FRIDAY
FIVE

March 20, 2026

1.

Seize the
Stage

Student Production of Newsies Comes to Life at Zionsville West Middle School

Students brought energy, music, and storytelling to the stage to kick off the ZCS spring musical season.

Zionsville West Middle School's production started the performance season. Based on the inspiring story of young newspaper sellers who band together to fight for fairness, Newsies is known for its high-energy choreography, powerful songs, and message about courage and standing up for what is right. ZWMS students bought the beloved musical to life, building not only their performance skills but also teamwork, confidence, and creativity along the way.

From the stage to behind the scenes, students and staff worked together to create a production that showcased the talent and dedication of the ZWMS performing arts community. As the first of several spring musicals across the district, Newsies marked the beginning of a season filled with student creativity.

2.

A Classic
Takes the Stage

Students bring a the beloved Broadway classic, Oklahoma!, to life as the spring musical season continues.

The spring musical season continued across Zionsville Community Schools as Zionsville Middle School students took the stage with their production of Oklahoma!

One of Broadway’s most beloved musicals, Oklahoma! tells a story of community, friendship, and life on the frontier, set to memorable songs that have been performed for generations. ZMS students prepared for the production, learning music, choreography, and stage sets while working together to bring the classic show to life.

From the performers under stage lights to the students and staff working behind the scenes, the production highlighted the creativity, dedication, and teamwork that define the performing arts in ZCS.

As part of a season of spring musicals across the district, Oklahoma! offered the ZMS community a chance to celebrate student talent and experience the magic of live theater.

3.
A Night Around the World
at Boone Meadow Elementary School

Boone Meadow Elementary School was filled with color, music, and the flavors of cultures from around the world during its annual International Night.

The event brought students and families together to celebrate many cultures represented within the school community. Families hosted booths and displays highlighting countries and traditions through food, music, clothing, and artifacts, giving students the opportunity to learn about cultures both familiar and new.

As students traveled from table to table, they experienced a global journey right inside their school, asking questions, sampling foods, and discovering traditions from around the world. The evening created opportunities for connection, curiosity, and conversation.

International Night is a reminder of the rich diversity within the Boone Meadow Elementary School community and the power of our schools to bring people together to learn from one another.

4.

Eco Learning
in Action

Stonegate Elementary School students explore how small choices can make a big impact on our planet

Stonegate students recently took part in an Earth Rangers assembly that transformed the cafeteria into an interactive eco-experience. Through a fast-paced, game show-style program, students worked together to answer questions, make environmentally friendly choices, and learn how their everyday actions can help protect the planet.

With audience participation, storytelling, and plenty of energy, the experience brought science concepts to life while empowering students with practical ways to care for the environment.