FRIDAY
FIVE

October 31, 2025

1. ZMS PLTW Students
Explore Flight and Technology in Seattle

Hands-on learning takes off with visits to Boeing, Microsoft, and more

Fifty Zionsville Middle School seventh graders recently took part in a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) field trip to Seattle. The experience, rooted in flight, space, and technology education, included visits to the Space Needle, the Microsoft Inclusion Lab, the University of Washington, Wings Over Washington, Boeing, and The Museum of Flight and Space. Another group of 50 PLTW students will take the same immersive trip in November.

2. ZWMS Students
Share Vision of Unity Through Art

Seventh graders create inspiring entries for annual Peace Poster Contest

Each year, Zionsville West Middle School seventh graders participate in the Peace Poster Contest sponsored by the Zionsville Lions Club. The global contest invites students to design an 18”x24” poster inspired by the annual theme. This year’s theme is “Together as One.”

Over the course of three weeks, ZWMS students worked diligently to express their ideas of peace using only images, no words. From more than 149 submissions, the art department selected 16 outstanding posters to represent the school’s top entries. From the top 16 it was then put to a school wide vote where students and teachers voted on their picks for the top four posters.

1st place – Cathy Fu
2nd place- Andre Meyer
3rd place – Elise Parmer
4th place – Kaia Ferris

Thank you to all students who participated!

3. Building Readers Together
at Trailside

Families and teachers connect to support literacy learning

Trailside Elementary School recently hosted a Parent Literacy Information Night, led by ZCS educators. Families selected sessions that aligned with their interests, learning about best practices in literacy instruction and practical strategies to support reading at home. The event strengthened the partnership between educators and families all working together to foster literacy growth and student success.

4. Decades
of Dedication

A conversation with ZCS Superintendent Dr. Rebecca Coffman and ZCHS Educator Bob Brennan

ZCHS educator reflects on 30 years of teaching, coaching, and connection

From the classroom to the athletic field, Zionsville Community High School educator Bob Brennan has been shaping student experiences for three decades. In this Voices of ZCS feature, he joins Superintendent Dr. Rebecca Coffman to reflect on the joy of teaching, the lessons learned through coaching, and the lasting relationships built along the way. Explore his inspiring story and watch the full video conversation.

Read Full Story and Watch Video Here

5.
A Sweet Celebration
at Stonegate

Kindergarten students explore the five senses with a hands-on applesauce activity

Mrs. Rent’s kindergarten class at Stonegate Elementary recently wrapped up their Five Senses unit with an exciting apple investigation. Students used their sense to observe, touch, smell, and taste a variety of apples before putting their learning into practice by making homemade applesauce. The delicious smell filled the classroom as students eagerly sampled their creation, a perfect way to bring science, curiosity, and community together in one tasty lesson.