November 21st Newsletter

Important information on NWEA assessment - 12/2 & 12/4

• Students will take the winter NWEA assessment on Tuesday, December 2nd and Thursday, December 4th, 2025.
• This will be the final time students take this assessment this school year.
• We use the information collected to tailor our instruction to meet the needs of each student.
• We will run our Testing Schedule in the morning on each of those days (12/2 & 12/4) to allow ample time to take the assessment.
• Please ensure your child arrives by 8:45am with a fully charged computer and wired headphones.

At Zionsville West Middle School, we care about our families!

Life can bring unexpected challenges, and we want you to feel assured that you don’t have to face them alone. If your family needs a bit of extra support, whether for a brief moment or a longer duration, we’re here to offer help. As we approach the holiday season, we are aware that members of our Zionsville West community may be seeking extra assistance to provide for their families. Please reach out to our counselors if you think your family would benefit from some extra help.

Local Agencies Offering Holiday Support

Holiday assistance: Please note the following agencies provide a variety of assistance for families. Please contact the agencies directly for a full list of services.

1. Love, Inc: Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Mon/Wed/Fri, Phone: (765) 482-6144, Services: Short-term assistance and education services supported by Boone County churches, Website: loveincbc.org
2. Zionsville Food Pantry: Location: Zionsville Presbyterian Church, Phone: (317) 873-6503. Website: Zionsville Food Pantry
3. Shalom House: Meals and food resources, including during school breaks. Phone: (765) 891-9065, Website: theshalomhouse.org
4. Indiana 211: Access to statewide support resources, Dial 211, Website: in211.communityos.org
5. Feeding Indiana’s Hungry: Locate nearest food bank. Website: feedingindianashungry.org
6. The Caring Center: Holiday food baskets, Christmas gifts for teens (13–18), Thanksgiving meals, and more, Phone: (765) 482-2020, Website: thecaringcenter.net
7. Boone County Community Chest: Public forum for free resources and items. Facebook Group: Boone County Community Chest.
8. Christmas with a Cop: Organizer: Boone County Fraternal Order of Police, Sign-up required: Applications for participation are now available at the Boone County Justice Center, Lebanon Police Department, Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department, and Zionsville Police Department. Completed applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. on November 26, 2025.
9. HoosierHelp.org: Variety of statewide resources. Website: hoosierhelp.org

****Additional Resources: For information on assistance offered by other Boone County organizations & to access the Boone County food resources weekly calendar, please click here.

Thank you for making our 2025 ZEF Bash a success!

• It is not too late to help us Cap Off the Night, a ZEF tradition for the last 11 years!
• It is your chance to have a direct impact on Zionsville Education Foundation grants in the coming year as we gear up for 2026.
• Our new Zionsville Eagles ZEF hat is a custom Lids trucker hat with the popular trend of the hat patch.
• Show your Zionsville pride AND be trendy with all the cool kids!
• It is our gift to you for a donation of $75 or more! Donate today at ZionsvilleEducationFoundation.org. This year’s ZEF Hat will be delivered to you.