It is a tried and true tradition that most parents can remember from when they were in Kindergarten - Show and Tell! It is something we still do at Zion Lutheran School Belleville as each...

Dine to donate is back and this month kicks off our school year and monthly opportunities to dine out and support Zion Lutheran Church Youth and Zion Lutheran School. Join us August 31 at Chipotle...

It is our pleasure to introduce our new preschool teacher for the 21-22 school year, Mrs. Aleisha Heard! Mrs. Heard comes to us from Oklahoma and can't wait to be in the classroom, teaching our...

Let's give a big welcome to Mrs. Paige Esser, our new Director of Music Education who will start working at Zion this upcoming school year. She can't wait to meet everyone at Zion and build...

It is our pleasure to introduce another new staff member to Zion Lutheran School - Mrs. Sara Mudd, who will be teaching 5th grade homeroom/religion, 5th & 6th grade math, 5th grade science.     What...

It is our pleasure to introduce the "new" preschool 3 teacher for the upcoming school year, Mrs. Jeannine Young.  Mrs. Young is no stranger to Zion's preschool as she filled in for Mrs. Kintz last...

Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Jen Dinkelman as our new Preschool Director at ZLS. Jen comes to us with years of experience in early childhood education and is most looking forward to growing in...

Spiritwear Shop now open! The School Spiritwear store is now open.  New design options are available. Visit the link below to purchase. Store is open until July 26th.  Enjoy updating you Zion Wear. Click here...

One of our upcoming 8th graders, Landon Baack, was awarded the EPIC Award at the Illinois State Science Fair. His project was titled The Effects of Different Disinfectants on the Growth of Bacteria. Way to...

What better way to learn how letters and numbers but with shaving cream. Our 3-year old preschoolers had fun with the soft stuff today, learning through play!

Anna Spelbring, an eighth-grader at Zion Lutheran School in Belleville, has been named Lutheran Student Christian Leader of the Year by the St. Louis-based Lutheran Elementary School Association (LESA). The award, which includes a $500 scholarship underwritten by the Lutheran Church Extension Fund,...

Vice President Kamala Harris, Jackie Robinson, Willie O’Ree...just some of the names of the remarkable people our 4th graders learned about through their Bottle Biography Projects. The projects are now complete. Great job, #ZionLions!

In recognition of Black History Month, our fourth graders are working on a Biography Bottle Project. Each student chose an historical figure, researched the individual's contributions to the civil rights movement and is putting together...

Our students spent a morning in December putting together boxes for Operation Christmas Child. It was part of a whole church and school service project. Students brought in items that were then packed and shipped...

Zion School Store Zion Lutheran Spirit Wear 2021 Winter/Spring Online ordering for Zion Lutheran Spirit Wear 2021 Winter/Spring Sale ends on Monday February 22nd, 2021 (11:59pm CST)

Our 4th graders have been busy with STEM activities in the classroom, like making a boat out of apples, foil and paper towel rolls and building a Lego tower to hold a baseball. Hands-on learning...

On Wednesday, Sept. 22, Zion Lutheran School families gathered to pray at the pole for the annual See You at the Pole event. “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” James‬...

2021 National Lutheran Schools Week at ZLS April 25th-30th, 2021 Everyday there will be a praise rally starting at 8:30 am. Here are the live stream links to our YouTube Channel where you can join...

We were so fortunate to be able to gather together as a whole school community at this year’s Prayer at the Pole.  

It’s about one simple thing—STUDENTS in PRAYER. Our Zion Lutheran Church & School Family joined together for this year’s See You At The Pole on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Beautiful morning and beautiful way to start...

It’s a tradition unique to Zion and a favorite. The Advanced Choir performance of Voice of Truth sung tonight at our 8th grade graduation with current students and alumni.

National Lutheran Schools Week kicks off on Sunday, Jan. 27th with our All School Open House. Following that event, the school week will be filled with special praise rallies, a school-wide art and community service...

Well done, 7th graders, leading today’s Thanksgiving Chapel, and re-telling the story “You Are Special” by Max Lucado. It is a beautiful story that reminds us that we are precious to God just the way...

Our fourth graders came back from Labor Day and got the week going with our first, student-led chapel of the school year. Awesome skits, songs and more were a part of their message – all...

We love to spotlight our former students in our Alumni Spotlight, and today’s featured alum is Ashley (Keel) Shalenko. Student: Ashley (Keel) Shalenko Hometown: Belleville Current residence: Belleville Years at Zion: Kindergarten-8th grade (1994-2003) Favorite...

Today's Alumni Spotlight feature is on our incredible staff member and former (and current) Zion Lion, Mrs. Allison (Sehr) Davis. Student: Allison (Sehr) Davis Hometown: Freeburg, IL Current residence: Belleville Years at Zion: Pre-K 3...

This week's Alumni Spotlight features Kristin (Reeb) Wardlaw, owner of Heavenly Rhythm Dance Studio in Collinsville. Name: Kristin (Reeb) Wardlaw Hometown: Belleville, IL Current Residence: Edwardsville, IL Years at Zion: Class of 1997 Favorite memory:...

It is our pleasure to bring you an Alumni Spotlight feature each week and this week, we get to fill you in on ZLS Alum Kristi Edwards, Class of 1988! Name: Kristi Edwards Hometown: Belleville,...

We love to spotlight our former students in our Alumni Spotlight, and today's featured alum is Taylor (Keel) Kaschke. Student: Taylor (Keel) Kaschke Hometown: Belleville Current residence: Springfield, IL Years at Zion: Kindergarten (2000) -...

We love to spotlight our former students in our Alumni Spotlight, and today's featured alum is Kate Peters! Student: Kate Peters Hometown: Belleville Current residence: Belleville and Murray, KY Years at Zion: 2007-2016, K-8th Favorite...

We are so proud of our alumni at Zion Lutheran School Belleville, and we are dedicated to sharing the good news of what our former students are up to these days.  Today we hear from...

It is our pleasure to bring you an alumni spotlight each week and this week we introduce you to Ronald Klein, Class of 1964. Ronald Klein was confirmed at Zion 1964 and graduated in June...

Wondering what your child needs to be ready for Kindergarten? This night's for you! Topics discussed will include academic, emotional, and social readiness, which can make for a successful Kindergarten experience. You'll hear from our...

Dine out by purchasing food on Thursday, Oct. 28 at Papa John's Pizza in East Belleville (Carlyle Ave) and support Zion Lutheran School & Church youth.

Family Movie Night is coming to Zion. Mark your calendars for Friday, Oct. 8 as we gather for a fun evening on the church lawn. Parking lot opens at 6:30 pm, movie starts at 7...

This month's Dine to Donate is Thursday, Sept. 23 from 4 - 7 p.m.  Please join us at the Green Mount Commons Chic-fil-a between those times and a portion of your bill will be donated...

See You at the Pole™ 2021 will be Wednesday, Sept 22, 2021. There are two opportunities to unite in prayer. On Wed, Sept 22, join us at 7:55 am local time at our flagpole in...

School picture day is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 14. Get your haircuts, comb that hair and come dressed to impressed! More information to come on how to order photos. But mark your calendars now for...

The 2021-22 School Events Calendar is now available! Check it out and mark up your calendars to stay on top of days off and in-service days throughout our school year. 2021-22 School Events Calendar

Come shop some gently used spirit wear and dress code items and get your child's attire ready for the upcoming school year. Sale taking place by the bell tower located near the church. Inside the...

Wondering what your child needs to be ready for Kindergarten? This night's for you! Topics discussed will include academic, emotional, and social readiness, which can make for a successful Kindergarten experience. You'll hear from our...

Enrollment is now open for new students for the 2021-22 school year. To get started with our enrollment process, fill out an inquiry form. We are currently accepting students Preschool - 8th grade for the...

Come visit us this January 31st Our All School Open House will be held on Sunday, January 31st from 12:30-2:30 p.m. OPEN HOUSE IS FULL. Please contact us at 618-234-0275 to schedule a private tour....

Whether you are just starting the journey of school or you are looking for a change, consider Zion Lutheran School for your family.  We’re a preschool 2- 8th grade school focused on academic excellence and...

Just a few spots remain in our brand-new, preschool 2-year old classroom at Zion Lutheran Preschool so the time is now to take advantage of this new program! The program will operate in the same...

Zion Lutheran School is now accepting applications for admissions for the 2018-19 school year.  We delight in the opportunity to educate your children. To begin the process, please complete the application at the link provided. Upon...

In October 2017, The State of Illinois passed the “Invest in Kids Act” to help provide families with scholarships to attend the school of their choice in the state of Illinois. This program offers a...

ZLS' mission project for the 2021-22 school year is once again Operation Christmas Child. This program has been in existence since 1993 and it supports needy children around the world, providing a shoebox filled with:...

Anna Spelbring, an eighth-grader at Zion Lutheran School in Belleville, has been named Lutheran Student Christian Leader of the Year by the St. Louis-based Lutheran Elementary School Association (LESA). The award, which includes a $500 scholarship underwritten by the Lutheran Church Extension Fund,...

Loading Up! Our students took time on this beautiful day to load up the trucks that will take the more than 7,000 food items collected in the month of March to our local food pantry....

Our student council sponsored food drive and plastic bag donations have reached a new level with more than 4,500 items donated to date. We are taking donations through Friday, March 26, so don't forget to...

Our student council is hosting a food drive in the month of March. Students are encouraged to bring in non-perishable food items between March 1 -26, for the local food pantry.  Donations will be dropped...

Can we donate 100 items of food for the 100th day of school? We sure can! Our kindergarten classes were challenged with bringing in items to donate to the local food bank - 100! -...

Our students spent a morning in December putting together boxes for Operation Christmas Child. It was part of a whole church and school service project. Students brought in items that were then packed and shipped...

FILL THE BUS FOOD DRIVE – Preschool – 4th Grade Fill the Bus Food Drive We are joining Belleville Public Schools, the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce Members and AmeriCorps in a service project to...

The girl's volleyball team at Zion competed in the annual Christ Peoria Volleyball Tournament Columbus Day weekend. The Lions won a couple games and also lost a couple, but had fun learning and playing together....

The 2021 Zion Baseball Season concluded on Sept. 28 with a 4-14 loss to the Trinity Eagles in the Lutheran Conference Tournament played at the Jackie Joyner Kersee Center in East St. Louis. The Lions...

A first-place finish for our girls and a 3rd-place finish for our boys at the Zion Annual XC Invite held at Belleville West HS on October 12. Congrats to all our runners. Next up...the Lutheran...

The cross country season kicked off on Saturday, August 28 , when the teams competed in the first meet. Top 15 finishes on the girls side and strong performances for the boys were highlights. Way...

Congrats to our student athletes that competed  in the Lutheran Conference Meet on May 1. Eighth grader Marlon won the 100, 200 and 400 while one of our 7th graders, Jace, qualified for the state...

Our boy’s volleyball was crowned Lutheran State Champions on Sunday, Nov. 3. This was our school’s first-ever boy’s volleyball state championship.  Our Zion Lions defeated East Dundee-Immanuel 25-21, 25-20 to win the championship, which was...

It’s a tradition for our 3rd and 4th graders – Metro East Lutheran High School Field Day. Our students participated in fun activities throughout the day, competing with and against each other and other students...

The 2017-18 boys and girls 7/8th grade basketball teams at Zion Lutheran School won their conference championships, Saturday, Feb. 5 at Metro East Lutheran High School. Way to go, #ZionLions!

NEW CLASS STARTING SOON! PARENTING THE LOVE & LOGIC WAY Wednesdays, Oct. 13-Nov. 17, 6:30-8 p.m. A powerful class led by a trained Love and Logic® facilitator and Zion School parent, Jaime Brinkmann! Great for...

Family Movie Night is coming to Zion. Mark your calendars for Friday, Oct. 8 as we gather for a fun evening on the church lawn. Parking lot opens at 6:30 pm, movie starts at 7...

Starting Sunday, Sept. 5, worship times at Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday return to the times of 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The 8 a.m. worship service is a traditional service, while the 10:30 a.m....

Small groups and a five-week sermon series kick off on Sept. 12 as we launch Connected to Christ - Overcoming Isolation through Community. Join us for this limited-edition, special series by joining a small group....

At God's Wonder Lab, VBS, your children look into the Bible, God's Holy Word, and discover that Jesus does the impossible, giving us eternal life with Him! Jesus shows that He is God with amazing miracles....

Today's Teacher Feature is Mrs. Jill Hasstedt, who after 27 years serving at Zion Lutheran Church and School, is retiring.  Thank you, Jill, for your commitment, care, love and dedication to the mission of our...

2021 National Lutheran Schools Week at ZLS April 25th-30th, 2021 Everyday there will be a praise rally starting at 8:30 am. Here are the live stream links to our YouTube Channel where you can join...

Zion Lutheran School is currently seeking candidates for multiple open positions starting the 2021-22 school year. A school committed to growing minds, building character and connecting hearts in Christ, consider joining the ZLS team! OPEN...