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.