Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210

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

Don't forget: Monday is an institute day, and students return to school on Tuesday! Have a great weekend!

Past, present and future Knights took a break from winter relaxation to participate in youth softball camp this week!

Thank you for a great first semester, and enjoy your time off!

The Board of Education held two strategic planning sessions this week. The work done in these meetings will guide the development of the district's five-year strategic plan. Thank you to all who participated this process!

The Lincoln-Way Foundation has donated $90,000 to Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 for updating the libraries at all three high schools. The updates will include collaboration stations to be used by students and teachers alike. The stations will allow for customized instruction and small group work. Join us in thanking them for this incredible donation!

Lincoln-Way West senior Austin Spalla spent his Thanksgiving break representing Team USA as a track and field athlete at the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile! Read more about his story here: https://www.lw210.org/article/1382845

We are in the home stretch - check out the schedule for this week and GOOD LUCK to all of our students on their final exams! As a reminder, all Board of Education meeting agendas and minutes are posted on BoardDocs: https://go.boarddocs.com/il/lw210/Board.nsf/Public

Hundreds students participated in the annual bridge contest across the district yesterday! This tradition is a favorite among staff and students.

We are looking to hire a paraprofessional! Visit our website to apply: https://www.lw210.org/page/employment-opportunities-new

Today, LWC Medical Anatomy students dove into the fascinating world of the respiratory system ! They unraveled the mysteries of the respiratory system through the power of smell. Students were challenged to identify different scents of essential oils and food extracts.

Finals are less than 2 weeks away! Good luck to all of our students as we wrap up a great first semester!

The LWC Music Department will present VESPERS 2023 tomorrow, December 1st, at 7:00PM in the Charles R Stark Center for the Performing Arts (Door 7A). Vespers 2023 is our annual holiday concert featuring all of LWC's curricular ensembles performing fun, seasonally festive melodies - and cookies! The fun kicks off at 7:00PM with Guitar Studio and all Choirs -- followed by the annual Intermission Cookie Party. The fun continues after intermission with Percussion Ensembles, Orchestra, and Bands. Admission is a nonperishable donation for our "Literal Ton of Food Drive" to be donated to our Frankfort and New Lenox food pantries. Concertgoers may also bring a pair of gloves or mittens to hang on the Mitten Tree, which will also be collected for our food pantries. We hope to see you at VESPERS 2023!

Thank you to those who have completed the strategic planning survey! As a reminder, that survey is open until Friday, December 1st, and it can be found here: https://forms.office.com/r/MLZ9REB4TN In addition to the survey, Lincoln-Way is seeking participants for the strategic planning committee. The committee will meet from 6-9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20th and Thursday, December 21st. You must be available on both evenings in order to participate in the committee. If you are interested in serving on the committee, please complete this form by Friday, December 1st: https://forms.office.com/r/yzZbn7vvGm You will be contacted via email after the form closes to confirm your participation. For more information about the strategic plan, visit our website: https://www.lw210.org/article/1345264