Zion Elementary School District 6
Recent News About Zion Elementary School District 6
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ZESD 6 shares educational framework at national literacy and mathematics conference
Dr. Liz Thompson, Mrs. Kelly Llanas, Mr. Josh Minsley, and Mrs. Katrina Wiltse recently presented at the 2025 Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics hosted by NCTE and NCTM.
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ZESD 6 teachers participate in statewide computer science conference
Last week, teachers from ZCMS, SPMS, West, and Elmwood represented ZESD 6 at the Computer Science Professional Development Conference in Springfield.
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3.1% of Zion Elementary School District 6 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year
In the 2023-24 school year, 3.1% of the students in Zion Elementary School District 6 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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12% of Zion Elementary School District 6 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year
In the 2023-24 school year, 12% of the students in Zion Elementary School District 6 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Educators participate in CLEAR Math training to enhance classroom instruction
On June 17, third through eighth-grade classroom teachers, specialists, and coaches participated in an in-person CLEAR Math training session with Carnegie Learning at Shiloh Park Middle School.
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Lion House wins top honors at West Elementary for 2024-2025
West Elementary’s Lion House earned the most House Points for the 2024–2025 school year, claiming top honors.
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Zion Elementary School District adds color with zinnia planting
Zion Elementary School District 6 (ZESD 6) added color to the district office and supported a community initiative by planting zinnias ordered through the Zion Township Office.
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East Elementary celebrates PreK students moving up to kindergarten
East Elementary celebrated its PreK students' accomplishments as they prepare to enter kindergarten.
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Beulah Park holds annual "Grown Parade" to celebrate student achievements
Beulah Park students participated in the annual “Grown Parade” on Monday, circling the school grounds as family members and staff cheered them on.
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Lakeview Elementary bids farewell to transitioning second-graders
Lakeview Elementary held a celebration to bid farewell to its second-grade students as they prepare to transition to a new school next year.
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Ice cream visit celebrates end of school year at Shiloh Park
Mr. Ice Cream Mann visited Shiloh Park on Tuesday morning, bringing cool treats to help students cope with the summer heat.
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ZCMS celebrates students of the year for academic achievement
ZCMS celebrated its sixth and seventh-grade Students of the Year on Monday, recognizing outstanding academic achievements.
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Lakeview Assistant Principal recognizes perfect attendance
During a school-wide assembly on Friday morning, Lakeview Assistant Principal Fredrickson recognized students with perfect attendance for the school year.
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West Elementary hosts annual field day of fun and games
West Elementary students spent a warm Friday morning outdoors enjoying their annual field day, filled with laughter, teamwork, and high-energy fun.
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Retired teacher's book donation boosts reading at Shiloh Park Middle School
When eighth-grade ELA teachers Jessica Blitstein and Susan Thoren at Shiloh Park Middle School encouraged students to carry independent reading books daily, retired Zion teacher Laura Marshall made a significant contribution.
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Beulah Park Elementary hosts lively end-of-year field day
Beulah Park Elementary concluded the school year with an outdoor field day, transforming the school grounds into a hub of activity.
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Elmwood's fifth-grade luau celebrates students' transition to middle school
Launched last year, the fifth-grade Elmwood Luau has brought students, staff, and families together for a celebratory lunch.
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East kindergarteners celebrate spring with festive dance
Kindergarteners, their families, and East staff gathered for an evening of lights, music, and dancing to celebrate the joys of spring.
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ZESD 6 Fine Arts Fest highlights student creativity
Students across the district showcased their artwork during both nights of the ZESD 6 Fine Arts Fest.
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Elmwood Elementary hosts visit for upcoming third graders
Second graders from surrounding schools visited Elmwood Elementary on Thursday evening to learn about transitioning to third grade.