Lincoln-Way East

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Mark your calendars for important upcoming events in August!
More details for each event will be shared via email soon. Stay tuned!

The Lincoln-Way Foundation is thrilled to announce its annual SummerFest, taking place on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the beautiful CD&ME venue in Frankfort. This lively summer event will feature an evening of music, food, and community spirit—all in support of local education. All proceeds from SummerFest will benefit the grants and scholarship programs supporting students and educators within Lincoln-Way High School District 210. Get your tickets: https://summerfest25.givesmart.com

Blood Drive Donor Sign-Ups are happening at Lincoln-Way East! Our goal for this drive is to collect at least 25 units, which will help us fulfill a hospital order for blood products. Your efforts truly make a difference, and we’re grateful for your continued support. Here are the key event details: Date: Wednesday, June 18th Start Time: 10:00 AM-2:00PM If you have any questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thanks again for your partnership and for helping make this blood drive a success! Link Directly to Your Scheduled Blood Drive: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=LincolnWayEastHS

We’re thrilled to recognize Ms. Carlie Premo, a dedicated science teacher at Lincoln-Way East High School, for her outstanding commitment to our students and school community! Not only does she inspire curiosity and excellence in the classroom, but Carlie also plays a vital role beyond it—leading two of our most impactful student programs: Griffin Crew and Griffin Guides. Through her leadership, these programs have become cornerstones of connection, mentorship, and school spirit at LWE. Congratulations, Ms. Premo on this amazing recognition!

A tremendous State Meet performance by our Power Lifting Team. 3 individual State champs (Ilyas Yassin, Tori Lehman, and Elisha Adams) and an individual state runner-up (Giuseppe Goebel). Ilyas Yassin also earned the IHSPLA Beyond Strength Award. Thanks to Coach Ray Sabo for leading the team to such success in year one!

Good luck to our first ever Powerlifting Team who compete at state today!!

Griffins! Next week we will begin final exams. As you plan ahead, refer to this schedule. #YouGotThis #FinalsPrep

East Griffins! Here is the link to the recording of the graduation https://youtu.be/gVue0OmYoZA?si=o5uLVHguhf1e5Z0T

CFO and former Lincoln-Way East student Ken Andreasen who taught Ms. VandenBerg's math students how to use excel.

Eleven Lincoln Way East students were recognized for meeting the state standards for English language proficiency on the WIDA ACCESS test. This accomplishment reflects steady progress in developing academic English skills and marks an important milestone in their education. We’re proud to acknowledge their hard work and growth.

We would like to congratulate senior, Caleb Lee, on being named a 2025 Recognized Carson Scholar! As a junior, Caleb earned the Carson Scholarship and has maintained the standard throughout his senior year. The Carson Scholarship is a nationwide program that evaluates students on academic achievement and humanitarian qualities through community service. Congratulations again to Caleb and good luck next year!

Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

Seniors! Mark your calendars! May 15 – Senior Picnic 🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Stadium Seniors should arrive at the stadium promptly at 11:00 AM and are expected to leave by 1:00 PM. This is a final celebration of your time at LWE! Note: If you have an AP exam, attend your exam as scheduled before joining the picnic. May 16 – Graduation Practice 🕤 9:30 AM – 11:30AM Seniors must be seated in the auditorium by 9:15 AM. Attendance is required to participate in the graduation ceremony.

Yearbooks will be passed out to all grades starting on Tuesday, May 13th through Thursday, May 15th in the auditorium during lunch hours. Students with outstanding fees or library fines will NOT receive their yearbook until those balances are paid. If you did not order a yearbook, you may purchase one on a first come first serve basis starting tomorrow in the auditorium. The cost is $75 cash or check to LWE.

The countdown is on for our Class of 2025 to walk across the stage! Our seniors can’t wait to celebrate this big milestone with their friends and families.

Starting tomorrow begins our Senior Week! We hope to see all of our students and staff dressed to support our Class of 2025!

Griffins! Let's celebrate our Seniors last week with some fun! During all lunch hours ALL students can purchase Auntie Anne's pretzels from the truck.

In Ms. Graham's Introduction to Criminology, the students are in the middle of their third and final trial. The defense brought their first witness to the stand played by Mr. Lokanc along with Mr. Johnson.

Mrs. Dangman, Mrs. Strain, and Ms. Mayer’s freshman classes brought Shakespeare to life! Before diving into Act 1, Scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet, students crafted their own masquerade masks to capture the spirit of the Capulet party. The creativity on display made the scene more immersive, engaging, and unforgettable!

🎉Senior Spirit Week is HERE! 🎉 Starting Monday, May 12th, it’s time to show your school spirit with our dress up days as we count down to graduation for the Class of 2025 SENIORS! Students and staff are welcome to dress to impress!