At Zion-Benton Township High School District 126, the guiding principle is that every student matters, and every day in school counts. Recognizing that chronic absenteeism can have a lasting impact on a student’s academic success, the district has launched a comprehensive approach to keep students engaged and supported: the Attendance Matters program.

District 126 is engaged in developing a comprehensive 10-year Facilities Master Plan. The end goal is to establish a long-range plan to invest in facilities that accommodates enrollment, instruction, programs and support over the next 10 years, and reflects efficient and sustainable fiscal practices. The district in partnership with our Architectural firm, Wold Architects and Engineers, hosted 2 Town Halls, one at Zion-Benton High School on Tuesday, 12/3/24 and one at Zion-Benton East High School on 12/5/24 seeking feedback from the community.

Join us in shaping the future of our schools! We’re hosting Facilities Master Plan (FMP) Community Town Halls, 5:30-7:00 pm.

• Feb 3 at ZBTHS & Feb 4 at ZBE

Your input matters—help us design a brighter future together!

D126 Facilities Master Plan Community Feedback Survey

District 126 is working on a Facilities Master Plan to evaluate and improve our school buildings, ensuring they align with the district's goals and support student success.

We invite families and community members to share their feedback. The insights gathered will help shape a future-focused plan that meets the needs of our students and community.

English Survey

Spanish Survey

Your input is invaluable—make your voice heard!

12/23-1/3 - Winter Break

1/6 - Teacher Institute Day - No School

1/7 - Classes Resume

1/9 - Personnel Committee Meeting 5:30 pm

1/13 - 8th Grade Orientation Night - ZBE 6 pm

1/14 - Curriculum Meeting 5:30 pm

1/15 - ZB SIP Day 12:40 pm Dismissal

1/16 - Policy Committee Meeting 5:30 pm

For a full list of district & school events and BOE meetings visit the calendar page.

The Zee-Bee Basketball programs came together this past Thanksgiving and raised over $1500 to purchase and give out over 150 free turkeys to local families. Our Bees not only excel in competition, but also in the community. Special thanks to our Boys and Girls Basketball teams and coaches, as well as our Maintenance team, Business Office, Zion Wal-Mart, Humanity First, D 126 faculty and staff, NHS, Emerald Night Photography as well as Mr. Kubic, Mr. LaBelle, Ms. Walker-Hakeem, and Dr. Brown for stopping in to assist and support.

The first Friday of each month the building pricipals send out a newletter to families. In case you missed them, you can view them here.

We are proud to celebrate our Zee Bee P.R.I.D.E. award recipients! This award honors individuals who embody the core values of Perseverance, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, and Empowerment, showcasing the true spirit of Zee Bee excellence among our staff!

They were recocoginzed at our November BOE meeting our Zee Bee P.R.I.D.E. award winners. Zee Bee P.R.I.D.E. represents Perseverance, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, and Empowerment.

ZBTHS and the Zion Women’s Club are proud to announce this year’s HOBY and ILS -Illinois Leadership Seminar sophomore recipients. HOBY is internationally recognized as a premier leadership conference for sophomores across the nation. ILS is Illinois’s very own outstanding Youth Leadership Seminar program within the state. These two programs provide leadership growth and experiences through outstanding leadership conferences over the summer at reputable college university campuses.

Alecia M is this year’s Illinois Leadership Seminar recipient and Aryana M is this year’s HOBY representative.