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!
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/illinois
Thank you for partnering with us and helping D52 continue to grow and improve!
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/illinois
Thank you for partnering with us and helping D52 continue to grow and improve!
What a great way to start the morning! WMS Jazz Band and Singsations kicked off our Student of the Month Assembly at LGS today!
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"
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.
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.
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/illinois
Thank you for partnering with us and helping D52 continue to grow and improve!
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/illinois
Thank you for partnering with us and helping D52 continue to grow and improve!
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! ✨
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! ✨
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.
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).
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.
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!
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
February 2026 Lunch Menus for Lincoln Grade and Washington Middle School.
Best way to start the day! The LGS and WMS Kindness Squads were joined by the WCHS Girls Basketball Team to welcome students at both buildings this morning. Smiles, positivity, and Panther pride everywhere! 💛🖤🐾
100th Day of School fun at LGS!
Big voices, tiny humans, and so much heart! Our kindergarten musicians shined tonight—thank you, Mrs. Maston, for making the magic happen!
Due to the forecasted extreme cold temperatures, District 52 Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 23rd. This day will be a Connected Learning day for our students.
January 2026 Lincoln Grade School and Washington Middle School lunch menus.
Merry Christmas from the D52 Admin Team!
Our LGS Kindness Squad took their mission out into the community yesterday! Students visited City Hall to decorate a holiday tree for the town of Washington, sharing smiles and kindness with our whole community.
