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

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
jyoung@zionschoolbelleville.org

Aleisha Heard
Preschool 3s
aheard@zionschoolbelleville.org

Maria Yee
Preschool 3s
myee@zionschoolbelleville.org

K-8th Staff

Nicole McCullough
Kindergarten
nmccullough@zionschoolbelleville.org

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

Wendy Weiner
3rd grade
wweiner@zionschoolbelleville.org

Ashley Shalenko
4th grade
ashalenko@zionschoolbelleville.org

Kristin Wehmeyer
4th grade
kwehmeyer@zionschoolbelleville.org

Courtney Schwable
5th grade
cschwable@zionschoolbelleville.org

Michelle Garcia
7th & 8th Grade Teacher
mgarcia@zionschoolbelleville.org

Larisa Redman
7th – 8th grade
lredman@zionschoolbelleville.org

Dr. Jean Downs
6th-8th grade science
jdowns@zionschoolbelleville.org

Allison Davis
Technology
adavis@zionschoolbelleville.org

Jamie Lewis
Resource Teacher
jlewis@zionschoolbelleville.org

Laurie Caringer
Director of Music and Art Education
lcaringer@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

Aimee Winter – Director of Food Service, Trisha McKerracher – Assistant to The Kitchen Directors, Kitchen Staff: Laura Reisa, Jessie Hull, Susan Wright, and Rene’ Owens – Co-Director of Food Services.

Preschool Teachers’ Assistants

Mandy Pyles
mpyles@zionschoolbelleville.org

Rachel Goerger
rgoerger@zionschoolbelleville.org

Veronica Esker
vesker@zionschoolbelleville.org

Extended School Care Staff

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Anna Wildermuth
Extended Care Director
awildermuth@zionschoolbelleville.org

Church Staff

Pastor Chris Spelbring
Senior Pastor
cspelbring@zionbelleville.org

Pastor Joshua Marlatt
Associate Pastor
jmarlatt@zionbelleville.org

Lindsey Greenfield
Children’s Ministry Associate
lgreenfield@zionbelleville.org

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Ryan Meyer
Minister of Music
rmeyer@zionbelleville.org

Caleb Beasley
Director of Christian Education – Youth Ministry
cbeasley@zionbelleville.org

KerriAnn Schmid
Director of Christian Education – Family Ministry
kschmid@zionbelleville.org

Tim Reeb
Director of Finance and Administration
treeb@zionbelleville.org

Church Administrative Office

Carol Kalkwarf
Church Office Administrator
ckalkwarf@zionbelleville.org

Zion Lutheran School News

2026-27 School Supply Lists

July 23, 2026

Please click below to view the class list for your student's grade level for the 2026-27 School Year. Preschool 3 Preschool 4 Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade...

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2026-27 School Calendar

July 1, 2026

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Current Job Openings

April 22, 2026

Join the Zion Family – We’re Hiring! Zion Lutheran School is excited to welcome new educators to our team as we prepare for the upcoming school year. We are also celebrating a beloved teacher’s well-earned...

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No School – Tuesday, January 27, 2026

January 26, 2026

Zion Lutheran School will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27th. This week is our National Lutheran Schools Week celebration, and every day comes with a fun dress up day (see below). For Wednesday, students may...

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No School – Monday, January 26, 2026

January 25, 2026

Zion families, Zion Lutheran School will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26th. This week is our National Lutheran Schools Week celebration, and every day comes with a fun dress up day (see below). For Tuesday,...

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Zion School Open House Rescheduled

January 23, 2026

Open House Rescheduled Our Open House for new and prospective families has been rescheduled to Sunday, February 1st, from 12:30–2:30 PM in the school gym due to the weather forecast. We invite families interested in...

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Christmas Break

December 1, 2025

Christmas Break Zion Lutheran School will be closed for Christmas Break from December 22, 2025 through January 5, 2026. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.We hope all of our students, families, and staff enjoy...

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School Open House

December 1, 2025

Join Us for Our Preschool–8th Grade Open House! Discover what makes Zion Lutheran School such a special place for students to learn, grow, and thrive. Families interested in Preschool through 8th grade are invited to...

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2026-27 School Supply Lists

July 23, 2026

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2026-27 School Calendar

July 1, 2026

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Current Job Openings

April 22, 2026

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No School – Tuesday, January 27, 2026

January 26, 2026

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No School – Monday, January 26, 2026

January 25, 2026

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Zion School Open House Rescheduled

January 23, 2026

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July 23, 2026

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April 22, 2026

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Zion School Open House Rescheduled

January 23, 2026

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School Open House

December 1, 2025

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2025 Fun Run

September 15, 2025

Fun Run FundraiserEach fall, our students lace up their sneakers and hit the track for our annual Fun Run! This exciting event is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, bringing together students, families,...

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2025-2026 School Calendar

June 19, 2025

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Zion Summer Program

April 17, 2025

Looking for a fun, friendly, familiar summer option for your children? Zion offers a Christ-centered, enriching, and exciting summer program for students entering Zion's preschool through 7th grade right here on our campus! Please see the information sheet below...

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Operation Christmas Child

October 16, 2024

Collection Days: October 1st - November 6th School Wide Packing Party: November 8th

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2026-27 School Supply Lists

July 23, 2026

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Current Job Openings

April 22, 2026

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Zion School Open House Rescheduled

January 23, 2026

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School Open House

December 1, 2025

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2025 Fun Run

September 15, 2025

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2025-2026 School Calendar

June 19, 2025

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...

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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

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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

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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

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Upcoming 8th Grader Wins EPIC Award

June 23, 2021

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Operation Christmas Child

October 16, 2024

Collection Days: October 1st - November 6th School Wide Packing Party: November 8th

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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...

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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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Operation Christmas Child

October 16, 2024

Collection Days: October 1st - November 6th School Wide Packing Party: November 8th

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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...

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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

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Current Job Openings

April 22, 2026

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No School – Monday, January 26, 2026

January 25, 2026

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Zion School Open House Rescheduled

January 23, 2026

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School Open House

December 1, 2025

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2025 Fun Run

September 15, 2025

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Substitute Teachers

July 17, 2025

We're looking for Substitute Teachers! Join our Christ-centered learning community at Zion Lutheran School! We're looking for caring and reliable individuals who can step in and support our classrooms when needed. Ideal candidates will have:...

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Current Job Openings

July 15, 2025

We're Hiring at Zion Lutheran School! We’re excited to share several job openings for the upcoming school year. If you’re passionate about working with kids in a supportive, faith-filled environment, we’d love to hear from...

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JOIN US AT OUR 37TH ANNUAL ZLS DINNER AUCTION!

February 26, 2025

37th Annual Zion Lutheran School Dinner Auction🚗 Driven by Faith, Accelerating Our Future 🚗 Join us for an unforgettable evening at Zion Lutheran School’s 37th Annual Dinner Auction! This year’s theme, "Driven by Faith, Accelerating...

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Operation Christmas Child

October 16, 2024

Collection Days: October 1st - November 6th School Wide Packing Party: November 8th

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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

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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...

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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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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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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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2026-27 School Supply Lists

July 23, 2026

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2026-27 School Calendar

July 1, 2026

Please click here for the 2026-27 School Calendar

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April 22, 2026

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January 26, 2026

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January 25, 2026

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January 23, 2026

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Christmas Break

December 1, 2025

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December 1, 2025

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Operation Christmas Child

October 16, 2024

Collection Days: October 1st - November 6th School Wide Packing Party: November 8th

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VBS at Zion!

May 25, 2022

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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

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.

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See You At The Pole

September 10, 2019

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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

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You Are Special – 7th Graders Lead Chapel

November 20, 2018

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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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2026-27 School Supply Lists

July 23, 2026

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July 1, 2026

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Current Job Openings

April 22, 2026

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Zion School Open House Rescheduled

January 23, 2026

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Christmas Break

December 1, 2025

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December 1, 2025

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26-27 School Supply Lists

July 15, 2025

Please click on your class below to view your class supply list! Preschool 3 Preschool 4 Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

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2025-2026 School Calendar

June 19, 2025

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Operation Christmas Child

October 16, 2024

Collection Days: October 1st - November 6th School Wide Packing Party: November 8th

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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

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You Are Special – 7th Graders Lead Chapel

November 20, 2018

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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...

All School News Spiritual Spotlight

2018 NLSW Celebration Video

January 29, 2018

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Substitute Teachers

July 17, 2025

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Operation Christmas Child

October 16, 2024

Collection Days: October 1st - November 6th School Wide Packing Party: November 8th

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Zion Clean-Up Day!

April 25, 2023

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

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Food Drive

February 24, 2023

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

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:...

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

April 8, 2021

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Operation Christmas Child

October 16, 2024

Collection Days: October 1st - November 6th School Wide Packing Party: November 8th

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...

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SYATP 2021

October 5, 2021

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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...

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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

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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

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You Are Special – 7th Graders Lead Chapel

November 20, 2018

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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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2018 NLSW Celebration Video

January 29, 2018

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

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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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No School – Tuesday, January 27, 2026

January 26, 2026

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No School – Monday, January 26, 2026

January 25, 2026

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JOIN US AT OUR 37TH ANNUAL ZLS DINNER AUCTION!

February 26, 2025

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Operation Christmas Child

October 16, 2024

Collection Days: October 1st - November 6th School Wide Packing Party: November 8th

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Dine to Donate

October 16, 2024

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

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Dine to Donate

September 3, 2024

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

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Picture Day

September 3, 2024

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

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Spirit Wear Store

July 1, 2024

Now Open until July 16th! All items are dress code approved and should arrive before the start of school. Please note you will also purchase P.E. uniforms through this store for 5th-8th grade only. Please...

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Operation Christmas Child

October 16, 2024

Collection Days: October 1st - November 6th School Wide Packing Party: November 8th

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VBS at Zion!

May 25, 2022

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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...

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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.

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National Lutheran Schools Week 2019

December 6, 2018

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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 School Open House Rescheduled

January 23, 2026

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2025 Fun Run

September 15, 2025

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Substitute Teachers

July 17, 2025

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Zion Summer Program

April 17, 2025

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JOIN US AT OUR 37TH ANNUAL ZLS DINNER AUCTION!

February 26, 2025

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Sponsors Needed!

February 26, 2025

Join Us as a Sponsor at our 37th Annual ZLS Dinner Auction! Key Event Details: What: Zion Annual Dinner Auction When: Saturday, April 12, 2025 Where: Gateway Classic Cars in O'Fallon, IL Why: Proceeds benefit...

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Zion School Open House

January 14, 2025

Sunday, January 26th, 2025 We warmly invite you to join us for our upcoming School Open House! This will take place on Sunday, January 26th anytime from 12:30PM - 2:30PM in the school gym. This...

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Glo-Bingo

January 9, 2025

Bring your friends for a night of FUN to support our Zion Youth at their glo-bingo fundraiser event. Friday, January 24, 2025. Purchase tickets at this link. See details below.

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Operation Christmas Child

October 16, 2024

Collection Days: October 1st - November 6th School Wide Packing Party: November 8th

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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...

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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

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