FRIDAY
FIVE

This week's Friday Five is packed with highlights of the annual student traditions during of this time of the school year. Unified Champions, the Strong in Every Way Rotary Breakfast, the first Senior Academic recognition program and so much more!

We continue highlighting our building Teachers of the Year. We are featuring three teachers each week leading up to the May 11 school board meeting, when the district Teacher of the Year will be announced, and we celebrate our retirees and milestone achievements. May is always a special time to come together and recognize the people who make ZCS what it is.

Here is this week's look at what is happening across our schools.

May 1, 2026

Senior families:

 As we begin celebrating the ZCHS Class of 2026, we are inviting families to share a senior photo to be included in a special district video honoring this year’s graduating class. This will be included in various online spaces including the Friday Five, the ZCS Digest, the Graduation Highlight Report, and on social media.

 We would love to feature photos that reflect what comes next for your senior. This might include wearing college spirit wear, highlighting a future career path, trade program, military enlistment, gap year plans, or another meaningful next step. We are excited to celebrate every graduate and the unique journey ahead.

 To be included, please send your photo to zcsphotos@zcs.k12.in.us with the subject line “ZCHS Class of 2026” by May 15.

1.

A Place to Play.
A Place to Belong.

Unified Preschool Game Day brought students together through movement, laughter, and connection.

Smiles, bubbles, obstacle courses, tunnels, and trampolines filled the room during Unified Preschool Game Day, creating a space where every student could participate, explore, and belong.

From navigating obstacle courses to crawling through tunnels, bouncing on trampolines, and rolling down mats, students participated in activities designed to spark joy while encouraging confidence.

More than just a day of fun, Unified Preschool Game Day reflected the power of inclusion at an early age. This special day created opportunities for students to connect, celebrate one another, and experience the simple but special feeling of being part of something together.

Across every station, the message was clear: everyone belongs.

2.

Where Character
Takes Center Stage

ZCHS and the Rotary Club of Zionsville celebrate seniors who embody the Strong in Every Way ideals

The Rotary Club of Zionsville celebrated 20 outstanding Zionsville Community High School (ZCHS) seniors at a breakfast recognition event. These students were nominated by ZCHS teachers for exemplifying the ZCS Strong in Every Way ideals including compassion, confidence, ethics, wellness and determination as well as the guiding principles of the Rotary Four-Way Test.

Congratulations to those students who were recognized during this special morning.

3.
Recognizing
Academic Excellence

ZCHS seniors were recently honored for outstanding academic achievement through 4.0 distinctions, Eagle Scholars recognition, and departmental awards.

Academic excellence took center stage as seniors were recently recognized for their hard work, commitment, and achievement during a celebration honoring 4.0 students, Eagle Scholars, and departmental award recipients.

These recognitions reflect years of dedication both inside and outside the classroom. From maintaining exceptional academic performance to demonstrating passion and excellence within specific subject areas and in athletics, students were celebrated.

Congratulations!