Thunder Newsletter

25900 4th St. W.

Zimmerman, MN

(763) 241-3505 - Main Office

(763) 241-3506 - Fax

Main Office Hours: 7:00am-3:00pm

Student Bell Schedule Hours: 7:30am-2:10pm

Oct. 6th (Tues.) - Picture Retakes

Oct. 13th - 16th (Wed. - Fri.) - Teacher Convention - No School

Nov. 2nd (Mon.) - End of 1st Quarter - School in Session

Nov. 3rd (Tues.) - Teacher Workshop - No School

Nov. 26th & 27th (Thurs & Fri.) - Fall Break - No School

Dec. 4th (Fri.) - Staff Development - No School

Dec. 23rd - 31st (Wed. - Thurs.) - Winter Break - No School

Jan. 1st (Fri.) - Winter Break - No School

Jan. 15th (Fri.) End of Semester - School in Session

Jan. 18th (Mon.) MLK Day - No School

January 19th (Tues.) Teacher Workshop - No School

Feb. 15th (Mon.) - President's Day - No School

Feb. 16th (Tues.) - Staff Development - No School

March 19th (Fri.) - Staff Development - No School

Mar. 22nd - 26th (Mon. - Fri.) - Spring Break - No School

Apr. 1st (Thurs.) End of 3rd Quarter - School in Session

Apr. 2nd (Fri.) - Teacher Workshop - No School

May 31st (Mon.) - Memorial Day - No School

June 1st (Tues.) - Gradation

June 3rd (Thurs.) - Last day of School

June 4th (Fri.) - Teacher Workshop - No School

Greeting ZMHS Families,

FALL CONFERENCES

Thursday October 8: In person parent conferences from 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Tuesday October 13: In person parent conferences from 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Wednesday, October 14: In person parent conferences from 9:00am - 11:30am (11:30am -12:30pm - lunch and teacher prep) and then 12:30pm - 2:15pm

Teachers will be available in their respective classrooms.

Grade reports WILL NOT be available in the main office. Please use Parent Portal to view current grades.

NO SCHOOL ON THESE DATES

October 14th through October 16th

November 3rd - No School (Teacher Workshop)

November 26th and 27th – Fall Break

December 4th – No School Staff Development Day

December 23nd through January 1st – Winter Break

Campus

• How to access your parent account

• How to look up child’s login: username and password

• Campus Parent Help Center

Picture retakes will take place on

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6TH!

Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) is a school-wide approach to help students develop positive behaviors. PBIS is based on the idea that students are motivated to do the right thing if they are celebrated for good behavior. If you would like to donate to our PBIS program please email: kurran.sagan@isd728.org

Click on the link below regarding ZMHS Breakfast/Lunch Menus!

ISD 728 provides parents with convenient online payment options for adding money to meal accounts, paying assigned school fees or paying for Community Education courses.

How to Register, Find Tickets/Schedules and More!😃

How do I register for a sport/activity?

Students must register before they are eligible to try out for or participate in athletics or activities. Registration can be completed using the link below.

• Registration for all Sports & Activities: District Registration Link ; ZHS Registration Link

• Physical Form: Physical Form (expires after 3 calendar years)

• Athletics and Activities Home Page: Athletics/Activities Page Link

• Minnesota State High School League Handbook: MSHSL Information

• Voluntary Student Accident Insurance: Find out more here

Where can I buy event tickets and how can I watch events that are live streamed?

Zimmerman High School uses BOUND for all athletic and activity ticket purchases.

• Ticket Link

• Event Live Streaming

Where can I find the Thunder athletic and activities schedules?

Zimmerman’s schedule can be found on the website below.

• Schedules

• For additional information, please contact the head coach or activity advisor

• Athletics

• Activities

Where can I find the location of an event?

• Event Locations and Map

Where can I find Social Media for Zimmerman High School Activities?

• Facebook: Zimmerman High School and Middle School Facebook Page

I have a question or concern. Who should I contact?

If you have questions or concerns about a sport or activity, please contact the Activities Office.

• Director of Athletics and Activities: Lisa Johnson -lisa.e.johnson@isd728.org

• Activities Admin Assistant: Jill Reinking- jillayne.reinking@isd728.org, 763-241-3507

ZMHS is NO LONGER using "GoFan"! We are now using "Bound"!

Click on the link below regarding information

for student parking and application!

Click the links below regarding students attendance!

Click on the link below for class of 2027 senior photos/baby ads information!

Senior photos AND baby ads are due: Friday, December 4th, 2026!

Click on the button below for the October 2026, CTE Newsletter!

Click on the button below for the latest Avid Newsletter!

Click on the button below!

Health Services Newsletter

Important Reminder for Families: Student Immunization Documentation

Minnesota law and district policy require that all students have up-to-date immunization records or a valid

exemption on file in order to attend school. This ensures a safe and healthy learning environment for all

students.

What does this mean for families?

● Families must provide documentation of their child’s immunizations or submit a valid exemption form

(medical exemption or conscientious objection).

● If your child is missing paperwork, they may not be allowed to attend school until the records are

received.

● Documentation can be submitted in the following ways:

○ Send a copy to your child’s school health office

○ Drop off paperwork at your school’s main office

Exemptions:

● Medical Exemption – signed by a healthcare provider.

● Conscientious Objection – notarized form signed by a parent/guardian.

Next Steps for Families:

✔ Review your child’s immunization records with your healthcare provider.

✔ Submit updated immunization paperwork or exemption forms to your school as soon as possible.

✔ Reach out to your school’s health office if you have questions about what is still needed.

Thank you for working with us to ensure that every child can remain in school ready to learn!

Respiratory Illness is Here

We are already seeing an increase in respiratory illnesses in our

school buildings. To help keep our students, staff, and families

healthy, please take a moment to review the latest information

and recommendations regarding respiratory illnesses from the

Minnesota Department of Health and the Centers for Disease

Control.

Respiratory illnesses affect the lungs and airways, causing symptoms such as:

● Upper respiratory symptoms: Runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, cough

● Systemic symptoms: Fever, chills, fatigue, headache, muscle aches

● Gastrointestinal symptoms: Vomiting or diarrhea

Prevention Tips

To protect yourself and others:

● Practice good hygiene: Wash hands regularly and clean commonly touched surfaces.

● Improve indoor air quality: Increase ventilation and consider using air purifiers.

● Use masks and practice physical distancing: Especially in crowded or poorly ventilated areas.

● Stay home when sick: Avoid contact with others until symptoms improve and you're fever-free for at

least 24 hours without medication.

Hearing & Vision Screenings

Please be advised that Health Services is no longer conducting mass hearing and vision screenings for students. However, if you have concerns about your child's hearing or vision, you may request a screening by contacting your building’s Licensed School Nurse or by filling out the the following request form.

ZHS Homecoming Week was September 21st ~ September 25th!

ZHS Sophomore, CHARLIE KOHL placed 3rd at the World WakeBoard Competition in Pine Mountain, Georgia on September 10th!

Congratulations Charlie!😁