Zachary Community School District – A Model of Excellence

VISION: The Zachary Community School District is recognized as a MODEL OF EXCELLENCE serving all citizens.

MISSION: The mission of the Zachary Community School District is to assist every student in reaching his or her maximum potential through high-quality instruction and good stewardship of community resources

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Parent Resource Dashboard

Resources for parents.

Menus

Download printable monthly lunch and breakfast menus.

From the Superintendent

From the desk of Zachary Community School District Superintendent Ben Necaise.

ZCSD Event Calendar

Using the drop down to the right side, next to Agenda, select the calendars you would like to view.

District Announcements

June 18th Town Hall Q&A canceled

17 Jun 2026

June 18, 2026 closures & supply lists

17 Jun 2026

Out of an abundance of caution, all district offices and school sites will be closed on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Due to forecasted tropical weather, the Town Hall Q&A session on June 18thhas been canceled. For more information on the Zachary Forward Initiative on the…

2026/2027 Supply Lists

15 Jun 2026

The online payment of school fees and the online completion of important forms option will be open closer to the start of school. Please visit the ZCSD Parent Resource Dashboard for more information. https://zacharyschools.org/parents-students/ Pre- Kindergarten (Zachary Early Learning Center):$75 registration fee covers all supplies. Kindergarten (Northwestern…

June 27, 2026 Election

2 Jun 2026

ZCSD Family, On Saturday, June 27th, voters who live within the ZCSD boundaries will have the opportunity to authorize existing school tax funds to be used only for ZCSD employee compensation, WITHOUT raising the tax rate on residents.With voter permission, these existing funds will be reallocated…

Zachary Honors Academy

1 Jun 2026

The ZCSD is excited to offer the Zachary Honors Academy, a specialized, application-based academic program housed at Zachary Elementary School and Copper Mill Elementary School. Zachary Honors Academy offers students a unique learning community within the Zachary Community School District. Zachary Honors Academy is designed for…

2026 Summer Hours

26 May 2026

Monday- Thursday weeklyJune 1st- July 24th , 2026 ZELC, NES, RPE, ZES, & CME | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PMNMS & ZHS | 6:30 AM - 3:30 PMMaintenance & Child Nutrition | 6:00 AM - 3:00 PMMain Office, SASSY & Instructional Support Specialists | 7:30 AM -…

Parent & Engagement Policy Input

26 May 2026

Dear ZCSD Parents, We ask that you review the ZCSD 2026-2027 Parent and Family Engagement Policy located here. We value your input as it helps us to better serve the families in our district.After you have reviewed the policy linked above, please complete the Parent &…

2025-2026 End of the School Year Reminders

14 May 2026

-Early Dismissal: Tuesday, May 19th, Wednesday, May 20th and Thursday, May21st (last day of school for students) -2026-2027 School Year Calendar can be found here. -2026-2027 School Orientation Dates can be found here. -2026 ZCSD Summer Camps can be found here. -Please remember that all school…

Recent News

Zachary Community School District

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Early voting for the June 27th, 2026, election continues until 6 pm on Saturday, June 20th (excluding Friday, June 19th, for Juneteenth). Early voting hours are 8:30 am to 6 pm.For more information about the Zachary Forward Initiative, click this link zacharyschools.org/zachary-forward-initiative/Residents living in the ZCSD boundaries are eligible to vote. (Living outside of the Zachary city limits does not exclude you as long as you live within the school district boundaries.)#WeAreZachary #AcademicsArtsAthletics #ZacharyForward #ExcellenceLivesHere ... See MoreSee Less

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Out of an abundance of caution, all district offices and school sites will be closed on Thursday, June 18th, due to the forecasted tropical weather. ... See MoreSee Less

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18 hours ago

Congratulations to the English Learner Fellows from Ascension Schools, Bogalusa City Schools, Caddo Parish Public Schools, EBR Schools, Einstein Charter Schools, Iberville Parish School District, Jefferson Parish Schools, Terrebonne Parish School District, and Zachary Community School District. English Learner Fellows work to bridge the achievement gap for the state's growing English Learner student population. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 days ago

ZCSD Insights into Excellence | Lindsey WarnerWe are so honored to share insights from students, parents, alumni, employees, and community members who know the Zachary Community School District well and hold it close to their hearts. We are grateful to those who happily volunteered to share their thoughts, stories, and love for the ZCSD....their insights into excellence! Some brought a page of notes to guide them, and others spoke "off the cuff," but all shared straight from the heart. Our schools create a unique and deeply connected community where excellence is woven into every aspect of the ZCSD. The traditions of our district provide so many special, full-circle moments. One of the greatest strengths of the ZCSD is the story we have to tell. Every day, our students are learning, growing, performing, competing, and thriving because of the dedication of those who serve them and the unwavering support of our community — past and present. From strong academic experiences both inside and outside the classroom, to meaningful opportunities for artistic expression, to the teamwork and discipline developed through athletics, our Three A’s — Academics, Arts, and Athletics — continue to shape a district experience unlike any other. Excellence truly lives here. It lives in our schools, in our students, in our employees, and in the homes and hearts of the families who make up the Zachary community. #WeAreZachary #AcademicsArtsAthletics #ZacharyForward #ExcellenceLivesHere #InsightsIntoExcellence #FullCircleMoments #Community ... See MoreSee Less

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Broncos are traveling the world!The Bronco Explorers spent the beginning of the summer traveling through Scotland, England, and Paris! They visited the cities of Edinburgh, York, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Oxford, Windsor, London, and Paris. They checked off a lot of items off of their bucket lists, and even got to see the king during their visit to Windsor Castle! If you’re interested in joining them on future adventures, contact Kaitlin Ducote (Kaitlin.ducote@zacharyschools.org). You can also visit their Instagram page (@bronco.explorers) to see more pictures from their travels. #WeAreZachary #AcademicsArtsAthletics #ZacharyForward #ExcellenceLivesHere #SeeTheWorld #BroncoExplorers ... See MoreSee Less

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