
InfoShare 2/28/25 English

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Check out this week's Culture Card!
Since graduating from the USC Marshall School of Business, Melissa Ward has achieved two historic firsts: she is the first African-American woman to serve as both a U.S. Air Force flight instructor and commercial airline pilot. In November 1992, she joined United Airlines in Chicago as a second officer on DC-10s.
New D6 Summer Camp Programs Open Enrollment
New D6 Summer Camp Programs Available For Students
For Summer 2025, ZESD 6 is expanding options for our students to participate within our D6 Summer Camp!
June 9 - July 17
8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monday-Thursday
West Elementary School
Details
- Enrollment is based on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Students can participate in more than one program if calendar dates do not overlap.
- Seats are limited.
- Consistent student attendance is crucial to ensure every students benefits fully from this programming.
- Breakfast and lunch provided for attending students
- Transportation provided to designated bus stops.
Program Options Available
STEAM Programming (Entering grades 3-8)
Focus on fun, hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts and math through engaging projects and activities.
Program runs:
June 9 –18, 2025 (grades 3-5)
June 23-July 17, 2025 (grades 6-8)
Kindergarten Readiness (Entering Kindergarten)
Focus on skills to ready your child for Kindergarten.
For fully registered Kindergarten students WITHOUT ANY PRIOR SCHOOL EXPERIENCE.
Program runs:
June 9 –July 17, 2025
Music Makers Band Camp (Entering Grades 6-8)
- Students provided an instrument during camp.
- Up to 30 seats per instrument.
- Students can sign up for multiple sessions if interested.
Program Options:
Flute Camp: June 9-12, 2025
Saxophone & Clarinet Camp: June16-18,2025
Trumpet and French Horn Camp: June 23-26, 2025
Trombone, Baritone, and Tuba Camp: July 7-10, 2025
Percussion Camp: July 14-17, 2025
Sign up for interested programs at https://zion-6.org/camp25 or select the button above.
Illinois Launches new Children's Mental Health Portal
Safe and Healthy Climate
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative (CBHTI) recently announced the public launch of the BEACON (Behavioral Health Care and Ongoing Navigation) care portal, a centralized resource for Illinois youth and families seeking youth mental health services and care, including state agency support and community-based programs.
That means parents and caregivers across the state now have access to the BEACON portal, a single place where they can learn which community-based resources are available nearby and which state-funded programs youth may be eligible for.
These programs might include outpatient counseling, school-based services, wraparound services to help support families caring for youth with complex needs, or residential treatment services. BEACON also provides assistance in organizing information about a child's care and connecting families with the services, including communication with state agency representatives.
The portal is available in eight languages: English, Arabic, Hindi, Polish, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, and Ukrainian. A number of resources are available to help spread the word about this valuable tool:
- Flyer (Translations coming soon!)
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Instructional Video: How to Use BEACON
- Podcast
Dates To Remember
February
Black History Month
Career and Technical Education Month
Children's Dental Health Month
Heart Health Awareness Month
March 5
Middle School POPS Concert
Christ Community Church
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
March 6
Kindergarten Happy Feet School Dance (Postponed)
East Elementary School
ZESD 6 CTE Fair
Zion Central Middle School
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
March 7
Family Movie Night
West Elementary School
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Looking for Community Flyers and Events
Zion-Benton Library March Events
Champ Camp Summer Programs
Know Your Rights (Spanish Only)
Spotted At ZESD 6
- Families came together with West Elementary educators Wednesday after school for a fun-filled evening of reading adventures and hands-on literacy activities.
- Lakeview celebrated Black History Month with an unforgettable evening of music, creativity, and community fun! From delicious samples from DaDa’s Restaurant to a vibrant second-grade performance of Harlem Renaissance and hands-on activities throughout the school, the night was a joyful tribute to culture and history.
- Zion Central and Shiloh Park celebrated Black History with a vibrant community event on Friday at the ZCMS gymnasium. The evening was filled with inspiring presentations, including remarks from ZESD 6 Superintendent Dr. Lawson and performances from students and staff. Attendees also explored interactive booths and enjoyed lively music, making it a night of education, culture, and celebration.
- The voices of ZESD 6 choirs blended beautifully with talented singers from other local school choirs at the annual Choralfest held at ZBTHS. The groups came together for an unforgettable evening of music, harmony, and entertainment.