Friday Five
September 22, 2023
1.
Senior VIPs
Student-run
Tech Help Desk
The ZCHS Student Technology Team worked alongside some of our Senior VIP members who took advantage of the student-run tech help desk this week.
We will continue to create opportunities for the senior citizens in our community to build connections with our students.
If you or someone you know is a senior citizen over the age of 65, and a resident of Eagle or Union Township, you are invited to join the Senior VIP program that offers free admission to hundreds of school events including plays, concerts and sporting events. There are also speeches, carnivals and other fun opportunities for you to engage, enjoy, and/or learn. To participate, call Lynn Kissel-Brown at 317 873-2858, ext. 11230.
2.
National
Honor Society
Induction
More than 200 Zionsville Community High School (ZCHS) students were inducted into the Eagle Union Chapter of the National Honor Society. This reflects the hard work and partnerships between students, staff and families. Congratulations to all ZCHS students who were recognized at the induction ceremony this week.
3.
PVE
STEAM
Wellness
Pleasant View Elementary School held a Steam/Wellness event this week for students and families. This event celebrated science, technology, art, music, math and wellness. Thank you to all who participated and made this a successful night of learning!
STEAM/Wellness Night Highlights
4.
Senior Night
Girls Soccer
Senior members of the girls soccer team and their families and/or friends were recognized at the start of the varsity soccer game this week.
These players and their families have earned this recognition. Thank you for representing our school well.
5.
Professional
Development
5-8
This week, ZCS middle school educators gathered for professional development and collaboration during the scheduled eDay. Staff had an opportunity to discuss the new Indiana standards and how those standards can be implemented in both middle schools.
Additional information
Board Meeting September 2023
ZCHS Open House this weekend
This is homecoming weekend and Zionsville Community High School will be open for a community open house on Saturday (10/23) from 10 a.m. to noon. We hope you are able to stop by and tour the high school and see the recent renovations.
Guests should enter through Door 1, adjacent to the large “Z” on the south side of the high school campus.
Mark your calendars for Jog-A-Thon
Elementary School Jog-A-Thon events will be held on Friday, September 29. This is the only PTO-sponsored fundraiser for the school year. We appreciate all of our sponsors, partners, staff, students, families and community members for supporting the elementary school Jog-A-Thon events!
ZCS State of the Schools
The annual ZCS State of the Schools is scheduled for Tuesday, October 3rd.
Leaders from Zionsville Community Schools will present the state of ZCS schools and answer your questions. Visit the Zionsville Chamber of Commerce website for more information and to register for the breakfast and presentation.
Free “VIP” event passes for senior citizens
If you’re (technically speak- ing!) a senior citizen north of 65 years young and a resident of Eagle or Union Township, we’d like to give you free admission to hundreds of school events including plays, concerts and sporting events. There are also speeches, carnivals and other fun opportunities for you to engage, enjoy, and/or learn. This year, our Senior “VIPs” joined us for a day to learn more about what is happening in our schools and to tour the new high school construction. To participate, call Lynn Kissel-Brown at 317 873-2858, ext. 11230.
Mark your calendar for ZEF Bash
Join us at ZEF Bash on Saturday, November 4, 2023 as we raise funds in support of our schools! Enjoy dinner, dancing to the sounds of Dave & Rae, a silent auction, and our famous Cap off the Night. Your Eagle spirit wear or that of your favorite team is perfect for this casual event. Tickets go on sale September 1st and sponsorship opportunities are still available.
Music2Heal Concert
On September 30, a number of alumni and students will be coming together for an important gathering, to raise money to help organizations de-stigmatize and provide resources for mental health issues.
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and the Music2Heal benefit concert is yet another opportunity for our community to support one another and educate ourselves on this important issue.
If you or someone you know is currently experiencing thoughts of suicide, or a mental health or substance use crisis, please call 9-8-8 to reach Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and speak with a trained crisis specialist 24/7. Our school counselors are also a great resource to support students and help families connect with mental health resources available in our community. Thank you for being a partner in keeping our students safe.
Flu Vaccine Clinic
The Boone County Health Department will be hosting a flu shot clinic on Saturday, October 28th from 9-11 a.m. in the ZCS board room in the Educational Services Center at 900 Mulberry Street. Please enter through Door 30.
All ZCS students and their parents/guardians are eligible to receive a flu shot, free of charge.
If possible, please fill out and bring the consent form with you.
Strong in Every Way Fall Speaker Series
A special message from our partners at Ascension St Vincent
Watch here for a special message
ASCENSION
ST. VINCENT
Thank you to Ascension St. Vincent for your service to students, staff and families in Zionsville Community Schools.
See this week's update from Ascension St. Vincent here.
STAR
FINANCIAL BANK
Thank you to Star Bank for your ongoing service to students, staff and families in Zionsville Community Schools.
Learn more about our partnership with STAR Bank here.
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