Proud Moment for Lincoln-Way East
This past March, Lincoln-Way East partnered with the Chemical Industry Council of Illinois (CICI) to host a Career Expo that reached over 2,500 Griffins, connecting students with professionals and real-world career pathways.
The idea for the expo began when Chemistry teacher Ms. Carlie Premo attended a CICI conference at the Museum of Science & Industry—and it quickly turned into something special.
Because of the expo’s success, Lincoln-Way East was honored with a Special Recognition Award from CICI, presented here and soon to be proudly displayed in our Main Office and Science Department.
Thank you to CICI, Ms. Premo, and all of our partners for investing in our students and their futures.
Interested in joining us?
If you or your company would like to participate in LWE’s next Career Fair on March 27, 2026... please fill out the form linked below.
Lincoln-Way East Career Expo 2026 Registration – Fill out form
#GoEast #GoGriffins #LWEPride #CareerReady #CommunityPartnerships #STEMEducation #FutureFocused
Lincoln-Way East is proud to announce that Mr. David Mulconrey, science teacher, has been recognized through the ‘Those Who Excel’ Awards sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Mr. Mulconrey received the Award of Excellence. To receive the Award of Excellence, the most prestigious of the Those Who Excel honors, educators must have demonstrated a commitment to equity and to the success of all students. They regularly collaborate with colleagues, students and families to create positive school cultures. They are lifelong learners who connect their schools to the community at large and who inspire other education professionals within and beyond their schools.
We are so grateful to Mr. Mulconrey for his contributions to our school community. Go East! Go Griffins! Go Blue!
Stay tuned for more information in the upcoming months.
Location: Lincoln-Way East High School
Date: Wednesday- February 11, 2026
Before you arrive, make sure you:
--Bring your Griffin Pride Folder
--Review the Class of 2030 Freshman Flight Manual
--Look over PreACT 8 scores & course recommendations
--Discuss electives & complete the Elective Form (if needed)
--Review the Student Information Sheet for corrections
Auditorium Session Times (by last name):
A–G: 5:30 PM
H–P: 6:00 PM
Q–Z: 6:30 PM
Last, bring your Griffin Pride Folder and ensure all forms are STAPLED together. Turn in the STAPLED packet at the Fieldhouse tables before exiting, using the labeled drop-off bins provided.
✨LWE TALENT SHOW ✨
Think you’ve got what it takes? Singing, dancing, comedy, magic, anything—we want to see it!
📅 February 21st | ⏰ 7:00pm | 📍 @Lincoln-Way East
Sign up now and show Lincoln-Way East what you’ve got!
This is for East students only.
Signup/Registration for Talent Show:
https://bit.ly/LWEtalent26
Several talented L-Way East students currently have artwork on display at the 2025-26 University of St. Francis High School Exhibition and Competition. The show is on display at the Moser Performing Art Center Gallery in Tower Hall at 500 Wilcox Street, Joliet, Illinois, 60535. It consists of over 200 pieces of student artwork from 13 high schools and will run from February 2 – 20. A reception honoring the participating students will be on February 14th from 12:00 – 2:00pm. Lincoln-Way East students with work in the show are Joanna Ratliff, Savannah Williams, Marlee Mucha, Sam Pulido, Monroe Jones, Ava Onyschuk, and Olyvia Hunt.
Shoutout to our LWE Chess Team heading to the IHSA State Tournament this upcoming weekend in Peoria. Enjoy every match!
Go East!
Go Griffins!
Go Blue!
See information for Sunday, February 8th parade route and trophy presentation. We are so proud 💙🤍🖤
The store is open until February 16th. Make sure you put YOUR name on the order not your parent or guardian. All shirt designs are on display in the LWE Media Center, so be sure to check them out.
Make your mark and celebrate everything you’ve accomplished over the past four years. Things are getting real—it’s time to start celebrating! Go to the Class of 2026 Teams page and click on the link to order.
Our LWE Egg Drop winners from Ms.Rydzewski and Ms. Will's Physics classes.
Kayden Errico and Haven Vasquez
Kaitlyn O'Donnell, Reese Swarens, Eoghan Walsh, and Adelaide Bolt
Colin Kauth and Adam Hucksold
Matching Set Monday: This is one of those moments that demands to be documented. When the dress code is ✨telepathy✨. These three happened to see each other at the same time moments before 1st hour without planning this outfit.
Join us tomorrow for a throwback outfit from 2016! #winterdanceweek
Lincoln-Way East art students visited Governor's State University for the annual SWSC Visual Arts Festival last week. The day included a student art show and workshop sessions with GSU Faculty. Chicago artist and Lincoln-Way graduate, Cindy Bernhard, was the guest speaker at the event. Congratulations to Ava Onyschuk for winning the Best of School Award!
Thank you for supporting National School Counseling Week 2026 (#NSCW26) Feb. 2-6, 2026. Presented by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), National School Counseling Week highlights the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and the tremendous impact they have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Take a moment to thank your local school counselor(s)
1. National School Counseling Week 2026 (Feb. 2-6), sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the essential contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and the tremendous impact they have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Take a moment to thank your local school counselor(s).
2. School counselors help students in more ways than you may know. This week we celebrate them as a part of National School Counseling Week 2026. Learn more about the role of this essential profession: https://www.schoolcounselor.org/role
3. Every student deserves a school counselor to help with academic achievement strategies, managing emotions, applying interpersonal skills and planning for postsecondary options. School counselors #AmplifyStudentSuccess
4. School counseling programs throughout the U.S. #AmplifyStudentSuccess. Learn more at schoolcounselor.org/role
Here is a Toolkit: 2026-NSCW-Promo-Toolkit.pdf
Huge shoutout to Nate Bafia and Catherine Hand, who both went undefeated throughout the tournament. Incredible performances all around!
