November 15th marks the official statewide observance of School Board Members Day in Illinois. Each year, this day is an opportunity to show support for our board of education and the individual school board members who are committed to providing a local voice for your educational decisions. School board members are volunteers serving as advocates striving for quality education opportunities for every student. Our board members act as front-line advocates providing a local voice for the community, a vision for the district, and a pathway to success for our students. The men and women serving WGSD #52 are President Maggie Mose, Vice President Whitney Klinke, Secretary Katie Heinold and Board Members Andrew Kistner, John Mitchell, Abby Novak, and Shelby Yocum. Thank you for all you do!
1 day ago, Pat Minasian
🌎💛 Happy World Kindness Day! 💛🌎
Today serves as a reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference. Let’s make kindness our superpower today and every day! 💛
2 days ago, Lynn Isbell
Happy Thanksgiving to All! From your Lunch/Recess Staff here at Washington GSD #52.
15 days ago, Sonya Link
-2025 Illinois School Report Cards Released-
District 52 is proud to announce the summative designations of schools in our district. These designations include descriptors of how well our school is meeting the needs of all students. The designations are based on eight indicators of academic success and school quality.
-Lincoln Grade School received a designation of “Exemplary”
(No underperforming student groups and performance is in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois. This is the highest possible ranking!)
-Washington Middle School received a designation of “Commendable”
(No underperforming student groups, reflects strong academic achievement and growth, and is the second highest ranking a school can earn)
We are excited to have an exemplary and a commendable school in our district! The success of our students and the hard work of our staff should be celebrated!
16 days ago, Pat Minasian
November 2025 LGS and WMS Lunch Menus.
Happy Thanksgiving to All! From your Lunch/Recess Staff here at Washington GSD #52.
16 days ago, Sonya Link
Join the Fun at Camp Invention this summer! Get ready for a week of creativity, hands-on STEM activities, and exciting discoveries! Sign up today to save your spot — and be sure to check out the flyer for all the details, dates, and registration information. Don’t miss out on the invention adventure!
26 days ago, Codi Conway
Principal Appreciation Week!
This week, we proudly celebrate the incredible leadership, dedication, and integrity of our school leaders: Mrs. Bowman, Mr. Lawson, Mrs. Arnold, and Mrs. McMullen! Each day, they go above and beyond to support students, staff, and families building a positive school culture, inspiring academic success, and leading with compassion and purpose. Thank you for the countless hours, the wise guidance, and the unwavering commitment you show our schools. You make a difference every single day, and we are truly grateful for each of you!
26 days ago, Pat Minasian
Next week, we recognize National School Bus Safety Week, a time to highlight the importance of safe transportation and to celebrate the amazing individuals who get our students to and from school safely each day.
A huge THANK YOU to our outstanding bus drivers:
Mr. Browning, Mr. Copley, Mr. Corbitt, Mr. Dreyer, Mrs. Loete, Mr. Rushing, Mr. Spillman, and Mr. Tinervin. Your early mornings, careful driving, friendly smiles, and steady presence mean the world to our students, families, and staff. You are truly the first and last faces of the school day and we appreciate everything you do to keep our kids safe on the road!
Let’s give our drivers a big round of applause!
29 days ago, Pat Minasian
Had a blast representing D52 in the WCHS Hoco parade! Go Panthers!
about 1 month ago, Heather Bowman
🎉 Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day! 🎉 A huge THANK YOU to our awesome custodians who keep our schools clean, safe, and shining every day. 💙 We appreciate all you do to make D52 the best place to learn and grow! 🙌
about 1 month ago, Lynn Isbell
LGS Kindness Squad had a great time greeting the students at LGS this morning!
about 2 months ago, Codi Conway
In an effort to recognize the outstanding collaboration between students and teachers, WMS will be sharing "Panthers in Action." We invite you to view the photos highlighting the learning taking place in our classrooms.
about 2 months ago, Scott Lawson
Thank you Kindness Squad for bringing the excitement to Friday morning!!
about 2 months ago, Scott Lawson
September 2025 Lunch Menus
2 months ago, Sonya Link
WMS is bringing the swamp to the stage! Don’t miss our production of Shrek JR.
Showtimes:
Tomorrow (Thursday) at 7:00 p.m.
Friday at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are available for purchase at the doors (Connect Center) before each performance.
Come support our amazing students—you’ll laugh, cheer, and maybe even believe in fairy tales again!
3 months ago, Scott Lawson
Yesterday we held our New Teacher Orientation for our seven new teachers at LGS and WMS this school year. We look forward to seeing the great things they do in D52!
3 months ago, Heather Bowman
Welcome Back Students! The Lunch/Recess Staff are looking forward to seeing you next week.
3 months ago, Sonya Link
New school year, new buses! Our 2026 models have officially arrived and are geared up for the first day of school on August 18th!
4 months ago, Pat Minasian
D52 Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open! Visit
www.d52schools.com and click on the registration button to get started.
4 months ago, Heather Bowman
It's Day 3 of Camp Invention, and the kids have been busy team building, inventing, and creating! It's so fun seeing their creativity shine!!
5 months ago, Codi Conway
