Board Meeting September 2022

At a gala hosted by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) held at the Indiana Roof Ballroom on September 9, 2022, Pleasant View Elementary (PVE) was recognized with the Excellence in Early Literacy award. This highest statewide recognition comes as PVE ranked number one out of 1,600 elementary schools in Indiana for early literacy achievement.

Power Moves rebate check presented to Trailside Elementary School

Boone REMC presented a Power Moves rebate check for $25,000 to Zionsville Community Schools because of wise energy choices made in the building and opening of Trailside Elementary School. Skillman Corporation Vice President Victor Landfair, Superintendent Scott Robison, Successor Superintendent Rebecca Coffman and Trailside Principal Jen Raycroft, pictured above, accepted the check from Boone REMC timed nicely with the opening of the new school.

ZCS represents at Lions Club Fall Festival

A special thank you to all of the ZCS students who donned green and represented the school district in the Lions Club Fall Festival again this year. Student participation is a testimonial for ZCS and offers a display of the opportunities that exist for students who attend school here. The festival is also a tribute to this great community and its members who are dedicated to making Zionsville a great place to call home.

Principal Tim East talks about opportunities at Zionsville Community High School

Zionsville Community High School (ZCHS) Principal Tim East addressed the board about the affiliation opportunities that exist at the high school. He highlighted activities such as the recent club fair where 77 of the 96 clubs were represented. Mr. East emphasized that extra-curricular activities are designed to help students find a place to be connected to their high school. He said club participation creates opportunities for students to gather and gain leadership skills, budgeting and time management skills--and gain from the sharing of common interests for why their club or activity convened in the first place.

Mr. East reminded the board that this week is Homecoming week and students are celebrating theme days and planning Homecoming festivities for the weekend. He highlighted the performing arts and sports teams and their ongoing involvement in community events and competitions.

Mr. East offered a special thank you to all of the group volunteers and families who make these opportunities possible for our students. At the same time, he thanked the ZCHS faculty and talked about the affiliations students have with school leaders and the occasional crisis support that relationships with faculty, counselors, social workers, and campus leaders offer students beyond the classroom walls extending before and after the school day.

ZCS remains grateful for the high level of cooperative effort involving local public safety professionals. This serves well our many needs in keeping students and staff safe when crises arise.

Mr. East reminded board members about the Report It safety tool and strongly encouraged its continued use, ongoing communication and support among students, parents, school employees, and public safety professionals.