Supt Family Message 8/7/26 Eng

Dear Zion ESD 6 Families,

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! On behalf of our entire Zion ESD 6 team, I am thrilled to welcome students back to our classrooms. This year, we are especially excited to share the theme that will guide everything we do: It's Just Right.

This theme is more than just a slogan; it is the heart of our Right Size Initiative. Over the past few months, we have looked closely at our schools and resources to ensure that every building and every program is perfectly centered on serving you and your students. Like the classic story, we aren't settled on "too big" or "too small." We have worked hard to create an environment that is just right, offering the ideal class sizes, dedicated supports, and more opportunities in the right places for every single child in our district.

You will feel this commitment in action every day through more focused resources in our classrooms, stronger support for our teachers, and a district structure designed entirely around your child's needs. "It's Just Right" is our promise that as we grow together, our focus will always remain exactly where it belongs: on your child's success and well-being.

To kick things off, I would love to personally invite you to our school Open House events. This is one of our favorite traditions, a time to come together, celebrate, and start the year on a high note. O.pen House event details are listed below

• Beulah Park Elementary
• East Elementary
• Lakeview Elementary
• Shiloh Park Intermediate

August 19, 2026 | 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

• Elmwood Elementary
• West Elementary

August 25, 2026 | 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

• Zion Central Middle School

Please join us to meet our dedicated teachers and staff, explore helpful community resources, and enjoy a wonderful start to the year with your neighbors. We can't wait to see you there!

Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education. I am confident that, TOGETHER, we will make this a year that is truly just right for every student in Zion ESD 6.

With Zion Pride,
Dr. Julious Lawson
Superintendent

Hear directly from our staff as they share their perspectives on the enrollment realignment, Right Size Initiative, and what this new chapter means for our students, schools, and community.