This week, we celebrate and recognize our amazing school psychologist, Dr. Yong, and the important role she plays in supporting our students, staff, and families!
From helping students overcome challenges to supporting their academic, social, emotional, and behavioral growth, Dr. Yong makes a difference in the lives of our students every day.
Thank you for your compassion, expertise, and dedication to helping every student learn, grow, and succeed! We are so grateful to have you as part of our D52 family! 🧡🖤
Learn more about this referendum by visiting tazewellonecent.info, the Tazewell County Referndum page on our district website, or contacting us directly!
The 2026 Illinois School Report Cards have been released, and District 52 has TWO schools earning the highest possible designation!
Lincoln Grade School – EXEMPLARY
Washington Middle School – EXEMPLARY
The Exemplary designation is the highest recognition a school can receive on the Illinois School Report Card! These designations reflect student academic achievement, growth, and important measures of school quality and student success. We are incredibly proud of this outstanding accomplishment! This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, the commitment of our talented staff, and the continued support of our families and community.
Congratulations to our students, staff, and the entire D52 community! This is an achievement worth celebrating!
View the 2026 Illinois School Report Card https://bit.ly/4zXgxco
Seeing Double at D52! Is That Really Mr. Minasian?!
If approved, the proposed tax will provide funding for security upgrades and facility improvements to ensure buildings meet current learning and safety standards, as well as mental health supports for students.
Learn more about how this request could impact students, staff and our school community by visiting tazewellonecent.info, the Tazewell County Referendum page on our district website, or contacting us directly.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
🍞 NEW MENU ITEM: Grilled Cheese Sandwich
🌭 REPLACING: Hotdog on Bun
Please note this change to the lunch menu!
Washington Grade School District #52 – LGS
Thank you for your understanding! 🍎
Did you know? The proposed County Schools Facility Sales Tax only applies to items that are currently subject to Illinois sales tax.
Here’s what won’t be taxed:
•Groceries
•Prescription medications
•Vehicles (cars, trucks, boats, RVs, mobile homes)
•Farm equipment, parts, and inputs
•Personal/professional services (haircuts, accounting, legal services, etc.)
•Wholesale purchases
What will be taxed? Only items that are currently taxed under Illinois law.
For example:
•Prepared foods (restaurants)
•Retail purchases (clothing, electronics, etc.)
•Online sales
If approved, this tax would help fund facility upgrades and improvements as well as mental health supports for students. Learn more about this referendum by visiting tazewellonecent.info, the Tazewell County Referendum page on our district website, or contacting us directly!
Next week, October 19-23, we celebrate Principal Appreciation Week, with Friday, October 23, recognized as Principal Appreciation Day! We invite everyone to join us in celebrating and honoring our incredible school leaders. Mrs. Bowman, Mrs. Arnold, Mr. Lawson, and Mrs. Houle go above and beyond each and every day to support our students, staff, and families. Through their dedication, they foster a positive school culture, inspire academic excellence, and lead with compassion, purpose, and grace. Thank you for the countless hours, steadfast commitment, and leadership you bring to our schools and community. Thank you, Mrs. Bowman, Mrs. Arnold, Mr. Lawson, and Mrs. Houle, for all you do to make D52 such a special place to learn and grow. We are proud to have you on Team D52!
National School Lunch Week will be celebrated October 12th-16th, 2026. Check out the word search and word scrambled provided for some fun activities when not in school on Monday October 12th.
Instead of maple dog we will be serving hamburger on bun.
Today, we celebrate and thank all the hardworking food service workers at Washington District #52 who keep our students fed. Your dedication, friendly smiles, and commitment to serving others do not go unnoticed. From preparing delicious meals to keeping everything clean and organized, you play an important role in making each day a little better for so many people. Thank you for all that you do, and for the time, energy, and care you put into your work. Happy National Food Service Worker Day!
It’s been a BIG week for the LGS Building Project! 🐾
The new Lincoln Grade School is really starting to take shape as the gym walls are going up! Today brought an especially exciting milestone as the LGS logo officially went up on the building!
It’s exciting to see the vision for our new school becoming a reality, one piece at a time. We can’t wait to continue watching our new LGS come to life!
📸 As a reminder, you can also follow the progress anytime! Updated construction photos, time-lapse videos, and other project updates are available on the LGS Construction Project tab on our district website:
Did you know? If the County Schools Facility Tax is approved, nearly 60% of that additional revenue is estimated to come from visitors and travelers, not Tazewell County residents. This is according to a 2026 analysis from PGAV Planners.
Revenue from qualifying purchases would directly support our local schools—helping fund safety improvements and facility upgrades along with mental health supports and resources.
This means, if approved, non-residents would contribute to our schools when making qualifying purchases within Tazewell County.
Learn more about how this request could benefit students, staff and our school community by visiting our tazewellonecent.info or contacting us directly.
On November 3, 2026, voters in Tazewell County will vote on a 1% County Schools Facility Tax, also known as a one-cent tax. The video below explains the importance of this referendum and how it would impact our schools.
If approved, this referendum would provide funding to support school safety and security, improve facilities, and mental health supports for students.
The majority of revenue from this tax is estimated to be paid by visitors, not Tazewell County taxpayers, because this tax applies to anyone that makes qualifying purchases under current Illinois Law. Visitors that shop and dine in Tazewell County would contribute nearly 60% of this revenue, according to a 2026 analysis by PGAV Planners.
Share this video with your friends and neighbors to help keep our school community informed!
