Canned Chicken
  • Pasta
  • Jar of Alfredo Sauce
  • Can of Spinach

FZSD Hiring Fair

Are you interested in a career in education? We’d love to meet you on Saturday, February 7th! Join us for the Fort Zumwalt School District Certified Hiring Fair—an opportunity to explore our district, connect with our team, and learn why FZSD is a great place to be! Register for an interview now. Come meet building and district leaders, learn about our benefits, and explore our culture because Here, You Belong.

Peer Tutoring at DMS

If your student struggles with their grades or work completion, we have just the after school opportunity for them! Peer Tutoring takes place on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays after school, from 3:15 to 4:15.

The students who will be tutoring are 8th grade NJHS members, all of which have over a 3.5 GPA and little to no discipline record. The tutors were chosen by a few NJHS members, along with the President.

Tutoring will take place in the library or a classroom and will be supervised by a staff member. Your student will meet one-on-one with the same tutor for the full hour every meeting.

If you have any questions, please contact Janna Hull, DMS Registrar, at 636-474-3585 during school hours (8:15-3:15). If you are interested in Peer Tutoring for your student, please fill out the Google Form below.

Peer Tutoring Sign-up Form

Join us for Soup's On!

Twice each year our Superintendent hosts a luncheon for residents older than 55. Our next 2025-2026 event is scheduled for April 2. Register by email or call District Office at 636-240-2072, by March 16 for our upcoming event.

 

Important Dates

Important Dates are easiest to find in the Events section of our school website or on the Fort Zumwalt App.

2026-2027 information is now available.

  • You can download specific events from our calendars to your personal calendar.
  • Through the app, you can share specific events from our calendars with others.
  • Want it all in your calendar? Visit go.FZSD.us/SyncMyCalendar for options to sync information from some of our calendars with yours.
  • Bookmark go.FZSD.us/QuickCalendar to see the school year at a glance. This file will be updated with upcoming school years as they are available.

CELEBRATE

DMS Employee & Educator of the Year

Please join us in celebrating our Educator of the Year, Mrs. Hooker - 7th grade ELA, and Employee of the Year, Mr. Rumpf - Paraprofessional.

DuBray is fortunate to have both of these outstanding individuals caring for our students on a daily basis. We can't thank them enough for their contributions each and every year.

UPCOMING EVENTS

❗Deadline to Submit Elective Choice for future 7th and 8th graders - January 30

⏱️ Early Release Day - February 4

🎵 Middle School Preview Night - February 10 @ 6:00 PM

🚫 No School - February 16

🎉 Winter Party - February 20 @ 3:15 PM

🍽️ NJHS Food Drive - February 23 - 27

LEADER IN ME

Our habit for January is Seek First to Understand,Then to be Understood. This habit teaches the importance of listening before speaking. It means taking time to truly understand another person’s thoughts, feelings, and point of view before sharing your own. By listening with empathy and an open mind, you show respect and build trust. Once people feel understood, they are more willing to listen to you in return. Practicing Habit 5 helps improve communication, reduce conflicts, and strengthen relationships at school, at home, and in the community.

 
2025-2026 Staff Photo

DuBray Middle - Office Hours 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone - 636-279-7979

Email Dr. Jenn Griffith, Principal

Email Dr. Joe Hallemeier, Assistant Principal

Email Mr. Mike Kelly, Assistant Principal

Email Mrs. Katherine Reynolds-Sandstrom, Assistant Principal

Quick links to help you keep up with FZSD

  • go.FZSD.us/QuickCalendar (for the Quick Calendar button on any of our websites) connects you with the school year at a glance.
  • go.FZSD.us/SyncMyCalendar allows visitors to sync our website, Elementary Letter Days and Middle School Letter Days calendars to their own.
  • go.FZSD.us/AMIDays is updated annually with information on inclement weather schedules and procedures.
  • go.FZSD.us/CSIP provides updates on and access to our Continuous School Improvement Plan.