Staff Directory

Our entire staff at Zion Lutheran School is committed to providing the very best, individualized approach and care to educating every student. Our educators answer a calling to be teachers – it is what God’s plan is for them, and they are dedicated to serving the Lord in this way. Our teachers average more than 15 years of classroom experience and they work hard to ensure each child feels important[…]

Staff Directory

Our entire staff at Zion Lutheran School Belleville is committed to providing the very best, individualized approach and care to educating every student. Our educators answer a calling to be teachers – it is what God’s plan is for them, and they are dedicated to serving the Lord in this way.

Our teachers average more than 15 years of classroom experience and they work hard to ensure each child feels important, accepted, safe and supported, no matter the hill or valley a student is experiencing. Because every child is unique, each staff member at ZLS brings a different, yet extremely valuable set of skills to our school, beginning with their commitment to meeting every child’s needs.

School Administrative Office

Ananda Baron
Principal
abaron@zionschoolbelleville.org

Erica Stelling
Admissions and marketing director
estelling@zionschoolbelleville.org

Terri Marino
Administrative assistant
tmarino@zionschoolbelleville.org

Lorrie Spear
Administrative assistant
lspear@zionschoolbelleville.org

Teaching Staff

Preschool Program Staff

Jennifer Dinkelman
Director of Early Childhood/Teacher
jdinkelman@zionschoolbelleville.org

Molly Baechle
Preschool 4s
mbaechle@zionschoolbelleville.org

Jaimee Brunkhorst
Preschool 4s
jbrunkhorst@zionschoolbelleville.org

Jeanine Young
Preschool 3s (Tue-Thurs)
jyoung@zionschoolbelleville.org

Aleisha Heard
Blended Class Preschool Teacher
aheard@zionschoolbelleville.org

K-8th Grade Staff

Dan Griffith
Kindergarten
dgriffith@zionschoolbelleville.org

Keri Ziegler
Kindergarten
kziegler@zionschoolbelleville.org

Liz Cleveland
1st grade
lcleveland@zionschoolbelleville.org

Carrie Ill
1st grade
cill@zionschoolbelleville.org

Chrissy Haynes
2nd grade
chaynes@zionschoolbelleville.org

Beth Lotz
2nd grade
blotz@zionschoolbelleville.org

Jenny Barradas
3rd grade
jbarradas@zionschoolbelleville.org

JP Schmid
3rd grade
jschmid@zionschoolbelleville.org

Lynae Hoercher
4th grade
lhoercher@zionschoolbelleville.org

Sara Mudd
5th grade homeroom
smudd@zionschoolbelleville.org

Larisa Redman
5th grade homeroom
lredman@zionschoolbelleville.org

Janel Mueller
6th grade homeroom, technology coordinator
jmueller@zionschoolbelleville.org

Allison Davis
6th-8th grade Science
adavis@zionschoolbelleville.org

Amber Hackstadt
7th grade homeroom & Math RTI
ahackstadt@zionschoolbelleville.org

Jim Ledebuhr
8th grade homeroom
jledebuhr@zionschoolbelleville.org

Mrs. Lindsay Middendorff
7th & 8th grade English
lmiddendorff@zionschoolbelleville.org

Jenifer Heimann
7th & 8th grade Literature
jheimann@zionschoolbelleville.org

Jamie Lewis
Resource Teacher
jlewis@zionschoolbelleville.org

Paige Esser
Director of Music Education
pesser@zionschoolbelleville.org

School Support Staff

Dave Bennett
Head custodian
dbennett@zionbelleville.org

Terrie Breedlove
Art coordinator (volunteer)
tbreedlove@zionschoolbelleville.org

Melissa Papka
School librarian
mpapka@zionschoolbelleville.org

Andrew Eicholz
1st-4th grade PE
aeicholz@zionschoolbelleville.org

Kitchen Staff

Julie Kienitz
Director of food services
jkienitz@@zionschoolbelleville.org

Rene Owens
School chef and summer program co-director
rowens@zionschoolbelleville.org

Laure Reisa
lreisa@zionschoolbelleville.org

Rachel Ashley
rashley@zionschoolbelleville.org

Preschool Teachers’ Assistants

Katy Bates
kbates@zionschoolbelleville.org

Macey Marino
mmarino@zionschoolbelleville.org

Mandy Pyles
mpyles@zionschoolbelleville.org

Miranda Bennett
mbennett@zionschoolbelleville.org

Jenny Resper
jresper@zionschoolbelleville.org

Extended School Care Staff

Dawn Holcomb
Extended School program coordinator
dholcomb@zionschoolbelleville.org

Church Senior Staff

Pastor Brian Downs
Senior pastor
bdowns@zionbelleville.org

Pastor Chris Spelbring
Associate pastor
cspelbring@zionbelleville.org

Dawn Tayon
Music minister
dtayon@zionbelleville.org

Jill Batchelder
Children’s Ministry & Community Outreach Dir.
jbatchelder@zionbelleville.org

Tim Reeb
Business administrator
treeb@zionbelleville.org

KerriAnn Schmid
Director of Family Ministry (DCE)
kschmid@zionbelleville.org

Church Administrative Office

Carol Kalkwarf
Church office administrator
ckalkwarf@zionbelleville.org

Melanie Meyer
Business office
mmeyer@zionbelleville.org

Linda Moeller
Administrative assistant
lmoeller@zionbelleville.org

Zion Lutheran School News

News

Summer Skate at Skate City

May 3, 2022

Summer Membership Cards will be available for purchase using the custom school link below and picking up your cards directly at Skate City Fun Spot upon confirmation. Click HERE to purchase your Skate City Summer...

News

May Lunch Menu

April 26, 2022

The lunch menu through May 17 is now available. Click here for menu.

Events & Announcements News

Playtime at Blossom Play Cafe

April 26, 2022

Join us at Blossom Play Cafe for playtime with Zion Lutheran School Belleville. First 15 fee covered for play session. Bring friends and enjoy a morning of play with your little one(s). Sponsored by Zion...

News

Teacher Appreciation Week

April 20, 2022

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-6, 2022. Help us in saying 'thank you' this week, and throughout the year, to the extraordinary teachers and staff who have worked tirelessly with students and families to keep...

News

April Lunch Menu

April 11, 2022

The lunch menu is now available through the end of the month of April. April Lunch Menu

Events & Announcements News

Skate Night at Skate City

April 5, 2022

Zion Lutheran School will have its first-ever, private skate night at Skate City on Wednesday, April 27 from 4-6 p.m. Bring your friends and family for a GREAT private skate night event just for the...

Events & Announcements News

Dine to Donate – April

March 30, 2022

Dine to Donate for April will take place at Dewey's Pizza in O'Fallon.

Events & Announcements News

2022 ZLS Auction Sponsors

March 21, 2022

Our annual dinner auction is our school's largest fundraiser. Zion's auction funds support co-curricular and extra-curricular programs like art, music, and library; technology improvements; building improvements; classroom needs; supplemental materials for teachers; field trips; graduations;...

News

Summer Skate at Skate City

May 3, 2022

News

May Lunch Menu

April 26, 2022

The lunch menu through May 17 is now available. Click here for menu.

Events & Announcements News

Playtime at Blossom Play Cafe

April 26, 2022

News

Teacher Appreciation Week

April 20, 2022

News

April Lunch Menu

April 11, 2022

The lunch menu is now available through the end of the month of April. April Lunch Menu

Events & Announcements News

Skate Night at Skate City

April 5, 2022

News School Spotlight

Cheer Team Wins State Championship

March 7, 2022

State Champions Congratulations to our Zion Lutheran School Cheer Team for its 1st place finish at the Lutheran Sports Association of Illinois State Competition. The team competed the weekend of March 4-5, 2022 in Chicago....

News School Spotlight

Job Openings at ZLS

January 30, 2022

We have multiple job opportunities available at Zion Lutheran School Belleville. Interested candidates should contact the person listed for each opportunity. Join an amazing team of hard working, Christian people! Current Job Descriptions Extended School...

Church School Spotlight

National Lutheran Schools Week is here!

January 24, 2022

National Lutheran Schools week is here!! We're celebrating a place where we can and should freely share God's love, and this morning we kicked things of jammin' in our jammies at our praise rally.

News School Spotlight

January Lunch Menu

January 4, 2022

The lunch menu for January is now available. Check it out here! EDIT: Additions to menu below. 24 Lunch Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce Garlic Bread Salad Fruit Milk Adult Entree Drinks Milk only 25 Lunch Hotdog/Bun...

News School Spotlight

Christmas Extravaganza

December 14, 2021

There was music, pretty dresses, handsome outfits, lovely instruments and a Christmas musical - it was our Christmas Extravaganza 2021. What a joy it was to welcome families back to campus for a fun evening...

News School Spotlight Spiritual Spotlight Uncategorized

Thank you, Mrs. Batchelder

November 18, 2021

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

News School Spotlight

Spiritwear Store Open til Nov. 22

November 1, 2021

The Spirit Wear store is now open and winter wear is here! All orders are due by 11/22/21 to ensure availability of product. https://zionwinter21.itemorder.com/sale

School Spotlight

Kindergarten Show and Tell

August 30, 2021

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

News School Spotlight

Cheer Team Wins State Championship

March 7, 2022

News School Spotlight

Job Openings at ZLS

January 30, 2022

Church School Spotlight

National Lutheran Schools Week is here!

January 24, 2022

National Lutheran Schools week is here!! We're celebrating a place where we can and should freely share God's love, and this morning we kicked things of jammin' in our jammies at our praise rally.

News School Spotlight

January Lunch Menu

January 4, 2022

News School Spotlight

Christmas Extravaganza

December 14, 2021

News School Spotlight Spiritual Spotlight Uncategorized

Thank you, Mrs. Batchelder

November 18, 2021

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

Student Spotlight

ZLS Students Participate at State Choir

January 31, 2022

Seven Zion students in 5th and 6th grade were selected to participate in the Illinois Music Educator's Association All-State Elementary Choir! They spent extra time working on new music and were able to perform in...

Student Spotlight

Fish in a Tree for Fourth Grade

January 24, 2022

“Everybody is smart in different ways. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its life believing it is stupid”. It’s Fish in a Tree novel study...

Student Spotlight

Preschool Tie Dye

January 24, 2022

Our preschool program uses studies - hands-on, project-based investigations - as part of the Creative Curriculum and last week, our littlest learners celebrated the end of their clothes study by tie dying their very own...

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...

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!

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,...

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!

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...

Student Spotlight

ZLS Students Participate at State Choir

January 31, 2022

Student Spotlight

Fish in a Tree for Fourth Grade

January 24, 2022

“Everybody is smart in different ways. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its life believing it is stupid”. It’s Fish in a Tree novel study...

Student Spotlight

Preschool Tie Dye

January 24, 2022

News Student Spotlight

Upcoming 8th Grader Wins EPIC Award

June 23, 2021

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!

News Service Student Spotlight

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

April 8, 2021

Church Spiritual Spotlight

Easter Worship

April 5, 2022

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

News School Spotlight Spiritual Spotlight Uncategorized

Thank you, Mrs. Batchelder

November 18, 2021

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

Spiritual Spotlight

November Chapel Focus

November 9, 2021

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

Spiritual Spotlight

SYATP 2021

October 5, 2021

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

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...

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.

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...

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.

Church Spiritual Spotlight

Easter Worship

April 5, 2022

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

News School Spotlight Spiritual Spotlight Uncategorized

Thank you, Mrs. Batchelder

November 18, 2021

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

Spiritual Spotlight

November Chapel Focus

November 9, 2021

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

Spiritual Spotlight

SYATP 2021

October 5, 2021

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...

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.

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...

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...

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:...

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,...

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) -...

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...

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...

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...

Church Spiritual Spotlight

Easter Worship

April 5, 2022

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

News School Spotlight Spiritual Spotlight Uncategorized

Thank you, Mrs. Batchelder

November 18, 2021

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

Spiritual Spotlight

November Chapel Focus

November 9, 2021

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

Spiritual Spotlight

SYATP 2021

October 5, 2021

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...

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.

News Spiritual Spotlight

See You At The Pole

September 10, 2019

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.

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...

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...

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...

All School News Spiritual Spotlight

2018 NLSW Celebration Video

January 29, 2018

https://player.vimeo.com/video/253320120

Events & Announcements News

Playtime at Blossom Play Cafe

April 26, 2022

Events & Announcements News

Skate Night at Skate City

April 5, 2022

Events & Announcements News

Dine to Donate – April

March 30, 2022

Dine to Donate for April will take place at Dewey's Pizza in O'Fallon.

Church Events & Announcements

Zion Scavenger Hunt

March 30, 2022

Fun for all ages! Grab some family or friends and join the Photo/Video Hunt on Sunday, April 10th! Hunt goes from 1-3 p.m. and wraps up at Zion at 3:30 p.m. for video/photo entertainment and...

Events & Announcements News

2022 ZLS Auction Sponsors

March 21, 2022

Events & Announcements News

Dine to Donate – March

March 7, 2022

Join us for food and fun on Thursday, March 24 for our March Dine to Donate. Come support Zion Lutheran by eating at Chic-fil-a Green Mount Commons, and 15% of sales will be donated accordingly....

Events & Announcements News

Zion Book Fair

February 17, 2022

For many years, our students and school have enjoyed browsing and purchasing reading material from Scholastic Book Fairs. They have always been a pleasure to work with, and our library program benefits immensely from our...

Events & Announcements News

Dine to Donate – February

February 7, 2022

This month's Dine to Donate, benefitting our church and school, is Papa John's Pizza in Belleville. Tuesday, February 22 - All Day Long! Dine to Donate Flyer

Church Spiritual Spotlight

Easter Worship

April 5, 2022

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

News School Spotlight Spiritual Spotlight Uncategorized

Thank you, Mrs. Batchelder

November 18, 2021

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

Spiritual Spotlight

November Chapel Focus

November 9, 2021

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

Spiritual Spotlight

SYATP 2021

October 5, 2021

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...

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.

News Spiritual Spotlight

See You At The Pole

September 10, 2019

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.

All School News School Spotlight Spiritual Spotlight

National Lutheran Schools Week 2019

December 6, 2018

News Spiritual Spotlight Student Spotlight

You Are Special – 7th Graders Lead Chapel

November 20, 2018

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...

All School News Spiritual Spotlight

2018 NLSW Celebration Video

January 29, 2018

https://player.vimeo.com/video/253320120

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

Admissions All School News

Now Enrolling for the 2022-23 School Year

March 20, 2022

Enrollment is now open for new students for the 2022-23 school year. We are currently accepting students Preschool – 8th grade for the upcoming school year. 3 Steps to Enrollment at Zion 1) Fill out...

Admissions Events & Announcements News

All School Open House

January 6, 2022

If you have ever wanted to learn more about Zion Lutheran School Belleville for your child(ren) and family, the time is now. We are thrilled to host our All School Open House on the last...

Admissions Events & Announcements News

Join us! Kindergarten Readiness Night

October 12, 2021

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

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Church Spiritual Spotlight

Easter Worship

April 5, 2022

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

News School Spotlight Spiritual Spotlight Uncategorized

Thank you, Mrs. Batchelder

November 18, 2021

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

Spiritual Spotlight

November Chapel Focus

November 9, 2021

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

Spiritual Spotlight

SYATP 2021

October 5, 2021

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...

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.

News Spiritual Spotlight

See You At The Pole

September 10, 2019

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.

All School News School Spotlight Spiritual Spotlight

National Lutheran Schools Week 2019

December 6, 2018

News Spiritual Spotlight Student Spotlight

You Are Special – 7th Graders Lead Chapel

November 20, 2018

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...

All School News Spiritual Spotlight

2018 NLSW Celebration Video

January 29, 2018

https://player.vimeo.com/video/253320120

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

Church Service

Operation Christmas Child Packing Party

November 9, 2021

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

News Service

Operation Christmas Child

September 29, 2021

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

News Service Student Spotlight

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

April 8, 2021

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....

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...

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...

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! -...

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...

Church Spiritual Spotlight

Easter Worship

April 5, 2022

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

News School Spotlight Spiritual Spotlight Uncategorized

Thank you, Mrs. Batchelder

November 18, 2021

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

Spiritual Spotlight

November Chapel Focus

November 9, 2021

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

Spiritual Spotlight

SYATP 2021

October 5, 2021

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...

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.

News Spiritual Spotlight

See You At The Pole

September 10, 2019

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.

All School News School Spotlight Spiritual Spotlight

National Lutheran Schools Week 2019

December 6, 2018

News Spiritual Spotlight Student Spotlight

You Are Special – 7th Graders Lead Chapel

November 20, 2018

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...

All School News Spiritual Spotlight

2018 NLSW Celebration Video

January 29, 2018

https://player.vimeo.com/video/253320120

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

Athletics

Basketball and Cheer Seasons Underway

January 24, 2022

It is so great to have our girl's and boy's basketball teams competing again this season after a hiatus because of COVID. Also, our cheer squad is performing and competing! Yay for sports!

Athletics

Boy’s VB Places 5th at State

November 9, 2021

Congratulations to our boy's volleyball team on an outstanding 5th place performance at the 2021 Lutheran Sports Association State Volleyball Championship. We're proud of you, Zion Lions!

Athletics

Boy’s VB Wins 2021 Conference Tournament

November 1, 2021

Our boy’s volleyball team had reason to celebrate after placing in 1st place - by one point - in today’s conference volleyball tournament. Wowza! Way to play hard and win a championship, Zion Lions!!

Athletics

Girl’s VB Placed 3rd at Conference Tourney

November 1, 2021

Congratulations to our girl’s volleyball team. These Zion Lions finished third at today’s conference volleyball tournament! Way to go, Zion Lions!!!

Athletics

XC Girl’s Team Places 12th at Nationals

November 1, 2021

So proud of our Zion Girl’s Cross Country team, placing 12th overall in today’s Lutheran National Meet in Wisconsin. We also had an 8th place overall finisher in the junior division. Way to go, girls!...

Athletics

Girl’s Volleyball Competes in Peoria

October 13, 2021

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

Athletics

Zion Baseball Season Recap

October 13, 2021

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

Athletics News

XC Teams Place at Zion Annual Meet

October 13, 2021

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

Church Spiritual Spotlight

Easter Worship

April 5, 2022

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

News School Spotlight Spiritual Spotlight Uncategorized

Thank you, Mrs. Batchelder

November 18, 2021

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

Spiritual Spotlight

November Chapel Focus

November 9, 2021

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

Spiritual Spotlight

SYATP 2021

October 5, 2021

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...

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.

News Spiritual Spotlight

See You At The Pole

September 10, 2019

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.

All School News School Spotlight Spiritual Spotlight

National Lutheran Schools Week 2019

December 6, 2018

News Spiritual Spotlight Student Spotlight

You Are Special – 7th Graders Lead Chapel

November 20, 2018

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...

All School News Spiritual Spotlight

2018 NLSW Celebration Video

January 29, 2018

https://player.vimeo.com/video/253320120

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

Church Spiritual Spotlight

Easter Worship

April 5, 2022

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

Church

New Jr. High Youth Meet Up

April 5, 2022

Join us on 3 Wednesday evenings this spring for some fun activities, snacks and diving deeper into our faith through study and discussion. Parents, we’ll need your help to supply snacks (sign up here) and help...

Church Events & Announcements

Zion Scavenger Hunt

March 30, 2022

Fun for all ages! Grab some family or friends and join the Photo/Video Hunt on Sunday, April 10th! Hunt goes from 1-3 p.m. and wraps up at Zion at 3:30 p.m. for video/photo entertainment and...

Church Events & Announcements

Father Daughter Dance 2022

January 31, 2022

Join us on Saturday, February 26 from 6-8 pm in the school gym for our Father Daughter Dance. Dancing, snacks, fun and free photo. For daughters ages Preschool through 8th grade. Father & one daughter...

Church School Spotlight

National Lutheran Schools Week is here!

January 24, 2022

National Lutheran Schools week is here!! We're celebrating a place where we can and should freely share God's love, and this morning we kicked things of jammin' in our jammies at our praise rally.

All School Church News

National Lutheran Schools Week 2022

January 18, 2022

National Lutheran Schools Week provides our network of more than 1,800 LCMS preschools, elementary schools and high schools with the public opportunity to proclaim and celebrate God’s work among us in Lutheran schools. At Zion...

Church Events & Announcements News

Zion Lutheran Trivia Night

January 1, 2022

You’re invited for a night of fun at Zion’s Trivia Night! Sat., Jan 15th at 6pm (Doors open at 5:00) Get your team of up to 8 together or join a team! Drinks available to...

Church News

Christmas & Advent Worship

December 7, 2021

Wait Upon the Lord There are many opportunities to worship with us at Zion Lutheran Church during the month of December. Join us! Advent Worship II Wednesday, December 8 at 6:30 p.m. “Wait Upon the...

Church Spiritual Spotlight

Easter Worship

April 5, 2022

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

News School Spotlight Spiritual Spotlight Uncategorized

Thank you, Mrs. Batchelder

November 18, 2021

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

Spiritual Spotlight

November Chapel Focus

November 9, 2021

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

Spiritual Spotlight

SYATP 2021

October 5, 2021

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...

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.

News Spiritual Spotlight

See You At The Pole

September 10, 2019

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.

All School News School Spotlight Spiritual Spotlight

All School News Spiritual Spotlight

2018 NLSW Celebration Video

January 29, 2018

https://player.vimeo.com/video/253320120

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