Celebrating a Combined 70 Years of Dedication!
Last week, we bid farewell to three amazing members of our school family as they entered a well-deserved retirement. Each one has touched the hearts (and filled the bellies!) of students and staff.
Mary Morris – Our beloved Music and Art teacher has spent the last 13 years inspiring creativity and filling our halls with melody and color. From glitter-covered masterpieces to unforgettable choir performances, Mrs. Morris has made the arts come alive for so many students!
Gaila McNish – With 28 years of service as our dedicated Food Services Director and cook, Ms. Gaila has served up not just nutritious meals, but warmth, care, and a welcoming smile to everyone who walked through the cafeteria doors. Her legacy of love through food will live on.
Janie King – For 29 years, she has been a constant, comforting presence in our elementary kitchen. Her kindness, hard work, and steady devotion to our students have made her a true hero behind the scenes.
To Mary, Gaila, and Janie — thank you for your years of love, laughter, and service. You’ve made a lasting impact, and you will be dearly missed. Happy Retirement!
Congrats to our 2025 Years of Service recipients!
Jenny Blaine-10 years
Sam Waterman-10 years
Josh Smith-20 years
Diane Pierce-30 years
Tomorrow is the first day of summer school. Elementary hours are 8-3 and MS/HS hours are 7:55-2:55. Modified bus routes will be running but if our drivers encounter roads or bridges that are impassable, we will attempt to call affected families. Thank you for your patience on the first day!
Can't wait to see you there!
Congratulations to Mary Morris on her well-earned retirement from the Fordland School District! We’re thankful for her years of dedication and the positive impact she’s had on our students and school community.
Congratulations to Janie King on her well-deserved retirement from the Fordland School District! We appreciate her years of commitment, and care.
Congratulations to Gaila Wester on her retirement from the Fordland School District! We’re grateful for her years of dedication, service, and impact on our students, staff, and community.
Ms. Hendershot is a true asset to our district — her impact on students and our community is immeasurable! Congratulations, Ms. Hendershot! #TeacherProudtuesday#gocsdmo
We hope our Fordland Families had a wonderful weekend! We are looking forward to seeing all of our Eagles on Monday, May 12 as it is the last make-up snow day. See you tomorrow!
Help us celebrate the incredible careers of our Fordland retirees as they begin an exciting new chapter! Come share memories and show your appreciation for the years of service, dedication, and heart these amazing individuals have given to our district.
Let’s send them off with love and laughter!
The Fordland School District proudly celebrates our amazing school nurses today! Your compassion, expertise, and dedication keep our students healthy and ready to learn. Thank you for all you do!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all of our amazing Fordland teachers! Thank you for your dedication, passion, and the impact you make every day. Parents—please take a moment this week to thank your child’s teacher for all they do!
Welcome to the nest, Mrs. Doneski! We’re excited to have you join the Fordland Eagles!
Today we’re giving a HUGE shoutout to our incredible Fordland Eagles lunch heroes! From early mornings to busy lunch lines, you serve up more than meals — you serve kindness, care, and comfort every single day. Thank you for fueling our students and helping our Eagles soar!
Welcome to the family, Grayci Keeling! We’re excited to have you join the Fordland Eagles!
We are excited to welcome Coach Stephens to the Fordland Eagles! Let’s go, Eagles!
It’s not every day you get to celebrate TWO amazing principals! 🎉 Thank you for your energy, vision, and big hearts. You make our schools the best place to be!
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Lillee Grant as she joins the Fordland School District! We’re excited to have her on our team and look forward to all the great things ahead.
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Lillee Grant as she joins the Fordland School District! We’re excited to have her on our team and look forward to all the great things ahead.
Please join us in warmly welcoming Hannah Cook, our new FACS (Family and Consumer Sciences) teacher, to the Fordland School District— we’re excited to have her on the team!
