Last week, Lincoln-Way Central hosted the SWSC Journalism Conference! Students from across the district, as well as others in the SWSC, heard from media professionals in a variety of outlets to help them explore career paths in the field.
The District 210 Literary Magazine is looking for Lincoln-Way Students to submit their poems, creative writing pieces, and artwork for consideration in this year's magazine. Contact Mr. Labriola by email or on Teams for more information. The deadline to submit is March 22nd.
The East Chess Team qualified for State this past weekend. Let's Go Griffins in Peoria! #GoEastGoGriffinsGoBlue
Congratulations to the Lincoln-Way East Mathletes Team on winning the Conference Championship last night. This makes it 5 straight conference titles for the Griffins!! The team dominated with 618 total points. #east
Our Scholastic Bowl teams hosted their annual scrimmage versus the Teachers today after school. Students won 390-340. Teachers had the lead 210-150 after the first half against Frosh-Soph. Varsity made up the difference in their comeback in the second half. 🏆#east
The Future Healthcare professionals welcomed back LW graduate-Husna Hussaini (Class of 20) to share tips and tricks for getting admitted to Medical school.
LWE APUSH students are deepening their comprehension of the history of the late 19th century by taking a particular topic from within that period, and teaching and explaining their topic to their classmates. To prepare, students read more on their topic, analyzed primary and secondary sources that help illustrate the topic, and outlined an argumentative essay using historical examples as evidence to evaluate or prove a historical development.
Scholastic Bowl Team has had a great start to 2nd Semester! Varsity wins over Lincoln-Way Central and a dominant 380-90 Frosh-Soph win over the Knights. They followed that up with a 2nd Place finish in the Challenge Division of the Loyola Ultima Tournament this past Saturday.
LWE Seniors! It's a tradition that seniors have a shirt made just for their graduating class. Order your shirt no later than February 6th. Click on the link located on your Class of 2024 Teams page and choose from a short sleeve, long sleeve or sweatshirt.
Student Council will be hosting our LWE Winter Dance! See attached information and QR code for more details #east
The Class Officers have organized a PET SUPPLY drive for PAWS next week in honor of Sarah Simental- an animal lover and Griffin who lost her life. Please bring pet supplies to the bins in the main office in her memory and support for our local animal shelter. PAWS recently had a fire and they are in desperate need of blankets and towels. Check your teams page for more details and please help support a great cause.
Students are working hard and enjoying their time in Drawing and Painting class as their first project of the semester gets underway. Drawing and Painting is an excellent class to consider if you enjoy hands-on projects that allow you to be creative and express yourself.
East students enjoying their time in Ceramics class as they begin working with clay. If you enjoy being creative and working with hands-on projects, then consider adding a Ceramics class to your schedule.
If you are looking to get involved for 2nd semester, check out our children's play that will be put on by our Theater Company.
Monday, 1/22 auditions will take place. See the Theater Company teams page for Monday's details (location, time). #getinvolved
PPS counselors presented to students on the course selection process at LWE. Our griffins learned how they are evaluated by college admissions as well as information on trade school career paths. Additionally, PPS reviewed course expectations and graduation requirements. Students will be meeting with their counselors in January to plan their schedule for next year.
LWE Peer Helpers had a fantastic weekend at their retreat. They attended Pilgrim Park in Princeton, IL! #east
Biology classes are collaborating in stations as they evaluate cell functions.
Griffins! Last call TODAY to order your Yearbook. Please visit Skyward using your Parent/Guardian account, not the student account. If you have more than one student in the building, please order each student separately. The deadline is TODAY December 22, 2023.
Griffins! We wish everyone a wonderful break! #east
Future Griffins, Class of 2028 students and parents! Please save the date to attend our Open House at East on February 14th. Families will receive more information about the event in January via email. #east
