Together, We Build: A New Home for Learning
In just a few weeks, Washington Grade School District #52 will celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Lincoln Grade School, an exciting step forward for our students and community. The groundbreaking will take place on Tuesday, April 14, at 9:30 a.m. on the WMS campus.
The new building will be connected to Washington Middle School, creating a connected learning community designed to support collaboration and student success. The facility will include larger classrooms, 21st-century learning spaces, and a new grade school gymnasium that can be shared and widely utilized for school and community activities.
We hope you will join us as we mark this important milestone for District 52. See the invite for ceremony details!
3 days ago, Codi Conway
We’re better when we’re dancing! What an amazing night of musicals with our 1st–4th grade students. So much talent, energy, and joy on stage!
A huge thank you to Mrs. Maston for inspiring and nurturing a love of music in our students.
4 days ago, Heather Bowman
Join us tomorrow night at LGS from 5:30-7:00 for our Open House and PTC Book Fair!
19 days ago, Heather Bowman
Together, We Build: A New Home for Learning:
Washington Grade School District #52 is excited to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Lincoln Grade School, which will be connected to Washington Middle School to create a connected learning community for our students.
The new facility will feature larger classrooms, 21st-century learning spaces, and a new grade school gymnasium that can be shared and widely utilized for sporting events and activities.
We invite our community to join us as we celebrate this exciting milestone for District 52. See the invitation below for details!
19 days ago, Codi Conway
D52 Families: This is a reminder to take a few minutes to complete the Illinois 5Essentials Survey! This survey gives us meaningful feedback about what’s working well and where we can continue growing in our schools. Your input truly helps guide our improvement efforts.
To receive a Parent Report from the state, we need at least 20% participation from each building. Right now, we are at 21% for LGS and 18% for WMS.
The survey only takes about 10–15 minutes, and your feedback makes a real difference.
Take the Parent Survey here:
https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois - Select the Parent Survey to begin.
Want to learn more about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey or view reports from previous years? Visit:
https://www.5-essentials.org/illinoisThank you for partnering with us and helping D52 continue to grow and improve!
20 days ago, Codi Conway
It's School Social Worker Week! A huge thank you to Mrs. Maxheimer for all she does to support the students of District 52. Your care, dedication, and joy makes a difference every day!
25 days ago, Scott Lawson
First grade is celebrating Read Across America Day today by listening to read-alouds from some of their favorite book characters!
28 days ago, Heather Bowman
3rd grade spent the month of February participating in a Beanstack challenge based on the Winter Olympics. Students were challenged to read 300 minutes over the course of the month. Each day the classes competed against each other to see which class had the most minutes for the previous day. At the same time, they were able to learn about different countries, Winter Olympic sports, and American athletes participating in the games. Today we celebrated our readers that earned medals. Bronze medal readers read at least 90 minutes. Silver medal readers read 180 minutes. The 56 gold medal readers read at least 300 minutes. We had many readers that read over 1,000 minutes and a few that even read over 2,000 minutes!
about 1 month ago, Heather Bowman
D52 Families: This is a reminder to take a few minutes to complete the Illinois 5Essentials Survey! This survey gives us meaningful feedback about what’s working well and where we can continue growing in our schools. Your input truly helps guide our improvement efforts.
To receive a Parent Report from the state, we need at least 20% participation from each building. Right now, we just hit the 20% for LGS, and we are at 14% for WMS.
The survey only takes about 10–15 minutes, and your feedback makes a real difference.
Take the Parent Survey here:
https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois - Select the Parent Survey to begin.
Want to learn more about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey or view reports from previous years? Visit:
https://www.5-essentials.org/illinoisThank you for partnering with us and helping D52 continue to grow and improve!
about 1 month ago, Codi Conway
What a great way to start the morning! WMS Jazz Band and Singsations kicked off our Student of the Month Assembly at LGS today!
about 1 month ago, Heather Bowman
March 2nd-6th, 2026 we will be celebrating National School Breakfast Week @ Lunchtime! Check out the LGS and WMS March 2026 lunch menus. WMS has a new menu item , and has already been a big hit! "Spring is Coming Soon"
about 1 month ago, Sonya Link
Public Notice is hereby given that Washington Grade School District #52 will receive proposals for Lawn Care and Mowing services. Proposal specifications can be found on the district website or may be obtained upon request from Washington Grade School District #52, 303 Jackson St. Washington, IL 61571. Phone (309) 444-4182
All proposals are to be received by Washington GSD #52 at 303 Jackson Street, Washington IL 61571 on or before 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 and will be opened at time specified.
about 1 month ago, Pat Minasian
D52 Families: This is a reminder to take a few minutes to complete the Illinois 5Essentials Survey! This survey gives us meaningful feedback about what’s working well and where we can continue growing in our schools. Your input truly helps guide our improvement efforts.
To receive a Parent Report from the state, we need at least 20% participation from each building. Right now, we’re at 11% for LGS and 9% for WMS.
The survey only takes about 10–15 minutes, and your feedback makes a real difference.
Take the Parent Survey here:
https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois - Select the Parent Survey to begin.
Want to learn more about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey or view reports from previous years? Visit:
https://www.5-essentials.org/illinoisThank you for partnering with us and helping D52 continue to grow and improve!
about 1 month ago, Codi Conway
Our Kindergarten Royal Ball brought learning to life as students celebrated all they learned through this unit. Throughout Unit 7, students listened to read-aloud texts, both fiction and nonfiction, about kings, queens, and royal families. These selections helped build their understanding of the responsibilities and customs associated with royalty throughout history—from life in castles to the values of leadership and service.
Dressed as kings, queens, knights, and members of royal courts, students stepped into the world they studied and experienced a celebration much like those that once took place in grand castle halls. It was a joyful and meaningful way to connect literacy, history, and imagination while honoring their hard work and learning.
Bravo to our students and teachers for making history come alive in such a memorable way! ✨
about 1 month ago, Heather Bowman
Thanks to one of our parents, Mr. Varnold, for sharing his meteorology expertise in Mrs. Rasmuson's 6th grade science classes this week. This was a great way to enhance student understanding during their weather unit.
about 2 months ago, Codi Conway
D52 Families: If your child enjoyed the LGS Family Science night, you should check out our Summer STEM Camp. You can view more information and register for the camp through the attached flyer. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to our camp Director, Lynn Isbell (
d52lisbe@d52schools.com).
about 2 months ago, Codi Conway
Great things are happening in our WMS math classrooms! These students are using the Building Thinking Classrooms approach, working at vertical whiteboards to collaborate, problem solve, and make their thinking visible.
about 2 months ago, Codi Conway
D52 Families: We’d love your voice in this year’s Illinois 5Essentials Survey! This survey gives us meaningful feedback about what’s working well and where we can continue growing in our schools. Your input truly helps guide our improvement efforts.
To receive a Parent Report from the state, we need at least 20% participation from each building. Right now, we’re at 5% for LGS and 3% for WMS.
The survey only takes about 10–15 minutes, and your feedback makes a real difference.
Take the Parent Survey here: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois - Select the Parent Survey to begin.
Want to learn more about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey or view reports from previous years? Visit:https://www.5-essentials.org/illinois
Thank you for partnering with us and helping D52 continue to grow and improve!
about 2 months ago, Codi Conway
The LGS gym was electric tonight! ⚡ Thank you to everyone who joined us for Family Science Night. We’re also incredibly grateful to our PTC for helping fund this fun and engaging event! #StormScience
about 2 months ago, Heather Bowman
February 2026 Lunch Menus for Lincoln Grade and Washington Middle School.
about 2 months ago, Sonya Link
