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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

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Parent Resource Dashboard

Resources for parents.

Menus

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From the Superintendent

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

District Announcements

June 18th Town Hall Q&A canceled
June 18, 2026 closures & supply lists

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

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

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…

Recent News

ZCSD Insights into Excellence | Rachel Benton We 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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Please join us TONIGHT at 6 pm for a Town Hall Q&A session discussing the Zachary Forward proposition on the ballot Saturday, June 27th. We'll be meeting at the ZCSD Main Office, 3755 Church Street. Visit our Zachary Forward Initiative page for more information. zacharyschools.org/zachary-forward-initiative/#WeAreZachary #AcademicsArtsAthletics #ZacharyForward #ExcellenceLivesHere ... See MoreSee Less
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🥎 Calling All Zachary Softball Alumni! 🥎As we work to reconnect our softball family and bring back the pride, tradition, and culture that have made Zachary Softball special, we're asking all former Lady Broncos to complete our Alumni Information Form.This information will help us celebrate the history of our program, recognize former players and accomplishments, share updates, and strengthen the connection between alumni and the current team.For the Past, Present, and Future Broncos.Please take a few minutes to complete the form and help us continue building the legacy of Zachary Softball.forms.gle/YyFmAvvi156NAGpA9 ... See MoreSee Less
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The ZCSD School Board held its June meeting last night and was once again honoring the excellence in our district! ZHS Track and Field Girls' LHSAA State Champions J'Niyah Alexander (Triple Jump), Serenity Early (100 Meter Hurdles), and Kai Richard (Shot Put) were all recognized for this huge accomplishment. Congratulations to these state champions! Longtime employees who are retiring from the ZCSD were also Northwestern Middle Schooldle School's JacqueNorthwestern Elementary Schoolementary School's Karen Knecht. We wish them the very best and thank them from the bott#WeAreZacharyr#AcademicsArtsAthleticsa#ZacharyForwardt#ExcellenceLivesHere##ExcellentEducators #excellentstudentathletesllentStudentAthletes ... See MoreSee Less
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