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Welcome to this week's Friday Five! Last call...

We extended the first-day photo submission deadline a few more days to Wednesday (8/20). This is the final call to show us your smiles.

From first-day grins to everyday wins, we love capturing the moments that make ZCS special. If you’ve snapped a great photo, whether it’s in the classroom, at the bus stop, or just a candid school-day smile, send it our way. Your photos help tell the story of the new year energy and joy happening across the district. Send photos to zcsphotos@zcs.k12.in.us

SOARS students are growing skills, connections, and community through their annual mum sale

Fall in Zionsville means crisp air, colorful leaves, and beautiful mums grown with a purpose. The ZCHS Student Opportunities to Achieve Real-life Successes (SOARS) Fall Mum Sale is back, and this year’s blooms are more than just a seasonal decoration.

In partnership with Jones Greenhouse, this event gives SOARS students hands-on experience preparing them for life beyond high school. From approaching local businesses and sharing about the SOARS program, to collecting payments, entering data, managing funds, and delivering orders, ZCS students are involved every step of the way. It’s real-world learning wrapped in community connection. Every purchase helps our students grow.

Order Information
Parents, staff, and community members can place their orders now by clicking the link or scanning the QR code at the bottom of this section. The deadline to order is September 5th.

Pickup Details
Pickup for non-business orders will be Wednesday, September 11th, from 1–5:45 p.m. at the ZCS Wellness Center, 800 Mulberry St. Please enter at the far east end of campus at the Student and Employment Services Center (SESC) and follow signs to the flower location. Volunteers will greet you, take payment (if not prepaid), and assist with loading your mums.

What to Expect on Pickup Day:

• Remain in your vehicle; volunteers will assist you as quickly as possible.
• Orders of more than six mums may be directed to park near the SESC for easier loading.
• Students, parents, and staff will be on hand to load your flowers.

Whether you’re brightening your porch, office, or garden, your purchase is helping our students develop job skills, build confidence, and connect with our community.

Support students. Support growth. Please consider ordering today.

The 2025–2026 school year is officially underway, and our campuses are buzzing with excitement. From warm welcomes to the first lessons, students and staff are already building connections, setting goals, and embracing what's ahead. The first week was filled with energy, curiosity, and plenty of smiles, a perfect preview of the great year to come in Zionsville Community Schools.