
InfoShare 6/15/24 English

Educare of Lake County Informational Meeting
Learn about a new state-of-the-art early learning school coming to Zion, Illinois that will propel the future of our children ages 6 weeks through kindergarten. Come with questions, leave with answers. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more! Light Refreshments will be served. Translation services will be available.
June 24, 2024
Shiloh Park Middle School
2635 Gabriel Ave., Zion
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Reserve your seat by June 20, 2024! To register for the event please visit http://zion-6.org/educare0624
ENRICHING COMMUNITIES AND SUPPORTING FAMILIES
Summer Nutrition Opportunities
SUN Bucks
The U.S. Department of Agriculture authorized a new permanent nutrition program called Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT), or commonly referred to as SUN Bucks. SUN Bucks provides a one-time grocery-buying benefit of $120 per eligible student during the months that schools are closed.
All ZESD 6 families will be receiving a notification email in the coming week, to the primary parent/guardian email address on file, identifying student eligibility.
Program Benefits
- You will received $120 for each eligible child on a EBT card.
- Food items can be purchased during the summer at grocery stores, farmers markets, and other authorized retailers when school is out.
Visit our website for further eligibility requirements and program details!
Summer Meals Program
The Summer Meals Program was instituted to provide nutritious meals to children during the summer months when school is not in session. The program is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
June 3, 2024 - July 11, 2024 (Monday-Thursday only)
West Elementary School
Location closed June 19, June 20, July 3 and July 4
Breakfast 8:40 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Lunch 11:30 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
- All children 18 years old and younger may join us for breakfast and lunch during designated dates and times.
- All food must be consumed on school property.
- Food will be served based on walk-ins.
Summer Lunches
Visit the library for free summer lunches this summer! In partnership with the Illinois Food Bank lunch is offered to anyone 18-years-old and younger.
June 10, 2024 - August 15, 2024 (Monday - Thursday only)
Zion-Benton Public Library
2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location closed June 19, July 4 and July 11
Announcements
2024-2025 Registration
Returning students: Please register by June 28 for class placement for the first day of school.
Quick Links
Registration Guide www.zion6.org/registration
Dates To Remember
June 17
Board of Education Meeting
District Office
2800 29th Street, Zion
6:00 p.m.
June 19
Juneteenth
District Office closed
June 20
Camp Zion Summer School
Closed
July 4
Independence Day
District Office closed
August 19
Teacher Institute Day
No student attendance
August 20
First Day of School!