September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, and tomorrow is World Suicide Prevention Day. In an effort to raise awareness, Bring Change 2 Mind has tied purple and teal ribbons around trees in front of the building, posted information for support resources in the hallways and they are also encouraging staff and students to wear purple or teal to school tomorrow - Tuesday, September 10. We can make a difference by being there for each other, listening, being kind, and reaching out if you or someone you know needs help. #YouMatter
Disco Nights & Dazzling Lights 🪩
Check out Student Council’s 2024 spirit days for our Disco Nights & Dazzling Lights Homecoming! Spirit days begin on Monday, September 16 and all school rules apply. #GetInvolved
2024 Color Throw 🎉🧡
Be sure to follow The Westside on social media to keep up with themes and plans from our student section throughout the school year! #GetInvolved
Warriors wear orange on Fridays.
#LeadTheWay
Are you wanting to Get Involved at Lincoln-Way West?! The annual Activity Fair is today during all of the lunch hours and we encourage all of our students to find a connection here at school. We have a number of returning clubs and activities as well as some new activities and activity sponsors to the 2024 – 2025 school year. Students will have the opportunity to pick up flyers for our clubs and activities today at the Activity Fair. Coordinator of Student Activities, Mrs. Novak, will also be available to answer any specific questions you may have about how to get involved at Lincoln-Way West. We look forward to seeing what you Get Involved in this year. Make it happen, Warriors! #GetInvolved
Freshmen and sophomores attended a Welcome to West presentation yesterday where they heard about PPS resources from school social worker Mrs. Hack and the many ways to get involved at Lincoln-Way West from Coordinator of Student Activities, Mrs. Novak. Students have the opportunity to gain a better understanding of our clubs and activities at tomorrow’s activity fair during the lunch hours. #GetInvolved
Have you ever wondered how much water is wasted if you leave the water on while you brush your teeth?! EAC students conducted an experiment at today’s meeting in order to find out the answer to this question. Join our Environmental Action Club as they have a number of activities and experiments planned for this school year! #GetInvolved
Registration for the 2024 Olympics is underway! As a reminder, packets will not be accepted after 3:00 pm tomorrow. Teams can register for the event tomorrow in the cafeteria before school from 7:45 – 8:00 am or after school from 2:37 – 3:00 pm. Be sure to read all of the information in the packet prior to registering your team. If you are interested in volunteering at the event, reach out to Mrs. Novak. #GetInvolved
Juniors attended presentations today about visits from college representatives and testing information from Dr. Luzzo and our PPS staff while seniors attended a college application Q & A session with college counselor, Mr. Kohlbacher. Juniors and seniors should reach out to their counselors with any follow-up questions from today’s presentations. #LeadTheWay
LWW Theatre Company is “gearing up” for our Fall Play Rosie the Riveter. Get involved and become a part of the team as we portray this World War Two story based on actual events. Auditions are this Thursday at 2:45 in the Auditorium.
This show has a large cast and ensemble as well as plenty of opportunities to help with the set and costumes. Join the LWW Theatre Team for more info, CODE ckwkk0j or email cjohnson@lw210.org.
Be like Rosie, Get Involved!
Warriors wear orange on Fridays.
#LeadTheWay
Youth swim lesson registration is now available for the 24/25 school year at Lincoln-Way West! Lessons will take place on Wednesday evenings throughout the fall and winter. Please contact Eric Pavlacka (epavlacka@lw210.org) with any questions.
🟠⚫️Attention Class of 2028! ⚫️🟠
Have you ever considered running for a class officer? Do you want to be more involved with school? Maybe running for class office is the thing for you!
Please check your school email or Skyward account for more information. If you have any questions about the election, please contact Mrs. Ende. If you have any questions about class officer requirements, please contact Ms. Taylor. #GetInvolved
Are you interested in joining Best Buddies? Stop by room B113 for an application. Applications for the 2024 - 2025 school year for the Best Buddies program are due by September 6. Contact Mrs. Pisarski with any questions. #GetInvolved
We enjoyed the opportunity to meet so many families at our annual Back To School Night! #LeadTheWay
Attention Seniors - The last day to order Senior Class Apparel is TOMORROW. If you are interested in purchasing apparel, access the link through the email you received last week or check social media. Please see Miss Sweeney with any questions.
The Lincoln-Way West Theatre Company held an informational meeting today after school! Our director communicated information about the Theatre Company as well as information about our fall play, Rosie the Riveter. Reach out to cjohnson@lw210.org if you have questions about joining the Theatre Company. #GetInvolved
From fire extinguisher maintenance to customer service- Co-op jobs are endless! Here are just a few of our LWW students working hard in the community!
Blake @ Basic Fire Protection
Seth @ Culver’s
Taylor @ Jamesons
Danika @ Goodwill
Save the date for the Lincoln-Way 210 College Fair! This is open to all students and parents looking to get information from colleges. There will be FASFA information breakout sessions available for senior parents and guardians. Register on www.strivefair.com or by scanning the QR code.
Great turnout this morning for the first Student Council meeting of the school year! Students heard about the requirements of the club and started to review plans for our upcoming Homecoming. There will be another meeting after school in the Warriors Lodge if you missed this morning’s meeting. #GetInvolved
