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Zion Alumni & Friends supports the growth and missions of Zion Lutheran School.

Established by individuals who graduated from ZLS, who were confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, and friends, its purpose is to:

-strengthen the ministries of the church and school,

-help maintain church and school property,

-provide scholarships for Zion alumni,

-maintain an updated curriculum, and

-provide funds to make Zion Lutheran School affordable for all members. Zion Alumni & Friends welcomes all alumni and friends to join us in the Parish Center at 7 pm every 4th Thursday.

08/05/2026

📸 **Zion Alumni & Friends—can you help us solve a mystery?**

This photo appears to be Zion Lutheran School’s **1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classes from the 1965–1966 school year**, but we need help identifying everyone pictured.

Do you recognize a classmate, friend, family member—or maybe even yourself? Take a close look and share any names you know in the comments. Feel free to tag others who might be able to help!

Let’s see how many familiar faces we can identify! 😊

07/14/2026

📬 Greetings to our Zion Alumni & Friends!

We are excited to share the latest news and happenings from Zion Lutheran Church and School!

Our newest Alumni & Friends Newsletter is here, and we hope you’ll take a few minutes to see what has been happening at Zion. Inside, you’ll find updates from our school, celebrations of our graduates and confirmands, an Alumni Spotlight, upcoming events, and ways you can continue to support the mission of Zion Lutheran School.

We are also excited to share information about the 23rd Annual Zion PTL Golf Classic, coming up Saturday, August 29th at Timber Lakes Golf Course! Whether you gather a team and join us for a great day of golf or support the event as a sponsor, we appreciate everyone who helps make this annual event a success.

Finally, Zion Alumni & Friends is beginning a new project to help replace 82 fluorescent light fixtures with energy-efficient LED fixtures throughout the school and Parish Center. The estimated cost of the project is approximately $7,000, and we invite our alumni and friends to consider helping us reach this goal.

For 179 years, God has blessed Zion and its ministry in Staunton. That ministry continues today because of the prayers, generosity, volunteerism, and faithful support of generations of Zion alumni, members, families, and friends.
Take a look through the attached information, share it with other Zion alumni and friends, and help us stay connected!

💙 Past, present, and future—we are all part of the Zion family. Together, we are Zion!

God’s blessings, and thank you for continuing to support the mission and ministry of Zion Lutheran Church and School!

09/23/2025

This summer, Staunton officially dedicated the new Route 66 Park downtown — and we are proud to celebrate the special role played by our very own Zion alumni and church members who helped make it possible:

🙏 Zion Family Highlights
• Mayor Craig Neuhaus – Zion Alumni
• Matthew Cisler – Chamber Member, Drone Operator & Zion Alumni
• Joe Miller – Mural Artist & Zion Alumni
• Emily Brackman Paul – Blackbird Bakery Owner & Zion Alumni

We’re thankful to see our Zion family using their talents in leadership, creativity, and community building to bless Staunton and keep our history alive along the Mother Road.

👏 A big thank-you also goes out to Ryan Kleckner and Eli Henke, Route 66 Sign Fabricators, for their contributions in helping bring the project to life.

📸 Photos from the dedication and 🎥 a video clip (courtesy of Joe Miller) capture the joy of this day.

💙 We celebrate our Zion family and all who worked together to create a lasting space for our community to enjoy!

08/07/2025

Zion Alumni & Friends – Summer 2025 Update
The latest Zion Lutheran School Alumni Newsletter is now available. This issue highlights an outstanding year of growth, achievement, and community connection.

Inside you’ll find:
• Updates on campus safety and facility improvements
• Academic advancements, including our new reading curriculum
• Student leadership, athletics, and service projects
• Recognition of our 2025 graduates and scholarship recipients
• Details on upcoming events such as the Zion Family Campout and PTL Golf Classic

We are grateful for the continued prayers, generosity, and involvement of our alumni and friends, which allow us to carry forward our mission of preparing today’s young learners to be tomorrow’s Christian leaders.

07/24/2025

For nearly 180 years, Zion Lutheran has served as a foundation of faith and education in the Staunton community. Today, Zion Lutheran School is the only remaining Christian school in Macoupin County — and we’re committed to preserving that legacy for future generations.

The Zion Alumni & Friends group is currently raising funds for two important campus improvements:

Brickwork restoration on the south wall of the school ($6,000)
Landscaping around the new handicap-accessible ramp at the Parish Center ($4,000)
Our goal is to raise $10,000 to complete these projects, which are essential to the safety, accessibility, and long-term care of our facilities.

If you have a connection to Zion — as a former student, church member, or friend — we invite you to consider making a contribution.

Donations can be mailed to:
Zion Alumni & Friends
220 W. Henry St.
Staunton, IL 62088

Or give online at www.zion-luth.org. Click the yellow “Donate Online” button and choose “Alumni & Friends.”

Most importantly, we ask for your continued prayers for the staff, students, and families who are part of Zion’s mission.

Please see the image below for full details from our appeal letter.

12/09/2024

Does anyone recognize these Christmas angels?

10/16/2024

Do you recognize these Staunton High School seniors? Who thinks we should try and get a "now" photo?

09/05/2024

Volleyball Season has started for the Zion Lutheran Panthers. Here is the team that won 1st Place in the Zion Litchfield Tournament in 2016. Can you name any of the players?

08/04/2024

Alumni and Friends Newsletter 2024

08/10/2023

Summer 2023 Alumni and Friends Newsletter

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Staunton, IL
62088

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http://www.zion-luth.org/

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