ZCHS students recognized
THE FRIDAY FIVE
2025
This week’s Friday Five brings you another round-up of recent highlights worth celebrating. This is spring in Zionsville Community Schools.
Congratulations to ZCHS senior Tobias Dollens who joins Caroline Sampson as a Boone County 2025 Lilly Endowment, Inc. Community Scholarship recipient. Each scholarship provides full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $900 per year for required books and equipment needed for four years.
Congratulations to ZCHS senior Tobias Dollens who joins Caroline Sampson as a Boone County 2025 Lilly Endowment, Inc. Community Scholarship recipient. Each scholarship provides full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $900 per year for required books and equipment needed for four years.
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ZCHS senior celebrations continue
Special recognition program honors scholarship recipients and outstanding academic achievement
Zionsville Community High School (ZCHS) students were recognized at the annual Senior Awards Ceremony. This year's program recognized senior award recipients for earning more than $1 million dollars in scholarship and award money from local and individual foundations, many of whom are based in Boone County or neighboring communities.
This year, the graduates of ZCHS have reported their intent to matriculate to universities, community colleges, technical apprenticeships or military service. Beyond the classroom, these students have been honored at the state, regional, and national level for their accomplishments in publications, robotics, business leadership, academic competitions, performing arts and athletics.
Congratulations to those students recognized.
A full wrap-up highlight and all photos will be included in the digital graduation release in June.
Reminder to send a photo!
We want to honor all of our seniors and their next steps after graduation whether college, military, career, trade or gap year. Please send a photo of your senior wearing gear that represents their future plans to zcsphotos@zcs.k12.in.us.
These photos will be part of a special video tribute to the ZCHS Class of 2025!
Please submit photos by Monday, May 26th!
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Spring Fling showcases creativity and talent
A celebration of art, innovation and expression at Zionsville Middle School
Zionsville Middle School hosted its annual Spring Fling, a celebration of student creativity and talent. Families and community members enjoyed a vibrant showcase featuring student art, creative writing, films, robotics demonstrations and musical performances. This annual event is a tradition, highlighting the artistic skills of ZMS students while bringing the families together to support and celebrate their achievements.
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Celebrating success at the S.O.A.R.S. banquet
Students in the ZCHS S.O.A.R.S. program recognized at special banquet
The 2024-2025 Student Opportunities to Achieve Real-Life Successes (S.O.A.R.S.) banquet brought together students, staff and families for an afternoon of celebration and recognition. The event honored program graduates and recognized the dedication of everyone involved.
Thank you to the ZCS community and employment partners who support this program, helping students achieve their goals and build bright futures.
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Teachers of the Year
Celebrating excellence in education
Congratulations to ZCS Teachers of the Year. The District Teacher of the Year will be named on May 12.
We are proud to introduce the 2025 ZCS Teachers of the Year, all exceptional educators who go above and beyond to inspire, connect and lead in our school communities.
Over the past three weeks, we’ve highlighted three teachers each week in the Friday Five. Our journey of recognition will culminate on Monday, May 12, at the ZCS School Board meeting, where we will announce the District Teacher of the Year.
Congratulations!
EVAN
SCHROEDER
"I was extremely honored. You know, sometimes you do things, most of the time you do things, as a teacher behind the scenes. And, it's really special to be, chosen by your peers for something
like this.
MICHELLE
PELTIER
"I feel really lucky to be nominated by my peers. All of my peers, all my colleagues, are wonderful, great people who have the same outlook on life that I do. We are all really curious people and want the best for kids and have fun doing it."
ALLISON TRIPOLITIS
"Zionsville Community Schools is so special to me. I have felt embraced by this community, as a relative newcomer. And I think that comes down to the students, and the families that are part of this amazing district. I have loved getting to know everybody, and the hard work and creativity and passion that all of these students have just continues to inspire me to be a better educator."
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Preschool Unified Champions Game Day sparks joy
Preschool Unified Champions Game Day highlights
Our youngest learners shine in a day of fun and team spirit
ZCS held its annual Preschool Unified Champions Game Day. Our youngest preschool champions brought everything they had during one of our favorite days of the school year, Unified Champions Game Day.
Thank you to Director of Unified Student Services Casey Allen and her team, along with all families and teachers, who make these days possible for our students.
Bonus section
Congratulations
Pictured from left to right are senior Kaylee Skillman who placed Third in Yearbook Layout, sophomore Ant Farrar who earned Honorable Mention in Enivronmental Story and Sports Story, senior Jaren Peters who placed First in Yearbook Layout, senior Marissa Villarrubia who earned an Honorable Mention in Opinion Story and First Place in Single-Page Layout, and junior Srinitha Basireddy who earned Honorable Mention in Sports Story and Third Place in Sports Story. Not pictured is junior Luke Kouns who placed First in News Story.
Pictured from left to right are senior Kaylee Skillman who placed Third in Yearbook Layout, sophomore Ant Farrar who earned Honorable Mention in Enivronmental Story and Sports Story, senior Jaren Peters who placed First in Yearbook Layout, senior Marissa Villarrubia who earned an Honorable Mention in Opinion Story and First Place in Single-Page Layout, and junior Srinitha Basireddy who earned Honorable Mention in Sports Story and Third Place in Sports Story. Not pictured is junior Luke Kouns who placed First in News Story.
ZCHS student journalists win awards in state competition
Six ZCHS students won individual awards in the Women's Press Club of Indiana Communication Competition, a statewide competition open to all high school students. The first place winners at the Indiana level will compete in the National Federation of Press Women’s contest.
ZCHS robotics teams compete on the world stage
Zionsville Community High School Robotics Teams 7701Z and 7701X recently showcased their skills at the World Competition in Dallas, Texas, where they competed against top teams from across the globe. Both teams delivered outstanding performances, representing Zionsville with excellence.
Next up, ZCS elementary and middle school robotics teams are gearing up for their turn on the biggest robotics stage, ready to demonstrate their talents and compete at the highest level.
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