Lincoln-Way West

We are looking forward to hosting the Class of 2030 at tomorrow’s Open House!  Counselors, in addition to our teachers, will be available to answer any of your questions at the event.   A-E: Session begins at 5:15 p.m. in the auditorium F-L: Session begins at 5:45 p.m. in the auditorium M-R: Session begins at 6:15 p.m. in the auditorium S-Z: Session begins at 6:45 p.m. in the auditorium   Families should plan on arriving fifteen minutes earlier than the start time listed for the session and should park in the parking lot near the Performing Arts Center.  The evening begins in the auditorium with an information session.   It is important to bring the LWW folder you received last week with you to Open House.  Each student will need to turn in forms in the main gym.  #BeAWarrior

Talented L-Way West art 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 West students with work in the show are Eve English, Robin Sanfilippo, Veronica Bafia, Gabriel Catalan, Rileigh Pearson, Sydney Pohlmann, Ari Jerding, Kayla Cupp, Gianna Elizondo, and Molly Saller.

Last month, the French classes celebrated « La Fête des Rois » with a King’s cake. The person who found the fève was crowned king or queen of the party ! This tradition is celebrated in France on January 6 and in Louisiana for the whole of Mardi Gras season.

LET’S GO, WARRIORS! 🧡 Huge congratulations to our Competitive Cheer team for placing top 10 at State and advancing to the finals on Saturday! 🎉📣 📺 Watch live at 3:40 PM on NFHS We’re so proud of you ! Finish strong! Good luck tomorrow, Warriors! 🧡🧡 #GoWarriors

🧡 STATE BOUND! 🧡 A huge thank you to our amazing parents and school for the incredible send-off for our cheer team! 🎥 Watch live on NFHS today at 4:40 PM 🧡📣✨ #StateBound #LWWCheer #WarriorPride #RoadToState #GoWarriors

🏓 Pickleball Tournament hype is real! 🔥 Join us Wednesday, February 18 in the fieldhouse for a fun night supporting Project Fire Buddies! 🚨 Be sure to register your team for this year’s tournament! Forms can be turned in tomorrow, Friday, February 6 at the registration table in the cafeteria before or after school. Don’t miss out—see Mrs. Horn with any questions! #BeAWarrior #GetInvolved #WarriorsAreKind

🏈 Congratulations to our football student-athletes who have officially committed to continue their careers at the collegiate level! 🏈 Great job, Warriors! 🏈 Commits 🏈 • Luke Gouty – Valparaiso University • Zach Hermanson – University of Indianapolis • Elijah James – Michigan Tech University • Reilly Kliros – Iowa Western College • Jackson Mansker – University of Indianapolis • Grant Tustin – Winona State University • Noah Wendt – University of Indianapolis #GoWarriors

Congrats to L-W Girls Gymnastics on their season high team score of 174.05 and winning the 2026 IHSA Regional! On to Sectionals!

🏓 Pickleball Tournament registrations are rolling in! 🔥 Who will be crowned this year’s champions? Join us Wednesday, February 18 in the fieldhouse for a fun night supporting Project Fire Buddies! 🚨 Registration forms are being collected before and after school at the registration table in the cafeteria. Registration closes this Friday at 3:00 PM. #GetInvolved #BeAWarrior #WarriorsAreKind

Future Warriors, the excitement is building! 🧡 The Warriors were at Liberty Junior High this afternoon getting students ready for the Class of 2030 Open House next week. Families—be sure to review the packets in your Open House folders prior to the event. #BeAWarrior

The Theatre Company presents our Senior Directed Showcase 2026—5 short plays directed by our theatre seniors! Shows are this Thursday & Friday at 7 pm in the auditorium. #BeAWarrior

Future Warriors, get ready! 🧡 Staff members and current students kicked off the week at Manhattan Junior High this morning, sharing details about next week's Class of 2030 Open House. We can't wait to see you on Wednesday, February 11! #BeAWarrior

Creative Writing Club will meet Thursday after school. Bring a friend! #GetInvolved

Another great Peer PE session—thanks to Deputy Coleman for sharing his badminton skills with our students! #BeAWarrior

Winter Dance tickets are on sale now! See the graphics on the TV monitors and our social media sites for information regarding ticket sales. You can also access the ticket link on the announcements on Skyward. #BeAWarrior

🧡 State Bound! 🧡 Our Competitive Cheerleading team traveled to Edwardsville for IHSA Sectionals and placed third qualifying them for the state series on Friday! They will be working hard preparing this week to represent LWW. Congratulations!! #GoWarriors

Update from Boys Bowling State Finals: The boys continued to break records through 9 games and we stayed in first through the first 9 games. First time in school history to be in first that far. The final 3 games did not go our way. But the boys bowled their hearts out, and I was able to get all 8 bowlers in for very valuable experience. This was just the 2nd year this team has been to state and what a post season they had. How proud we are of them all. West was led by Patrick Berlin who finished as an all state bowler. Patrick is just a sophomore. We only have 2 seniors, so this core will be back at it again next year. What a fantastic season they had. -Coach Jablonski Great job team and coaches! You made us proud 🧡🖤 #GoWarriors

IHSA Regional Champions! 🏆🤼‍♂️ Boys Wrestling took 1st overall, defeating L-W Central 2nd and L-W East 3rd! 🔥 10 individuals qualified for Sectionals: 🥇 Charlie Strezo 1st 🥇 Max Herman 1st 🥈 Michael Scott 2nd 🥈 Kellan Hack 2nd 🥈 Carter DiBenedetto 2nd 🥈 Brady Glynn 2nd 🥈 Shane Stream 2nd 🥈 Jack Strezo 2nd 🥈 Evan Gutierrez 2nd 🥈 Jimmy Talley 2nd On to Sectionals! 🧡🖤 #GoWarriors

Warriors wear orange on Fridays. #BeAWarrior

Lincoln-Way West art students spent the day at Governor's State University for the annual SWSC Visual Arts Festival. 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 Sophia Coventry for winning the Best of School Award!