FRIDAY
FIVE

August 29, 2025

1.

New Website
Launch

Refreshed design offers simplified look and familiar navigation for families and community

After months of planning, design work, and preparation, Zionsville Community Schools will roll over to its new website some time on Tuesday, September 2, immediately following the Labor Day weekend.

The updated site features a cleaner, simplified design while keeping navigation familiar, ensuring families and community members can continue to find what they need quickly and easily. The refreshed look also better reflects who we are as a district and where we are headed.

The new website will serve as an important platform for sharing the ZCS story and serving as a point of connection in a clear and engaging way.

3.
EagleFest 2025
Brings Community Together

Annual tradition celebrates school pride, connection, and support for ZCS

Another successful EagleFest is in the books, and once again the event showcased the strong community spirit that defines Zionsville Community Schools. Families, students, staff, neighbors, and local businesses came together on Jennings Field to celebrate the start of a new school year in a festival atmosphere filled with music, food, games, and community.

EagleFest is more than a back-to-school tradition. It is a reflection of the pride and support the community has for its schools. From student performers and volunteers to local organizations and business partners, countless hands and hearts contributed to the day’s success. The event culminated in Friday night football, giving families a chance to cheer on the Eagles.

ZCS extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who made EagleFest possible. Your support of Zionsville Community Schools makes events like this not only memorable, but also meaningful as we work together to ensure that our schools remain places where students engage, create, and belong.

4.

Wit and Wisdom Comes to Life
with a Special Visitor

Union first graders meet a miniature donkey during literacy enrichment lesson

Union Elementary first graders recently brought their Wit & Wisdom reading module to life with a memorable hands-on experience. After reading Waiting for the Biblioburro, students had the opportunity to meet Jubal, a miniature therapy donkey.

In the story, a traveling “biblioburro” delivers books to children. While Jubal didn’t carry a library on his back, he delighted students by greeting them, answering their questions (with help from his owner), and handing out bookmarks as a keepsake.

The enrichment activity connected literature to real life, sparking curiosity and joy while reinforcing lessons in reading, culture, and community. This is an example of how ZCS classrooms bring stories off the page and create lasting learning memories for students.

5.

First Day Smiles
Lasting Memories

Video showcase captures the excitement of a new school year at ZCS

Thank you to everyone who shared your first day of school photos with us! Your smiles and snapshots helped capture the excitement of a brand-new school year across ZCS. We’ve pulled together a special photo and video showcase to celebrate those first-day (and week) moments and the community spirit that makes our schools so special.

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.

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