January 23rd-27th, 2023
Dress Down Day Information Below.





Thank you to all who donated to our school service project blessing bags!

Zion Lutheran School 1810 McClintock Ave Belleville, IL 62221

Phone: 618-234-0275
Dress Down Day Information Below.





Thank you to all who donated to our school service project blessing bags!

Whether you are just starting the journey of school for your family or are looking for a change, we invite you to get to know us at Zion Lutheran School Belleville at our All School Open House on Sunday, January 29th from 12:30-2:30.
Come meet our warm and welcoming staff, tour our school and see for yourself what being a Zion Kid is all about!
Registration is encouraged, but not required.


Grab those running shoes, head for the start line, and go! On Friday, September 30th at Zion Lutheran School, Belleville, IL, preschool through 8th grade will participate in the Lion’s Roar Fun Run by running or walking laps to raise money for our school.
This year donations will be made 100% online.
Share the Fun Run Online Donation Link and ask family and friends to enter the student’s name and grade to the “Add a note” section at checkout in Paypal: https://tinyurl.com/zlsfunrun2022
2022 Lion’s Roar Fun Run Informational Flyer
Our goal is $15,000!
This year money raised will be used for school improvements, such as additions to Zion’s safety and security systems, upgrading the main guest bathrooms, and more! These donations are vital for Zion to continue to keep growing minds, building character, and connecting hearts in Christ.
If each student raises $50 we will reach our goal!
We cannot thank you enough for your continued support for improving our great school! We are looking forward to a Fun Run day on Friday, September 30th.


Come join your friends for our school’s first Skate Party of the school year. Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 6-8 p.m. at Skate City.


Volunteer Opportunities at Zion Lutheran School Belleville
1) NLSW activity in the Church Fellowship Hall on Monday, September 26 from 8:30-1:30.
This would be a hands on experience with assisting the different grade levels with a craft and coloring.
2) Thursday, Nov. 10
Operation Christmas Child Packing Party which follows the same 8:30-1:30 schedule. Lunch provided if you stay the whole day.
This experience involves assisting the children in choosing items for their boxes, restocking the tables and helping them pack the boxes.
To volunteer, please contact Pam Kniepkamp at 618-616-6629 or pamkamp2@att.net.


The September lunch menu is now available for lunches up until Sept. 13. Check out what is on the menu and start making plans today to each our yummy hot lunch each day!

Lunchroom Volunteers
Our lunchroom helpers are so important to our lunch schedule and process. They do things like: assist students with condiments, open packages, wipe tables and sweep floors.
We need your help! You can choose any day during the week from 10:45 am to 12 noon.
Please click here to sign up to volunteer. You will be contacted with more information about this activity by the Julie Kienitz Director of Food Services. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Mrs. Kienitz, jkienitz@zionschoolbelleville.org.
Library Volunteers
Help with checking-in & checking-out books. Gathering books from classrooms and assisting students with finding books.
“The library still has an opening for a Tuesday afternoon volunteer. If interested please contact Mrs. Papka – mpapka@zionschoolbelleville.org


Each year, prior to school starting, our teachers and support staff have a group outing. This year, the best staff in the biz enjoyed crazy bowling, complete with costumes, mulligans, extra bowling challenges and just plain, old fun. It’s going to be a great year!

We are welcoming back a familiar face to Zion with the re-hiring of Mrs. Rachel Kintz for this upcoming school year. She will be teaching Kindergarten at Zion for the 22-23 school year.
Getting to know Mrs. Kintz a bit more…
What are you most excited about re-joining our school staff?
Most excited about? So many things! 😊 Rejoining the staff I am looking forward to the God centered, loving, fun and encouraging atmosphere to work in.
What is your favorite bible verse?
“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and even. Amen” Ephesians 3:20-21
What do you like to do in your free time?
Going for walks and being outside with my family, baking, creating and watching movies.

The lunch menu is now available for August.
Click here to view the lunch.
Zion Lutheran School lunches will go back to the pre pandemic price of $2.75 per lunch. Milk is included with the lunch. If your child requests a second milk or would like a milk with the lunch they brought from home, the cost is $.45.
Payments for lunches may be handled two ways:
Free or reduced lunches are available by applying. Forms are posted on the school website and Blackbaud.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Julie Kienitz, food service director, at jkienitz@zionschoolbelleville.org.



