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ZESD 6 Teacher Awarded Educator of the Year

Check Out This Week's Culture Card

Registration and Immunization Information

Lake County Digital Growth Initiative

Dolly Pardon's Imagination Library

2025 ZESD 6 Sneaker Ball Dance

Dates To Remember

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Last day of school dates are listed below.

Grade PreK - 7: June 3, 2025

Regular dismissal times

Grade 8: May 28, 2025

Early release time 11:30 am

Educators from across Lake County gathered on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, to celebrate the exceptional contributions of education professionals at the annual Lake County Educator of the Year banquet. Hosted by the Lake County Regional Office of Education (ROE), the event honors the dedication, leadership, and inspiration that shape schools and enrich the lives of students throughout the region.

This uplifting evening brought together educators from all roles—alongside their families, friends, colleagues, and students—for a memorable celebration of excellence in education.

Among the outstanding nominees, Stacy Storey of Beulah Park Elementary School was named the 2025 Lake County Elementary/Childhood Educator of the Year. Ms. Storey, a physical education teacher and proud Zion native, has been a valued member of the Zion Elementary School District 6 team for the past seven years.

Pictured left to right: Ms. Jackson, Beulah Park Elementary School Principal; Ms. Story, Elementary Educator of the Year Recipient; Dr. Lawson, ZESD 6 Superintendent

"I am truly humbled and blessed to receive this award," said Storey. "To be able to give back to the community where I grew up is a huge honor."

The evening highlighted the impact educators make every day in classrooms, hallways, and beyond—reinforcing their vital role in shaping future generations.

American cellist Yo-Yo Ma, born in Paris to Chinese parents, was a child prodigy who began performing at age four. His versatile style spans classical to rock, and he has performed for

presidents from Kennedy to Obama.

Grades PreK-2

Grades 3-8

Register For the 2025-2026 School Year: https://www.zion6.org/district/registration

Locate Resources for Vaccines, Dental, Hearing and Vision: bit.ly/lchd-back2school

Lake County is launching the Digital Growth Initiative to address the county’s digital divide, which is the gap between those who have access to high-speed internet and technology and those who do not.

This gap creates a barrier for residents to access employment opportunities, healthcare, schoolwork, transportation and so much more. The Digital Growth Initiative was created to find solutions and help residents access digital resources.

Learn more about the DGI on their website: lakecountyil.gov/4930

If you’re interested in getting involved or learning more, reach out to digitalnavigators@lakecountyil.gov.

Enroll your child in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and get a FREE BOOK every month until your child's 5th birthday.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth until their 5th birthday, no matter their family’s income. Books are selected by a Blue Ribbon Selection Committee. They are structured to support the different needs of children as they develop. They give book-specific reading tips (questions, how to read the book to a child, making the experience more interactive) and have various formats (board books, soft cover, flex bound).

Receive a free book each month, delivered to your door.
Bilingual English/Spanish books and braille books available (6 books per year).

In an effort to improve early literacy for Lake County’s children and help prepare them for kindergarten, the Lake County Office of Education iis proud to support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program in Lake County, Illinois.

Complete the Registration Form.

Mail to:

Lake County ROE Foundation
300 Center Dr. STE 100
Vernon Hills, IL 60061

For more information, visit www.imaginationlibrary.com

The Zion community showed up in style last Friday for the ZESD 6 Legacy in Bloom Sneaker Ball, a lively district-wide celebration filled with music by DJ Fly Ty, great food, photo booths, and nonstop dancing. The energy was high, the sneakers were fresh, and the night was a hit from start to finish.

View our monthly calendar of events for all schools at:

https://www.zion6.org/calendar

School Board of Education Meeting

District Administrative Center

6:00 p.m.

Lakeview Spring Fling Family Fun Night

Lakeview Elementary School

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Grade 8 Quarter Ends

No School

Memorial Day

No School for PreK Classes (AM and PM)

Early Release

Grades K-2 12:30 p.m.

Grade 3-8 11:30 p.m.

8th Grade Promotion - Read more...

Zion Benton Township High School Performing Arts Center

ZCMS 4:30 p.m.

SPMS 6:15 p.m.

East K-2 Stepping Up Ceremony

East Elementary School
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Lakeview K-2 Concert
Zion Central Middle School Gymnasium

4:50 p.m. - 5:50 p.m.

Lakeview PreK Stepping Up Ceremony

Lakeview Elementary School

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

4th Quarter Ends (Grades PreK - 7)

East PreK Stepping Up Ceremony

East Elementary School

10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. (PreK AM Students)

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.. (PreK PM Students)

Beulah Park Growth Parade

Beulah Park Elementary

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Lakeview Kindergarten Butterfly Release

Lakeview Elementary

2:30 p.m. -3:00 p.m.

Last Day of School & Reports Card

Grades PreK - 7

1. Second graders from East visited West Elementary to tour the dual-language school in preparation for the 2025–2026 school year. Greeted at the door by Principal Edwards, students toured the building, met third-grade teachers, and learned the ins and outs of being a West Wildcat.
   
   
2. Mr. Cabrero's East Elementary second-grade class wrote, illustrated, and published a bilingual Spanish-English book and celebrated their work with a schoolwide "Publisher Day" assembly. The event highlighted student creativity and provided meaningful opportunities for their work to shine in the dual-language program.
   
   
3. Shiloh Park students showcased their STEM skills during a student-led Rocket Show and Tell, where they presented and explained rockets they had designed and built as part of their science unit on forces and motion. This hands-on event highlighted creativity, scientific thinking, and real-world application of concepts like Newton’s Laws, while building confidence through public speaking and collaboration.
   
   
4. Kicked off during Autism Awareness Month, East Elementary's social worker and speech and language pathologist began hosting a parent autism support group. The group offers East families of children with autism an opportunity to connect, learn about local resources, and discuss relevant topics.
   
   
5. Beulah Park Elementary hosted a Transition to Kindergarten Night where teachers shared important information with incoming kindergarten families. Attendees learned about kindergarten readiness, daily schedules, and ways to support their child's successful start to the school year.
   
   
6. Students at West Elementary proudly showcased their learning at the annual West is Best event, sharing projects, performances, and classroom activities. Families enjoyed a fun and engaging evening celebrating student growth and achievement.

Zion Benton Public Library May Events

Children's Health and Safety Fair - free Teddy Bear's and Bike Helmets

Measles Awareness and Prevention

Back To School Immunization

Boost Before and After School Program

Home Internet from $35/month