Shout out to Mrs. Mattus for presenting at tonight’s Board of Education meeting. Mrs. Mattus recently completed a Master’s program through Montana State University!
Vote for Team Titanium! WMS students entered a national video contest and they need your early votes!
They are hoping to earn the People's Choice Award.
Link to vote: https://moveminingnextgen.org/contest-videos/
Lunch Menus for January 2020
WMS https://5il.co/c294 LGS https://5il.co/c295
Happy Holidays from District 52
Third graders were able to illustrate WCHS student stories this month. Students met at LGS last week to share the final product. @wchs308panthers
WMS brings home more hardware today! A first place finish in Farmington! The team took first in both competitions this year! Great job coaches and athletes!
Working Together, Achieving Excellence, Every Day! Fantastic job by Parker, WMS Principal for the day!
WHIP (Washington Helps Its People): Donations will be accepted Dec 9-13 at WMS. Please consider picking up items at the store this weekend and send them to school with your child or drop them off at WMS. Suggested items: soups, boxed meals, cereal, pasta and canned goods.
December Lunch Menus
LGS https://5il.co/bke1
WMS https://5il.co/bke2
Congratulations to the WMS 7th grade girls basketball team! They beat Central tonight and will play for the regional championship tomorrow!
Third graders teaching our second graders math concepts via google slides!
Five Points is hosting a family social the afternoon of December 1st; flyer is attached!
Loved celebrating some of Mrs. Hegland's second graders and hearing their book talks on Monday at the BOE meeting.
Thank you District 52 Board of Education for serving our students and families!
On this Veteran's Day, we recognize our own two veterans, Ms. Allie Runyon and Mr. Will Crisler. Thanks to both of them for their service to our country!
Panther Social is a blast! Coming up: Dueling Pianos! Shout out to our PTC for organizing this event!
November Lunch Menus WMS https://5il.co/b1ke LGS https://5il.co/b1kc
Happy fall y’all! ECP enjoying their walking field trip!
Kindergarten Buddy Day! It is so cool to see these kids work together; it brings out the best in everyone!
We were able to reward hard working staff today by raffling off some tickets. Here is one of our lucky winners! Shout out to @FivePoints_ for the tickets to the @MrSteveTrevino show!
Butterbraid and The Blend Coffee Sale! What a great gift idea. Sale starts today!
We appreciate our principals! The week of Oct. 20th is principal appreciation week and Oct. 25th is principal appreciation day! Thank a principal for all they do!
Upcoming baseball camp! Flyer attached!
Opening Night for High School Musical Jr at WMS! Cast and crew should use the bus loading zone door (north) prior to the show. Family and friends should use the main entrance. Tickets go on sale at 6:00 and the doors to the gym open at 6:30. While you wait please visit the book fair in the library! See you at the show!
Text feature surgery in third grade!
The City of Washington is requesting your input on an important endeavor; to set the goals and initiatives for the City for the next two years. Please consider giving your input by using the following link to access the survey.
https://cityofwashington.online/WeNeedYouToTake2
Healthy Minds, Healthy Neighborhoods Event hosted by District 50.
Learn how to best support the Social-Emotional needs of our student populations. This is a great event for administrators, teachers, parents, caregivers, and community leaders to come together and identify how we can support the students we serve.
Participants will receive a free meal and benefit from discussion with families, teachers, and community leaders about ways to help our children learn how to form strong relationships, make friends, communicate with others, and resolve conflicts.
Anyone is free to register to attend
Fill out the registration form here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSd9gAudKGC4ExJmc8…/viewform
Great preview of the WMS musical this morning. Don’t forget to get your tickets for High School Musical Jr. on October 17 & 18!
Today Mrs. Wentz's class met with children's author & illustrator, Donna Carr Roberts who wrote the Pacific Book Best Children's Book of '19, "The Adventures of Mr. Fuzzy Ears". She read the book to them, shared her process for writing & brought in one of the main characters!
Five Points Washington is hosting a family fitness event on Saturday, October 5th. Hope to see you there!
Loved seeing all the smiling faces at LGS this morning for Grandparents Day!
Come out to the Ice Cream Shack on October 3rd from 4:00-8:00! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation!
Our very own local expert, Mr. Zimmerman, visited WMS to talk about his job and the “Move Mining Next Gen Challenge.” Students have been challenged to research and present to a world audience how important minerals are to their daily lives.
Mrs. Isbell and Miss Toaddy presenting ”A call for Change”, a student lead project on impacting the community to the Washington Rotary club. Great job!
District 52 will be using Connected Learning Days this year in place of emergency days.
Awesome display when I walked in the building this morning! Art students with a great message!
Students did a great job practicing bus safety today. Thanks to our wonderful drivers who led these drills!
All Spirit Wear orders will be distributed tomorrow (WMS & Lincoln).
Spirit Wear orders are in! Orders for Washington Middle will be distributed today at WMS. Orders for Lincoln will be delivered and distributed tomorrow at Lincoln.
Please help us welcome new staff to WMS! Also new to D52 is instructional coaching! Our coaches are the best!
September Lunch Menus
BUS FORM RETURN
If your child will be riding the bus for the 2019 - 2020 school year, please fill out the bus form that was sent home with him/her, sign, date and send it back to school. This form gives your child permission to ride their bus for the school year. Thank you!
A friendly reminder we have 1 hour early dismissal today, Wednesday, August 28th. WMS students are dismissed at 2:00 pm. and LGS dismisses at 2:25 p.m.
District 52 Families, online payments for food services can now be processed! You can access the Food Service 'make a payment' link by logging into the Skyward Family Access.
JV Baseball @ Parkview is canceled. JV will practice until 4:30.
We love getting positive notes; great work Miss Toaddy and Mrs.Tompkins!
"I wanted to share my family’s experience with you from the weekend when we had an encounter with your XC team at Metamora’s DQ this past Saturday.
After the race we headed to DQ for a quick lunch before heading home. After we sat down from ordering the “dreaded” sight happened – a school bus pulled in. It was your XC team.
The thing that was different from the “other” buses that we have encountered over the years was that your team listened and paid attention to their coaches. Plus, your coaches weren’t doing their own thing once they got inside the building. They stayed attentive and aware of what was going on while we were there. They even talked about where to sit so they could keep their eyes on everyone. Your coach had them move their line a couple of different times to make things easier for the DQ staff and the other customers. No complaining from your kids. Not one.
Were the kids loud? Sure, but what group of 40 junior high students isn’t going to be. Were they over the top disruptive? By no means what so ever!
Being involved in a school district as a board member, I know it seems all we hear is the negative complaints about our staff and students. It sure was a pleasure to have lunch with your team and coaches on Saturday afternoon.
Best of luck to your team the rest of the season."
-L.K.
The Spirit Wear Team Store closes at midnight tonight. Don't miss out on getting your Panther Gear! Use the following link to order. https://wms-52.itemorder.com
Great turnout for our first PTC meeting of the year!
District #52 Families,
The District recently converted to the Skyward Food Service platform. Due to these recent changes and issues with our current payment service provider, MySchoolBucks/Nutrikids, we will be closing online payment for a short period of time. To make food service related payments, please bring in cash or check to the office in a labeled envelope. We are currently transitioning to a new payment company where all fees will be located in the same place, streamlining the payment process. Thank you for your understanding, and we will notify you when our new system is up and running and provide you with instructions.
The City Baseball Tournament and Softball Games for today are CANCELLED. Cross Country Meet is still on for now.
The Cross Country meet is going ahead as scheduled. There is a chance for storms. Oak Ridge does not have an indoor shelter. Parents, please stay so that your child has a place to go in case of bad weather? If there is bad weather, they will push back starting times.
The City Baseball Tournament and Girl's Softball Games are being pushed back to an 11:00 start. Baseball will now play at 11:00 and 5:00.
We had a great first week at LGS!
D52 Extended Care Program is up and bouncin!
PTC is looking forward to another successful school year supporting District 52! Check out the attached Fall Trimester update and additional information about what PTC is all about. If you'd like to find out more information about all the ways the PTC supports D52 and ways you can help, there will be an interest meeting on Tuesday, August 20th at 6 p.m. in the LGS Learning Center (library). As always, thank you for your support!"
Thank you @Gpawburgett for visiting D52 this morning! #customerservice
Welcome back D52 staff! Excited to work with this group; great things are about to happen!
There is still time to come out to WMS and get your car washed! Please come out and support! We will be here until noon!
Talking about relationships at New Teacher Induction this morning. So important!
Our bus drivers are ready for school to start!
D52 is looking to hire special education aides for this school year. Find out more and how to apply...http://www.d52schools.com/employment--157
Don't forget! Washington Police Department National Night Out is August 6!
Panther Nation...the link has LGS gear too!
Online store closes Sunday; order your WMS Panther gear today!
https://wms-52.itemorder.com/sale
Washington Police Department National Night Out is August 6!
A reminder D52 registration closes this Friday, August 2nd. Looking forward to seeing everyone in just a few short weeks!
http://www.d52schools.com/online-registration--86
Good Morning! Supply lists have been uploaded to teacherslist.com. If you prefer to skip the lines please follow the link below to have items placed in a cart from the store of your choice!
https://www.teacherlists.com/search/zip/61571
School Supply Giveaway
Crossroads UMC (1420 N Main Street) is giving away school supplies to families in need. Stop by anytime July 27 from 9 a.m.-noon to pick up your supplies.
Washington PD Night Out August 6th from 5-8pm
Good Morning! Online Registration is open for the 2019-2020 School Year. If you are a returning family, please check your email for instructions. If you are new to the district, information and links are available on our district website under "Menu" > "Online Registration"
D52 Registration for the 2019-20 school year will be online! Please look for information on our website on July 15th. We will have specific directions for returning families, returning families with new students, and new families to D52.
D52 Welcomes Heather Bowman@hlhb13 as New LGS Principal!
The D52 Board of Education awarded Dave Jane (Connect Church) with the “Friend of Education Award.”
Congratulations Zac on your state title (high Jump)!
Congratulations to Sarah Brown on her retirement! 14 years with District 52!
Great work by these WMS 7th graders. All presented at the BOE meeting tonight!
If you ordered flowers through the Band/Athletics Fundraiser, pick up will take place tomorrow (Friday) from 2:50-6:00 p.m. at WMS. We could also use additional help to sort orders between 8:00-11:00 a.m. Please contact Mrs. Donnell if you are able to help. Thank you!
If you plan on attending the track meet at Dee Mack tonight, Dee Mack Road is closed due to flooding. Alternate route: I55 to Tremont & then take Rt. 9 to Dee Mack.
Just a reminder that WMS is offering Athletic Camps for Volleyball, Softball, Cheer, and Boys and Girls Basketball. This is a great opportunity to receive training from the WMS coaches! Camp Flyers can also be picked up in the WMS and LGS offices. The entry deadline is May 24th.
The Track Meet tomorrow at Eureka has been cancelled.
Thank you for your service to D52 Mr. Bruer!Mr. Bruer served fours years on the Board of Education.
Fine Arts Night is Tuesday, April 16! Food trucks arrive at 5:30 and the exhibit will be open from 6:00-7:30. Please see the flyer for more details!
Applications for next years National Junior Honor Society officers are available on the NJHS google classroom page. This is for current 7th graders in NJHS. Forms are due next Wednesday. Contact Mrs Allaman if you have questions.
WMS be offering Athletic Camps for Volleyball, Softball, Cheer, and Boys and Girls Basketball. Take advantage of this great opportunity to receive training from your own WMS coaches! Camp Flyers can be picked up in the WMS and LGS office.
For anyone attending the track meet today, due to construction taking place, you will need to enter the track through the side entrance off of Jefferson Street. The student parking lot across from the High School will be the shortest walk to the entrance.
Butterbraid pick up will take place today at WMS in the chorus room from 3:00-6:00. Please enter through the side door (#9) to pick up your order.
Don't forget!
The County Schools Facility Sales Tax would generate approximately $600,000 annually for District 52. Here is a flyer with more information. https://cutt.ly/1wzA62
If you have any questions regarding the Tazewell County School Facility Sales Tax for the April 2nd Ballot, please refer to this brief slide presentation https://goo.gl/buKXaM. You can also access this presentation on our website. We hope this helps!
Did you know 54 counties in Illinois have already passed the 1% Sales Tax for schools. 5 out of 6 neighboring counties have passed it. (White represents counties who do not have the ability to have the tax [Cook and 5 collar counties] or counties who have never voted)
Here is some information regarding the Tazewell County School Facility Sales Tax question that will be on the April 2nd ballot. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
Great to have so many grandparents over for breakfast! Great job Parker, Brice and NJHS!
Congratulations WMS music! Students competed in 75 events at the IGSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest.
First Place - 60; 2nd Place - 15! 15 received PERFECT SCORES! We are so proud of all of you!
Congratulations to our students of the week!
WMS Lost and Found! Headed to Goodwill Friday, March 1!
Last call to purchase books at WMS! Book Fair ends tomorrow and yearbook orders are due on Friday!
Checkout this STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) opportunity provided by Jump Simulation! Registration is open now!
D52 is hosting Early Childhood Screenings this Spring. Check out the flyer and call to set up a screening if you think your child might qualify. Please note that this is different from kindergarten screening.
District 52 is looking to hire a full time 1st shift custodian as well as a part-time 2nd shift custodian. Please apply online https://goo.gl/yMtmiT if interested.
Reminder: Flower orders are due tomorrow, Friday, February 15. All proceeds will support D52 music, athletics and activities. Forms can be found at http://www.d52schools.com/o/wgsd52/live_feed
Thank you for your support!
It was a special night at the Daddy Daughter Dance!
Kindergarten Sign-up 2019-2020. Please click the following link for Kindergarten Sign-up! https://goo.gl/forms/UWTAm2JgbEqMnR1y1
That time of year again! The students of District 52 are selling bedding plants and hanging baskets! This fundraiser will help support the Music, Athletics and Activities programs K-8. Please see any District 52 student to place an order!
District 52 is closed on Thursday, January 31 due to the extreme temperatures. Students should complete day 2 tasks of the Connected Learning packets. Reminder that teachers will be available to answer questions from 9-2:30.
District 52 will be closed on Wednesday, January 30th due to the extreme weather conditions. We will enact a “Connected Learning Day”. Please refer to the parent letter https://goo.gl/xTr5ti and the student checklists https://goo.gl/8WpSzY to find out more. Happy Learning!
Due to the inclement weather, District 52 is closed on Monday, January 28, 2019.
Due to the icy conditions, D52 buses may be running late this morning. We will give specific bus updates if we have long delays.
WMS will compete tomorrow for the first time in our history at the IESA State Cheerleading Competition! The coaches and athletes have been working hard for months to prepare for this moment. WMS will compete at the Peoria Civic Center at 11:30. Please consider coming over to cheer on the team. Good luck ladies!!
Healthy Minds, Healthy Neighborhoods community event scheduled for Feb 26 and Mar 5 from 5 - 7:30 at Beverly Manor. Open to any adult that would like to learn more about how to help children build self-awareness skills.
Registration: www.d50schools.com
Merry Christmas from D52!
Shout out to Miss Johnson and these wonderful WMS students! They all did a great job presenting their passion project (Readathon to support hurricane victims) at the Board meeting.
6th Grade boys basketball tryouts will take place Monday, January 7th from 7-8:30. Your physical must be up to date before you can try out.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, VB Tryouts need to be changed again. Tryouts will now be on 12/10: 8th grade, 3-4. 7th grade 4-5, and 6th grade 5-6. Teams will be posted at 7 pm. Practice will be Tuesday 3-5, with parent meeting to follow. We apologize for the inconvenience.
VB tryouts have changed. 8th grade will be 2-3:00 on 12/5. The team will be posted at 6pm. On 12/11, 7th grade tryouts will be 3-4:00 & 6th will be 4-5:00. Those teams will be posted at 6pm. The first practice for all groups is 12/12 from 3-5:00 with parent meeting to follow.
The 7th grade girls had a great second game tonight! Came up short by 1 point and will play for 3rd place on Thursday. The buses should arrive back at the school around 8:00. Let's go Panthers!
Students wanting to sign up for the Fan bus going to the girls' 7th Grade State Basketball Tourney this Saturday at Auburn, must do so by 8:15 tomorrow morning. You must have your $6 paid before you can sign up.
Due to severe weather conditions, District 52 Schools are closed today. All after school events are also cancelled for Monday, November 26th.
Breaking out the big check at WMS! Dixon Elementary Principal, Glenn Reed, explained they have finally returned to their home school. Because of our donation they can purchase classroom supplies for teachers and students! Good luck cashing that big check Glenn!
Miss Johnson interviewing with ABC this morning. WMS students raised $6K to help students affected by Hurricane Florence. Great project and great work by our families to support!
The Butterbraid & Blend Coffee Fundraiser forms and money collected are due tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 16th. Thank you for supporting the WMS Music, and Athletic Programs!,
Board of Education Appreciation Day is November 15! Thank you D52 BOE members Dustin, Shane, Sharon, Jen, Charlie, Tim and Dan!
The Butterbraid & Blend Coffee Fundraiser continues this week. Forms are due back this Friday, Nov. 16th. This is a great way to support D52 Athletics and Music, while also getting a jump start on you holiday entertaining and gift-giving!
Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for today and tomorrow! This is also a last call for lost and found. Items will be donated on Monday!
The New Illinois School Report Cards were released and both LGS and WMS are designated as Commendable Schools! https://goo.gl/6RqDKu
WMS Veteran’s Day Recognition Assembly! Thank you Veterans and family!
Reminder: PTC fundraiser pickup is scheduled for Tuesday, November 6 from 3:00 - 5:30 @ WMS
Please refer to the following presentation https://youtu.be/WKt4fhXTyP4 for more information regarding the School Facilities Sales Tax which will be on the ballot next Tuesday, November 6th.
Athletic and Music Boosters Fall Fundraiser. We have joined forces in an effort to decrease the number of yearly fundraisers. Please consider participating!
This week is Principal Appreciation Week! Tell your principal how much you appreciate them!!
Did you know 51 counties in Illinois have already passed the 1% Sales Tax for schools. 5 out of 6 neighboring counties have passed it.
Information regarding the Tazewell County School Facility Sales Tax. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
LGS Students of the Month for September!
Happy Grandparents Day! Thanks for sharing this special day with us! We had a great time!
Kindergarten had an awesome time at Rader Farms! #ILSchoolStories
WMS Marching Band at the Morton Parade!
WMS Students participated at the annual 9/11 Walk this past Sunday!
3rd and 4th Grade Math!
The Regional Softball game today at WMS have been moved up to a 4:00 start time.
If you didn't get a chance to order your Spirit Wear for the school year, it's not too late! The WMS Athletic Boosters have opened the store back up. Please use the following link to place an order. https://wmsboosters2.itemorder.com/sale
We had an awesome time at Meet the Teacher! Nacho Mama and Kona Ice were a hit too! Thanks for visiting!
Meet the Teacher Parking at LGS: feel free to park in any available lot and also on the playground. The circle drive has been closed for Kona Ice and Nacho Mama’s Food Truck. Playground doors and other entrances will be unlocked for your convenience! 5:00-6:30 (Open House Format) See you soon!!
Welcome back D52 staff! What a great start to the year! Good luck and have a great year!
We look forward to meeting Kindergarten parents at LGS tonight at 6:00pm. Please start in the gym for a quick message and then head to your student’s classroom to meet with their teacher! Bring their supplies with you! Students will meet their teacher on Wednesday during our Meet the Teacher Night!
Hey LGS! Head over to the "News" section of the LGS website/app for three new articles. Welcome Back! https://goo.gl/6Vm4Jr
Hey WMS! Head over to the news section on the WMS page to view new welcome back articles. https://goo.gl/qKZbQ8
Our bus drivers are ready to go! Can't wait to see all of our students next week!
Great day of New Teacher Orientation welcoming our new staff to District 52!
Mobile App Winners:
Yearbook: 912750, 912840, 912784, 912897 and 912889
$50 School Supply Gift Card: 912868
Present your winning ticket to WMS office!
Check out our new website! https://youtu.be/7P4UBivPzE4
“Update in 00:52” Check out our new app! https://youtu.be/7fzGN92UyGY
Win a gift card & more! During registration, show us you have the D52 app and be entered in a drawing for: $50 Gift Cards/Free Yearbooks
D52 online pre-registration is now open! You can access it through Skyward’s Family Access. Registration is July 30 & 31 from 11-7.
D52 is hiring 2nd shift custodians. Please use the link on our website to apply or email d52newsletter@d52schools.com
Thank you for your service to D52 Cindy!
Thank you for your service to D52 Lisa!
Second grade students hosted guest readers today...Our favorite part of the day!!
NJHS Washington Fire Department project by WMS students!
4th Grade Picnic!
WMS Business Fair. Great job by our 5th grade!
LGS Art Show Winners! Their artwork will be framed and will be on display in the foyer for the 2018-2019 school year!
D52’s PTC appreciates our awesome teachers!
It was great to recognize two awesome 4th grade students from LGS at the Illinois Principal Association Breakfast! Congrats!
May the 4th be with you students of the week!
The 4th grade track meet has been rescheduled for Friday, May 4th.
Nice job by our jazz band, singsations, 7th/8th grade choir and 7th/8th grade band! Musicians and singers under the leadership of Mrs. Donnell showcased years of hard work tonight!
Great work by our 5th grade band, 6th grade choir and 6th grade band. Musicians and singers under the leadership of Mrs. Donnell put on a fantastic show tonight at WMS!
D.A.R.E. celebration today at WMS. Thank you Officer Taylor and great work by our 5th grade!
WMS 5th Grade General Music Concert. Students showcased their ukulele and vocal skills tonight.
Welcome to Lincoln Grade School, Home of the Panthers! LGS is one of two school buildings in District 52. LGS serves students in K-4 and WMS serves students in 5-8. We have approximately 510 students at Lincoln Grade School. LGS is located on the east end of town near the beautiful Washington Park.
The Board is composed of seven citizens elected to serve overlapping terms of four years each.
The Board of Education is the policy-making body of Washington Grade School, governing the educational and financial affairs of the district within the framework of state and federal law.