InfoShare 12/20/2024 English

During Monday’s Board of Education Meeting, Superintendent Dr. Julious Lawson awarded Principals Chris Johnson (Zion Central Middle School) and Mike Pope (Shiloh Park Middle School) certificates from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), in recognition for improvements respective to their school's Annual Summative Designation.

Zion Elementary School District 6 needs your help in developing our strategic plan and the development of a Portrait of a Learner.

Please provide your feedback on key characteristics we have identified as important for our students to succeed.

Select the survey link below. The survey can be completed in English and Spanish by selecting the language of choice in the top right corner of the survey screen.

https://zion-6.org/poal

The survey is also located on our district website at https://www.zion6.org/

Thank you for helping ZESD 6 with our district improvement efforts.

Zion Elementary School District 6, Winthrop Harbor District 1, Beach Park District 3, and Zion Benton Township High School 126 are collaboratively hosting a Super BPAC Community Event.

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Zion Benton Township High School Performing Arts Center

Jasmin Cardenas, an award-winning Columbian-American bilingual storyteller will be sharing "Tales from the Americas". This program combines myths, legends, folktales, and personal stories from North, Central, and South America.

Opening performances by:

• ZBTHS Band and Choir
• Beach Park Kindergarten Ballet Folklorico and Middle School Dance Club

Appetizers will be served starting at 5:15 p.m.

123 Magic Parenting Program (PreK-Grade 2 families)

Adult English Classes at ZBTHS

All-Star Cheer Clinic

December at ZIon Benton Library

Champions Winter Break Camp

Free ESL and HSD Classes

BOOST Before & After School Program

1. East Elementary families filled the gymnasium at Zion Central last Wednesday evening to enjoy students performing a variety of holiday-themed songs. The festive event brought the community together to celebrate the season.
   
   
2. Elmwood continues to support STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) through an after-school club that meets weekly for educational activities, including science experiments.
   
   
3. On Tuesday afternoon, ZCMS students gathered in the school district kitchen for the monthly "Cooking with Itzel" demonstration. During this session, the students and two district staff members worked together to create a warm and hearty peach oatmeal bake.
   
   
4. On Tuesday evening, ZCMS boys' basketball played Learn 6 in the ZCMS gymnasium. The sixth/seventh-grade team played first, and although they lost, the boys played a fantastic fourth quarter. The eighth-grade team played a great game, leading to a win.
   
   
5. The Shiloh Park and Zion Central Middle School band and orchestra brought the community together on Wednesday night at Christ Community Church with heartwarming holiday music performances. Everyone gathered to enjoy the seasonal melodies these talented young musicians performed, celebrating the spirit of togetherness and the season's joy. It was a memorable evening filled with festive cheer and local talent.
   
   
6. Lakeview Elementary hosted a festive celebration on Thursday evening, combining holiday cheer, a love for reading, and the grand unveiling of its newly remodeled library. The event welcomed students and families to enjoy themed craft activities, decorate sugar cookies, and immerse themselves in the holiday spirit. It also showcased the library’s new resources, highlighting its enhanced role as a learning and engagement hub.

Holiday Break

No School

School resumes

Student Early Release

Grades K-2 released at 12:30 p.m.

Grades 3-8 released at 11:30 a.m.

Pre-K AM attendance only; no Pre-K PM