Washington Grade School District #52 is excited to offer this engaging summer STEM experience for outgoing Kindergarten through outgoing 5th grade students. Campers will spend the week exploring hands-on activities focused on creativity, innovation, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Whether your child loves building, designing, creating, or discovering new ideas, Camp Invention is a great way to keep learning and curiosity growing this summer!
📅 June 8–12 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Washington Middle School
📝 Registration Information: https://www.invent.org/program-search/camp-invention/il14/14396
Be sure to register soon — we can’t wait for a great week of invention and fun! 🚀
We’re excited to share a 30-day timelapse video showcasing the incredible work taking place as construction continues to move forward on our new learning space. It’s amazing to see how much progress can happen in just one month!
This project represents much more than a new building . It’s an investment in the future of our students, staff, and community as we continue building spaces designed for collaboration, innovation, and learning.
🎥 Check out the timelapse video below and visit our construction update website for additional photos, updates, and project information:
30 Day Time Lapse: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wFhvMoV2nREVyc_szzgXCJjFAVFwluKV/view?usp=sharing
Construction Website: https://www.d52schools.com/o/wgsd52/page/construction
This exciting summer opportunity is open to outgoing Kindergarten through outgoing 5th grade students and is packed with hands-on STEM activities, creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving fun. Campers will think like inventors as they explore, design, and create all week long!
📅 June 8 -12 - 9:00 - 3:00
📍 Washington Middle School
📝 Registration Information: https://www.invent.org/program-search/camp-invention/il14/14396
Spaces are limited, so be sure to sign up soon! We can’t wait to see our young innovators in action this summer.
We are thrilled to celebrate Isaac Schumacher and Lucie Bowman, who were honored this morning at the annual Illinois Principals Association breakfast! Our staff recognized them as outstanding leaders in the LGS community, a testament to their dedication and impact during their time here. Congratulations to these exceptional students for representing LGS so well.
Today we recognize and celebrate the incredible leadership of our principals and assistant principals across Washington Grade School District #52.
Each day, they go above and beyond to support students, staff, and families, creating positive school environments where relationships are strong, learning is prioritized, and every child is known and valued. From early mornings to late evenings, their dedication, problem-solving, and care make a lasting impact in our schools.
Their leadership truly brings our vision to life: Together, we build Relationships, Learners, and Leaders.
Please join us in thanking our principals, Mrs. Bowman and Mr. Lawson and Assistant Principals, Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. McMullen, for all they do for our school community. We are grateful for their commitment and proud of the difference they make every day!
Have a great Summer! From all your Lunch/Recess Staff.
Thank you to our bus drivers for keeping our students safe, supported, and on time. Your commitment makes a difference in the lives of our families and school community every single day.
Please join us in thanking our amazing bus drivers during Bus Driver Appreciation!
WMS-Baked Potato w/toppings instead of Spaghetti, LGS-Pulled Pork Sandwich instead of Spaghetti.
Washington Grade School District #52 was proud to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Lincoln Grade School with our community this morning! We were honored to be joined by community members, past and present board members, lead teachers, staff, local leaders, and our construction and design teams.
Guests were welcomed by our jazz band, led by Mrs. Doremus, and our kindergarten students led the Pledge of Allegiance. We are grateful to our incredible community for helping bring this vision to life.
The ceremony concluded with a celebratory groundbreaking photo and confetti cannons, marking the exciting start of construction on a new home for learning.
Together, We Build: A New Home for Learning!
WGSD #52 is pleased to welcome Mrs. Ashley Houle as the new Washington Middle School Assistant Principal and Athletic Director! Mrs. Houle holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Bradley University and a Master’s degree from Sam Houston State University. She also completed her Principal Preparation Program through Aurora University.
For the past 18 years, Mrs. Houle has served as the instrumental music teacher and band director in Central School District #51. She is excited to begin her first administrative role in the upcoming school year, succeeding Mrs. Megan McMullen, who will be transitioning to a principal position in Midwest Central District #91. We extend our sincere gratitude to Mrs. McMullen for her dedicated service to District #52 and wish her continued success in her new role.
Mrs. Houle resides in Washington with her husband and their three children. We are thrilled to welcome her to District #52 and look forward to the positive impact she will have as Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Washington Middle School.
Welcome to D52, Mrs. Houle!
Together, We Build: A New Home for Learning
The Lincoln Grade School Groundbreaking Ceremony is just around the corner! Washington Grade School District #52 is excited to come together with our community to celebrate the start of this important project. The groundbreaking ceremony will take place on Tuesday, April 14, at 9:30 a.m. on the WMS campus.
The new Lincoln Grade School will be connected to Washington Middle School, creating a connected learning community and providing modern classrooms, 21st-century learning spaces, and a new gymnasium that will serve both students and community activities.
We look forward to celebrating this exciting moment with our community. Please see the invite for ceremony details!
So what is a schwa? It’s a relaxed vowel sound that can sound like /uh/ or /eh/ and can be made by any vowel when it appears in an unstressed syllable (like the a in about or the e in taken). It might be small, but it’s an important part of becoming a strong reader and speller!
Try this at home: Say these words and see if you hear the schwa sound—panda, banana, pencil, lemon, and album.
Throughout the day, students participated in a variety of literacy activities to practice identifying and using the schwa sound. We loved celebrating this tricky (but important!) phonics skill in such a cozy and memorable way!
Do you have a little one ready to start their big school adventure? Now is the perfect time to pre-register for Kindergarten!
Screening Dates: April 23 & 24
✅ Secure your child’s spot
✅ Meet our amazing team
✅ Get ready for an exciting year of learning and growth
Spots fill quickly, so don’t wait—register today and take the first step toward an incredible kindergarten experience at Lincoln Grade School!
Share this with friends and family who have incoming kindergarteners!
