Congrats to 8th grader Laney G., Winner of the American Legion Essay Contest 2026 and 7th grader Stella H., runner-up!! This year's topic was, “What are the Core American Values?” The two winners and their families have been invited to a reception at an auxiliary meeting in April to read their essays to the members. Laney’s essay will now move on to the Division level. Way to go Laney and Stella!!


It's time to order your 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

Mark your calendars for the Lincoln School Health and Safety Fair!

We have openings at OPS125! Please click on the link to apply:
https://www.ops125.net/page/employment-opportunities
https://www.ops125.net/page/employment-opportunities

Congratulations to Kennedy G. and Estevan R. from our 5th grade classes and Natalie B. and Gabrianna C. from our 8th grade classes, who were recognized at the John Ourth Student Recognition Breakfast February 25th at Streator High School sponsored by the Starved Rock Region of the Illinois Principals Association.





Volleyball 8th Grade Parent Night!
It's time to order your 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

During the month of February Lincoln School students are participating in a weekly behavior incentive called the Top Dog Raffle. Students can earn raffle tickets for making positive choices at school. One winner from each grade level is chosen at the end of the week to receive a prize from the office! Congrats to last week's winners - Henry F., Brinley B., Lincoln G., Brooklynn B., Hunter M.. & Asher G. Way to go!


Dress as your favorite Disney Character and wear your fun socks next Friday, February 27th at Lincoln School!

We have an opening for the current school year. Please click on the link to apply:
https://www.ops125.net/page/employment-opportunities
https://www.ops125.net/page/employment-opportunities

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

Good luck to the 6th, 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams at the next home games Monday, February 23rd against Cornell starting at 5:00 p.m. The spirit theme for the night is "BLUE & GOLD"! Go Lady Bulldogs! This will also be 8th grade night for volleyball.

All in a day’s work for Marnie! She loved seeing students at arrivals and made some special new friends during office visits. It's amazing what a little puppy time can do! 💖









Click on the following link for the updated 2025-2026 District Calendar:
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!

Congratulations to the following students who were chosen as P.B.I.S. Spotlight Students of the month: Maya W., Kindergarten; Olivia C., first grade; Adalyn S., second grade; Camila W., third grade; Lacey S. & Clayton M., fourth grade; Jerra M., fifth grade; Declan D., sixth grade; Elliana R., seventh grade; Elayna D., eighth grade. Please visit our district website to view our P.B.I.S. Spotlight Students of the Month special section with pictures!




Updated Lincoln School Activity Calendar

During the month of February Lincoln School students are participating in a weekly behavior incentive called the Top Dog Raffle. Students can earn raffle tickets for making positive choices at school. One winner from each grade level is chosen at the end of the week to receive a prize from the office! Congrats to this week's winners - Jaxon P., Marlie G., Romeo H., Izzy K. Bodhi T., and Liam C. Way to go!

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

Marnie absolutely loved seeing all the kids during arrivals this week, welcoming everyone with happy tail wags and a friendly face. She also enjoyed all her quiet time and cuddles during office visits. Getting to spend time with our amazing students is truly the highlight of her day!










