ZEF Eagle Honors are the perfect way to “Show your love” for the teachers, administrators, and staff that make ZCS a special place for you and your student! For a minimum donation of $10 per honoree, ZEF will send a personalized certificate. Proceeds help fund future ZEF grants. Send your Eagle Honors today by clicking here.
Attention 8th Grade Parents:
- Zionsville Community High School offers honors level courses in English and math as well as early placement in advanced science. These courses provide opportunity for accelerated, in-depth, rigorous study. Students who are successful in these courses typically demonstrate previous school success, have a strong content background, possess an earnest desire to succeed, and possess effective organizational skills.
- Placement is determined based upon the following criteria: Honors Information
- Students who qualify to enroll in these courses will be notified personally via parent email by January 31st. Enrollment is always a parent/student decision, however, and parents/students may choose not to enroll in the honors course. Students who do not receive notice of qualification to enroll by this date may request a form from their middle school guidance counselor to complete and submit to high school department chairs for review of their placement qualifications. The deadline for the review submission is February 15th.
- If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact your middle school counselor.
Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse & Suicide, with support from Sylvia's Child Advocacy Center and Prevent Child Abuse Boone County Presents 'Child Lures Prevention'
- Think First and Stay Safe and Teen Lures are comprehensive body safety education programs that teach students in grades K-12 ways to keep their bodies safe. Students will learn appropriate ways to prevent, respond to, and report situations such as bullying, cyber-bullying, and all forms of abuse or neglect. An opportunity to speak with someone about body safety concerns will be offered to all students.
- The program will be presented to students at Zionsville West on Wednesday, January 29th. Each presentation will be given in individual PE/Health classrooms and will last approximately 30 minutes. Although not required, each student's attendance in the program is strongly recommended. For additional information regarding our programs, please visit our website at: www.indianaprevention.org
- If you DO NOT consent to your child’s attendance in the Think First and Stay Safe™ or Teen Lures® Prevention programs, please complete and submit the form below by Friday, January 24th at 4:00 PM.
- ZWMS ICPYAS (Body Safety) Opt Out Form 2024-2025: https://forms.office.com/r/pEQaS4fcR0
Valentine Dessert Walk for ZWest Staff
- Please help us wish our staff a Happy Valentine's Day on Friday, February 14th! PTO will be offering lots of treats for teachers and staff to enjoy.
- Please visit this link to sign up for an item or two. Thanks so much for your help in making this a special event for our ZWest Staff!
Visit Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh at 111000 N. Michigan Road on Wednesday, January 29th between 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM to enjoy a delicious meal while supporting Zionsville West PTO. With 20% of your orders being donated, you can savor every bite knowing you're giving back! Get all the details here.
Baseball Coach Opening & Player Callout Meeting
- ZWest is looking to hire a 7th grade baseball coach for this spring season.
- If you or someone you know is interested in coaching 7th grade baseball, please contact Athletic Director Ryan Johnson (rjohnson@zcs.k12.in.us or 317-873-1240 x10991).
- There will be a 7th & 8th grade baseball callout meeting on Thursday, January 30th in the LGI from 4-4:30pm.
ZCHS Football Workouts
- 7th & 8th Grade Boys – ZCHS Football speed development sessions will start on Sunday, January 19.
- Weight Training Sessions will be Mondays and Wednesdays. These are crucial for all athletes, focusing on technique and safe movement.
- There is a fee, but assistance is available if needed.
- Sign-up Link: Weight Training Sign-up
Ticketing Reminder
- Season passes can be purchased by following this link: Tickets - Zionsville West Middle School (eventlink.com).
- We will no longer be selling punch passes, but we will honor those who still have one from previous school years.
Calendar Updates
- 1/25 - Musical Set Build, 10am
- 1/27 - PTO Meeting, 1:00pm
- 1/29 - Dine for Dollars at Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh
- 1/30 - Girls' Basketball Ball Battle for the Nest, 5:30pm, @ ZMS
- 1/31 - PTO Ice Cream Sales
- 2/1 - Musical Set Build, 10am
- 2/1 - Solo & Ensemble (Winds, Percussion, Strings), off-site
- 2/5 - School Counselors' Appreciation Day
- 2/8 - Musical Set Build, 10am
- 2/8 - Solo & Ensemble (Vocal/Piano), off site
- 2/6-2/7, 2/10-2/12 - Student Council Candy Gram Sales during lunches (more info TBD)
- 2/10 - ZCS Board Meeting, 6pm
- 2/10-2/14 - PTO Food Drive (more info TBD)
- 2/14 - PTO Dessert Walk, 9am
- 2/14 - PTO Ice Cream Sales at lunches
2024-2025 Yearbook Sales
- The current purchase price for the yearbook is $45, through the end of this month.
- As of February 1st, the price will increase to $50.
- Engraved nameplates are an additional cost.
- If you have photos from any sports or clubs that you'd like to share, you can upload them on the "e-share" link below. The code for this is zwest.
Favorite Things!
- Have you ever wondered what the ZWest Teachers, Staff and Bus Drivers' favorite snack, gift card or supply might be? There is now a place to find all of those things and more!
- This is perfect for Birthdays, or just a way to say Thank-You with a special treat.
- Take the guess work out and Click the link: ZWest Teacher/Staff/Bus Drivers 2024-2025
Laptop Info for the 2024-2025 School Year
- All grades (5-8) will be provided a school-issued Chromebook for their 1:1 device for the 24-25 school year. For more information, visit the website here.
- School Device Coverage info HERE.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT for ZCHS 1:1 Laptop Use for the 2025-2026 School Year
- At the December 9th School Board meeting, the extension of the 1:1 computer program into ZCHS for all freshman and sophomores was approved to begin at the start of the 25-26 school year.
- For planning purposes, please note, all Freshman and Sophomores will be provided a ZCS Chromebook for use in the 1:1 program starting in August of 2025.
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