FRIDAY
FIVE

September 5, 2025

1. Voices of
ZCS

ZCS Superintendent Dr. Rebecca Coffman sits down for a conversation with Pleasant View Elementary School 25-year veteran Art Educator Scott Miller

For 25 years, Miller has turned his classroom into a canvas of creativity. Superintendent Dr. Rebecca Coffman sat down with him for a video interview that captures his passion, purpose, and the art of teaching.

Watch the video and read the feature story below.

Voices of ZCS: Pleasant View Elementary School Art Educator Scott Miller

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Art Educator and Artist Scott Miller uses time when students are creating to create memories and keepsakes for the students.

2. Jog-A-Thon Season is
Here

Every Step Powers Our Schools

It’s that time of year again. Jog-A-Thon season! This month, our elementary schools are kicking off their biggest fundraiser of the year. Jog-A-Thon is a celebration of school spirit, healthy activity, and the power of community coming together to support students.

Funds raised through Jog-A-Thon directly fuel opportunities for our kids, from classroom resources to enrichment programs, and every step makes a difference. Parents, staff, and community partners help create an unforgettable experience that blends fun, fitness, and purpose.

So, get ready to cheer on our youngest Eagles as they run, laugh, and give it their all. Jog-A-Thon is about building memories, raising support, and showing just how strong we are when we move forward together.

September 26th

One district. One community.
Let’s make this year the best yet!

See picture highlights from PVE's kick-off event!

3.
Burro Brings
Books to Life

A hands-on lesson inspired by Waiting for the Biblioburro

First graders at Trailside Elementary School welcomed a special visitor...a donkey as part of their reading of Waiting for the Biblioburro. The experience gave students a chance to connect their classroom learning with the real world, exploring how children around the globe access books in creative ways, including through mobile libraries like the “Biblioburro.”

4. ZCS
State of the Schools 2025

An inside look at ZCS today and tomorrow

The annual State of the Schools event will be held on Tuesday, October 7, presented in partnership with the Zionsville Chamber of Commerce and the Zionsville Education Foundation. Superintendent Dr. Rebecca Coffman and ZCS leadership will share important updates, answer questions, and highlight the ways our schools are engaging students, creating opportunities, and fostering belonging.

The event will be held in The Cardinal Room at Golf Club of Indiana, with breakfast beginning at 8:00 a.m. and the program at 8:30 a.m.

5. Drawing Big Dreams
at Stonegate Elementary School

Duane Abel’s engaging Draw Your Destiny presentation blended creativity, character, and motivation for students to dream big and work hard.

Stonegate Elementary School was thrilled to welcome Duane Abel, the cartoonist behind the comic strip series ZED, to our school! His presentation, Draw Your Destiny, inspired our students to set goals, celebrate the power of literacy, and recognize the importance of education. Throughout the show, he skillfully wove in our RIGHT traits, making the message both fun and meaningful. It was an engaging and creative experience that left our students motivated to dream big and work hard!

LAST DAY TO ORDER MUMS!

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

Highlights from the 2024 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.