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October 8, 2026
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Rocking Rangers
Congratulations to this week's Rocking Rangers! These students made an impact this week by looking out for friends and leading by making the right choices! Great job, Berklee Rohwedder, Rylee Mille...
October 2, 2026
Pawsome Students for September!
Congratulations to Zahnow's September student character nominees. September's character focus was "Respect." The selected students worked hard to demonstrate the trait throughout the school day. Co...
October 1, 2026
October Lunch Menu
September 29, 2026
Zahnow's Rocking Rangers!
Congratulations to our Rocking Rangers Students! Each week, staff members can nominate a student who has gone above and beyond, whether at school, at home, or somewhere in between! We are very prou...
September 28, 2026
Homecoming Week - Friday!
September 24, 2026
Homecoming Week - Thursday
September 23, 2026
Homecoming Parade!
September 23, 2026
Homecoming Week - Wednesday
September 22, 2026
Homecoming Week - Tuesday
September 21, 2026
Zahnow Book Fair and Open House Information
Zahnow Families, There was a typo or miscommunication in some of the times for the Book Fair and Open House. Attached is a flyer with all the updated, correct information. Thank you, and I apologiz...
September 10, 2026
Friday, September 11th
September 8, 2026
Rocking Rangers!
Congratulations to our Rocking Rangers Students! Each week, staff members can nominate a student who has gone above and beyond, whether at school, at home, or somewhere in between! We are very prou...
August 30, 2026
September Lunch Menu
August 28, 2026
Rocking Rangers
Congratulations to our Rocking Rangers Students! Each week, staff members can nominate a student who has gone above and beyond, whether at school, at home, or somewhere in between! We are very prou...
August 24, 2026
August Lunch Menu
August 12, 2026
Summer Playdate
Zahnow Families,All students enrolled at Zahnow for the 2026–2027 school year are invited to our Summer Playdate!When: Thursday, July 30thTime: 6:30–7:30 PMWhere: Zahnow Playground (Please enter th...
June 8, 2026
May Pawsome Students
Congratulations to Zahnow's May student Pawsome character nominees. The character focus for May was "Self-Control." The selected students worked hard to demonstrate the trait throughout the school ...
May 15, 2026
Summer Activities
Dear parents/guardians, Each year we like to provide a list of activities for families to do together. Attached are some activities that are family friendly. We hope your child(ren) had a great yea...
May 12, 2026
April Pawsome Students!
Congratulations to Zahnow's April student nominees. The character focus for April was "Service." The selected students worked hard to demonstrate the trait throughout the school day. Congratulation...
May 4, 2026
Grand Slam Students!
Congratulations to our Grand Slam Students! Each week, staff members can nominate a student who has gone above and beyond, whether at school, at home, or somewhere in between! We are proud of them!...
May 4, 2026
Papa Johns Night Tonight!
April 29, 2026
May Lunch Calendar
April 26, 2026
Last Day for PK/EC & 1st Grade is May 22nd!
April 21, 2026
Last Day for Kindergarten - May 19th
We can't believe it's almost here, but the last day for Kindergarten Students is May 19th.
April 21, 2026
Earth Week- Dress up Colors
April 19, 2026
Earth Week- Dress up Colors
April 17, 2026
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Cardinal, Kids, and Cops Night at the ballpark!
School Resource Officer Hartin and local law enforcement would like to offer Zahnow students and families the opportunity to purchase Cardinals tickets and attend a game with them! Please see the d...
April 10, 2026
Family Fun Night - April 16th
See the information attached for information about our upcoming Family Fun Night! We will also send home a note for your child to return if you are interested in coming. Thank you!
April 6, 2026
April's Lunch Menu
March 31, 2026
Neon Day Tomorrow!
March 26, 2026
Papa John's Night - Tonight!
March 25, 2026
Cardinal's Home Opener - Thurs. March 26th
March 25, 2026
Read Across America Dress-Up Days - March 5th
March 4, 2026
Read Across America Dress-Up Days - March 4th
March 3, 2026
Zahnow Science Fair Participants
We are proud of our Zahnow Science Fair Participants! Congratulations to Camelia Baghman - Best of Zahnow and Jensen Knight - Best of First Grade.
March 3, 2026
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Grand Slam Students
Congratulations to our Grand Slam Students! Each week, staff members can nominate a student who has gone above and beyond, whether at school, at home, or somewhere in between! We are proud of them!...
March 3, 2026
February Pawsome Nominees!
Congratulations to Zahnow's February student nominees. The selected students worked hard to demonstrate Courage throughout the school day. Beau Wilder, Rhett Day, Shea Hopkins, Liam Hofer, Stella B...
March 3, 2026
Read Across America Dress-Up Days - March 3rd
March 2, 2026
Zahnow's March Connection!
March 2, 2026
Read Across America Dress-Up Days - Monday, March 2nd
March 1, 2026
March Lunch Menu
February 27, 2026
Papa Johns Night - Tomorrow!
February 25, 2026
Grand Slam Students!
Congratulations to our Grand Slam Students! Each week, staff members can nominate a student who has gone above and beyond, whether at school, at home, or somewhere in between! The students selected...
February 22, 2026
Grand Slam Students!
Congratulations to our Grand Slam Students! Each week, staff members can nominate a student who has gone above and beyond, whether at school, at home, or somewhere in between! The students selected...
February 17, 2026
Grand Slam Students
Congratulations to our Grand Slam Students! Every week, staff members can choose a student who has gone above and beyond, whether it's at school, at home, or somewhere in between! The students sele...
February 9, 2026
January Character Winners
Congratulations to our January student nominees! The selected students demonstrated integrity and honesty throughout the school day. Congratulations to Remi Brown, Graham Stroh, Westley Feeney, Log...
February 9, 2026
February Zahnow Challenge!
Zahnow Families, Screen time can be a challenge with our kids. This month, let's focus on loving our brains by taking a break from screens and doing something fun. Take a picture of your child or y...
February 8, 2026
February Lunch Menu
January 30, 2026
Papa John's Night
On the first day back to school this week, why not make dinner easy? Use Code SSW001 to donate 20% of sales back to the school!
January 28, 2026
Grand Slam Students
Congratulations to last week's Grand Slam Students! Every week, staff members can choose a student who has gone above and beyond, whether it's at school, at home, or somewhere in between! The stude...
January 25, 2026
VFW Auxiliary National Illustrating America Art Contest
Good Afternoon,The Waterloo VFW Post 6504 Auxiliary is excited to announce the 2025-2025 VFW Auxiliary National Illustrating America Art Contest. This art contest is presented to introduce, encoura...
January 22, 2026
Zahnow Grand Slam Students
Congratulations to last week's Grand Slam Students! Every week, staff members can choose a student who has gone above and beyond, whether it's at school, at home, or somewhere in between! The stude...
January 20, 2026
December Pawsome Character Nominees!
Congratulations to our December student character nominees. These students were selected for showing Caring attitudes at school. Katie Hedtkamp, KJ Pratt, Asad Azzam, Luna Trehearne, Mark Powers, R...
January 12, 2026
Zahnow January Challenge!
Zahnow Families, In January, we will start out the new year by focusing on good sleep habits! If you want to send in pictures of your child in PJs, reading a book, or completing their nighttime rou...
January 5, 2026
National Cuddle Up Day
Tuesday, January 6th, is National Cuddle Up Day!We’re celebrating by easing back into the school routine. Pajamas are welcome for our first day back!
January 5, 2026
January Lunch Menu
January 2, 2026
Young Author Information
December 18, 2025
Spirit Wear Collection
December 16, 2025
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Santa Float!
A huge thank you to the City of Waterloo, especially Mayor Stan Darter, Sarah Deutch, Nate Krebel, and George Obernagel, for bringing the Santa Float to Zahnow Elementary. Our Pre-K, Early Childhoo...
December 12, 2025
Grand Slam Students
Congratulations to last week's Grand Slam Students! Every week, staff members can choose a student who has gone above and beyond, whether it's at school, at home, or somewhere in between! The stude...
November 28, 2025
December Lunch Menu
November 28, 2025
November Pawsome Students
Congratulations to our November student nominees. These students were selected for showing Peace at school. Blaire Rymer, Liam Reilly, Rennie Wallace, Logan King, Tucker Klein, Skye Barchet, Kody R...
November 28, 2025
November Staff Member of the Month
Congratulations to Ms. Holtman, 1st Grade Teacher, for being nominated as Staff Member of the Month! We appreciate all that she does —leading our 1st grade team, being a lead for our CARE team, and...
November 17, 2025
Grand Slam Students!
Congratulations to last week's Grand Slam Students! Every week, staff members can choose a student who has gone above and beyond that week, whether it's at school, at home, or somewhere in between!...
November 17, 2025
HNS Food Drive
We are excited to team up for a Food Drive with HNS, "House of Neighborly Service," and PAWS, "Parents Assisting Waterloo Schools." We will be collecting starting today through November 21st. Thank...
November 3, 2025
November Lunch Menu
November 1, 2025
Zahnow's Staff Member of the Month
Congratulations to Mrs. Rongey, 1st Grade Teacher, for being nominated as Staff Member of the Month! We appreciate all that she does —piloting and leading our new curriculum, being a helpful and ca...
October 30, 2025
October Character Winners
Congratulations to our Zahnow October student nominees for being selected as showing Responsibility. We are proud of them! Jaxon Tyson, Grayson Weber, Corbin Hudson, Makaio Schablosky, Barrett Bray...
October 28, 2025
Zahnow Family Night!
Mark Your Calendars!Zahnow’s first Family Night of the year is coming soon! Be on the lookout for the sign-up sheet coming home the first week of November. We can’t wait to see you there!
October 27, 2025
Kellsie's Sock it to Cancer!
Zahnow Families, We are very excited to be participating in the Kellsie's Hope Foundation - Sock it to Cancer Fundraiser! It's easy, today your child will come home with a yellow sock. If they want...
October 24, 2025
Wear 💚 GREEN 💚 on Friday!
Saturday, October 25th, is National Dwarfism Day. The whole month of October is also Dwarfism Awareness Month. Wear green tomorrow, Friday, to show your support!
October 23, 2025
Red Ribbon Week
October 22, 2025
Bus Driver Appreciation Week
October 20, 2025
No School Tomorrow!
October 12, 2025
1/2 Day of School Today!
October 10, 2025
September Character Award
Congratulations to our Zahnow's September student nominees for being selected for displaying Respect! Keston Parkman, Raelyn Laidley, Bryson Braye, Harlow Foutch, Rosie Parrott, Juniper Willi, Daws...
October 2, 2025
Zahnow Reward Party!
Last week, we celebrated the students for lining up hands-free! The classes that met this goal enjoyed a fun chalk party as their reward.
September 29, 2025
October Lunch Menu
September 29, 2025
Homecoming Week - Friday
September 25, 2025
Homecoming Week - Thursday
September 24, 2025
Homecoming Parade!
September 24, 2025
Homecoming Week Dress Up Days - Monday
A quick reminder to wear bright colors tomorrow for Rio Day to kick off homecoming week!
September 21, 2025
Homecoming Week Dress-Up Sept. 22nd-26th
September 18, 2025
Zahnow Book Fair!
Families picking up children should arrive, pick up their child in the normal pickup location, and then walk around to the front of the building to enter starting at 2:30. Thank you!
September 14, 2025
Dot Day
September 14, 2025
Picture Day Tomorrow!
W J Zahnow Elementary School, Picture Day is Thursday, Sep 11. ORDER NOW Online ordering is available before and after Picture Day. Shipping and handling charges may apply to orders placed after Pi...
September 10, 2025
Pre-K Gold Circle of Quality - Congratulations!
Congratulations to Mrs. Rieken, Mrs. Allen, Ms. Braun, and Mrs. Washausen! Our Waterloo Pre-K program has been awarded the Gold Circle of Quality. This honor recognizes programs that go above and b...
September 9, 2025
Mr. Mayer - 1st Grade Reading
This year, Mr. Mayer will be reading all of the Monarch Award-winning books with our first graders during Lit Cafe and Library time. At the end of the year, students will get to cast their vote for...
September 8, 2025
August Character Students
Congratulations to our Zahnow August student nominees for being selected for displaying Cooperation. Brayden Mormann, Jamie Dunnigan, Amira Mahon, Abram Schreder, Tucker Andres, Ezra McCoy, Alex Kr...
September 4, 2025
Picture Day - September 11th
W J Zahnow Elementary School, Picture Day is Thursday, Sep 11. ORDER NOW Online ordering is available before and after Picture Day. Shipping and handling charges may apply to orders placed after Pi...
September 4, 2025
1/2 Day Tomorrow - 8/29
August 28, 2025