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. 🔴🔵🟠
3 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
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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
3 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
An invitation for the Lincoln-Way Central Open House, scheduled for October 3rd from 9AM to 12PM.
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
3 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
A schedule shows upcoming events for August. Dates and events include Institute Day on Aug 17 and 18, School on Aug 19, and a Board of Education meeting on Aug 20.
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.
3 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
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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.
3 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
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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
3 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
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Lincoln-Way East hosted the first ever district-wide girls flag football program 7 v 7 scrimmage last week! We are so excited to see the program take off this year.
4 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
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Join us in congratulating 2024 Lincoln-Way East graduate Tyler Bell on being a 1st round pick for the Colorado Rockies!
4 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
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Baseball player Tyler Bell in uniform, hat, and sunglasses pitching. Text reads "Tyler Bell, Pick #10, Round 1, Draft 2026."

Lincoln-Way families: Don't forget to complete the online registration process on Skyward! Failure to register will result in delayed class schedules and transportation information.

4 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
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32 students in our Freshman Start program participated in a community service opportunity at Feed My Starving Children in Aurora last week, getting a head start on their service hour requirement for graduation.

Want to use your summer to get in some service hours? Check Schoolinks for an updated list of opportunities!

4 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
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At last night's meeting, the Board of Education recognized the Lincoln-Way West softball team for being the first team to bring home a state championship for the Warriors. Join us in congratulating this outstanding team one more time! 🟠🥎🎉
4 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
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The Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Board of Education has approved a five-year contract for Dr. Michael Duback, who will serve as Deputy Superintendent while continuing his role as Chief School Business Official for the next two years before officially succeeding Dr. Scott Tingley as Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2028.

At last night's meeting, the Board also accepted Dr. Tingley's retirement date of June 30, 2028. Tingley, who has served the district as superintendent for the past 14 years, will work to ensure organizational stability, fiscal continuity, and a seamless transition of leadership for District 210.

Read more here: https://www.lw210.org/article/3004208
4 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
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Summer camps are in full swing at all three Lincoln-Way schools! It has been great to see current and future students coming together to learn, train, and have fun this summer.

Even more camps are on the way. Be sure to visit each school’s athletics website to register. Come be part of the excitement this summer!
4 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
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A large group of children and adults pose for a photo on an indoor basketball court, some sitting or standing.
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Dear Lincoln-Way Community,

This summer, an untitled Disney pilot television show will be filmed at Lincoln-Way North, and they are looking for people age 16 or older from our community for various non-speaking background roles. No acting experience is necessary!

Specific filming dates have not yet been identified, but the expected timeline is mid to late July.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please review and complete the application form to be considered: https://jobs.everyset.com/apps/3caf0a1c-902d-4cf8-8193-8f0b0b242b9d/
4 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
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Lincoln-Way students: Don't forget to use some of your time this summer to get ahead on your community service hours! New opportunities are always posted on Schoolinks.
5 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
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The LWE powerlifting team delivered an outstanding performance at the IHSPLA State Tournament, earning three State Championships and one Runner-Up finish.

State Champions: Giuseppe Goebel, Ilyas Yassin, Joe Petrassi
Runner-Up: Olivia Meintel

Ilyas Yassin made history as the strongest high school powerlifter in Illinois, recording an incredible 1,715 lb total (630 squat, 420 bench, 660 deadlift) and breaking four state records. He later went on to become a National Champion on March 29, setting a USA bench press record (414.5 lbs) in the 100 kg division.

Congratulations to our lifters on an incredible season!
5 months ago, Lincoln-Way East High School
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REMINDER: Register for summer camp today! Visit the athletics website for each school to explore the variety of options and to register! 🏈🏐🥎⚽🏃
5 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
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Congratulations to this year’s Teachers of the Year! We are so grateful to each of you for your dedication to our students and schools. You make an impact each and every day!

🔴Central: Stacy Jackson, Music

🔵East: Amy Cavanaugh, English

🟠West: David Ernst, Social Science
5 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
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That's a wrap on the 2025-2026 school year. Have a great summer, Lincoln-Way!
5 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
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The Board of Education recently recognized students across all three schools for their participation in the Illinois Secretary of State’s “Read for a Lifetime” program, a statewide initiative that encourages high school students to explore a variety of books throughout the year.

The Read for a Lifetime program challenges students to read from an annual list of 25 titles. Students who complete at least four books receive certificates of achievement signed by the Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian, while students who complete all 25 books or participate throughout all four years of high school earn additional recognition.

To learn more about the program and see a list of students recognized, visit the website: https://www.lw210.org/article/2936642
5 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
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