FRIDAY
FIVE

March 6, 2026

1.

Kindergarten Registration
is Open

A preview for future Eagles from Eagle Elementary School’s Village Tour

Kindergarten is a joyful beginning filled with curiosity, discovery, and new friendships. Earlier this year, Eagle Elementary kindergarten students took part in a special walking “Village Tour,” exploring local businesses, meeting business owners, and experiencing the feeling of community.

Kindergarten is where the journey begins, and our students create memorable moments in every elementary school from the first day they walk through our doors. Students begin building foundational skills, developing confidence, and becoming part of a school community that supports them every step of the way.

Kindergarten registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open in Zionsville Community Schools. If you have a child who will be five years old by August 1, we encourage you to begin the registration process and join us for Kindergarten Round-Up on March 24.

If you know a family with an incoming kindergartner, please help us spread the word. We can’t wait to welcome the next class of Eagles.

2.

ZCHS Students Shine at
State Technology Competition

Technology Student Association members earn top honors while showcasing creativity, innovation, and engineering skills

Zionsville Community High School students recently competed at the Technology Student Association (TSA) State Conference, where they demonstrated creativity, technical expertise, and problem-solving skills across a wide range of technology and engineering competitions.

Congratulations to ZCHS students who earned top honors at the state level.

First Place

• Mia Forbeck
  Children’s Stories
• Simar Mutti and Sahana Radhakrishnan
  Video Game Design
• Noah Anderson and Romaan Shaikh
  VEX VRC Skills

Second Place

• Jenna Israel
  Future Technology Teacher
• Elisha Temoney and Joshua Temoney
  Video Game Design
• Sarthak Gupta, Ishan Pande, and Liam Shipman
  VEX VRC Skills

Third Place

• Liam Shipman
  CAD Engineering
• Ishan Pande and Anish Velkoor
  Debating Technology Issues

In addition to these award-winners, many other ZCHS students competed in events including architecture design, board game design, coding, dragster design, CAD engineering, and the Technology Bowl, representing their school with creativity, collaboration, and determination.

The conference also provided valuable opportunities for students to connect with peers from across the state and interact with faculty and students from Purdue University, offering a glimpse into future college pathways and careers in technology and engineering.

We are proud of all of our TSA members for the talent, innovation, and commitment they brought to the competition.

3.
Hands-On Learning and
Big Wins at Union Elementary School

Learning and celebration were both in the air at Union Elementary School this week

First graders recently wrapped up their Wit & Wisdom Module 3 unit, “Powerful Forces,” by planning and constructing their own kites. After exploring how wind and motion work together, students took their creations outside on a beautiful afternoon to see their learning take flight.

Meanwhile, students also demonstrated their academic skills during the Union Elementary School Spelling Bee for third and fourth graders. Congratulations to third grader Lauren Nettleton, who earned first place in the competition.

Moments like these highlight the confidence growing in our classrooms every day.

4.

Exploring the Brain in
Medical Detectives

Fifth graders at Zionsville West Middle School bring neuroscience to life through hands-on discovery

This week in fifth grade, PLTW Medical Detectives students rolled up their sleeves for a hands-on sheep brain dissection, turning their classroom into a space of curiosity and scientific exploration.

During the activity, students identified major brain structures and learned how different parts of the brain contribute to everyday functions such as movement, the senses, and decision-making. As they examined the brain up close, the lesson moved beyond labeling anatomy and into deeper conversations about how the brain’s structure connects to the way it works.

Students also compared sheep and human brains, exploring key differences such as the size and role of the frontal lobe and the prominence of the olfactory bulbs.

The experience sparked thoughtful questions and lively discussion, bringing neuroscience to life while encouraging students to think like scientists and investigators.