May 15th Newsletter

Important Update - Online registration for 2026-2027 school year is now available!

• Please follow the instructions you received in the personalized email from Zionsville Community Schools on Tuesday, May 5th.
• Registration information is vital for ensuring that you receive information about the 2026-2027 school year, for maintaining records to ensure student safety, and in compliance reporting required of us on behalf of all enrolled students (for various state and local agencies).
• Please remember that this notification may have been sent to multiple parent/guardian contacts. Only ONE registration record may be submitted for each student. A parent/guardian who starts a registration for a student becomes the only registrant possible for that student.
• Please complete this registration by Friday, May 29th, 2026.

If your student will not be returning to Zionsville Community Schools next year, please complete the online student change form found here so that you won’t continue to receive registration notices.

Important Update - ILEARN

• Students have concluded Spring ILEARN testing.
• English/language arts, social studies, and mathematics results will be delayed until after the State Board of Education establishes cut scores for these updated assessments.
• We anticipate these scores will be available in the family portal in September.
• Preliminary results for 6th grade science are now available in the family portal. Directions for accessing the portal can be found here.
• In addition, Indiana Code 20-32-5.1-12(d) allows parents an opportunity to request a review for specific open-ended item(s). Click here for more details.

Yearbook - Important Update !

• We have a limited number of extra yearbooks available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Yearbooks are $50 and may be purchased with cash or a check made payable to ZWMS.
• If you would like to purchase a yearbook, please send payment with your student to Mrs. Krieble in the main office as soon as possible.
• Once these extra copies are sold, no additional yearbooks will be available.
• Students will receive yearbooks on the last day of school just before we head out for signing.

End of year medication pick up - Health Clinic

• ALL medications in the health clinic must be picked up by Thursday, May 28th, 2026. The clinic is open on school days from 8:15 am-4:00 pm.
• For the safety of our students, all medication must be transported to and from school by an adult (unless other arrangements have been made with the Nurse).
• Any medication left in the clinic will be discarded. The Health Clinic will not be open after Thursday, May 28th, 2026.
• Please email zwmnurse@zcs.k12.in.us with any questions about the medication that your student has in the clinic or if you would like us to dispose of the medication for you.

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The Indiana State Department of Health, school immunization requirements for    2026-2027 has been updated.   

• You can find this information at: 2026-2027 School Immunization Requirements
• Students entering sixth grade will need to show that they have received the TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) and MCV4 (Meningococcal conjugate) by the 20th day of school for the 2026-2027 school year. This date is August 31st, 2026.
• If you object to immunizations, an updated and signed Religious or Medical exemption letter must be on file for each school year by the 20th day of school.
• Please send in updated immunization records as you receive them. If your student has an appointment date after August 31st, 2026, please forward that information to zwmnurse@zcs.k12.in.us.

*********************************************************************  Please consider donating your gently used clothes to the Health Clinic. We have a need for women's sizes medium and large leggings and athletic shorts.   *************************************************************************** Mark your calendars; State Mandated Vision Screenings will take place on Monday, September 21st, 2026, for the 2026-2027 school year. All 5th, 8th and students new to ZCS will be screened. This screening is performed by the Zionsville Lions Club Vision Screening Program.   ********************************************************************************  All medical care plans (Asthma, Allergy, Seizure, Diabetes and others) will need to be updated each school year. Please see the ZCS Website-Health Forms for more information. Please contact zwmnurse@zcs.k12.in.us with any questions.   ******************************************************************************** 

Zionsville Color Guard information

Boys' and Girls' Cross Country Call-Out Meeting

• Any rising 6th, 7th, or 8th grader interested in running cross country next fall should plan on attending the callout meeting.
• Meeting is on Tuesday, May 19th at 8 am in Mr. Arnold's Room 601.

Boys' Football Callout Meeting

• Any rising 7th and 8th grade student interested in playing football this fall should plan on attending this callout meeting,
• Meeting is on Wednesday, May 20th from 4-4:30 pm in the ZWMS LGI.

Girls' Golf Callout Meeting

• Any rising 6th, 7th, or 8th grade girl interested in playing girls' golf next fall should plan on attending this callout meeting,
• Meeting is on Wednesday, May 20th from 4-4:30 pm in Room 205.

Boys Tennis Callout Meeting

• Coach Witsken is having a callout meeting for any rising 6th, 7th, or 8th grader interested in boy's tennis next fall.
• The callout meeting is on Wednesday, May 20th from 4-4:30pm in the south gym. Those interested in playing should plan on attending the callout meeting.

Girls' Volleyball Callout Meeting

• Coach Veness and Coach Hoffman will be having a callout meeting for any rising 7th or 8th grade girl interested in playing girls' volleyball at ZWMS next fall.
• Meeting is on Thursday, May 21st from 8-8:30 am in the ZWMS LGI.

Spain Trip Summer 2028 -An unforgettable adventure awaits your child in Spain!

• We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming trip to Spain in Summer 2028, and your student is invited! This life-changing experience will help students build confidence, independence, and global perspective.
• This trip is open to current 5th and 6th grade ZWMS students. It will also be available for the current 4th grade students who will attend ZWMS. These students will be in 6th-8th grade at the time of our trip.
• Students do NOT have to be enrolled in a Spanish course to participate, but it would be a wonderful opportunity for those students who are studying Spanish or are interested in studying Spanish

We’re holding a one-time informational meeting to share everything you need to know—and spots on this trip are limited: 👉 Find meeting info and RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/6jyx9cg Why attend? - Learn how to save $200 with early enrollment. - Get first access to limited spots. - Learn about what we’ll see and do, academic opportunities, trip cost, and more. In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably. We hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!

Important Reminder - Outstanding Consumable Fees and Food Service Balance for 2025-2026

1. As we approach the end of the school year, please ensure that all consumable material fees and any outstanding food service balances are paid as soon as possible.
2. Accounts that are not paid in full by May 28, 2026, may be sent to collections.
3. To review any outstanding charges, please log in to your PowerSchool account https://ps.zcs.k12.in.us/public/.
4. If you have questions or need a copy of your fee statement, contact our school treasurer at ebarba@zcs.k12.in.us or the Business Office at zcsfinoff@zcs.k12.in.us.

Unleash Your Creativity in 3D! (Grades 5–8)

Step into the exciting world of 3D design and printing and turn your ideas into real, tangible creations! In this hands-on summer camp, students will take full control of the design process—from imagination to fabrication. Whether you're designing custom characters, fidgets, mechanical parts, or practical gadgets, you'll learn how to bring your ideas to life using professional-grade tools and technology. What You’ll Learn:

• Master the fundamentals of 3D modeling and design
• Create your own unique prints—toys, tools, and more 
• Learn to operate and troubleshoot 3D printers 
• Understand the full process from concept → design → print 

Bonus: Take home all of your creations at the end of the week! No Experience Needed!  Whether you're a beginner or already love building and creating, this camp is designed to spark creativity, problem-solving, and just plain fun with 3D printing.  Camp Dates:  We are offering two sessions this summer…join us for creativity, problem-solving, and fun!

• June 15–18
• July 13–16

Sign up for one or both sessions! Spots are limited—don’t miss out! Secure your spot today! ZWEST PLTW contact information: Michael DeLand (mdeland@zcs.k12.in.us) and Michael Murphy (mmurphy@zcs.k12.in.us)  

Information on Spring High Ability Identification

  High Ability Spring Identification Deadlines

• The Indiana Department of Education requires school districts to identify high ability (gifted) students and provide them with appropriately differentiated curriculum and instruction.
• In ZCS, we consider ability and achievement data of all students each spring to identify any who may need advanced instruction and/or curriculum.
• While the official designation is a state-required label for students, our school district is committed to continuous progress for all students, regardless of designation.
• Accelerated content is common in our classrooms as are heightened expectations and instructional levels and high-achieving peers. Instructional methods regularly group and regroup students with differentiated materials and goals.
• Our teachers are committed to regular assessment of skills and knowledge and matching experiences to challenge each child and help them make maximum academic growth.
• We are proud to be a high-performing school district with high expectations for all students.

  For students currently in grades 4-7: 

• At this level students are more formally identified for high ability classes. All students are considered for high ability each year.
• Our identification team considers either achievement (NWEA) or ability (CoGAT) when making decisions.
• Parents will be notified by June 5th, if their child has been recommended for differentiation based on the need for accelerated instruction or curriculum.
• If your child was not identified through our extensive process, parents may appeal the decision. Parents can complete the appeal process by June 15th. Forms are located HERE.

 Note: If your child is currently in high ability class(es), you will not receive an email because this placement will continue for the next school year.   

Sports physicals information for 2026–2027

8th Grade End of Year Luau party

🌺Planning for our 8th Grade End of Year Luau party is underway and we would love your help! 🌺The PTO will be providing lunch to the students after their morning field day as well as a small fund for afternoon activities.  🌺We are hoping to do so many fun things for our 280 *almost* high schoolers that afternoon - bounce house obstacle course, DJ, limbo/hula hoop contest, basketball, volleyball, cornhole, possibly snow cones, Photo Booth, raffle prizes and concessions.  🌺Any donation would be appreciated to make this luau one to remember. 🌺You can drop off cash in the ZWest school office or if you prefer to Venmo (suggested donation is $20 per student) your donations, last four digits of phone number is 3522. 🌺Sign up here to volunteer.