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Annual Technology Notice- 2026/27 (opens in new window/tab)

Each year, District 126 provides families with an Annual Technology Notice to share important information about the District's technology programs, student data privacy, internet safety, artificial intelligence, and digital learning resources. This notice fulfills applicable federal and Illinois annual notification requirements and provides families with quick access to policies, resources, and information that support the safe, secure, and responsible use of technology throughout the District.

26-27 Registration

Online Registration is Open - Please complete by July 2.

Student Online Registration will be in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Complete each section of the registration process and upload any necessary documents. Student Online Registration allows the parent/guardian to complete most registration items. Once complete, the student must come in to get their ID picture taken and verify completion of the online portion of registration.

Learn more about using Infinite Campus on our tutorial page.

ID and Technology Distribution In Person:

Mon July 27 7:15AM - 4PM
Tues July 28 10AM - 6PM
Weds July 29 7AM - 4PM
Thurs July 30 7AM - 4:PM
Mon Aug 3 7AM - 4PM
Tues Aug 4 10AM - 6PM
Weds Aug 5 7AM - 4PM
Thurs Aug 6 7AM - 4:PM

ZB East students will come to ZB East

ZION-BENTON students will come to ZBTHS

(Parents/guardians are encouraged to accompany their students for Onsite Registration)

Turn in your Category 1 & 2 Residency documents (if not submitted online)
Turn in current Physical forms and Immunization records (if not submitted online)
Take ID photo
Pick up books, workbooks, computers, and PE uniforms at the Bookstore.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact any of the following individuals for help:

Ms. Diane Holverson -ZBTHS Registrar – ZTBHS (847) 731-9351
Ms. Yolanda McKenzie- ZB East Registrar – ZB East (847) 731-9804
Ms. Tina Garcia - Student Services (Spanish) – ZBTHS (847) 731-9356
Ms. Jane Cheney-Student Services Secretary – ZBTHS (847) 731-9352

To learn more, read the Registration Newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/q4uvj

Once a Zee-Bee, always a Zee-Bee! Our NEW District 126 Alumni page is live!

❤️ Reconnect with Zee Bee history, explore photos, yearbooks, recognitions, and memories—and help us celebrate the graduates who continue to make us proud.

🌟Know an outstanding Zee Bee? We need your help! We are now accepting nominations for two new alumni recognition programs:

🏆 Distinguished Alumni Recognition Program — Honoring alumni who have made an impact through their careers, leadership, community or public service, military service, or education.

🏅 Alumni Athletic Excellence Award— Recognizing alumni whose achievements in collegiate or professional athletics have continued the Zee Bee tradition of excellence.

Visit our new Alumni page to explore our history, learn more, and nominate an outstanding Zee Bee today! 🔗 https://www.zb126.org/about/alumni

Help us celebrate the people and stories that make the Zee Bee legacy so special!

#ZBPride #ZeeBeeAlumni #OnceAZeeBeeAlwaysAZeeBee #District126

2026-27 Zee-Bee Athletic Registration Information

Join Us for the 2026 Tri-Community Back-to-School Bash

Families from across our communities are invited to the 2026 Tri-Community Back-to-School Bash! Winthrop Harbor District 1, Beach Park District 3, Zion Elementary District 6, and Zion-Benton Township High School District 126 are coming together to help students and families prepare for a successful school year.

Monday, August 3, 2026
4:30–6:30 p.m.
Zion-Benton Township High School
3901 21st St., Zion

This free community event will feature:

Community resources
Food trucks
School supplies
Shirts
Vaccinations

Select items will be available while supplies last. The rain date is Tuesday, August 4.

Together, we can help every student begin the new school year ready for success!

¡Las familias de nuestras comunidades están invitadas a la Fiesta de Regreso a Clases de las Tres Comunidades! Winthrop Harbor Distrito 1, Beach Park Distrito 3, Zion Elementary Distrito 6 y Zion-Benton Township High School Distrito 126 se unirán para ayudar a los estudiantes y sus familias a prepararse para un año escolar exitoso.

Lunes, 3 de agosto de 2026
4:30–6:30 p.m.
Zion-Benton Township High School
3901 21st St., Zion

Este evento comunitario gratuito incluirá: