InfoShare E 11/9/2026

Youth Change Makers is thrilled to announce our 11th Annual Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway! For 11 years, we have proudly collaborated with Lake County schools to provide families with a thoughtfully curated basket of Thanksgiving essentials, helping make the holiday season a warm and memorable experience.

• Deadline to Sign Up: November 15, 2026
• Winner Notification: If a family wins a basket, they will be notified the week of November 16, 2026
• Selection Process: Families will be chosen at random and will be contacted using the information provided in the form.

A short video tutorial is available to assist our families in how to view comments posted by classroom teachers relating to grades for progress reports and report cards. Select the video below for viewing. The video is also available on our district website at: https://www.zion6.org/academics/grading/view-grading-comments-in-powerschool

Thank You, School Board Members!

November 15 is National School Board Member Appreciation Day! We’re grateful for our board members’ dedication and invite our community to say thank you for all they do.

November 1 - 19, 2026

Our schools are coming together for a friendly food drive competition! Each school is working to collect food donations to help support individuals and families in our community.

While we're having a little fun seeing which school can collect the most, the real goal is to make a difference for our neighbors. Every donation, big or small, helps support this effort.

Families who are able to participate are encouraged to send in a donation. Every contribution is appreciated, and we are grateful for the many ways our school communities come together to support one another.

Let's show what we can accomplish when we work together!

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Calling all students up to 5th Grade...join Leading Through Literacy event.
This Month's Focus: Veterans Day and Gratitude to Veterans

Tuesday, November 17

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Registration is required and opens 2 weeks before the program.

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Program is led by mPOWERu (Zion Elementary District 6 Youth Leadership team and ZBTHS Honor Society).

Wednesday, November 18

8:00 – 9:00 p.m. (Chicago Time)

Topic: Homework battles. Shutdown. “I don't care.” If school motivation has become one of the biggest sources of stress in your home, there are strategies that actually help.

You'll leave with practical strategies to help your child get started, stay engaged, and feel more successful at school — and a better understanding of what's really driving the avoidance in the first place.

Hosted by Cartwheel, our virtual mental health partner!

Student Early Release

Grades K-2 released at 12:30 p.m.

Grades 3-8 released at 11:30 a.m.

Pre-K AM attendance only; no Pre-K PM

Progress Reports Available on MyPowerHub

Illinois School Board Appreciation Day

Regular School Board of Education Meeting

ZESD 6 Administration Offices

6:00 p.m.

Leading Through Literacy

Zion-Benton Library

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Helping Kids Get Started Free Webinar

online

8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Registration required.

School Flyers

November Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Calendar

YLT Thanksgiving Food Drive

Cartwheel Webinar Series: Helping Kids Get Started

Community Flyers

Leading Through Literacy

Betterhelp Therapy

Youth Vaping Prevention

November Events: ZIon-Benton Library

Nike Sports Camp

Christmas Tree Lighting

Tutors

Select a school below to see all of the communications for your child's school!