Levy Renewal Information

Vote February 14, 2012
Zillah Schools
 
Hilton Elementary School
Zillah Intermediate School
Zillah Middle School
Zillah High School
Administration & Central Office
Affirmative Action Plan
Annual Report
Alumni Association
AYP/NCLB & Title 1
Board of School Directors
Booster Club
Bus Routes & Transportation
Calendar-ZSD
Central Registration-New Students
College Connections
Closure-Delay Notification
Curriculum Guides K-12
Email Contacts-ZSD Staff
Forms
GEAR-UP
Graduation News
Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying Resources
Health News
Homeless Education
Job Openings
Learning by Choice
Menus
Music
News
Outreach Services
PEARLS
Recognition Award Nominations
Say NO to Gangs (Yakima Co)
School Improvement Plans
Skyward Family Access
Special Programs
Sports
Staff
Supplemental Educational Services
Testing Information
Transportation
21st Century Program

M & O Replacement Levy Meeting is Thursday, February 2 at 6:00 pm in the ZHS Library.  All community members are welcome to attend.

Zillah School District Winter Weather Information
School Delays and Closures
 
During the winter months there may be times when school is delayed or closed due to bad weather.  To find information on school delays and closures go to: Website: www.zillahschools.org/ZSD/closure-delay.htm
Zillah School District
Saves Taxpayer’s Money
·       District takes advantage of historically low interest rates.
·       $229,000  in taxpayer savings over 12 year life of bond issue.
 
Zillah, WA – On September 15, 2011, Zillah School District took advantage of historically low interest rates in the municipal bond market and completed the refinancing of its 2003 voter approved bonds. These original bonds provided for: the modernization of Hilton Elementary and Zillah High Schools and construct and equip a new multi-purpose facility at Zillah Middle School. 
 
The refinancing will reduce debt repayment costs by $229,000 over the remaining 12 year life of the bonds.   Working with Martin Nelson and Company of Seattle, the District was able to replace the 4.52% interest rate currently paid on its outstanding 2003 debt with a new rate of 2.29%.  This 2.23% rate reduction classified the refinancing at two full percentage points above the superior level of standard industry benchmarks for quality.
 
In addition to the low interest rate, the District received an inaugural bond rating of “A+’’ from Standard & Poor’s, the highest grade in the “A” category.  This rating was based on the District’s manageable debt level, reasonable general fund reserves, established fiscal policies, positive and healthy community relationship and superior management.
 
 
Zillah School District #205 Vision Statement
 
The parents, community, ZSD staff, and students will work together as a team to guide everyone toward educational excellence and life-long learning.

 

 
Zillah School District #205 Mission Statement

The mission of the Zillah School District is to provide students with high quality educational opportunities that will allow them to successfully graduate from high school and prepare them for their future.

 
 
Zillah School District #205 Belief Statements

  • Education is the foundation for a successful life.

  • All children can learn and achieve academic success.

  • School facilities must be safe, healthy and clean.

  • Parents must be involved and engaged in their child’s education.

  • District employees must be professional, caring and flexible.

  • Children need to be exposed to and involved in a variety of educational opportunities.

  • Community involvement and support is imperative for successful schools.

          

 
 
 

Our Zillah Community

The Zillah School District is a small rural district of approximately 1250 students, housed in four buildings in the mid-Yakima Valley. Zillah is one of the smallest districts in area in Yakima County (estimated 44 square miles). The estimated population of the school district boundaries is 4000. 
 
Zillah is a bedroom community to Yakima. Business and industry in our district boundaries are: diversified agriculture (including fruit tree orchards, vineyards, dairies, row crops, forage crops, cattle feed lot, vegetable truck gardening, etc.) and agriculture related service industries including several diversified fruit packing and shipping operations, wineries, agriculture management and consulting, veterinarian, and USDA Soil Conservation Service. The Zillah School District is one of the top three employers in the community. 
   
Zillah is a great place to live and raise a family.  Visit The City of Zillah and The Zillah Chamber of Commerce for further information on our community.

 

The Zillah School District No. 205 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap.  This holds true for all district employment and opportunities.  Inquires regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the Title IX Officer and Section 504 Coordinator, Mr. Kevin McKay. Supt., 213 Fourth Avenue, Zillah, WA  98953. (509) 829-5943.

If you have anything you would like to comment on, please send an email  message to our Superintendent: Mr. Kevin McKay.
 
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