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From the Principal
Welcome to Zion Lutheran School! We are excited you are interested in providing a Christian education for your child(ren).
Zion Lutheran School is a ministry of Zion Lutheran Church, created to assist families in nurturing children through the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, as proclaimed in Proverbs 22:6 and Matthew 28:19. For over 50 years, Zion Lutheran School has been living up to this mission and providing a high quality Christian education to over 1500 students. We plan to continue that legacy well into the future.
Although Zion is a Lutheran School, we welcome families of all faith backgrounds and currently have at least 10 different denominations represented. We also have students coming from many areas beside Lincoln, Our teachers are all licensed in the State of Illinois and provide an exceptional education to our students. We co-op some activities (including sports and band) with other schools in the area, allowing students the opportunity to work and learn with others outside of Zion. We have weekly worship opportunities in chapel and provide many ways students can share their faith with each other and with people outside of Zion.
It is a sense of family that makes Zion special as well. Many parents have commented on how much they appreciate the family-like atmosphere at Zion and love to see students interacting with each other. This is possible because of our shared belief in Jesus Christ's saving work on the cross and in our mission to proclaim that Gospel message to everyone who comes through the doors.
I invite you to schedule a tour and hear about the great things Zion is doing for students in Logan County. I believe you'll see why Zion Lutheran School is a great place to have your child learn about the Gospel while learning academics.
Blessings to You and Your Family!
Dr. Steve Parry
Zion Lutheran School is a ministry of Zion Lutheran Church, created to assist families in nurturing children through the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, as proclaimed in Proverbs 22:6 and Matthew 28:19. For over 50 years, Zion Lutheran School has been living up to this mission and providing a high quality Christian education to over 1500 students. We plan to continue that legacy well into the future.
Although Zion is a Lutheran School, we welcome families of all faith backgrounds and currently have at least 10 different denominations represented. We also have students coming from many areas beside Lincoln, Our teachers are all licensed in the State of Illinois and provide an exceptional education to our students. We co-op some activities (including sports and band) with other schools in the area, allowing students the opportunity to work and learn with others outside of Zion. We have weekly worship opportunities in chapel and provide many ways students can share their faith with each other and with people outside of Zion.
It is a sense of family that makes Zion special as well. Many parents have commented on how much they appreciate the family-like atmosphere at Zion and love to see students interacting with each other. This is possible because of our shared belief in Jesus Christ's saving work on the cross and in our mission to proclaim that Gospel message to everyone who comes through the doors.
I invite you to schedule a tour and hear about the great things Zion is doing for students in Logan County. I believe you'll see why Zion Lutheran School is a great place to have your child learn about the Gospel while learning academics.
Blessings to You and Your Family!
Dr. Steve Parry
Matt Harrison, President of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, on the importance of Lutheran Schools
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Faculty & Staff
Dr. Steve Parry
Principal
Concordia University Chicago
Western Illinois University
Capella University
Mrs. Sara Sielaff
Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten
Concordia University Chicago
Mrs. Michele Vermeire
Kindergarten
Western Illinois University
Mrs. Claire Harris
1st & 2nd Grade
Purdue University Northwest
Concentration in Reading
Mrs. Carolyn Vogel
3rd & 4th Grade
Illinois State University BA
National Louis University MA
Mrs. Kate Van Slett
5th & 6th Grade
7th & 8th Grade Math, Science, & PE
Concordia University Wisconsin
Mrs. Brittany Witkowski
7th & 8th Grade
5th & 6th Grade ELA & Social Studies
Illinois State University
Pastor Mark Thompson
7th & 8th Grade Religion
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO
Greenville College
Mrs. Jodie Merritt
Administrative Assistant
Lincoln Christian University
Mrs. Ivy Cunningham
Hot Lunch Coordinator
Early Arrival Supervisor
Mrs. Danna Buche
Church & School Custodian
Professional Code of Conduct: (Faith’s Law): Faculty/Staff at Zion Lutheran School are expected to uphold the highest standards of the teaching profession in their conduct with students, families, staff, and themselves. This includes:
Respecting the dignity and worth of all students, families and staff
Follow the Illinois Teacher Code of Ethics as long as it does not come into conflict with the Religious Code of Conduct.
Maintain professional boundaries at all times. These boundaries include:
Students may not be transported alone by any teacher or staff member. No student is to be alone in a vehicle with a staff member.
No staff member may take or possess pictures of students unless they are posting them on the school’s official website or Facebook page. The pictures should then be deleted from their camera (phone).
Faculty/staff members should not be meeting students outside of the school environment unless the meeting has been approved by the student’s parents and they will be in attendance.
Remember that they are mandated reporters for abuse (including sexual abuse) or neglect.
Participate in training on sexual abuse/misconduct as required by the State of Illinois.
Report any allegation of sexual misconduct, as defined in 105 ILCS 5/22 - 85.5(c) to the proper authorities.
Provide truthful information regarding past employment, including verifiable information from previous employers regarding any disciplinary action taken by that employer.
Understand that Zion Lutheran Church shall have the ultimate authority to discipline any faculty/staff member regarding a violation of this Code of Conduct, including, but not limited to suspension and/or termination of employment.
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