Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210

Join us for the annual ArtWorks Festival at Lincoln-Way East on Saturday, March 16th from 10am-3pm. The festival will showcase artwork from 32 area schools, and there will be hands-on art activities for kids, music performances, face painting, and concessions. The event is FREE to the public. We hope to see you there!

Last week, peer helpers from Central and West attended a retreat at Camp Manitoqua, where they came together learn how to be a source of support for their peers at school.

Join the LWE Theatre Company for their spring play, The Rainbow Fish, on March 16th at 1pm or March 17th at 3pm. $10 per family suggested donation at the door. This 45-minute performance is perfect for families with young children!

Peg Tambling, retired LWC teacher and coach, was inducted into the ICA Softball Hall of Fame this week. She founded LW softball, started the tradition of excellence, and is still part of LWC softball today. Join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved accomplishment!

Lincoln-Way CHSD 210 is proud to announce that Jessica Pascarella, special education teacher at Lincoln-Way West, has been recognized through the ‘Those Who Excel’ Awards sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education. Pascarella received the Award of Special Recognition in the Teacher category. According to the ISBE website, “educators presented with the Award of Special Recognition have shaped their school community for the better. These educators frequently employ their talents and passions, but also strive to be of service in unfamiliar domains.” We are so grateful to Jessica for her contributions to our school community. Join us in congratulating her on this outstanding achievement! To learn more about the award, visit: https://isbe.net/Pages/teacher-of-the-year.aspx

All three schools welcomed the Class of 2028 last night for Freshman Open House! We are so excited to have these future Knights, Griffins and Warriors join us next year. Welcome to the LW family!

Mark your calendar for these upcoming events!

Congratulations to all of our student-athletes who committed to play their sport at the college level! Each school held a signing day to commemorate the occasion and celebrate the next part of their journey.

Knights, Griffins and Warriors have been visiting all of the junior high schools to get incoming freshmen excited for high school! LW staff and students spoke about ways to get involved through sports and activities, elective offerings, and more! Welcome to the Class of 2028!

The Lincoln-Way welding program in partnership with SkillsUSA is proud to announce the launch of their annual fundraiser, which will culminate in the district-wide welding contest on March 14th. This year, all funds raised will go toward scholarships, tools, and equipment for deserving Lincoln-Way trades students. To reach their fundraising goal, the program will be raffling off a brand new 2023 Vivid EV Model V4 Monster Golf Cart with an estimated value of $14,000. Tickets are on sale now for $10, and the winner will be drawn at the welding contest next month. For more information on how to buy tickets, visit https://www.lw210.org/article/1447195

Last week, Lincoln-Way Central hosted the SWSC Journalism Conference! Students from across the district, as well as others in the SWSC, heard from media professionals in a variety of outlets to help them explore career paths in the field.

The Scholastic Art Competition is the largest and most competitive show in the nation. This year 1,901 pieces of artwork were entered by over 25 schools, and only one third were accepted into the show. Congratulations to Jack Strezo (West) and Kira Szczytowski (Central) for having their artwork recognized on this national stage. Jack's chalk drawing received an honorable and his painting was awarded a silver key, and Kira received an honorable mention award for her printmaking self-portrait.

Yesterday, LWC LIFE Skills students visited the Farmhouse Academy in Mokena where they learned how to make homemade pasta! Thank you for providing this opportunity for our students.

Lincoln-Way West will be hosting an adult woodworking class for beginners next month. The class is open to anyone who is interested in exploring the basics of woodshop safety, hand tools, power tools, woodworking machinery, lumber selection, sanding, finishing, and more. Tools and materials will be provided in order for all participants to build their very own Adirondack Chair! For more information, visit https://www.lw210.org/article/1422556

Registration for the Lincoln-Way 2024-2025 preschool program will open on Monday, January 29th! Children must be three years old by September 1, 2024, toilet trained and reside within the district to be eligible. Parents must complete registration online, which will be made available on January 29th on the district website. This program gives Early Childhood Education students an opportunity to work with children in a preschool environment under the full-time supervision of a Family and Consumer Sciences instructor. For more information, visit https://www.lw210.org/article/1422407

With the help of its partners, the Lincoln-Way Foundation can continue its mission of providing enhanced educational opportunities for students and scholarships for graduating seniors at all three Lincoln-Way schools. The Foundation would like to thank The Creamery for not only renewing their partnership for 2024, but also for providing a sundae bar at the upcoming Dinner Gala. As a reminder, the Lincoln-Way Foundation’s 30th Annual Dinner Gala will take place on Saturday, February 10th at Odyssey Country Club in Tinley Park. For more information about the event, visit https://www.lw210.org/article/1412439, and to make a reservation, please visit lwef2024.givesmart.com

Due to concerns related to bus transportation in the extreme cold weather, all Lincoln-Way 210 schools will have an emergency e-learning day tomorrow (1/16). Students will follow the e-learning plan outlined on the website: https://5il.co/x202

Due to the updated forecast and weather impacting travel to school, all Lincoln-Way 210 schools will have an emergency e-learning day today (1/12). Students will follow the e-learning plan outlined on the website: https://5il.co/x202

Yesterday, administrators from all three schools met with local law enforcement and emergency services agencies to discuss and refine the district's emergency response plan. This meeting is part of our ongoing collaboration to maintain the safety of our school community.

We're hiring for several teaching positions for the 2024-2025 school year! Visit the website to apply today: https://www.lw210.org/page/employment-opportunities-new