Lincoln Prairie

08/14/2026

We had an amazing first week back! We kicked it off with an assembly to review expectations for the school year.

08/11/2026

Welcome Back Hawks
Drop first day pictures below!

08/11/2026

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Dear Lincoln Prairie Parents and Guardians,

Thank you for your patience today as we worked through dismissal. We truly appreciate your flexibility and willingness to follow our procedures as we prioritize the safety of all students.

Starting tomorrow and continuing for the remainder of the school year, if you plan to park and walk up to pick up your child, please use Door 8. Door 8 is located on the side of the school closest to the baseball field. Your child will be considered a walker.

To help ensure a smooth and safe dismissal process, please make sure you notify the main office, your child’s classroom teacher, and your child of this.

If your child is a car rider, please remain in your vehicle and wait for your child to be brought to you. Please make sure your car rider sign is clearly visible in your vehicle so that we can efficiently and safely match students with their families.

Thank you again for your patience and partnership as we work to make dismissal as safe and efficient as possible for everyone.

Warmly,
Emily Varghese
Principal

08/11/2026

Happy First Day of School! 🎒✨

The wait is over! Our classrooms are buzzing, the halls are bright, and we are so excited to welcome our students back today. A big warm welcome to all of our returning families and those joining our community for the first time.

Let's make this year filled with learning, growth, and wonderful memories—here's to a great First Day! 📚💙💙

08/10/2026

We are excited to welcome back all of our students to the 26-27 school year!
Go Hawks!!

08/08/2026

📣 Calling All Volunteers 📣

All Raptor Applications from the 25-26 SY have now expired.

A new Raptor application needs to be filled out and approved each school year. If you plan on volunteering/chaperoning for the 26-27 School Year, please use the link below starting July 1st. LPES appreciates all of our volunteers!

***When filling out the application, please write your name as it appears on your picture ID. ***


CUSD 300 Volunteer Application: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/Mzg6ZW4tVVM=?fbclid=IwdGRjcATkZn5wZG9mAWZkaWQWUMERiNWooZxv-wnH0BObZvoqelpqMmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4ogKb8Setwx6ZhbG1h13jJ6vJM-ke5hebBnGMMyC0WtFRFfYzthdNBLfETQQ_aem_FOhuP9K60NE_eqkmldAwyA

08/05/2026

Supply drop off is tomorrow!!

08/05/2026

We welcomed some of our youngest learners and their families back to school today! Here is to a great school year ahead. Go Hawks!!

08/04/2026

⏰Late Start Dates Childcare⏰

*** Per the District Email sent out on July 24th

To assist our families, District 300 will provide free Late Start childcare for students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Please note: Beginning with the 2026-27 school year, the district will no longer offer Late Start childcare at our middle schools for sixth grade students, as there was little to no participation at that grade level in previous years.

Families interested in utilizing these services must complete this registration form by Thursday, August 6, at 5 p.m.

Please note:
Families will be responsible for transporting their students to Late Start childcare.

Late Start childcare students are expected to arrive at their school between the window of 7:45 a.m. and 8 a.m., which is the regular school arrival time window for District 300 elementary schools. This helps us ensure a safe and consistent routine for all children.

If your child is already enrolled in regular before-school programming (e.g., Before the Bell, Circle of Friends, etc.) at their school, those community partners will still provide childcare up until 8 a.m. on Late Start dates, and District 300 childcare would begin immediately following the program.

The 5 p.m. August 6 enrollment deadline will be final, as the supervisory staffing decisions will be made for the year based on the enrollment numbers provided at that time. Therefore, no late enrollments or mid-year enrollments will be accepted.

Those who complete the Late Start childcare enrollment form will receive confirmation of their Late Start childcare on or before Friday, August 14. Please note: While this confirmation date occurs after the start of the academic year, the first Late Start date does not take place until Wednesday, September 2.

Questions about Late Start childcare can be directed to Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Melanie Gravel at [email protected]

👉Registration Form:

District 300 will continue to implement six Wednesday Late Starts for the 2026-2027 school year. To support families, free childcare will be offered on Late Start days: For K-5 students, childcare will be available at their elementary school. Registration is Required To use this service, registratio...

08/04/2026

Tomorrow is the day for 🎒 Kindergarten Orientation for the Class of 2039 at Lincoln Prairie Elementary! 💙🩶

We are so excited to welcome our newest families for the 2026–2027 school year! We can't wait to partner with you as your child begins this amazing new chapter.

Join us for Kindergarten Orientation:

📅 Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

📍 Location: Lincoln Prairie Elementary School

✨ What to Expect:

For Future Hawks: A fun, short ride on a real school bus to get familiar with the school! 🚌

For Parents & Guardians: An informational presentation covering our Kindergarten program, daily routines, and expectations for the year. 📝

📌 Reminder: If you still need to submit required enrollment documents (such as health examination forms or birth certificates), please bring them along! We will be collecting them during the event.

We can’t wait to meet our newest Hawks and their families! 🦅💙🩶

Have questions before August 5th? Give the Lincoln Prairie office a call at 📞 (847) 532-6600.

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