August 1st Newsletter

Health Clinic Update - New Parent Notification Process

  • We’re excited to share an important update from the School Health Clinic!
  • This new process is designed to keep you better informed about your student’s health and wellness while at school.
  • If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the clinic at zwmnurse@zcs.k12.in.us.
  • Thank you for partnering with us in supporting your child’s health.

Locker Day (Monday, 8/4) 10:00a-2:00p

  • Locker Day is a brief opportunity for students to practice their locker combinations and walk through their schedules one final time before the first day of school.
  • While schedules can be picked up from the front office on this day if necessary, please note that support will be minimal and the booths, services, and community connections that are offered during the Back-to-School Days will not be available.
  • This date also happens to be our final staff workday before students return, so we kindly ask that visitors not interrupt classrooms or teachers during these crucial last hours of preparation.
  • Food and clothing donations will still be accepted during Locker Day.

Thank you for helping us start the year strong and well-prepared. We can’t wait to welcome your family back to ZWest!

2025-2026 Laptop Information/Reminders

Chromebook Insurance Information

To ensure your child’s device is protected throughout the school year, we highly encourage families to register for Chromebook Insurance. Coverage includes all damage and/or loss of the device.

  • Register HERE
  • Grades 6-8 - Please enter the serial number found on your child's Chromebook.
  • Grade 5 - You may enter TBD in place of the serial number, as devices will be distributed soon.

Don't miss this opportunity to protect your device and avoid unexpected repair costs!

Student Supply List

  • Supply lists for the 2025-26 school year are now available on the school website. You can also click the button below. The lists will be available under each school’s webpage and included in the digital Back to School guide. This adjustment is made following HEA 1002 during the 2025 Indiana General Assembly.
ZWMS School Supply List
Child Find is the process for locating, identifying, and evaluating individuals with suspected disabilities who may need special education services, regardless of the severity of their disabilities. This is the responsibility of ZCS regardless of whether a parent affirmatively requests an evaluation. ZCS provides a Free Appropriate Public Education to any child who qualifies as having a disability, in accordance with federal and state laws. ZCS is responsible for locating all children ages 3 through 22 years of age with a suspected disability who reside within the boundaries of its district. With early identification and intervention, frustration and academic failure can be prevented, which in turn creates a positive learning experience for students. Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), which encompasses academics, speech, language, and/or social and emotional learning, is an essential component of the child find process. Utilizing screening assessments, the ZCS team members identify students in need of intervention, implement action plans, and monitor the response to the targeted interventions. In addition, the evaluation referral procedures in ZCS provide the framework to refer students with suspected disabilities for evaluation. If you have questions regarding the Child Find process in ZCS, please contact your child’s school counselor.
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