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2021 National Lutheran Schools Week

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 in on our celebrations each morning.  Friday’s praise rally will be outside and it will be broadcast through Facebook Live on our school’s Facebook page.  @ZionSchoolBelleville

Monday – https://youtu.be/42NEVEoi75c

Tuesday – https://youtu.be/7rlC00eF0b0

Wednesday – https://youtu.be/GYxlQPylPcQ

Thursday – https://youtu.be/GJHr19bYvqQ

Everyday there will also be a dress up opportunity for our students and staff

Monday – Color Day (Fun Run)
Tuesday – Real Life Heroes
Wednesday – Mismatched Day
Thursday – Dress like a Teacher
Friday – Blue & Gold Day (Dress Down)

After the praise rally on Friday our NLSW Fun Day begins! Your class will travel to 6 different stations to do a variety of activities. Refer to schedule below for times, activities and locations.

Click here for the Friday schedule

Click here for the colors of each class for the Fun Run

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Read More
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Read More
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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
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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
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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
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https://player.vimeo.com/video/253320120
Read More
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Read More
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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...
Read More
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Lion’s Roar Fun Run Total

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Wow! What a grand total for this year's Lion's Roar Fun Run. Thank you to all who contributed to what was our school's largest fundraiser of the year. God is good, all the time!
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Cross Country Camp

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VBS at Zion

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Dine to Donate – May

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Summer Program 2021

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Read More
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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
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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
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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
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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

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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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Now Enrolling for 2021-22 School Year

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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...
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All School Open House

January 7, 2021
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....
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Now Enrolling for the 2020-21 School Year

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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...
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Limited Space Available – 2-Year Old Preschool at ZLS

July 31, 2018
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...
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Now Enrolling – 2018-19 School Year

May 22, 2018
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...
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Illinois State Tax Credit Scholarship Info

February 27, 2018
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...
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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
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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
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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News School Spotlight Service

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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News Service

Food Drive Reaches 4,500+ Items

March 23, 2021
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...
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Events & Announcements News Service

STUCO Food Drive

February 23, 2021
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...
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All School News Service

Food Drive for 100th Day

February 2, 2021
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! -...
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All School Service Student Spotlight

Operation Christmas Child

February 2, 2021
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...
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News Service

ZLS Food Drives – Help us feed the hungry!

February 2, 2021
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...
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News Service

Drive Away Hunger Food Drive

April 9, 2018
During the month of March, our students and staff collected more than 2,800 food items to be donated to local food pantries, all part of the Belleville Chamber of Commerce’s Drive Away Hunger Food Drive....
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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...
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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.  
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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All School News Spiritual Spotlight

2018 NLSW Celebration Video

January 29, 2018
https://player.vimeo.com/video/253320120
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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
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Athletics

Conference Track Meet 2021

May 11, 2021
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...
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Athletics News

Boy’s VB Team is State Champs!

November 4, 2019
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...
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Athletics News Student Spotlight

MELHS Field Day 2018

September 18, 2018
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...
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Athletics News

Boys/Girls Basketball Teams Conference Champs!

February 5, 2018
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!
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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...
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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
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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
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Church Events & Announcements News

VBS at Zion

May 11, 2021
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....
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Church School Spotlight

Teacher Feature – Mrs. Jill Hasstedt

April 30, 2021
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...
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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...
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Church News School Spotlight

Job Openings

April 22, 2021
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...
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Church News

Walk with Jesus

March 30, 2021
This Holy Week, our K-4 students got to experience a Walk with Jesus - the amazing and emotional journey Jesus embarked on in the last days before he was crucified. Church volunteers and 8th graders...
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Church Events & Announcements News

Virtual Trivia Night

February 10, 2021
Zion Virtual Trivia Night Youth Fundraiser You’re invited for a night of fun at Zion’s Virtual Trivia Night! Saturday, March 6th at 6:30pm on ZOOM! Cost: Normally, we charge per person; but since we are...
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Church

Sunday School is Happening!

February 2, 2021
Our Sunday School program is up and running each week. Join us for this special time - 9:15-10:15 am- in the gym at Zion Lutheran School. Enter through the doors near the church office and...
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Church

Zion Lutheran Church on YouTube

February 2, 2021
Zion Lutheran Church has a YouTube page which is its one-stop shop for all the worship services being live streamed each week. Zion Lutheran Church Belleville YouTube Page Check out the page to access our...
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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
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Welcome Aleisha Heard!

July 28, 2021
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...
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Welcome Paige Esser!

July 28, 2021
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...
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All School News

School Supply Lists

July 14, 2021
All school supply lists are now available. It is never too early to get a jump start on your school supply shopping! Preschool List Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th-8th Grade
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21-22 School Calendar now available

July 6, 2021
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
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Weekly Lion’s Roar – 7/6

July 6, 2021
Happy Fourth of July and enjoy this latest summer edition of our weekly school newsletter - Lion's Roar! Items inside this week's newsletter includes the school calendar, links to Spiritwear orders and an upcoming rummage...
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News Student Spotlight

Upcoming 8th Grader Wins EPIC Award

June 23, 2021
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...
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ZLS Weekly Roar 6/22

June 23, 2021
Happy Summer Zion Family, Inside this roar is: Zion's first ever dress code and Spiritwear Rummage Sale information. Zion's Spiritwear purchase link. (get your Spiritwear for next school year, new designs available) Weekly Roar Newsletter...
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Spiritwear & Dress Code Rummage Sale

June 17, 2021
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...
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News School Spotlight

Welcome Aleisha Heard!

July 28, 2021
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...
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News School Spotlight

Welcome Paige Esser!

July 28, 2021
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...
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All School News

School Supply Lists

July 14, 2021
All school supply lists are now available. It is never too early to get a jump start on your school supply shopping! Preschool List Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th-8th Grade
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Events & Announcements News

21-22 School Calendar now available

July 6, 2021
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
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News

Weekly Lion’s Roar – 7/6

July 6, 2021
Happy Fourth of July and enjoy this latest summer edition of our weekly school newsletter - Lion's Roar! Items inside this week's newsletter includes the school calendar, links to Spiritwear orders and an upcoming rummage...
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News Student Spotlight

Upcoming 8th Grader Wins EPIC Award

June 23, 2021
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...
Read More
News School Spotlight

Welcome Aleisha Heard!

July 28, 2021
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...
Read More
News School Spotlight

Welcome Paige Esser!

July 28, 2021
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...
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School Spotlight

Welcome Mrs. Mudd – 5th Grade

July 20, 2021
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...
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School Spotlight

Introducing Mrs. Young – Preschool 3 Teacher

July 13, 2021
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...
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School Spotlight

Welcome Jen Dinkelman, New Preschool Director

July 7, 2021
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...
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News School Spotlight

Spiritwear Shop Now Open

June 7, 2021
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...
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News School Spotlight

Students Rock! A video from our teachers

May 18, 2021
Our students rock, and our teachers made this special video to tell them exactly that.  Enjoy! https://youtu.be/eXHWYfMZA-4
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Teacher Feature – Mrs. Ziegler

May 14, 2021
This week's Teacher Feature is Mrs. Ziegler, one of Kindergarten teachers at Zion Lutheran School Belleville. We are so thankful for our teachers at Zion Lutheran School and that is why we are featuring a...
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News School Spotlight

Welcome Aleisha Heard!

July 28, 2021
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...
Read More
News School Spotlight

Welcome Paige Esser!

July 28, 2021
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...
Read More
School Spotlight

Welcome Mrs. Mudd – 5th Grade

July 20, 2021
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...
Read More
School Spotlight

Introducing Mrs. Young – Preschool 3 Teacher

July 13, 2021
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...
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School Spotlight

Welcome Jen Dinkelman, New Preschool Director

July 7, 2021
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...
Read More
News School Spotlight

Spiritwear Shop Now Open

June 7, 2021
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...
Read More
News Student Spotlight

Upcoming 8th Grader Wins EPIC Award

June 23, 2021
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...
Read More
School Spotlight Student Spotlight

Shaving Cream Letters & Numbers

April 15, 2021
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!
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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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News Student Spotlight

Biography Bottle Projects Complete!

February 23, 2021
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!
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News Student Spotlight

Biography Bottles for Black History Month

February 4, 2021
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...
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All School Service Student Spotlight

Operation Christmas Child

February 2, 2021
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...
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All School Events & Announcements News Student Spotlight

Spirit Wear Store

February 2, 2021
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)
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News Student Spotlight

4th Grade STEM Activities

September 29, 2020
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...
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News Student Spotlight

Upcoming 8th Grader Wins EPIC Award

June 23, 2021
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...
Read More
School Spotlight Student Spotlight

Shaving Cream Letters & Numbers

April 15, 2021
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!
Read More
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,...
Read More
News Student Spotlight

Biography Bottle Projects Complete!

February 23, 2021
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!
Read More
News Student Spotlight

Biography Bottles for Black History Month

February 4, 2021
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...
Read More
All School Service Student Spotlight

Operation Christmas Child

February 2, 2021
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...
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
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
Alumni

Alumni Spotlight – Ashley (Keel) Shalenko

July 31, 2021
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...
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Alumni

Alumni Spotlight – Allison (Sehr) Davis

July 24, 2021
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...
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Alumni

Alumni Spotlight – Kristin (Reeb) Wardlaw

July 17, 2021
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:...
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Alumni

Alumni Spotlight – Kristi Edwards

July 10, 2021
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,...
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Alumni

Alumni Spotlight – Taylor (Keel) Kaschke

July 3, 2021
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) -...
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Alumni

Alumni Spotlight – Kate Peters

June 26, 2021
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...
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Alumni

Alumni Spotlight – Joyce (Stortzum) Tucker

June 12, 2021
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...
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Alumni

Alumni Spotlight – Ronald Klein

June 5, 2021
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...
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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...
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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.  
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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...
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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.
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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
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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
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Events & Announcements News

21-22 School Calendar now available

July 6, 2021
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
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Events & Announcements News

Spiritwear & Dress Code Rummage Sale

June 17, 2021
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...
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Events & Announcements News

Lion’s Roar Fun Run Total

June 10, 2021
Wow! What a grand total for this year's Lion's Roar Fun Run. Thank you to all who contributed to what was our school's largest fundraiser of the year. God is good, all the time!
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Events & Announcements News

Cross Country Camp

May 25, 2021
Zion Lutheran School Cross Country Camp is Aug. 9-13th from 4-5:30 pm at the school on our XC course.  $25 per child Informational Flyer and Payment - Click Here The ZLS Youth Cross Country Camp...
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Church Events & Announcements News

VBS at Zion

May 11, 2021
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....
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Events & Announcements News

Dine to Donate – May

April 29, 2021
All supporters, families and friends are invited to eat pizza and raise funds by eating at Dewey's Pizza in O'Fallon! Mention Zion Lutheran School when you dine in, place a curbside order and up to...
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Events & Announcements News

Meet Delilah Dash – the Fun Run Princess

April 19, 2021
Meet Delilah Dash - our Fun Run Princess. She is here to tell you all about this year's Fun Run, taking place on Monday, April 26. https://youtu.be/gP46Nqlkbjg
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Events & Announcements News

Summer Program 2021

April 19, 2021
Our summer program is a safe, friendly, and fun environment where children learn new things along the way. Academics, spiritual, and physical aspects are incorporated into the program. Register Today at this Link This year's program runs...
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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
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Admissions All School News

Now Enrolling for 2021-22 School Year

February 2, 2021
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...
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Admissions All School News

All School Open House

January 7, 2021
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....
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Admissions All School News

Now Enrolling for the 2020-21 School Year

March 8, 2020
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...
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Admissions News School Spotlight

Limited Space Available – 2-Year Old Preschool at ZLS

July 31, 2018
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...
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Admissions All School News

Now Enrolling – 2018-19 School Year

May 22, 2018
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...
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Admissions All School News

Illinois State Tax Credit Scholarship Info

February 27, 2018
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...
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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
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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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News School Spotlight Service

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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News Service

Food Drive Reaches 4,500+ Items

March 23, 2021
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...
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Events & Announcements News Service

STUCO Food Drive

February 23, 2021
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...
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All School News Service

Food Drive for 100th Day

February 2, 2021
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! -...
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All School Service Student Spotlight

Operation Christmas Child

February 2, 2021
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...
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News Service

ZLS Food Drives – Help us feed the hungry!

February 2, 2021
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...
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News Service

Drive Away Hunger Food Drive

April 9, 2018
During the month of March, our students and staff collected more than 2,800 food items to be donated to local food pantries, all part of the Belleville Chamber of Commerce’s Drive Away Hunger Food Drive....
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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
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Athletics

Conference Track Meet 2021

May 11, 2021
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...
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Athletics News

Boy’s VB Team is State Champs!

November 4, 2019
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...
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Athletics News Student Spotlight

MELHS Field Day 2018

September 18, 2018
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...
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Athletics News

Boys/Girls Basketball Teams Conference Champs!

February 5, 2018
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!
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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
Church Events & Announcements News

VBS at Zion

May 11, 2021
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....
Read More
Church School Spotlight

Teacher Feature – Mrs. Jill Hasstedt

April 30, 2021
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...
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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...
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Church News School Spotlight

Job Openings

April 22, 2021
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...
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Church News

Walk with Jesus

March 30, 2021
This Holy Week, our K-4 students got to experience a Walk with Jesus - the amazing and emotional journey Jesus embarked on in the last days before he was crucified. Church volunteers and 8th graders...
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Church Events & Announcements News

Virtual Trivia Night

February 10, 2021
Zion Virtual Trivia Night Youth Fundraiser You’re invited for a night of fun at Zion’s Virtual Trivia Night! Saturday, March 6th at 6:30pm on ZOOM! Cost: Normally, we charge per person; but since we are...
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Church

Sunday School is Happening!

February 2, 2021
Our Sunday School program is up and running each week. Join us for this special time - 9:15-10:15 am- in the gym at Zion Lutheran School. Enter through the doors near the church office and...
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Church

Zion Lutheran Church on YouTube

February 2, 2021
Zion Lutheran Church has a YouTube page which is its one-stop shop for all the worship services being live streamed each week. Zion Lutheran Church Belleville YouTube Page Check out the page to access our...
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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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News Spiritual Spotlight

See You 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 the day!

 

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News School Spotlight

Welcome Aleisha Heard!

July 28, 2021
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...
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News School Spotlight

Welcome Paige Esser!

July 28, 2021
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...
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All School News

School Supply Lists

July 14, 2021
All school supply lists are now available. It is never too early to get a jump start on your school supply shopping! Preschool List Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th-8th Grade
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Events & Announcements News

21-22 School Calendar now available

July 6, 2021
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
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News

Weekly Lion’s Roar – 7/6

July 6, 2021
Happy Fourth of July and enjoy this latest summer edition of our weekly school newsletter - Lion's Roar! Items inside this week's newsletter includes the school calendar, links to Spiritwear orders and an upcoming rummage...
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News Student Spotlight

Upcoming 8th Grader Wins EPIC Award

June 23, 2021
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...
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News

ZLS Weekly Roar 6/22

June 23, 2021
Happy Summer Zion Family, Inside this roar is: Zion's first ever dress code and Spiritwear Rummage Sale information. Zion's Spiritwear purchase link. (get your Spiritwear for next school year, new designs available) Weekly Roar Newsletter...
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Events & Announcements News

Spiritwear & Dress Code Rummage Sale

June 17, 2021
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...
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News School Spotlight

Welcome Aleisha Heard!

July 28, 2021
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...
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News School Spotlight

Welcome Paige Esser!

July 28, 2021
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...
Read More
All School News

School Supply Lists

July 14, 2021
All school supply lists are now available. It is never too early to get a jump start on your school supply shopping! Preschool List Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th-8th Grade
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Events & Announcements News

21-22 School Calendar now available

July 6, 2021
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
Read More
News

Weekly Lion’s Roar – 7/6

July 6, 2021
Happy Fourth of July and enjoy this latest summer edition of our weekly school newsletter - Lion's Roar! Items inside this week's newsletter includes the school calendar, links to Spiritwear orders and an upcoming rummage...
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News Student Spotlight

Upcoming 8th Grader Wins EPIC Award

June 23, 2021
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...
Read More
News School Spotlight

Welcome Aleisha Heard!

July 28, 2021
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...
Read More
News School Spotlight

Welcome Paige Esser!

July 28, 2021
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...
Read More
School Spotlight

Welcome Mrs. Mudd – 5th Grade

July 20, 2021
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...
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School Spotlight

Introducing Mrs. Young – Preschool 3 Teacher

July 13, 2021
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...
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School Spotlight

Welcome Jen Dinkelman, New Preschool Director

July 7, 2021
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...
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News School Spotlight

Spiritwear Shop Now Open

June 7, 2021
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...
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News School Spotlight

Students Rock! A video from our teachers

May 18, 2021
Our students rock, and our teachers made this special video to tell them exactly that.  Enjoy! https://youtu.be/eXHWYfMZA-4
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Teacher Feature – Mrs. Ziegler

May 14, 2021
This week's Teacher Feature is Mrs. Ziegler, one of Kindergarten teachers at Zion Lutheran School Belleville. We are so thankful for our teachers at Zion Lutheran School and that is why we are featuring a...
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Welcome Aleisha Heard!

July 28, 2021
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...
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Welcome Paige Esser!

July 28, 2021
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...
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Welcome Mrs. Mudd – 5th Grade

July 20, 2021
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...
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Introducing Mrs. Young – Preschool 3 Teacher

July 13, 2021
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...
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Welcome Jen Dinkelman, New Preschool Director

July 7, 2021
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...
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Spiritwear Shop Now Open

June 7, 2021
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...
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News Student Spotlight

Upcoming 8th Grader Wins EPIC Award

June 23, 2021
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...
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Shaving Cream Letters & Numbers

April 15, 2021
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!
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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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Biography Bottle Projects Complete!

February 23, 2021
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!
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Biography Bottles for Black History Month

February 4, 2021
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...
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All School Service Student Spotlight

Operation Christmas Child

February 2, 2021
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...
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Spirit Wear Store

February 2, 2021
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)
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4th Grade STEM Activities

September 29, 2020
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...
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News Student Spotlight

Upcoming 8th Grader Wins EPIC Award

June 23, 2021
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...
Read More
School Spotlight Student Spotlight

Shaving Cream Letters & Numbers

April 15, 2021
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!
Read More
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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News Student Spotlight

Biography Bottle Projects Complete!

February 23, 2021
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!
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News Student Spotlight

Biography Bottles for Black History Month

February 4, 2021
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...
Read More
All School Service Student Spotlight

Operation Christmas Child

February 2, 2021
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...
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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...
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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.  
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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All School News Spiritual Spotlight

2018 NLSW Celebration Video

January 29, 2018
https://player.vimeo.com/video/253320120
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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...
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Alumni

Alumni Spotlight – Ashley (Keel) Shalenko

July 31, 2021
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...
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Alumni Spotlight – Allison (Sehr) Davis

July 24, 2021
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...
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Alumni Spotlight – Kristin (Reeb) Wardlaw

July 17, 2021
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:...
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Alumni

Alumni Spotlight – Kristi Edwards

July 10, 2021
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,...
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Alumni

Alumni Spotlight – Taylor (Keel) Kaschke

July 3, 2021
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) -...
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Alumni

Alumni Spotlight – Kate Peters

June 26, 2021
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...
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Alumni

Alumni Spotlight – Joyce (Stortzum) Tucker

June 12, 2021
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...
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Alumni

Alumni Spotlight – Ronald Klein

June 5, 2021
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...
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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
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Events & Announcements News

21-22 School Calendar now available

July 6, 2021
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
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Spiritwear & Dress Code Rummage Sale

June 17, 2021
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...
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Lion’s Roar Fun Run Total

June 10, 2021
Wow! What a grand total for this year's Lion's Roar Fun Run. Thank you to all who contributed to what was our school's largest fundraiser of the year. God is good, all the time!
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Cross Country Camp

May 25, 2021
Zion Lutheran School Cross Country Camp is Aug. 9-13th from 4-5:30 pm at the school on our XC course.  $25 per child Informational Flyer and Payment - Click Here The ZLS Youth Cross Country Camp...
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VBS at Zion

May 11, 2021
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....
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Dine to Donate – May

April 29, 2021
All supporters, families and friends are invited to eat pizza and raise funds by eating at Dewey's Pizza in O'Fallon! Mention Zion Lutheran School when you dine in, place a curbside order and up to...
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Meet Delilah Dash – the Fun Run Princess

April 19, 2021
Meet Delilah Dash - our Fun Run Princess. She is here to tell you all about this year's Fun Run, taking place on Monday, April 26. https://youtu.be/gP46Nqlkbjg
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Summer Program 2021

April 19, 2021
Our summer program is a safe, friendly, and fun environment where children learn new things along the way. Academics, spiritual, and physical aspects are incorporated into the program. Register Today at this Link This year's program runs...
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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
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Admissions All School News

Now Enrolling for 2021-22 School Year

February 2, 2021
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...
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All School Open House

January 7, 2021
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....
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Now Enrolling for the 2020-21 School Year

March 8, 2020
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...
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Limited Space Available – 2-Year Old Preschool at ZLS

July 31, 2018
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...
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Now Enrolling – 2018-19 School Year

May 22, 2018
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...
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Illinois State Tax Credit Scholarship Info

February 27, 2018
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...
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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
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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News School Spotlight Service

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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News Service

Food Drive Reaches 4,500+ Items

March 23, 2021
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...
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STUCO Food Drive

February 23, 2021
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...
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All School News Service

Food Drive for 100th Day

February 2, 2021
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! -...
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All School Service Student Spotlight

Operation Christmas Child

February 2, 2021
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...
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News Service

ZLS Food Drives – Help us feed the hungry!

February 2, 2021
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...
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News Service

Drive Away Hunger Food Drive

April 9, 2018
During the month of March, our students and staff collected more than 2,800 food items to be donated to local food pantries, all part of the Belleville Chamber of Commerce’s Drive Away Hunger Food Drive....
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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
Athletics

Conference Track Meet 2021

May 11, 2021
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...
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Athletics News

Boy’s VB Team is State Champs!

November 4, 2019
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...
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Athletics News Student Spotlight

MELHS Field Day 2018

September 18, 2018
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...
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Athletics News

Boys/Girls Basketball Teams Conference Champs!

February 5, 2018
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!
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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
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VBS at Zion

May 11, 2021
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....
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Church School Spotlight

Teacher Feature – Mrs. Jill Hasstedt

April 30, 2021
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...
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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...
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Church News School Spotlight

Job Openings

April 22, 2021
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...
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Church News

Walk with Jesus

March 30, 2021
This Holy Week, our K-4 students got to experience a Walk with Jesus - the amazing and emotional journey Jesus embarked on in the last days before he was crucified. Church volunteers and 8th graders...
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Church Events & Announcements News

Virtual Trivia Night

February 10, 2021
Zion Virtual Trivia Night Youth Fundraiser You’re invited for a night of fun at Zion’s Virtual Trivia Night! Saturday, March 6th at 6:30pm on ZOOM! Cost: Normally, we charge per person; but since we are...
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Church

Sunday School is Happening!

February 2, 2021
Our Sunday School program is up and running each week. Join us for this special time - 9:15-10:15 am- in the gym at Zion Lutheran School. Enter through the doors near the church office and...
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Church

Zion Lutheran Church on YouTube

February 2, 2021
Zion Lutheran Church has a YouTube page which is its one-stop shop for all the worship services being live streamed each week. Zion Lutheran Church Belleville YouTube Page Check out the page to access our...
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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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Voice of Truth Tradition at Graduation

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.

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Welcome Aleisha Heard!

July 28, 2021
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...
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News School Spotlight

Welcome Paige Esser!

July 28, 2021
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...
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All School News

School Supply Lists

July 14, 2021
All school supply lists are now available. It is never too early to get a jump start on your school supply shopping! Preschool List Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th-8th Grade
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Events & Announcements News

21-22 School Calendar now available

July 6, 2021
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
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News

Weekly Lion’s Roar – 7/6

July 6, 2021
Happy Fourth of July and enjoy this latest summer edition of our weekly school newsletter - Lion's Roar! Items inside this week's newsletter includes the school calendar, links to Spiritwear orders and an upcoming rummage...
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News Student Spotlight

Upcoming 8th Grader Wins EPIC Award

June 23, 2021
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...
Read More
News

ZLS Weekly Roar 6/22

June 23, 2021
Happy Summer Zion Family, Inside this roar is: Zion's first ever dress code and Spiritwear Rummage Sale information. Zion's Spiritwear purchase link. (get your Spiritwear for next school year, new designs available) Weekly Roar Newsletter...
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Events & Announcements News

Spiritwear & Dress Code Rummage Sale

June 17, 2021
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...
Read More
News School Spotlight

Welcome Aleisha Heard!

July 28, 2021
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...
Read More
News School Spotlight

Welcome Paige Esser!

July 28, 2021
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...
Read More
All School News

School Supply Lists

July 14, 2021
All school supply lists are now available. It is never too early to get a jump start on your school supply shopping! Preschool List Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th-8th Grade
Read More
Events & Announcements News

21-22 School Calendar now available

July 6, 2021
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
Read More
News

Weekly Lion’s Roar – 7/6

July 6, 2021
Happy Fourth of July and enjoy this latest summer edition of our weekly school newsletter - Lion's Roar! Items inside this week's newsletter includes the school calendar, links to Spiritwear orders and an upcoming rummage...
Read More
News Student Spotlight

Upcoming 8th Grader Wins EPIC Award

June 23, 2021
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...
Read More
News School Spotlight

Welcome Aleisha Heard!

July 28, 2021
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...
Read More
News School Spotlight

Welcome Paige Esser!

July 28, 2021
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...
Read More
School Spotlight

Welcome Mrs. Mudd – 5th Grade

July 20, 2021
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...
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School Spotlight

Introducing Mrs. Young – Preschool 3 Teacher

July 13, 2021
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...
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School Spotlight

Welcome Jen Dinkelman, New Preschool Director

July 7, 2021
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...
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News School Spotlight

Spiritwear Shop Now Open

June 7, 2021
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...
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News School Spotlight

Students Rock! A video from our teachers

May 18, 2021
Our students rock, and our teachers made this special video to tell them exactly that.  Enjoy! https://youtu.be/eXHWYfMZA-4
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News School Spotlight

Teacher Feature – Mrs. Ziegler

May 14, 2021
This week's Teacher Feature is Mrs. Ziegler, one of Kindergarten teachers at Zion Lutheran School Belleville. We are so thankful for our teachers at Zion Lutheran School and that is why we are featuring a...
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News School Spotlight

Welcome Aleisha Heard!

July 28, 2021
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...
Read More
News School Spotlight

Welcome Paige Esser!

July 28, 2021
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...
Read More
School Spotlight

Welcome Mrs. Mudd – 5th Grade

July 20, 2021
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...
Read More
School Spotlight

Introducing Mrs. Young – Preschool 3 Teacher

July 13, 2021
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...
Read More
School Spotlight

Welcome Jen Dinkelman, New Preschool Director

July 7, 2021
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...
Read More
News School Spotlight

Spiritwear Shop Now Open

June 7, 2021
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...
Read More
News Student Spotlight

Upcoming 8th Grader Wins EPIC Award

June 23, 2021
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...
Read More
School Spotlight Student Spotlight

Shaving Cream Letters & Numbers

April 15, 2021
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!
Read More
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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News Student Spotlight

Biography Bottle Projects Complete!

February 23, 2021
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!
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News Student Spotlight

Biography Bottles for Black History Month

February 4, 2021
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...
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All School Service Student Spotlight

Operation Christmas Child

February 2, 2021
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...
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All School Events & Announcements News Student Spotlight

Spirit Wear Store

February 2, 2021
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)
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News Student Spotlight

4th Grade STEM Activities

September 29, 2020
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...
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News Student Spotlight

Upcoming 8th Grader Wins EPIC Award

June 23, 2021
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...
Read More
School Spotlight Student Spotlight

Shaving Cream Letters & Numbers

April 15, 2021
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!
Read More
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,...
Read More
News Student Spotlight

Biography Bottle Projects Complete!

February 23, 2021
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!
Read More
News Student Spotlight

Biography Bottles for Black History Month

February 4, 2021
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...
Read More
All School Service Student Spotlight

Operation Christmas Child

February 2, 2021
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...
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
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
Alumni

Alumni Spotlight – Ashley (Keel) Shalenko

July 31, 2021
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...
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Alumni

Alumni Spotlight – Allison (Sehr) Davis

July 24, 2021
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...
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Alumni

Alumni Spotlight – Kristin (Reeb) Wardlaw

July 17, 2021
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:...
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Alumni

Alumni Spotlight – Kristi Edwards

July 10, 2021
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,...
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Alumni

Alumni Spotlight – Taylor (Keel) Kaschke

July 3, 2021
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) -...
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Alumni

Alumni Spotlight – Kate Peters

June 26, 2021
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...
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Alumni

Alumni Spotlight – Joyce (Stortzum) Tucker

June 12, 2021
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...
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Alumni

Alumni Spotlight – Ronald Klein

June 5, 2021
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...
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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
Events & Announcements News

21-22 School Calendar now available

July 6, 2021
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
Read More
Events & Announcements News

Spiritwear & Dress Code Rummage Sale

June 17, 2021
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...
Read More
Events & Announcements News

Lion’s Roar Fun Run Total

June 10, 2021
Wow! What a grand total for this year's Lion's Roar Fun Run. Thank you to all who contributed to what was our school's largest fundraiser of the year. God is good, all the time!
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Events & Announcements News

Cross Country Camp

May 25, 2021
Zion Lutheran School Cross Country Camp is Aug. 9-13th from 4-5:30 pm at the school on our XC course.  $25 per child Informational Flyer and Payment - Click Here The ZLS Youth Cross Country Camp...
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Church Events & Announcements News

VBS at Zion

May 11, 2021
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....
Read More
Events & Announcements News

Dine to Donate – May

April 29, 2021
All supporters, families and friends are invited to eat pizza and raise funds by eating at Dewey's Pizza in O'Fallon! Mention Zion Lutheran School when you dine in, place a curbside order and up to...
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Events & Announcements News

Meet Delilah Dash – the Fun Run Princess

April 19, 2021
Meet Delilah Dash - our Fun Run Princess. She is here to tell you all about this year's Fun Run, taking place on Monday, April 26. https://youtu.be/gP46Nqlkbjg
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Events & Announcements News

Summer Program 2021

April 19, 2021
Our summer program is a safe, friendly, and fun environment where children learn new things along the way. Academics, spiritual, and physical aspects are incorporated into the program. Register Today at this Link This year's program runs...
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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...
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All School News Spiritual Spotlight

2018 NLSW Celebration Video

January 29, 2018
https://player.vimeo.com/video/253320120
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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
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Now Enrolling for 2021-22 School Year

February 2, 2021
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...
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All School Open House

January 7, 2021
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....
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Now Enrolling for the 2020-21 School Year

March 8, 2020
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...
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Limited Space Available – 2-Year Old Preschool at ZLS

July 31, 2018
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...
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Now Enrolling – 2018-19 School Year

May 22, 2018
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...
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Illinois State Tax Credit Scholarship Info

February 27, 2018
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...
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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...
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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.  
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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
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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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Food Drive Reaches 4,500+ Items

March 23, 2021
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...
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STUCO Food Drive

February 23, 2021
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...
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All School News Service

Food Drive for 100th Day

February 2, 2021
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! -...
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All School Service Student Spotlight

Operation Christmas Child

February 2, 2021
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...
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News Service

ZLS Food Drives – Help us feed the hungry!

February 2, 2021
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...
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Drive Away Hunger Food Drive

April 9, 2018
During the month of March, our students and staff collected more than 2,800 food items to be donated to local food pantries, all part of the Belleville Chamber of Commerce’s Drive Away Hunger Food Drive....
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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