
Happy National School Counseling Week! Today, we celebrate the amazing school counselors who dedicate their time and energy to supporting, guiding, and empowering students every day. Their compassion, wisdom, and commitment help shape the future by providing students with the tools they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Thank you for being the heart of our schools and making such a positive impact on the lives of so many. #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #ThankYouCounselors


Lincoln-Way East High School students and staff had an amazing time visiting Summit Hill Junior High and Hickory Creek Middle School, giving 8th graders a sneak peek into what life at LWE is all about!
Our future Griffins learned all about student life, how to get involved in clubs, sports, and activities, and what academic expectations they'll have as they transition into high school. It’s all about preparing them for success and making sure they feel ready and excited for the next chapter.
We hope to see the Class of 2029 and their families attend Freshman Open House next Wednesday, February 12th. #goeast!

Griffins! The Winter Dance Masquerade is right around the corner. Purchase your dance tickets for the winter dance no later than February 14th by clicking on this link. https://omella.com/rpqu5


Today our Interact Club met with their Yuda Band student from Guatamala via zoom.
Proceeds from Yuda Band sales during lunchtime will support Alva's education.


The District 210 Art & Literary Magazine is accepting entries from L-Way students for this year's magazine. Creating writing and art entries are due by March 21st. Contact Mr. Labriola (by email or on Teams) for more information on how to enter.


Class of 2029, look for East information this week! Please review the information in this folder with your student. It is best to bring this entire folder with you for our Open House. The forms provided in the folder will be turned in at the LWE Open House on Wednesday, February 12th.



Meet Alva, the Guatemalan student that the LWE Interact Club is sponsoring through the sale of Yuda bands during lunch. Alva has a dream to become a construction engineer, something not possible without education. Together, we can rewrite her future! Selling 50 bands will pay for a year’s tuition and supplies for Alva. You can also donate by using this link: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/yuda-bands/betsy-vandenberg
Meet Alva, the Guatemalan student that the LWE Interact Club is sponsoring through the sale of Yuda bands during lunch. Alva has a dream to become a construction engineer, something not possible without education. Together, we can rewrite her future!
Selling 50 bands will pay for a year’s tuition and supplies for Alva. You can also donate by using this link: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/yuda-bands/betsy-vandenberg


LWE Cheer is state bound! The team will be heading to the state finals in Bloomington this Friday. Good luck!



What is a Yuda Band?
In the midst of challenges, education gives hope. It can end the cycle of poverty. The LWE Interact Club will be selling Yuda bands at lunches to sponsor Alva, a student from Guatemala. After 6th grade, students must pay for education Guatemala, which is difficult for her as the daughter of a single non-working mother. The proceeds from the sale will allow Alva to attend school. Buying Yuda bands will help Alva pursue her dream against all odds.


Our three Lincoln-Way high school art programs attended the SWSC Visual Arts Conference today. They had an amazing opportunity to expand their artistic skills and connect with fellow art enthusiasts from the South West Suburban Conference!






Stop by to help fundraise for Best Buddies at LWE . Their goal is to help plan and fund inclusive activities, parties, and filed trips for our LWE Chapter. We thank you in advance for your support!


We won against Lockport in the final match of the season, taking 3rd place in conference.
Half of the LWE Chess team were top 10 scorers (an incredible achievement)by Logan Fox, Khoi Vo, Evan Strejcik, and Nate Bafia.
A special shout-out to Nate Bafia who was the top scorer in the entire conference! Good luck for Sectionals this weekend at Joliet Central.




History comes alive in our medieval-themed presentations! Mr. Bonebrake and Mr. Russler's world history classes took a deep dive into the Middle Ages, and the creativity was off the charts! From castles to knights, students brought history to life with their detailed presentations.






Today, LWE students listened to guest speakers from Homeland Security Investigations Project iGuardian. These presenters shared information abut the dangers of online environments, how to stay safe online and how to report abuse and suspicious activity.



Our Winter Dance will be on Saturday, February 15th. Please see the outside guest procedure. These completed forms need to be brought to SSO before Tuesday, February 11th. Stop in SSO soon if you’re bringing an outside guest!


We wanted to share that our East Varsity Dance Team qualified for the IHSA Dance State Finals earning 4th place at Sectionals this past weekend. Good luck Griffins!


Class of 27 & 28 - are set to fundraise for Tuesday, January 28th from 5:00-8:00pm. Help offset the cost of events and activities for these classes by stopping for dinner at Portillo's.


Lincoln-Way East National Honor Society Members assembled gift packages from donated items for women and children at the Crisis Center for South Suburbia.





Lincoln-Way East High School had the honor of hosting the annual SWSC Journalism Conference for local high school students and newspaper club sponsors!
Our students got the chance to learn from some of Chicago’s top media experts, including: Demetrius Ivory (WGN-TV) - Lexi Sutter (WMAQ-TV) - Courtney Scott (WBBM-TV) - Eric Siegel (WLS-TV).
From working behind the assignment desk to hitting the streets for live reporting, students gained invaluable insights into the world of broadcast journalism. They also learned what it takes to produce stories, make critical decisions in the field, and provide up-to-date weather forecasts!
It was an amazing day filled with learning, networking, and inspiration! Huge thanks to all the speakers and attendees for making it a memorable event. The SWSC Journalism Conference wrapped up with Journalism awards and LWE's Newspaper club member Jaida Abdelrahman won second place in the photo contest. Congrats Jaida! #SWSCJournalism @wgnnews @nbcchicago @cbschicago @abc7chicago







PPS demonstrated to our students how to access Schoolinks as part of their course selection planning process. This week students are meeting with their counselors to discuss their selections and teacher recommendations.




