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

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…

Awards Schedule
30 Apr 2026

Awards Schedule 2526Download

May Pre-K through 6th grade events calendar.
30 Apr 2026

Parents: Please use our Pre-K through 6th grade activities calendar as a quick reference for the month of May.#WeAreZachary ZCSDEventCalendarMay2026Download

PreK & Kindergarten Registration
2 Apr 2026

Zachary Early Learning Center (PreK) is currently registering students in person at ZELC, and Northwestern Elementary School (K) is currently registering students online, both for the 2026-2027 school year. Please note that the state of Louisiana requires that students attend Kindergarten.  2025-2026 ZELC PreK students are automatically…

April Pre-K through 6th grade events calendar.
31 Mar 2026

Parents: Please use our Pre-K through 6th grade activities calendar as a quick reference for the month of April.#WeAreZachary April 2026Download

ZCSD Alternate Meal Guidance for the 2026-2027 school year
23 Mar 2026

Please see the ZCSD Alternate Meal Guidance for the 2026-2027 school year. LINKS:-Meal benefits application-Easy payment-Community resources

Summer Camps
23 Mar 2026

Visit our Summer Camp page for more information

2026-2027 Orientation Dates
13 Mar 2026

https://www.zacharyschools.org/Documents/Parents_and_Students/2026_2027Orientation%20Dates.pdf 2026_2027Orientation DatesDownload

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Zachary Community School District

2 hours ago

Zachary Community School District
Thank you for an amazing 2025-2026 school year! We wish you a safe and happy summer break. Please see the Superintendent's end-of-the-year newsletter for the ZCSD's exciting results from the national 2025 Education Scorecard, as well as important upcoming dates. Have a great summer! conta.c#WeAreZacharyA#AcademicsArtsAthleticss#ZacharyForwarda#ExcellenceLivesHereeLivesHere ... See MoreSee Less

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Excellence in the ZCSD's Three A's were all well-represented at Tuesday night's School Board meeting! The Board and the district were so excited to honor so many students who have been representing the ZCSD locally, regionally, state-wide, and even nationally! The following students were recognized for excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics:Gabrielle Anthony ZHS- State Powerlifting Champion and National Powerlifting ChampionCaroline Wilson ZHS- LSCA Second Team Freshman All-State in SoccerNMS TEXAS THESPIAN AWARDS Aric Naquin 1st in Prop Design, Aniya Anderson 1st in Set Design, Addison Scott Perfect Score Duet Musical, Addison Sloan Perfect Score Duet Musical (Teachers Heather Feierabend and Anna Dupre)Superior Group Musical: Alaijah McClure, Elisabeth Lewis, Kyacen Smith, Charlotte Bastion, Ra'leigh Jefferson, Gabriella Moruzzi, Mollie Cardinale, Harper Dupont, Grady Fournerat, Joy London, Sydney Webb, Leah Picou, Olivia Sasser, Maxwell Hofeling, Kate Chapman, Brookelyn Mahaffey, Tyree CannonSuperior for Duet Acting:Breanna Duncan Superior for Duet ActingLMEA ALL-STATE HONOR CHOIR Cierra Fountain (ZHS Teacher)Preslyn Bridges, Lucille Cox, Gracie Dalferes, Camden DeVaux, Amelia Dupré, Donalia Grimes, Xavier Haynes, Grace Noel, Donny Parker, Aubri Scott, Tycen Smith, Arienna Vargas, Ainsleigh WilksLMEA ALL-STATE HONOR CHOIRCassi Doherty (NMS Teacher)Kyacen Smith, Lewis Phillips, Marybeth Olivier, Joy London, Loryn Dunn, Maxwell Hofeling, Charlotte Bastion, Darius Loyd, Kate Chapman, Addison SloanEmma Lawton (CME Teacher)Meryl David - All-State Honor ChoirALL-STATE MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR BAND-Michael Brooks (NMS Band Teacher)Quinnlan Castleman - All-State Middle School Honor BandAlicia Monroe (CME Teacher)Nilufer Sagbansua – All-State Honor OrchestraMalachi Ross – All-State Honor OrchestraNMS Teachers- Melinda Trawick, Brooke Harlan, and Deanne Vidrine, and several students represented NMS at the Old State Capitol for the Louisiana Youth Legislature.YOUTH LEGISLATURE BILL HALL OF FAME:Parker Durand-HB 05 - AI Facility Requirements, Elliot Torres-HB05 - AI Facility Requirements, Charlotte Bassett -HB03 - Coastal Erosion, Zyla Hollinquest-HB03 - Coastal Erosion, Cooper Boutte -HB13 - Natural Disaster Medical Costs, Schuyler Sims-HB13 - Natural Disaster Medical Costs, Malachi Ross-SB10 - Teachers Deserve Better Pay, Elizabeth Lewis-SB10 - Teachers Deserve Better PayYouth Legislature Hall of Fame:Rose Best, Easton Olivier, Charlotte Nichols, Parker Durand, Loryn Dunn, Lillie Gilpin, Grady Fournerat, Elliot Torres, Kenady TurnerYouth Legislature Ripple Award:Loryn Dunn, Charlotte Nichols, Mackenzie Lemond, Easton OlivierCongratulations to these very talented students and the huge state-wide and national honor#WeAreZacharya#AcademicsArtsAthleticsa#ZacharyForwardt#ExcellenceLivesHere##performingartsH#Athleticsr#governmentthletics #Government ... See MoreSee Less

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23 hours ago

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Meet Ms. Casey Brewerton, Teacher of Instructional Support at Northwestern Elementary School!!!The ZCSD truly has some of the most talented, caring employees who each play a different role daily in keeping our staff and students safe, well-cared for, and educated in the most innovative and effective ways possible! They make our 3 A's, Academics, Arts, and Athletics, shine! Thank you for all that you do for our students, their families, and our commun#WeAreZacharyc#AcademicsArtsAthleticse#ZacharyForwardr#ExcellenceLivesHeres#amazingemployeeso#shapingmindsandheartsearts ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you for an amazing 2025-2026 school year.We wish you a safe and happy summer break! ... See MoreSee Less

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