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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

Ask The District

Your questions answered straight from the district.

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.

District Announcements

June 27, 2026 Election

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

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

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

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

-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

Awards Schedule 2526Download

May Pre-K through 6th grade events calendar.

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

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…

Recent News

ZCSD Insights into Excellence | Regena BeardWe 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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