Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210

The AFJROTC Drill Nationals took place in Dayton, Ohio last weekend! Our teams proudly represented the district, competing against 26 schools from around the world.

A special congratulations goes out to Jack McDonnell and the Armed Inspection Team for earning an impressive 5th place finish! We’re also thrilled to celebrate two outstanding Knockout placements among more than 420 cadets: Jillian Bitter secured 2nd place, and Maya Short earned 3rd place.

Join us in congratulating our AFJROTC program on a job well done👏✨

Last night, STEM Sprouts at LWE brought hands-on science experiences to the children of East staff members! High school students guided attendees through several engaging activities, including building circuits, exploring robotic hands, learning about constellations, and examining slides under a microscope. Great job, Griffins!

🌿 Build Your Own Planter Adult Woodworking Workshop!

Looking for a hands‑on project that’s fun, creative, and perfect for spring? Join LW instructors for a Build Your Own Planter adult woodworking workshop on March 23rd! This is an introduction to woodworking workshop and is a great fit for anyone who loves gardening or wants a shorter, beginner‑friendly class.

The event will take place on March 23 from 5:30–8:30 PM at Lincoln-Way West. The cost for the workshop is $60 — all materials included. The registration fee is non-refundable, as this class is in high demand.

There are only 12 spots available, so secure your seat today by emailing Nick Schroder at nschroder@lw210.org.

Come build something with us to kick off gardening season!

The Lincoln-Way West Music Boosters annual West Fest will take place on Saturday, March 21st from 9am to 3pm at LWW. With more than 100 crafters/vendors and performances by student musicians and the Frankfort Brass Band, it is sure to be a great time! Admission is $3 and supports music programs at West.

Lincoln-Way East High School was officially honored with the Governor’s Blue-Ribbon Award earlier this week at a ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion in Springfield. This honor recognizes the school’s dedication to academic excellence, innovation, and student success.

Representing Lincoln-Way East at the event were Principal Toriano Griggs, Science Department Chair Maria Wilson, and Math Department Chair Julie Flitcraft, who proudly accepted the award from Illinois State Superintendent Dr. Tony Sanders and Governor JB Pritzker.

Congratulations again to the Griffins on achieving this outstanding honor! 🔵🎉

Science teachers from East and West are working hard expanding their knowledge to benefit our students!

East teachers attended the Argonne National Laboratory AI STEM Education Jam, learning more about how AI is shaping the future of science.

West teachers attended the Climate of Hope conference at Downers Grove North. They took part in hands‑on breakout sessions with the Morton Arboretum, NSF Ice Core Drilling Program, the Carbon Containment Lab, and the National Center for Science Education—bringing back fresh ideas for lessons on climate science, engineering, evolution, and more.

All three Lincoln-Way music departments are gearing up for a fantastic spring season of performances! Join us next month for Grease, Big Fish, and Mamma Mia! Visit our website for additional information and to purchase tickets: https://www.lw210.org/article/2743471

The district is currently experiencing issues with our phone system. At times, phone calls are not going through or are being disconnected. We thank you for your patience as we work to resolve the issues as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, please utilize email to communicate with Lincoln-Way staff members if necessary. You can find staff email addresses in the staff directory on our website: https://www.lw210.org/staff?filter_ids

We’re thrilled to welcome new head coaches in Girls Flag Football, Boys Tennis, and Girls Lacrosse:

🏈 Girls Flag Football (inaugural season 26-27)
• LWC – Sarah Willis
• LWE – Blake Hammond
• LWW – Dominic De Luca

🎾 LWW Boys Tennis - John Cupp

🥍 LW Girls Co-Op Lacrosse - Amy Bechstein

To learn more, visit out website: https://www.lw210.org/article/2734014

By blending advanced techniques with personal concepts, AP Art and Design students at West are producing thoughtful, individualized works that speak with clarity and purpose. Their work reflects a deep understanding of artistic principles and a commitment to continued growth as developing artists. 🟠

Lincoln-Way East's Stem Sprouts club completed a terrarium display at the Frankfort Library. They have several examples of terrariums and created pamphlets so visitors can learn how to make one at home. We are so proud of these students for sharing their love of science with the community! 🔵

Last night, the Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Board of Education proudly approved the contracts for two outstanding administrators who will join us for the 2026–2027 school year.

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Jennifer Killeen, currently serving as Associate Principal at West, has been named the next Principal of Lincoln-Way West.

We are also excited to welcome Kyle Freise as the district’s new Director of Technology.

Learn more on our website: https://www.lw210.org/article/2719592

Last week we officially welcomed the Class of 2030 at Freshman Open House! Students and their families explored academic departments and extracurricular opportunities, learning a bit about what their time at Lincoln-Way will look like! We are so excited for these future Knights, Griffins, and Warriors to join us next year. 🔴🔵🟠

We are proud to announce that Mr. David Mulconrey, science teacher, has been recognized through the ‘Those Who Excel’ Awards sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Mr. Mulconrey received the Award of Excellence. To receive the Award of Excellence, the most prestigious of the Those Who Excel honors, educators must have demonstrated a commitment to equity and to the success of all students. They regularly collaborate with colleagues, students and families to create positive school cultures. They are lifelong learners who connect their schools to the community at large and who inspire other education professionals within and beyond their schools.

We are so grateful to Mr. Mulconrey for his contributions to our school community. 🔵🎉

The Lincoln-Way Foundation is proud to host their annual dinner gala on March 21st at Odyssey Country Club! This year's gala, titled Midnight & Moonlight, will feature Howl at the Moon dueling pianos alongside a delicious dinner and live and silent auction items.

Join us as we celebrate their milestone of $5M in lifetime giving to the district. Those donations have helped fund many grants that improve hands-on learning opportunities for students in our classrooms over the years.

Support the Foundation in continuing their legacy of giving back to Lincoln-Way students and join us at the gala - purchase your tickets here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/Lf0/

🎉Let's hear it one more time for your S TATE CHAMPIONS! Thank you to everyone who came out to support East Varsity Cheer yesterday at the parade and trophy presentation. 🔵✨

🔵🎉✨The Lincoln-Way East Griffins are the 2026 3A Competitive Cheer STATE CHAMPIONS! Check out the parade route and trophy presentation details for tomorrow (Sunday, February 8th) - we'll see you there, Griffins!

Lincoln-Way staff and students visited our junior high schools this week, sharing information and getting the Class of 2030 excited about Open House on February 11! We can't wait to welcome these future Knights, Griffins, and Warriors into our schools!🎉🔴🔵🟠

There are only two weeks left to apply for the Will County Summer Internship Program! Visit the Center for Economic Development's website to view open positions and to apply by Friday, February 20th: https://willcountyced.com/will-county-summer-internship-program/