Zion Elementary School District 6
Recent News About Zion Elementary School District 6
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Mayor McKinney visits Lakeview Elementary to share experiences with second graders
Mayor Billy McKinney visited Lakeview Elementary School to speak with second-grade students about his personal and professional journey.
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East Elementary celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with cultural dress days
East Elementary School is marking Hispanic Heritage Month by encouraging students and staff to wear clothing that reflects Hispanic culture on Thursdays.
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West Elementary holds first fire drill of school year
West Elementary School students conducted their first fire drill of the academic year on Friday.
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Japanese graduate students share culture through origami and dance at Zion elementary schools
West and East Elementary students participated in a cultural event on Friday, September 5, when Dr. Jill Bruellman, a professor at the College of Lake County (CLC), visited with graduate students from Japan.
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Lake County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024
School districts in Lake County carried over $1.3 billion in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 28.5% of their legal borrowing capacity.
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Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: Zion Elementary School District 6’s outstanding debt hit $3.1 million
Zion Elementary School District 6's outstanding school debt reached $3.1 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $148,289 per student.
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East Elementary second graders start school year with enthusiasm
East Elementary second graders in Mr. Cabrero’s class began Back-to-School week with enthusiasm, highlighting the atmosphere of community and confidence promoted in Zion Elementary School District 6 classrooms.
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PreK students begin first day at Zion Elementary schools for new academic year
The 2025–2026 school year began for PreK students in Zion Elementary School District 6, with young learners starting their first day filled with curiosity and excitement.
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West Wildcats participate in PBIS assembly to learn rules and foster community
West Elementary School students, known as the Wildcats, participated in a PBIS assembly on Thursday.
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Zion Central Middle hosts open house for new school year
Zion Central Middle School held its open house on Thursday evening, inviting students and families to start the new school year together.
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Zion police decorate liaison officer vehicles with school logos
The Zion Police Department has decorated the vehicles of its two School Liaison Officers with logos from Shiloh Park Elementary and Zion Central Middle School.
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Zion Elementary holds open houses as new school year begins
Families attended open houses at Zion Elementary School District 6 elementary schools on Tuesday evening.
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Zion Elementary staff start school year with focus on planning and professional growth
Staff at Zion Elementary School District 6 began the 2025–2026 academic year with activities focused on collaboration, professional development, and a review of the district’s new strategic plan.
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Zion District launches Back-to-School Spirit Week across all campuses
Students and staff in Zion Elementary School District 6 are preparing for Back-to-School Spirit Week, an event aimed at encouraging school pride as the new academic year begins.
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Zion Elementary honors baton champions after world title win
State, national, and world champion students from Zion Elementary School District 6 were recognized at the August Board of Education meeting.
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Zion Elementary opens new school year with superintendent welcoming students
The first day of the 2025–2026 school year at Zion Elementary School District 6 began with students and staff gathering to mark the occasion.
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West Elementary staff attend cooperative learning workshop to boost classroom engagement
West Elementary School teachers recently attended a two-day Kagan Cooperative Learning workshop.
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Zion Elementary kicks off new school year at Back to School Bash
Members of the Zion Elementary School District 6 community gathered at the 2025 Back to School Bash, where district representatives engaged with students, families, and other attendees.
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Zion District 6 youth team expands community service with new benches
The Zion District 6 Youth Leadership Team continued its summer service efforts by expanding the River of Kindness at West Elementary School.
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Zion District 6 hosts math conference for K–8 educators
Zion Elementary School District 6 organized the Hands On, Minds On Math Conference on August 1 at Zion Central Middle School.