Fourth-grade students explored LaSalle County history during a field trip to Utica this morning. They experienced what farming was like in earlier times, watched a live blacksmith demonstration, and learned about significant local events such as the Cherry Mine Disaster and the story of the Radium Girls. Students also stepped back in time with a visit to a traditional one-room schoolhouse.
Students who sold the most items for the S.O.S Perfect Pastries fundraiser were treated to a special pizza lunch on Friday April 17th. Great job!
Students at Washington enjoyed spending time outside today with the class pet, Sophie!
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
Tomorrow, Friday, April 17th is Graphic Tee Spirit Day!
Congratulations to the following students who were chosen as P.B.I.S. Spotlight Students of the month: Blair K., Kindergarten; Sienna W., first grade; Khloe C., second grade; Carter T., third grade; Hendrix W., fourth grade; Nolan C., fifth grade. Please visit our district website to view our P.B.I.S. Spotlight Students of the Month special section with pictures!
Haisley and Scarlett led Lincoln School students and staff in the pledge this morning with Mrs. Giordano!
You don't want to miss this preschool event!
The track meet scheduled for today, Monday, April 13th, has been canceled due to standing water.
Lincoln and Washington Weekly Updates.
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
Next Friday, April 17th is Graphic Tee Spirit Day!
Miss Moline's Teen, Stella Denny, visited Mrs. Quinn's Kindergarten class to share her pageant story and also read some stories about kindness. The students really enjoyed Stella's visit and wish her the best of luck at her next pageant in June. Good Luck Stella, we know you will do great!
Special thanks to artist, Amanda Weygand-Zehr, who led a painting class at Washington School where students created a relaxing beach scene on a canvas that they got to take home!
This Wednesday, April 8th is BLUE & GOLD DAY for the first Track Meet! Click on the link for a complete track schedule: https://www.ops125.net/page/athletics
Go Bulldogs!
Go Bulldogs!
Click on the following links to view the Lincoln and Washington School Newsletters for April 2026:
https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/lincoln-elementary-school/newsletters/lincoln-april-2026-newsletter
https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/washington-junior-high-school/newsletters/april-newsletter-2026
https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/lincoln-elementary-school/newsletters/lincoln-april-2026-newsletter
https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/washington-junior-high-school/newsletters/april-newsletter-2026
The 5th grade students and kindergarten buddies met to do an Easter activity!
During the months of February and March Lincoln School students participated in a weekly behavior incentive called the Top Dog Raffle. Students earned raffle tickets for making positive choices at school. One winner from each grade level was chosen at the end of the week to receive a prize from the office! Congrats to the last 2 week winners - Paxton G., Alexa L., Makinlee, Olivia O., Carson M., and Vinny T., Coraline, Olivia C., Alan R., Ethan C., Lennon H., Ari H. Way to go!
The 5th grade students and kindergarten buddies used jelly beans and toothpicks to build a house for their peeps! It was such a fun and engaging activity!
Lincoln and Washington Weekly Updates. 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
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.