The 8th grade students were unable to go to the Illinois Holocaust Museum this year due to renovations at the Museum. Instead ELA teachers Ms. Goff, Miss Eustice, and Miss Nelson, and history teacher Mrs. Myer planned a morning of meaningful and engaging activities for students to learn about the Holocaust beyond the pages of a book. With the focus on survivor stories, students began the morning on a Zoom call with the U.S. Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C. On the call, students learned the story of Louise Lawrence Israels, who went into hiding with her family in an attic when she was 6 months old. She told an amazing tale of survival, bravery, the heroism of her parents and members of the resistance who helped the family get supplies while in hiding. She left students with a message of equality and acceptance in the trying times we live in today. More about Louise's story can be found at the website linked. https://www.ushmm.org/.../volunteers/louise-lawrence-israels
Then students watched videos of guided tours of the Illinois Holocaust Museum. Within these videos, students got the stories behind important artifacts at the museum.
Finally, students got to interact with materials telling the story of one survivor through pictures and artifacts. These items are on loan to us through the Illinois Holocaust Museum.
Then students watched videos of guided tours of the Illinois Holocaust Museum. Within these videos, students got the stories behind important artifacts at the museum.
Finally, students got to interact with materials telling the story of one survivor through pictures and artifacts. These items are on loan to us through the Illinois Holocaust Museum.
A big THANK YOU goes out to all of the agencies/vendors who participated and to all of those who attended the Lincoln School Health and Safety Fair last night! It was a great success! Congrats to Amara R., fourth grade student, winner of the Inflatable Jumbo Derby Duck donated by the YMCA, and to Sofia F., first grade student, winner of the "Marnie" gift basket!
Thank you to everyone who supported the students at the Young Entrepreneurs Club sale Tuesday evening! It was a great success!
Yesterday the 5th grade students at Lincoln tried hard to figure out how to make a perfect circle out of Pringles! Three ladies get all of the bragging rights!
Don't miss the Open House and Health & Safety Fair tonight, Tuesday, March 24th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lincoln School! In addition to several agencies providing information, Mrs. Bell's Young Entrepreneur Club will be selling items in the cafeteria, and Ms. Tillman has created a gallery walk of student art work throughout the building! Be sure to stop by and say hello to Marnie, our therapy dog! She will be there throughout the event to offer friendly visits and cuddles!
Upcoming Picture Day Reminders!
THURSDAY, MARCH 26TH
LINCOLN SCHOOL
-Spring Pictures
-Class Group Pictures
-New Student Pictures
WASHINGTON SCHOOL
-8th Grade Group pic in their 8th grade sweatshirts
-New Student Pictures
-Track Pictures
-Scholastic Bowl Pictures
THURSDAY, MARCH 26TH
LINCOLN SCHOOL
-Spring Pictures
-Class Group Pictures
-New Student Pictures
WASHINGTON SCHOOL
-8th Grade Group pic in their 8th grade sweatshirts
-New Student Pictures
-Track Pictures
-Scholastic Bowl Pictures
Today students in grades K-5 had an assembly funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation called RoadSafe. The presentation focused on safety when riding bikes and as a pedestrian. As part of the show two professional bmx riders performed some different stunts. The main focus of the presentation encouraged students to wear a helmet when riding their bike.
Lincoln School Activity Calendar for April 2026
Congratulations to the following students who were chosen as P.B.I.S. Spotlight Students of the month: Eleanor T., Kindergarten; Emma P., first grade; Makinlee E., second grade; Cece P. & Julia K., third grade; Dahlia H., fourth grade; Bruno G., fifth grade; Lincoln H., sixth grade; Junie H., seventh grade; Ariella M., eighth grade. Please visit our district website to view our P.B.I.S. Spotlight Students of the Month special section with pictures!
Congratulations to our two eighth-grade groups that presented their projects at history fair regionals this past Saturday at Rock Valley College in Rockford. Both projects are advancing to the state competition in May in Springfield! Way to go!
Lydia K. and Kensley T. - The Evolution of Westclox
Aurbie E. and Leslee T. - The Victorian Era: Lace and Labors
Lydia K. and Kensley T. - The Evolution of Westclox
Aurbie E. and Leslee T. - The Victorian Era: Lace and Labors
Come out and support the 4th Grade Young Entrepreneurs Club at the Lincoln School Open House Tuesday March 24th!
Don't miss the Bulldog Beach Bash tonight!
Mark your calendars for the Lincoln School Health and Safety Fair!
Good luck to the Scholastic Bowl team at the Nettle Creek Tournament tomorrow, Saturday, March 21 at 9:00 a.m.
Today is the last day to order a 2025-2026 yearbook! Please note that this is the first opportunity this year to order yearbooks. The option was not available at registration. To place your order, please click on the following link. The deadline for placing an order is March 20, 2026. Yearbooks are $16 each. This is the second year we will have a student's artwork placed on the back cover of the book going along with our "art" theme!
Click on this link to order a yearbook:
https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/oglesbyschooldist125
Click on this link to order a yearbook:
https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/oglesbyschooldist125
Please click on the links for weekly updates from Lincoln and Washington School:
Lincoln: https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/lincoln-elementary-school/newsletters/lincoln-weekly-update
Washington: https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/washington-junior-high-school/newsletters/washington-weekly-update-2697
Lincoln: https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/lincoln-elementary-school/newsletters/lincoln-weekly-update
Washington: https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/washington-junior-high-school/newsletters/washington-weekly-update-2697
Our favorite four-legged friend, Marnie the therapy dog, is absolutely loving her time with our students! She especially enjoys seeing all the smiling faces during the start of the school day and bringing comfort and joy to students during their office visits. It's clear that Marnie is an integral part of our school community, and we are so happy to have her spreading cheer to everyone!
Click on the link to view the District Calendar for the 2026-2027 School Year:
https://www.ops125.net/documents/district/district-calendar/16405479
https://www.ops125.net/documents/district/district-calendar/16405479
Mark your calendars for the Lincoln School Health and Safety Fair!
Upcoming Picture Day Reminders!
THURSDAY, MARCH 26TH
LINCOLN SCHOOL
-Spring Pictures
-Class Group Pictures
-New Student Pictures
WASHINGTON SCHOOL
-8th Grade Group pic in their 8th grade sweatshirts
-New Student Pictures
-Track Pictures
-Scholastic Bowl Pictures
THURSDAY, MARCH 26TH
LINCOLN SCHOOL
-Spring Pictures
-Class Group Pictures
-New Student Pictures
WASHINGTON SCHOOL
-8th Grade Group pic in their 8th grade sweatshirts
-New Student Pictures
-Track Pictures
-Scholastic Bowl Pictures
