Join us next weekend as students from all three schools come together for a production of Into the Woods!

*Friday, September 18 at 7pm
*Saturday, September 19 at 7pm
*Sunday, September 20 at 2pm

Tickets are available at lwemusic.org.

Here are your upcoming events for September:

-September 7th - No School
-September 17th - Board of Education Meeting
-September 23rd - Early Release

Have a great long weekend! 🔴🔵🟠

As we continue to celebrate the district's 75th anniversary this school year, don't forget to check out which classes are celebrating their reunions this year, too! Our website lists all upcoming class reunions. If you know of an event that isn't listed, send it to jvujosevic@lw210.org.

🔴In addition to class reunions, the LWC Running Knights are hosting their very first alumni weekend later this month! All Lincoln-Way Cross Country & Track & Field alumni are invited to join us for the first-ever Running Knights Alumni Weekend on September 25-26. Reconnect with former teammates, meet current athletes, tour campus, enjoy special alumni activities, and celebrate the proud Running Knights tradition.

👉 Visit our website for the full schedule, event details, and RSVP information for all reunion events: https://www.lw210.org/page/class-reunions

The Lincoln-Way Marching Band put on an outstanding show at Community Night last weekend. We want to thank everyone who made it out to support them! 🔴🔵🟠🎶

Don't miss your chance at seeing them march in your local parade this weekend:
Sunday, 9/6: Frankfort Fall Fest Parade
Monday, 9/7: Manhattan Labor Day Parade

Join us for the District 210 College Fair on Wednesday, September 23rd from 6-8pm at Lincoln-Way Central! Over 140+ Colleges and Universities will be in attendance. 🔴🔵🟠🎓

Get ready to explore your future! Dress professionally and come prepared to connect with college representatives. This is your chance to gather important information about admissions, application deadlines, scholarships, FAFSA, and much more.

Register for the college fair here: https://app.strivescan.com/registration

Use this link to view which college will be in attendance: https://sites.google.com/view/lwcollegefair2026/home

Students: Are you looking for community service hours? Don't forget to check the opportunity board on Schoolinks!

Do you want to take a trip down memory lane? Join us for a tour and a touch of nostalgia at our 75th Anniversary Open House! We hope to see you on October 3rd at Lincoln-Way Central. Use this link to RSVP and reserve a tour timeslot: https://tinyurl.com/2sxwkp53

Students in our culinary classes are off to a great start this school year, having already made taffy apple dip and breakfast tacos! We can't wait to see what else they cook up this semester.

Welcome back, staff! We ushered in the new school year with our favorite Institute Day tradition - a performance from the Lincoln-Way Marching Band! 🔴🔵🟠

Incoming freshmen at East had a chance to pick up their laptops, find their way through the building, and take their ID pictures today. These Griffins are ready for high school! 🔵🎉

Freshman orientation is under way for the Knights! 🔴🎉 Welcome, Class of 2030!

We began welcoming the Class of 2030 at the LWW freshman orientation yesterday. Students toured the school, received their laptops, and learned what it means to be a Warrior! 🟠 🎉

In case you missed it, we sent a welcome back email to all families and staff on Monday. If you didn't receive it, please be sure to log in to Skyward and update your contact information. We can't wait to see you soon! 🔴🔵🟠

Over the last two days, we welcomed 19 new educators to the Lincoln-Way family🎉 ! We are thrilled to have them as part of the team and are excited for the talent and energy they will bring to their buildings this school year. 🔴🔵🟠

Join us in celebrating the 75th anniversary of Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 and the Lincoln-Way Central Knights! Take a walk down memory lane or explore the school for the first time. Past, present, and future Knights, along with the rest of our school community, are warmly invited to attend! More details are coming soon.
We hope to see you there to celebrate 75 years of the Lincoln-Way legacy.

Please RSVP using the link below to reserve your tour timeslot: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/34MhCW7BTyHAuxiBGhowbQ


SAVE THE DATE:
Saturday, October 3rd
9am-12pm
Lincoln-Way Central High School
1801 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox, IL 60451

Welcome to August! We can't wait to see our staff and students return to school in just a couple weeks.

Check out the district's upcoming events below, and see your email and your school's social media for school-specific dates like orientation and open house!
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August 17th - Institute Day
August 18th - Institute Day
August 19th - First Day of School
August 20th - Board of Education Meeting

Lincoln-Way families,

As of this morning (7/28), all components of the desktop version of Skyward Family Access, including payment processing, have been restored.

As a reminder, student schedules will be available in Skyward beginning August 12th, only if you have completed the online registration process. Please log in to Skyward Family Access to confirm that you have completed registration for your student(s). REMINDER: Online registration cannot be completed on the Skyward mobile app. You must use a web browser on a desktop computer, laptop, or tablet to complete this process. Any browser version will work properly.

If you need assistance with accessing Skyward or completing registration, please visit our website: https://www.lw210.org/page/skyward-family-access

We appreciate your patience over the past few weeks, and we look forward to the start of the 2026-2027 school year.

Join us next week for JROTC Summer Orientation Camp! Experience what JROTC has to offer, with a wide range of team building activities and games, and an opportunity to meet new people.

There is no cost to attend this camp, and no obligation to join ROTC. All Lincoln-Way students are welcome!

📅August 3rd-7th
🕝9am-noon
📍Lincoln-Way Central (meet near tennis courts)

Wear athletic shoes/clothes and bring a water bottle.

Did you know that Lincoln-Way has a Diploma & Degree Program?

🎓This program allows eligible Lincoln-Way students to complete college coursework while still in high school, giving them a head start on attaining career and college pathway goals.

Individualized student plans will be created for accepted students to ensure each participant meets the requirements to earn their Lincoln-Way diploma AND a Joliet Junior College degree or certificate by the summer after their senior year.

🔴🔵🟠 Students who are interested in learning more or applying for the program should contact their school counselor.

Visit the website to learn more about the program and eligibility requirements: https://www.lw210.org/page/diploma-degree
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Quote: "Participating in the Diploma & Degree program has had a huge impact on both my academic and personal growth. Earning college credits while still in high school challenged me to become more disciplined, confident, and prepared for my future goals. As someone graduating with an associate degree alongside my high school diploma, I feel much more ready for the next step in my educational journey.

To students considering the program, I would encourage them not to be intimidated by the workload. The experience is incredibly rewarding, and the opportunities it creates for your future make the hard work worth it. It teaches valuable time management and responsibility skills that will benefit you long after graduation." - Lena Alhasan, Class of 2026