Zion Elementary School District 6

Future teachers from the College of Lake County visited District 6 this morning.

Congratulations to our District 6 Bands and Orchestras who performed in their winter concerts this week.

District 6 students may have had the day off...but our staff and teachers have been learning all day at our All-Staff Institute!

Our teachers have been hard at working participating in #ZDAcademy Professional Development sessions.

The TRIO Educational Talent Search Scholars Program was recognized at the Zion Elementary District 6 Board Meeting on February 24th. The TRIO program has been instrumental in helping to ensure the success of the teens in our District.

Last evening, members of our community came together for the BPAC-PAC Valentine's Day Event and Father Daughter Dance at Zion Central Middle School. There were raffles and prizes, food and drinks, a dance, and even a presentation by the Dean of College of Lake County Lakeshore Campus, Jesus Ruiz. Fun was had by all! Thank you to everyone who came out last night to help make this event a huge success.

Congratulations to our District 6 spellers on their participation in the ZEA District Spelling Bee!

Fire Chief John Lewis and members of the Zion Fire Department were recognized at the Zion Elementary District 6 Board Meeting on January 27th. Not only does the Zion Fire Department support our schools with fire drill support and fire safety presentations, but they extend even further to help us with the execution of District events, and much more. We are thankful for the partnership that has been created, and look forward to its continued growth.

Today is National Handwriting Day! Handwriting is a complex fine motor task. Coordinating the muscles of the hand, eyes, and brain requires skills that become second nature when fully developed. These skills improve our daily language. Take a look at some of our District 6 handwriting!

Jessika Pencak, our new Coordinator of Parent Program Support, had her initial meeting with Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC), and Parent Advisory Committee (PAC).

The Zion District 6 Youth Leadership team gathered together to bring blessings to our homeless families.

Zion Elementary School District 6 music ensembles have been hard at work this holiday season preparing for their first concerts of the year.

On Monday, December 16th, during our December board meeting, we presented HACES Parent Mentors with a Certificate of Recognition.

This past Saturday the Zion Police Department held Shop With a Cop at Walmart! There were 18 police officers (elves) who helped 27 of our elementary students pick out gifts. Each student received $25 for every person in their families and themselves.

Youth Leaders throughout Zion District 6 worked together during the Full Plates Full Hearts Food Drive to help collect over 4,000 food items for Abiding Love Ministries.

The Winter edition of "ZB Quarterly"! is here. Take a look at all of the wonderful things going on in our community. For District 6 related information, turn to pages 18 and 19

While students took a day off on Teacher Institute Day (Nov. 25), teachers took time out of their regular routines to focus on learning. They spent the day exchanging ideas and learning new techniques to help ensure that every District 6 student has the best experience in our schools. #ZD6OnTheMove #ZionD6 #D6Proud

A huge round of applause for our ZD6 Orchestras and our ZCMS Choir who put on a wonderful performance last night at Christ Community Church.

Zion District 6 schools celebrated Red Ribbon Week by participating in Spirit Days and activities to unite and take a visible stance against substance abuse.

Zion District 6 is proud to partner with the Northern Illinois Food Bank – a program that provides food through a network of 800 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, youth and senior centers, and has a number of other direct distribution programs to assist hungry neighbors.

Our students traveled to the chilling center of the polar region followed by the scorching heat of the Sahara desert and then took a dip in the deep blue sea all via virtual reality. Come travel with us!

This October, our District 6 students are FALLing for school! When asked what their favorite thing about school was, our students had lots of great answers. Take a look! #ZD6OnTheMove #ZionD6 #D6Proud

Today, we celebrated our September Students of the Month at East Elementary and West Elementary!

Our HACES Parent Mentors have been hard at work preparing to actively participate in classrooms throughout the district.

This afternoon, Mrs. Jessika Pencak, Human Resources Specialist at Zion Elementary School District 6, spoke to future student educators at the College of Lake County.

National Tradesmen Day honors those whose skills and hard work build America. Take a peak into our Trades Classes at ZCMS!

The Trailblazer Award in the category of education was awarded to Dr. Keely Roberts for her work toward this cause. We are pleased with Dr. Robert's continued commitment toward our goal of Excellence without Exception.

It was wonderful to see our friends and family come together and share their love and passion for this great city.

Lakeview Preschool is proud to have earned a Gold Circle of Quality, as determined by their 2018 Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS-3) scores and Compliance Checklist results. Additionally, Lakeview received a recent notification of continued Gold Circle of Quality status.

The kick-off of the 2019-2020 school year at Zion Elementary School District 6 also brought with it the kick-off of the Dual Language Program.

East Elementary hosted their first Dual Language Open House of the year and put on quite a show for parents.

District 6 joined in on the first edition of the "ZB Quarterly"!

Zion district 6 youth leaders and advisors, Katrina Wiltse and Jill Decker, marched in the Jubilee Days parade to support our Community of Character initiative: Responsibility, Respect, Safety Integrity, Perseverance, and Kindness.

Zion District 6 students kicked off the school year with raincoats and umbrellas, but as they entered through their school doors they were welcomed with sunshine and smiles.

This weekend, members of the Zion Elementary School District 6 Band Program marched in the Jubilee Days Festival Parade.

We were #D6Proud to welcome all of our students to school today!

Today, we are glad to have made a contribution to a most worthy cause. Melissa Cisneros, Volunteer/In-Kind Donation Specialist at A Safe Place was here to collect donated gifts of School Ready kits, age appropriate reading materials, and clothing for children and families.

District 6 celebrated staff members for their dedication to education.

Beulah Park Elementary School presents their student.

Students across the district came together to showcase their talent!

The Kindergarten PLC Team is piloting a new curriculum to help increase foundational skills for all Kindergarteners.

Shiloh Park and West Elementary School present their students.

Beulah Park and Elmwood's YLT members were joined by Jahkil Jackson to create blessing bags for homeless families.

Students learn how to be heart healthy.

East Elementary, Elmwood Elementary, and Lakeview School present their students.

District 6 ELL Facilitator, Monica Munoz, and Cyber Crimes Analyst of Lake County, Carol Gubrandsen, present information about internet safety.

Beginning and Intermediate Band/Orchestra and ZCMS Concert Band perform at the Winter Concert.

Beulah Park and Zion Central Middle School present their students of the month.

Shiloh Park and West Elementary School present their students of the month.

District 6 Choir members performed at the Zion Park District's Black History Program.

Diego Nava and Jaylon Allison take first and second place at the District 6 Spelling Bee!

Families learn and experience technology the way their children do in school.

Parent, students, and teachers join together to enhance and improve the school district food service program.

East and Elmwood Elementary School face off in the championship game!

Lakeshore Learning announces Ms. Gonzalez contest winner and installs new Flex-Space Learning furniture.

East, Elmwood, and Lakeview present their students of the month.

All District 6 choirs came together for the annual winter choir concert.

District 6 Beginner, Intermediate, and ZCMS Concert Band perform.

YLT members unite to create packages/blessings bags to help the 60 homeless families in our district.

Parents gained valuable information about ACCESS testing and school success.

The Rotary Club of Illinois Each Sunrise worked with Operation warm to donate 150 coats to District 6 students.

Senior Director, Chiho Feindler, visited our talented musicians this week.

BPAC and Immigration Law Associates presented information regarding English Learners.

Recognition for individuals making a difference in the community.

Parents had the opportunity to learn more about what food their children are eating and the district's food service provider.

District 6 celebrates Unity Day and Anti-Bullying Month.

Winter wear donated for students.

Building administrators working together in professional development training.

Students explore the world with Google Expeditions.

District-wide 3rd grade field trip to Missionary Church.

Staff, students, and parents join together for the Zion Community of Character Walk.

PAC presents information on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).

The District 6 Marching Band marched in Zion's Annual Jubilee Days Parade!

YLT members proudly showcased their Character Words.

Students received instrument fittings for band and orchestra.

Welcome back District 6 students!

District 6 welcomes the new staff members with a fun beach day.

Libertyville Endoscopy Surgical Affiliates provide backpacks and supplies to students.