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

Keri Ziegler
Assistant Principal
kziegler@zionschoolbelleville.org

Terri Marino
Administrative assistant
tmarino@zionschoolbelleville.org

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Julie Rohm
Administrative assistant
jrohm@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
Preschool 3s
aheard@zionschoolbelleville.org

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Ashley Shalenko
Kindergarten
ashalenko@zionschoolbelleville.org

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Erica Kniffin
Kindergarten
ekniffin@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

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Kristin Wehmeyer
4th grade
kwehmeyer@zionschoolbelleville.org

Sara Mudd
5th grade homeroom
smudd@zionschoolbelleville.org

Laurie Caringer
5th grade homeroom & Art
lcaringer@zionschoolbelleville.org

Larisa Redman
6th grade homeroom
lredman@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

Janel Mueller
technology coordinator
jmueller@zionschoolbelleville.org

Jamie Lewis
Resource Teacher
jlewis@zionschoolbelleville.org

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Melissa Olsen
Director of Music Education
molsen@zionschoolbelleville.org

School Support Staff

Dave Bennett
Head custodian
dbennett@zionbelleville.org

Melissa Papka
School librarian
mpapka@zionschoolbelleville.org

Mary Mathews
Admissions and Marketing Director
mmathews@zionschoolbelleville.org

Kitchen Staff

Christine Morgan
Director of food services
cmorgan@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

Mandy Pyles
mpyles@zionschoolbelleville.org

Miranda Bennett
mbennett@zionschoolbelleville.org

Extended School Care Staff

Danielle Schlichter
Extended School program coordinator
dschlichter@zionschoolbelleville.org

Church Senior Staff

Pastor Chris Spelbring
Associate pastor
cspelbring@zionbelleville.org

Dawn Tayon
Music minister
dtayon@zionbelleville.org

Phoebe Bergt
Children’s Ministry & Community Outreach Dir.
pbergt@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

All School News

2023 Fun Run!

September 8, 2023

Sign up now to raise funds for the Lion's Roar Fun Run! Grab those running shoes, head for the start line, and go! On Friday, September 29th, preschool through 8th grade will participate in the...

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Dine to Donate Sept. 26, 2023

September 5, 2023

Zion Families, Our next Dine to Donate is September 26, 2023 at Chipotle in Fairview Heights! Please help support Zion's Youth and get some delicious Mexican Grill for dinner. Fundraising Details: Come to Chipotle at...

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P.E. Uniform Store

September 5, 2023

Deadline to order is Sept. 12th! 5th-8th grade families. If you missed out or were needing to order additional P.E. Uniforms, we have the store open NOW (P.E. uniforms only). Order deadline is Sept. 12th!...

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AFTER SCHOOL TEACHERS’ ASSISTANT

July 25, 2023

ZLS Preschool is looking for an After School Teachers' Assistant. Interested candidates should email their resume to Preschool Director, Mrs. Dinkelman at JDinkelman@zionschoolbelleville.org.

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SPIRIT WEAR STORE

July 21, 2023

OPEN UNTIL JULY 27TH ORDER AT https://www.artwearstl.com/zion-school We are trying a new vendor, so we have a limited variety available. We are hoping to have more available in the fall. Store closes July 27th (there...

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2023-24 School Supply Lists

July 6, 2023

Please find the 2023-24 school supply lists below. 3's PreK Supply List 4's PreK Supply List Kindergarten Supply List 1st Grade Supply List 2nd Grade Supply List 3rd Grade Supply List 4th Grade Supply List...

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ZLS Cheerleading Fundraiser

July 5, 2023

Come eat some pizza and support our Zion Lutheran Cheerleaders! Thursday, July 13th at Bennies Pizza Pub. Anytime from 11AM-8PM.

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2023-2024 School Calendar

June 28, 2023

Please click for the 2023-2024 School Calendar

All School News

2023 Fun Run!

September 8, 2023

Sign up now to raise funds for the Lion's Roar Fun Run! Grab those running shoes, head for the start line, and go! On Friday, September 29th, preschool through 8th grade will participate in the...

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Dine to Donate Sept. 26, 2023

September 5, 2023

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P.E. Uniform Store

September 5, 2023

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AFTER SCHOOL TEACHERS’ ASSISTANT

July 25, 2023

ZLS Preschool is looking for an After School Teachers' Assistant. Interested candidates should email their resume to Preschool Director, Mrs. Dinkelman at JDinkelman@zionschoolbelleville.org.

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SPIRIT WEAR STORE

July 21, 2023

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2023-24 School Supply Lists

July 6, 2023

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Dine to Donate Sept. 26, 2023

September 5, 2023

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AFTER SCHOOL TEACHERS’ ASSISTANT

July 25, 2023

ZLS Preschool is looking for an After School Teachers' Assistant. Interested candidates should email their resume to Preschool Director, Mrs. Dinkelman at JDinkelman@zionschoolbelleville.org.

All School Alumni Athletics Events & Announcements Features News School Spotlight

ZLS Cheerleading Fundraiser

July 5, 2023

Come eat some pizza and support our Zion Lutheran Cheerleaders! Thursday, July 13th at Bennies Pizza Pub. Anytime from 11AM-8PM.

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2023-2024 School Calendar

June 28, 2023

Please click for the 2023-2024 School Calendar

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Job Openings

June 20, 2023

Zion Lutheran School is currently seeking candidates for multiple open positions starting the 2023-24 school year. Consider joining our AMAZING ZLS family! OPEN POSITIONS Kindergarten Teacher 5th Grade Teacher Band Director & Elementary Music Educator...

News School Spotlight

Bowling with the Staff

August 19, 2022

Each year, prior to school starting, our teachers and support staff have a group outing. This year, the best staff in the biz enjoyed crazy bowling, complete with costumes, mulligans, extra bowling challenges and just...

All School School Spotlight

First Day of School

August 19, 2022

Our students and staff were back on campus for our first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 17. It was awesome to see so many smiling faces, some familiar and some new. We welcome more...

News School Spotlight

Welcome Back, Mrs. Kintz!

August 3, 2022

We are welcoming back a familiar face to Zion with the re-hiring of Mrs. Rachel Kintz for this upcoming school year. She will be teaching Kindergarten at Zion for the 22-23 school year. Getting to...

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Dine to Donate Sept. 26, 2023

September 5, 2023

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AFTER SCHOOL TEACHERS’ ASSISTANT

July 25, 2023

ZLS Preschool is looking for an After School Teachers' Assistant. Interested candidates should email their resume to Preschool Director, Mrs. Dinkelman at JDinkelman@zionschoolbelleville.org.

All School Alumni Athletics Events & Announcements Features News School Spotlight

ZLS Cheerleading Fundraiser

July 5, 2023

Come eat some pizza and support our Zion Lutheran Cheerleaders! Thursday, July 13th at Bennies Pizza Pub. Anytime from 11AM-8PM.

Admissions All School Events & Announcements Features News School Spotlight Uncategorized

2023-2024 School Calendar

June 28, 2023

Please click for the 2023-2024 School Calendar

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Job Openings

June 20, 2023

News School Spotlight

Bowling with the Staff

August 19, 2022

Student Spotlight

ZLS Girl Scouts Building Lending Library

June 30, 2022

Girl Scout Troop 1031 comprised of ZLS students are building a Little Free Library for our school. Power tools, measuring tape, safety goggles-they have been busy! Next up, the girls will paint it and put...

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Advanced Choir Sings at Busch Stadium

June 7, 2022

Our advanced choir sang "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" at the end of May when the Cardinals hosted the Brewers for a midwest showdown in St. Louis. While the home team came up short,...

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...

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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,...

Student Spotlight

ZLS Girl Scouts Building Lending Library

June 30, 2022

All School School Spotlight Student Spotlight

Advanced Choir Sings at Busch Stadium

June 7, 2022

Our advanced choir sang "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" at the end of May when the Cardinals hosted the Brewers for a midwest showdown in St. Louis. While the home team came up short,...

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

Church Events & Announcements News Spiritual Spotlight

VBS at Zion!

May 25, 2022

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

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...

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Thank you, Mrs. Batchelder

November 18, 2021

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

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...

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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...

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...

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VBS at Zion!

May 25, 2022

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...

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Dine to Donate Sept. 26, 2023

September 5, 2023

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AFTER SCHOOL TEACHERS’ ASSISTANT

July 25, 2023

ZLS Preschool is looking for an After School Teachers' Assistant. Interested candidates should email their resume to Preschool Director, Mrs. Dinkelman at JDinkelman@zionschoolbelleville.org.

All School Alumni Athletics Events & Announcements Features News School Spotlight

ZLS Cheerleading Fundraiser

July 5, 2023

Come eat some pizza and support our Zion Lutheran Cheerleaders! Thursday, July 13th at Bennies Pizza Pub. Anytime from 11AM-8PM.

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Job Openings

June 20, 2023

Alumni Athletics Events & Announcements News

Zion Cheer Alumni Night! January 24th, 2023

January 19, 2023

Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 Attention all Zion Cheerleading alumni! We are celebrating the success of the Zion Lutheran Cheerleading program and all the years of hard work, tradition, and growing in our faith by hosting...

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:...

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VBS at Zion!

May 25, 2022

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...

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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...

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Dine to Donate Sept. 26, 2023

September 5, 2023

Admissions All School Athletics Events & Announcements News

P.E. Uniform Store

September 5, 2023

All School Alumni Events & Announcements News School Spotlight

AFTER SCHOOL TEACHERS’ ASSISTANT

July 25, 2023

ZLS Preschool is looking for an After School Teachers' Assistant. Interested candidates should email their resume to Preschool Director, Mrs. Dinkelman at JDinkelman@zionschoolbelleville.org.

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SPIRIT WEAR STORE

July 21, 2023

All School Alumni Athletics Events & Announcements Features News School Spotlight

ZLS Cheerleading Fundraiser

July 5, 2023

Come eat some pizza and support our Zion Lutheran Cheerleaders! Thursday, July 13th at Bennies Pizza Pub. Anytime from 11AM-8PM.

Admissions All School Events & Announcements Features News School Spotlight Uncategorized

2023-2024 School Calendar

June 28, 2023

Please click for the 2023-2024 School Calendar

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Job Openings

June 20, 2023

All School Church Events & Announcements Features News Service

Zion Clean-Up Day!

April 25, 2023

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

Church Events & Announcements News Spiritual Spotlight

VBS at Zion!

May 25, 2022

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

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Dine to Donate Sept. 26, 2023

September 5, 2023

Admissions All School Athletics Events & Announcements News

P.E. Uniform Store

September 5, 2023

Admissions All School Athletics Events & Announcements News

SPIRIT WEAR STORE

July 21, 2023

Admissions All School News

2023-24 School Supply Lists

July 6, 2023

Admissions All School Events & Announcements Features News School Spotlight Uncategorized

2023-2024 School Calendar

June 28, 2023

Please click for the 2023-2024 School Calendar

Admissions All School Church Features

Summer Program 2023

May 23, 2023

Zion Lutheran School's Summer Program 2023 May 30th - August 4th, 2023 Registration is required and you must be a registered student of Zion Lutheran School, member of Zion Lutheran Church, or referred by a...

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All School Open House

January 18, 2023

Whether you are just starting the journey of school for your family or are looking for a change, we invite you to get to know us at Zion Lutheran School Belleville at our All School...

Admissions

Summer Tours Available

June 7, 2022

School may be out, but we are available during the week to give tours of the school. Call us or email estelling@zionschoolbelleville.org to set one up. It's not too late to enroll at ZLS for...

Church Events & Announcements News Spiritual Spotlight

VBS at Zion!

May 25, 2022

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

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Zion Clean-Up Day!

April 25, 2023

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

All School Events & Announcements News Service

Food Drive

February 24, 2023

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

Service

We appreciate you, students!

June 7, 2022

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

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...

Church Events & Announcements News Spiritual Spotlight

VBS at Zion!

May 25, 2022

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 Alumni Athletics Church Events & Announcements Features News School Spotlight

Dine to Donate Sept. 26, 2023

September 5, 2023

Admissions All School Athletics Events & Announcements News

P.E. Uniform Store

September 5, 2023

Admissions All School Athletics Events & Announcements News

SPIRIT WEAR STORE

July 21, 2023

All School Alumni Athletics Events & Announcements Features News School Spotlight

ZLS Cheerleading Fundraiser

July 5, 2023

Come eat some pizza and support our Zion Lutheran Cheerleaders! Thursday, July 13th at Bennies Pizza Pub. Anytime from 11AM-8PM.

Alumni Athletics Events & Announcements News

Zion Cheer Alumni Night! January 24th, 2023

January 19, 2023

Athletics News

2022 Summer Camps

June 30, 2022

Zion Lutheran School Belleville offers its students an opportunity to get moving this summer with our summer camps! Volleyball, basketball, cheer and cross country - do one or do all!

Athletics News School Spotlight

State Track Results

May 25, 2022

Way to go, Zion Lions! Girl's team placed 5th at the Lutheran Sports Association of Illinois State Track Meet over the weekend of May 21-22, while the boy's team placed 6th overall. Congrats!

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!

Church Events & Announcements News Spiritual Spotlight

VBS at Zion!

May 25, 2022

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 Alumni Athletics Church Events & Announcements Features News School Spotlight

Dine to Donate Sept. 26, 2023

September 5, 2023

All School Alumni Church Events & Announcements Features News School Spotlight

Job Openings

June 20, 2023

Admissions All School Church Features

Summer Program 2023

May 23, 2023

All School Church Events & Announcements Features News Service

Zion Clean-Up Day!

April 25, 2023

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

Church Events & Announcements News Spiritual Spotlight

VBS at Zion!

May 25, 2022

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 News Spiritual Spotlight

VBS at Zion!

May 25, 2022

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