Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210

Here are your upcoming events for December 🔴🔵🟠

SkillsUSA at Central and East have been exploring different career paths this semester. Students toured a variety of local businesses where they experienced a behind-the-scenes look at each career, sometimes exposing them to opportunities they wouldn't have otherwise known about! Thank you to our local business partners for sharing your time with our students.

The Lincoln-Way transportation department had a great time at the Mokena Chamber of Commerce's Parade of Lights over the weekend!

Congratulations to all of our student athletes who, at signing day events over the past week, committed to play their sport at the college level! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication to your sport and your studies!

Lincoln-Way East High School recently held its inaugural STEM Career Exploration Dinner, an inspiring evening dedicated to connecting students with professionals in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Nearly 40 students participated in this exciting event, which featured 11 volunteers from a variety of STEM careers. To read more about the STEM dinner, visit: https://www.lw210.org/article/1880789

Today is School Board Member Appreciation Day. Please join us in thanking our school board members for their commitment and dedication to our schools!

On Monday, we recognized the veterans within our school community. Thank you for your service!

At the LWMB Community BandCares Showcase on November 2nd, an admission fee of one canned food or non-perishable item was collected from each attendee. Volunteers from the New Lenox Township Food Pantry were there to collect donations, and the items nearly filled an entire van! The LWMB is so thankful for all of the support that this school community has shown them this season, and are proud to have made such an impactful donation to the New Lenox Township Food Pantry. Don't forget to tune into the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year's Day to see the LWMB in action!

Last week, Lincoln-Way Central joined forces with the New Lenox Safe Communities Coalition to conduct more than 40 vehicle inspection for senior residents. Students in auto classes examined vehicles to make sure they are in good working condition for the winter., and instructors made recommendations for additional work that may need to be done to keep the vehicles running smoothly.

East and Central hosted Culture Days last week, showcasing traditions and cultures from around the world. EL students prepared a presentation on their culture, and attendees enjoyed interactive displays, games, performances, and a whole lot of delicious food!

November upcoming events 🔴🔵🟠

The Little Knights trick-or-treated around the school today, and our early childhood education students dressed up in themed costumes with them 🎃

Members of the William Martin VFW Post 725 (Paul Cravens, Paula Graser, and Thomas Moritz) presented the Lincoln-Way AFJROTC with a check for $1500. This generous donation will help support numerous activities for our cadets corps. Thank you for your support of our students!

The district-wide career fair was a huge success! Students from all three buildings traveled to Central's field house to explore a variety of career opportunities with hands-on booths and displays from employers.

Placement testing is available on the dates listed below. Visit the website for more information and to complete the registration form: https://www.lw210.org/page/placement-testing

All three schools will be presenting their fall plays this weekend. Join us for one, two, or all three productions! 🔴 Central: Steel Magnolias 🔵 East: Arsenic and Old Lace 🟠 West: Rosie the Riveter Visit the website for details: https://www.lw210.org/article/1822348

The Career Exploration class has hosted guest speakers from a wide variety of industries already this year, including agriculture, construction, municipal government, and financial planning. There are so many more to explore!

Our Early Childhood Education classes were excited to welcome Little Knights, Little Griffins & Little Warriors to the 2024-2025 school year this week! We ♥ our preschool program!

Halloween Knight is back at LWC on October 26th!

Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 is proud to announce that all three schools have been named to the 2024 AP School Honor Roll! The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP program is delivering results, in turn providing opportunities for students to advance their education. The AP program at Lincoln-Way has seen immense growth over the past several years, and there are currently 37 AP courses offered throughout the district. In 2020, the district had 585 total AP Scholars (students who have taken and passed at least three exams), and that number climbed to 850 last school year. To learn more, visit the website: https://www.lw210.org/article/1802412