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All School Open House

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Admissions Events & Announcements News

All School Open House

If you have ever wanted to learn more about Zion Lutheran School Belleville for your child(ren) and family, the time is now.

We are thrilled to host our All School Open House on the last Sunday in January.

All School Open House
Sunday, January 30
12:30 – 2:30 pm

Let us know you are coming!
While registration is not required, we do encourage it.

We invite you to come visit our school any time between 12:30-2:30 p.m. on this day and learn more about our preschool 3 – 8th grade school. Meet teachers and staff, visit classrooms and get an understanding of why a Christian Lutheran education at ZLS truly offers opportunity you will find nowhere else – opportunity that lasts a lifetime.

 

Academics

We strive to help students develop critical minds and a life-long love of learning that guides choices and can transform lives.

Character

Our focus on individual strengths ignites curiosity, creativity, grit and resilience in our students.

Faith

We are committed to each and every child growing their faith and love of God, and our students emerge ready to serve and succeed with Christ as their compass.

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Operation Christmas Child

October 16, 2024
Collection Days: October 1st - November 6th                            School Wide Packing Party: November 8th
Read More
Church Events & Announcements News Spiritual Spotlight

VBS at Zion!

May 25, 2022
Join us for Vacation Bible School as we “Make Waves”! Monday, June 13, to Thursday, June 16, from 9 am to Noon. Registration is now open! Click here to register! We need volunteers as well. One link...
Read More
Church Spiritual Spotlight

Easter Worship

April 5, 2022
Join us to celebrate Easter on Sunday, April 17. We'll worship at Zion Lutheran Church at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. God gives us a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus and on Easter...
Read More
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Thank you, Mrs. Batchelder

November 18, 2021
After 20 years serving our church and school, we say a heartful thank you to Jill Batchelder, whose last day on staff was Nov. 17. We teach service to others at ZLS and how it...
Read More
Spiritual Spotlight

November Chapel Focus

November 9, 2021
In the busyness of each day, it may be difficult (or impossible) to get alone, be still, and make time for reflection - a process where we attempt to think about and learn from events...
Read More
Spiritual Spotlight

SYATP 2021

October 5, 2021
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...
Read More
Church News Spiritual Spotlight

2021 National Lutheran Schools Week

April 22, 2021
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...
Read More
News Spiritual Spotlight

Prayer at the Pole

October 6, 2020
We were so fortunate to be able to gather together as a whole school community at this year’s Prayer at the Pole.  
Read More
News Spiritual Spotlight

See You At The Pole

September 10, 2019
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...
Read More
All School Alumni News Spiritual Spotlight

Voice of Truth Tradition at Graduation

May 17, 2019
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.
Read More
All School News School Spotlight Spiritual Spotlight

National Lutheran Schools Week 2019

December 6, 2018
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...
Read More
News Spiritual Spotlight Student Spotlight

You Are Special – 7th Graders Lead Chapel

November 20, 2018
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...
Read More
News Spiritual Spotlight Student Spotlight

Fourth Grade Kicks off Student-led Chapel

September 5, 2018
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...
Read More
All School News Spiritual Spotlight

2018 NLSW Celebration Video

January 29, 2018
https://player.vimeo.com/video/253320120
Read More
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Operation Christmas Child

October 16, 2024
Collection Days: October 1st - November 6th                            School Wide Packing Party: November 8th
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Zion Clean-Up Day!

April 25, 2023
It’s Spring Cleaning time at Zion! Church and school families are invited to help spruce up our church and school facilities from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm on Saturday, April 29. We will be putting...
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Food Drive

February 24, 2023
Help us fight hunger! March 1-17, 2023 Zion will be working with Interfaith Food Pantry in Belleville to help feed those in need in our community. We are asking you to donate nonperishable food items...
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Service

We appreciate you, students!

June 7, 2022
While we all appreciate our teachers and everything they do for us, sometimes it is nice to serve and celebrate our students! That is exactly what we did on Student Appreciation Day in May.  Our...
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Church Service

Operation Christmas Child Packing Party

November 9, 2021
A huge thank you to all of our school families for your generous donations for Operation Christmas Child.  Because of you, we were able to pack over 300 OCC Shoeboxes at our packing party on...
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News Service

Operation Christmas Child

September 29, 2021
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:...
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News Service Student Spotlight

8th Grader Named LESA’s 2021 Lutheran Student Christian Leader

April 8, 2021
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,...
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Loading Up!

March 30, 2021
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....
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Operation Christmas Child

October 16, 2024
Collection Days: October 1st - November 6th                            School Wide Packing Party: November 8th
Read More
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VBS at Zion!

May 25, 2022
Join us for Vacation Bible School as we “Make Waves”! Monday, June 13, to Thursday, June 16, from 9 am to Noon. Registration is now open! Click here to register! We need volunteers as well. One link...
Read More
Church Spiritual Spotlight

Easter Worship

April 5, 2022
Join us to celebrate Easter on Sunday, April 17. We'll worship at Zion Lutheran Church at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. God gives us a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus and on Easter...
Read More
News School Spotlight Spiritual Spotlight Uncategorized

Thank you, Mrs. Batchelder

November 18, 2021
After 20 years serving our church and school, we say a heartful thank you to Jill Batchelder, whose last day on staff was Nov. 17. We teach service to others at ZLS and how it...
Read More
Spiritual Spotlight

November Chapel Focus

November 9, 2021
In the busyness of each day, it may be difficult (or impossible) to get alone, be still, and make time for reflection - a process where we attempt to think about and learn from events...
Read More
Spiritual Spotlight

SYATP 2021

October 5, 2021
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...
Read More
Church News Spiritual Spotlight

2021 National Lutheran Schools Week

April 22, 2021
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...
Read More
News Spiritual Spotlight

Prayer at the Pole

October 6, 2020
We were so fortunate to be able to gather together as a whole school community at this year’s Prayer at the Pole.  
Read More
News Spiritual Spotlight

See You At The Pole

September 10, 2019
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...
Read More
All School Alumni News Spiritual Spotlight

Voice of Truth Tradition at Graduation

May 17, 2019
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.
Read More
All School News School Spotlight Spiritual Spotlight

National Lutheran Schools Week 2019

December 6, 2018
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...
Read More
News Spiritual Spotlight Student Spotlight

You Are Special – 7th Graders Lead Chapel

November 20, 2018
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...
Read More
News Spiritual Spotlight Student Spotlight

Fourth Grade Kicks off Student-led Chapel

September 5, 2018
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...
Read More
All School News Spiritual Spotlight

2018 NLSW Celebration Video

January 29, 2018
https://player.vimeo.com/video/253320120
Read More
All School News Spiritual Spotlight

Our Stylish Teachers Prepare You for NLSW

January 17, 2018
Our teachers put together a little promo video, showed to our students during today’s chapel (1/17) – getting everyone geared up and ready for #NLSW2018! https://www.youtube.com/embed/hRSv-kNONig
Read More
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Operation Christmas Child

October 16, 2024
Collection Days: October 1st - November 6th                            School Wide Packing Party: November 8th
Read More
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Dine to Donate

October 16, 2024
Our next dine to donate is October 24, 2024. Enjoy some tasty Red Robin in Fairview Heights and a potion of food sales will go back to Zion!
Read More
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Dine to Donate

September 3, 2024
Our first Dine to Donate of the school year is Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Join us at Chick-fil-A, 2532 Green Mt Commons Dr. Belleville, IL 62221 anytime from 4-7PM and a percentage of sales will be...
Read More
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Picture Day

September 3, 2024
Picture Day is scheduled for September 19, 2024 Go online at inter-state.com/order and enter school order code 88158P
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Spirit Wear Store

July 1, 2024
Now Open until July 16th! All items are dress code approved and should arrive before the start of school. Please note you will also purchase P.E. uniforms through this store for 5th-8th grade only. Please...
Read More
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Zion’s 36th Annual Dinner Auction

January 30, 2024
MARCH 23RD, 2024 Please join us for a night of food, fun and fellowship! For 36 years this auction has been supporting Christ-centered education and academic excellence for the students in our community. This is...
Read More
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Zion Skate Party!

December 14, 2023
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Spirit Wear Store – Open!

November 15, 2023
Our spirit Wear Store is open now until November 26, 2023. Click HERE to order. New embroidered items added! Would make great Christmas gifts for students, moms, dads, grandparents, friends! Items should arrive before Christmas...
Read More
All School Alumni Athletics Church Events & Announcements Features News School Spotlight Service Spiritual Spotlight

Operation Christmas Child

October 16, 2024
Collection Days: October 1st - November 6th                            School Wide Packing Party: November 8th
Read More
Church Events & Announcements News Spiritual Spotlight

VBS at Zion!

May 25, 2022
Join us for Vacation Bible School as we “Make Waves”! Monday, June 13, to Thursday, June 16, from 9 am to Noon. Registration is now open! Click here to register! We need volunteers as well. One link...
Read More
Church Spiritual Spotlight

Easter Worship

April 5, 2022
Join us to celebrate Easter on Sunday, April 17. We'll worship at Zion Lutheran Church at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. God gives us a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus and on Easter...
Read More
News School Spotlight Spiritual Spotlight Uncategorized

Thank you, Mrs. Batchelder

November 18, 2021
After 20 years serving our church and school, we say a heartful thank you to Jill Batchelder, whose last day on staff was Nov. 17. We teach service to others at ZLS and how it...
Read More
Spiritual Spotlight

November Chapel Focus

November 9, 2021
In the busyness of each day, it may be difficult (or impossible) to get alone, be still, and make time for reflection - a process where we attempt to think about and learn from events...
Read More
Spiritual Spotlight

SYATP 2021

October 5, 2021
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...
Read More
Church News Spiritual Spotlight

2021 National Lutheran Schools Week

April 22, 2021
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...
Read More
News Spiritual Spotlight

Prayer at the Pole

October 6, 2020
We were so fortunate to be able to gather together as a whole school community at this year’s Prayer at the Pole.  
Read More
News Spiritual Spotlight

See You At The Pole

September 10, 2019
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...
Read More
All School Alumni News Spiritual Spotlight

Voice of Truth Tradition at Graduation

May 17, 2019
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.
Read More
All School News School Spotlight Spiritual Spotlight

National Lutheran Schools Week 2019

December 6, 2018
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...
Read More
News Spiritual Spotlight Student Spotlight

You Are Special – 7th Graders Lead Chapel

November 20, 2018
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...
Read More
News Spiritual Spotlight Student Spotlight

Fourth Grade Kicks off Student-led Chapel

September 5, 2018
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...
Read More
All School News Spiritual Spotlight

2018 NLSW Celebration Video

January 29, 2018
https://player.vimeo.com/video/253320120
Read More
All School News Spiritual Spotlight

Our Stylish Teachers Prepare You for NLSW

January 17, 2018
Our teachers put together a little promo video, showed to our students during today’s chapel (1/17) – getting everyone geared up and ready for #NLSW2018! https://www.youtube.com/embed/hRSv-kNONig
Read More
All School Alumni Athletics Church Events & Announcements Features News School Spotlight Service Spiritual Spotlight

Operation Christmas Child

October 16, 2024
Collection Days: October 1st - November 6th                            School Wide Packing Party: November 8th
Read More
Admissions All School Alumni Athletics Church Events & Announcements Features News

Dine to Donate

October 16, 2024
Our next dine to donate is October 24, 2024. Enjoy some tasty Red Robin in Fairview Heights and a potion of food sales will go back to Zion!
Read More
Admissions All School Alumni Athletics Church Events & Announcements Features News

Dine to Donate

September 3, 2024
Our first Dine to Donate of the school year is Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Join us at Chick-fil-A, 2532 Green Mt Commons Dr. Belleville, IL 62221 anytime from 4-7PM and a percentage of sales will be...
Read More
Admissions All School Alumni Athletics Church Events & Announcements Features News School Spotlight

Spirit Wear Store

July 1, 2024
Now Open until July 16th! All items are dress code approved and should arrive before the start of school. Please note you will also purchase P.E. uniforms through this store for 5th-8th grade only. Please...
Read More
Admissions All School Alumni Church Events & Announcements Features News

WE ARE HIRING!

February 23, 2024
WE ARE HIRING! PRESCHOOL Part-time Teacher Assistants and After School Teacher Assistant. SUMMER PROGRAM Full-time and part-time Summer Program Assistants. You can work in a FUN environment while making a difference. Requirements of applicant are...
Read More
Admissions All School Alumni Athletics Church Events & Announcements Features News School Spotlight Uncategorized

Zion’s 36th Annual Dinner Auction

January 30, 2024
MARCH 23RD, 2024 Please join us for a night of food, fun and fellowship! For 36 years this auction has been supporting Christ-centered education and academic excellence for the students in our community. This is...
Read More
Admissions All School Alumni Church Events & Announcements News

ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

January 11, 2024
JANUARY 21, 2024 FROM 12:30-2:30PM Zion school- 1810 Mcclintock ave. Belleville, IL. Anyone interested in seeing what Zion Lutheran School has to offer is invited to our All School Open House. Come meet our amazing...
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Spirit Wear Store – Open!

November 15, 2023
Our spirit Wear Store is open now until November 26, 2023. Click HERE to order. New embroidered items added! Would make great Christmas gifts for students, moms, dads, grandparents, friends! Items should arrive before Christmas...
Read More
All School Alumni Athletics Church Events & Announcements Features News School Spotlight Service Spiritual Spotlight

Operation Christmas Child

October 16, 2024
Collection Days: October 1st - November 6th                            School Wide Packing Party: November 8th
Read More
Church Events & Announcements News Spiritual Spotlight

VBS at Zion!

May 25, 2022
Join us for Vacation Bible School as we “Make Waves”! Monday, June 13, to Thursday, June 16, from 9 am to Noon. Registration is now open! Click here to register! We need volunteers as well. One link...
Read More
Church Spiritual Spotlight

Easter Worship

April 5, 2022
Join us to celebrate Easter on Sunday, April 17. We'll worship at Zion Lutheran Church at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. God gives us a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus and on Easter...
Read More
News School Spotlight Spiritual Spotlight Uncategorized

Thank you, Mrs. Batchelder

November 18, 2021
After 20 years serving our church and school, we say a heartful thank you to Jill Batchelder, whose last day on staff was Nov. 17. We teach service to others at ZLS and how it...
Read More
Spiritual Spotlight

November Chapel Focus

November 9, 2021
In the busyness of each day, it may be difficult (or impossible) to get alone, be still, and make time for reflection - a process where we attempt to think about and learn from events...
Read More
Spiritual Spotlight

SYATP 2021

October 5, 2021
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...
Read More
Church News Spiritual Spotlight

2021 National Lutheran Schools Week

April 22, 2021
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...
Read More
News Spiritual Spotlight

Prayer at the Pole

October 6, 2020
We were so fortunate to be able to gather together as a whole school community at this year’s Prayer at the Pole.  
Read More
News Spiritual Spotlight

See You At The Pole

September 10, 2019
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...
Read More
All School Alumni News Spiritual Spotlight

Voice of Truth Tradition at Graduation

May 17, 2019
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.
Read More
All School News School Spotlight Spiritual Spotlight

National Lutheran Schools Week 2019

December 6, 2018
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...
Read More
News Spiritual Spotlight Student Spotlight

You Are Special – 7th Graders Lead Chapel

November 20, 2018
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...
Read More
News Spiritual Spotlight Student Spotlight

Fourth Grade Kicks off Student-led Chapel

September 5, 2018
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...
Read More
All School News Spiritual Spotlight

2018 NLSW Celebration Video

January 29, 2018
https://player.vimeo.com/video/253320120
Read More
All School News Spiritual Spotlight

Our Stylish Teachers Prepare You for NLSW

January 17, 2018
Our teachers put together a little promo video, showed to our students during today’s chapel (1/17) – getting everyone geared up and ready for #NLSW2018! https://www.youtube.com/embed/hRSv-kNONig
Read More

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