Lincoln-Way East

We are excited to welcome the Lincoln-Way East Class of 2029!
Freshman Orientation will be held on Wednesday, August 13th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Lincoln-Way East High School.
During this orientation, incoming freshman will:
• Meet fellow classmates
• Participate in a guided tour led by our Griffin Crew leaders
• Have their school ID photos taken
• Receive their laptops
• Learn everything they need to know to start the school year with confidence
Please drop off your student at the main entrance off Colorado Avenue at Door #1 or Door #40.

The goal of this event is to provide you with helpful information to support and guide your freshman as they navigate this important transition. If you are unable to attend in person, a recorded presentation will be made available for viewing at your convenience after the event.

We understand that this is a busy time of year for families. If your student is unable to attend Freshman Orientation, we encourage them to participate in the LWE Open House on Thursday, August 14th, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. During the Open House, Griffin Crew leaders will be available to give tours of the building and assist students with laptop pickup.

In addition, we have added a parent session to Open House. This meeting is designed especially for parents of transfer students and first-time high school parents. Whether you're new to high school life or just looking for helpful info, we've got you covered! Come learn how we support your student’s success. An emailed version of this meeting will be sent home if you cannot attend.

Please note: If a student is unable to attend Freshman Orientation, they will receive a temporary ID and an updated school ID will be issued after school picture day.

We look forward to working with you and your student as we begin an exciting new school year!

Miss VandenBerg's and Miss Fasullo's Algebra 1 classes spent the day before Thanksgiving break reviewing for the semester exam by playing the buzzer game! Kudos to the winners!

We are in our final week for the Pennies for Patients drive for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!

All donations are appreciated and are tax-deductible. Your support empowers The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to achieve their goal to cure blood cancer and provide support to patients and their families.

Team Link: https://pages.lls.org/ltn/chi/wsuburban25/lincolnwayeasthighschool

Let's help make a difference!

LWE members of the Interact Club helped out with the Scouting for Food drive.  The food collected goes to the Frankfort Township Food Pantry.  Frankfort scouts have been doing this drive for 15 years now, and THIS year was their all-time record: 73,000 pounds of food was collected from the community. They wanted to thank everyone who donated and helped out at the drive!!

Our Be The Change students spent time writing uplifting, encouraging notes for residents at a local rehabilitation center. ❤️ #Smallactsofkindness #makeadifference

Anatomy and physiology classes are taking a skull practical test today.

Come out and cheer on our incredible athletes as they take the court for the final game of the season! Their hard work, heart, and sportsmanship deserve a full house, and we’d love to see our community come together to support them.

Our Spanish 5AP team has been hard at work today working on their group projects!

The Joyful Gifts Club & Media Center are celebrating World Kindness Day today. You may have seen them by the entrances this morning. You can join in by picking up or sharing a yellow affirmation card. Remember that one kind word can change someone's entire day!

Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country. We are especially grateful for our very own Lincoln-Way East staff members who have worn the uniform with pride. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Mrs. Russler's Early Childhood Ed students and Little Griffins send their thanks to all Veterans who have served and are serving for our freedoms 🇺🇸

The 2025 Joliet Area High School Art Exhibition is currently on display at Joliet Junior College in the Laura A. Sprague Art Gallery. Congratulations to L-Way East students Amelia Clark, Destiny Dorazio, Monroe Jones, Ava Onyschuk, and Alex Smith who all have artwork in this year's show. The show will have a closing reception to honor the student artists on Friday December 5th from 5:00--7:00pm.

Teaching Internship attended the Future Teacher Conference at Illinois State University where they learned from current college students and professors what education programs offer students, advice for balancing college life, & a variety of education majors.

Ms. Hirsch from the Illinois State Police spoke to the LWE Forensic Science classes.

It's National School Psychology Week (NSPW). This week celebrates the contributions of school psychologists and the important role they play in schools and communities. NSPW is an annual opportunity to recognize school psychologists' work to help children thrive in school, at home, and in life. This year's theme, "Finding Your Path," reflects the ways that school psychologists help students, families, and school communities set and achieve their goals. We want to thank our psychologists, Mr. Decker and Ms. Porter, for making a difference every day at LWE.

Save the Date! Freshman Final Exam Review Night!
During the event, representatives from English, Reading, Math, Science, Social Science, and PE/Health departments will provide a brief overview of the final exams for each subject area. We’ll also review the final exam schedule and explain how final exams factor into semester grades. This session will provide both students and parents with valuable insights to approach final exams with confidence.

We encourage freshmen and their parents/guardians to attend this informative evening. It will last approximately one hour.