Lincoln-Way East and Central SkillsUSA students explored high-demand career pathways this fall through hands-on Career Builder experiences with local businesses and industry partners. From behind-the-scenes tours to interactive demonstrations, students gained real-world insight into future careers.
3 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
The annual bridge building contest took place across the district last week! Hundreds of students constructed designs that were judged on efficiency, calculated as the load held divided by the mass of the bridge. Great work to all of these talented students! 🔴🔵🟠
3 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
Last week, members of the LWE Orchestra attended an open rehearsal with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Center. After the rehearsal they had a question answer session with the first chair clarinetist - learning about the audition process, and life as a professional musician.
3 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
At last night's meeting, the Lincoln-Way Foundation approved a generous donation of $71, 450 to our district. The funds will be used to purchase educational enhancements across all three schools. We sincerely thank the Foundation and all of their supporters for your commitment to our students! 🔴🔵🟠✨
3 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
🌍💡Environmental biology students at East set out to turn sunlight into electricity! They partnered with We Share Solar to build solar suitcases that will help power schools in Africa. These students are honing their STEM skills while bringing sustainable energy to communities in need.
3 months ago, Lincoln-Way East High School
Congratulations to LWE senior Jonas Williams for being named the Illinois Football Gatorade Player of the Year! Jonas passed for 2,488 yards and 35 touchdowns this past season, concluding his high school career with state records for both passing yards (11,347) and passing touchdowns (147). Way to go! Read more about the honor here: https://playeroftheyear.gatorade.com/winner/jonas-williams/41238
3 months ago, Lincoln-Way East High School
For more than 30 years, the original Christmas Tree Ship, the Rouse Simmons, delivered Christmas trees to families in Chicago. Today, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw continues this tradition, honoring the legacy of the historic ship.
This weekend, Lincoln-Way AFJROTC students joined volunteers at Navy Pier to help unload the trees that will be distributed to more than 1,000 families across Chicago this December.
3 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
🚚🔥 Lincoln-Way West welding students are taking their learning on the road with a new mobile welding truck, converted from a former district maintenance vehicle. The truck gives students real-world experience welding outdoors and adapting to job-site conditions., which will help build confidence and prepare students for future careers.
Final exams for the first semester will take place on December 17th, 18th, and 19th. As a reminder, here is the bell schedule for exam days. Good luck, Lincoln-Way!
3 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
Check out these upcoming events for December!
3 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
The season of giving has arrived! Thanks to our students, staff and families, thousands of pounds of food was collected and donated to the New Lenox and Frankfort food pantries. We’re grateful to be part of this generous community. 🍂🔴🔵🟠
4 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
🎓✨In October and November, Lincoln-Way inducted more than 700 outstanding students into the National Honor Society (NHS). Students are selected for NHS based on their strong academic performance and commitment to learning, dedication to service projects, demonstrated leadership abilities, and integrity. Students inducted into NHS will continue to strive for excellence in those four areas during the rest of their time at Lincoln-Way and beyond. Congratulations! 🔴🔵🟠
4 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
The 16th annual Lincoln-Way West winter baseball camp for grades 1-8 will take place on December 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. Players can choose an offensive and defensive skills camp or pitching and catching camp.
To register online: • Go to lwwathletics.com • Click on “More” and choose “Register an Athlete” • Click “Create an Account” (or log in if you have an existing account from a previous camp) • Click on “Begin Registration” • Choose “Baseball Winter Camps”
For more information, contact head coach Jake Zajc at jzajc@lw210.org, or call 815-717-3521.
4 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
🚗 Auto students from across the district conducted senior vehicle inspections this month, helping to make the roads in our community safer!
Under the supervision of their instructor Tony Ogarek, students checked fluids, belts, hoses, and coolant, tested batteries and inspected suspension and tires. They also confirmed that the headlights, turning signals, parking lamps and registration plate bulbs were functioning properly.
Thank you to our community partners, including the Village of New Lenox and the Frankfort and Mokena police departments, who made these events such a huge success! We would also like to thank the senior residents who took a proactive approach to winter vehicle safety by attending one of these events.
4 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
We are proud to celebrate West alumna Jenna Davis, who has been named Columbia College Chicago’s 2025 Student Lincoln Laureate. This honor recognizes her leadership, service, and impact on campus. Join us in congratulating her on this outstanding accomplishment!
All three Lincoln-Way athletic departments proudly celebrated fall college signing day, where more than 40 student athletes officially committed to competing at the collegiate level next year. We are thrilled for each of them as they take this exciting next step in their athletic and academic journeys. To view a list of students and their schools, visit our website: https://www.lw210.org/article/2560417
Join us in congratulating these outstanding student athletes on this milestone!
4 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
🔵 8 of our outstanding LWE students were selected from over 600 applicants to participate in Midwestern University’s exclusive “Mini Medical School” program, where they got hands-on experience in suturing, wound-packing, vital-signs monitoring and more alongside real healthcare professionals. 🩺 We’re so proud of their dedication to exploring careers in medicine! Read the full story here 🔗https://www.lw210.org/article/2551917
4 months ago, Lincoln-Way East High School
The LWC Future Business Leaders of America visited Google Chicago and met with a panel of business leaders and engineers to learn about careers in technology. They also discussed the ever growing impact AI has on business and society.
The majority of the panelists were former LW graduates 🔴🟠🔵
Courtney Biscan- LWC Mark Hornback- LWC Sarah Harenberg- LWW Tommy Piet- LWE
4 months ago, Lincoln-Way Central High School
November 15th is School Board Member Appreciation Day in Illinois! Please take a moment today to thank these dedicated individuals for their support of our schools and our students. 🔴🔵🟠
4 months ago, Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210
