Lincoln Community High School Foundation

10/03/2026

Open House this morning from 9am-11am! Come tour the building, check out the Foundation's mission, have a donut, and some coffee. Thank you to our local Cracker Barrel for donating the coffee this morning!

10/02/2026

2027 Calendars will be available tonight at the home football game. Game time 7pm, gates open at 5:30pm.

Exciting news!

The LCHS Foundation is excited to announce the release of our 2027 Wall Calendar.

The calendar will be available for a minimum $15.00 donation to the LCHS Foundation. All donations go towards supporting our various programs, including: scholarships, dual credit and AP test reimbursements, extra-curricular sponsorships, and our Weekend Backpack Program, which assists students who may be experiencing food insecurities.

The calendar will be available on October 2nd at the LCHS homecoming football game. Find us under the pavilion by concessions.

You may also acquire one by contacting the LCHS Foundation via email at [email protected], by calling the LCHS Foundation at 217-732-4131 ext. 1289, or by visiting us in the main office of LCHS located at 1000 Railer Way, Lincoln, IL.

10/02/2026

09/24/2026

Homecoming is next week and we are preparing for all of the excitement! Be sure to look for the LCHS Foundation at the Homecoming Parade being held downtown Lincoln on October 2nd at 2:30 p.m. and also at the home football game against Hillsboro at 7:00 p.m.
Then join us Saturday, October 3rd from 9am to 11am, as we host an Open House to tour LCHS and see the improvements our students get to enjoy daily. We will have donuts and coffee, along with some free swag and information on all the ways the LCHS Foundation supports our students.
We are also excited to announce that you will have the opportunity to purchase some Railer gear from Lincoln's Locker during this time.

08/20/2026

08/13/2026

Exciting news!

The LCHS Foundation is excited to announce the release of our 2027 Wall Calendar.

The calendar will be available for a minimum $15.00 donation to the LCHS Foundation. All donations go towards supporting our various programs, including: scholarships, dual credit and AP test reimbursements, extra-curricular sponsorships, and our Weekend Backpack Program, which assists students who may be experiencing food insecurities.

The calendar will be available on October 2nd at the LCHS homecoming football game. Find us under the pavilion by concessions.

You may also acquire one by contacting the LCHS Foundation via email at [email protected], by calling the LCHS Foundation at 217-732-4131 ext. 1289, or by visiting us in the main office of LCHS located at 1000 Railer Way, Lincoln, IL.

07/27/2026

Attention LCHS Class of 2026: Please remember to return your LCHS Foundation scholarship award sheet, along with appropriate accompanying documentation by August 1st in order to receive your scholarship funds. Many of you may not have this information to return by that date due to your institute not releasing statements until later. If you fall in that category and have not yet notified The Foundation, please email [email protected] to do so.

05/15/2026

04/23/2026

PRESS RELEASE April 23, 2026

The Lincoln Community High School Foundation has been created to enrich lifelong learning programs and provide educational opportunities for LCHS students. The Foundation provides funds beyond the normal operating budget for community educational programs not available through tax revenues. The Foundation is a non-profit, independent organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, who are business and professional members of the community with a commitment to education.
The Lincoln Community High School Foundation Board of Directors has reviewed this year’s applicants and has made their scholarship selections from the Senior Class of 2026.

Winners are:
The James E. Heinzel Scholarship (4 years tuition @ ISU rate) will be awarded to Mia Clark.

The Arthur and Luella Gimbel Scholarship ($5,000) will be awarded to Calvin Aukamp.

The LeRoy Allison Memorial Scholarship ($3,000) will be awarded to Kyli Lund.

The LeRoy Allison Memorial Technical Trade Scholarship ($2,000) will be awarded to Brooklyn Curry.

The Jason Jones Memorial Scholarship ($2,000) will be awarded to Mia Clark.

The LCHS Career & Technical Education Scholarship ($2,500) will be awarded to Brooklyn Curry.

The Debra L. Bree Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) will be awarded to Elijah Crawford.

The Lincoln Community High School Foundation Scholarship ($1,000) will be awarded to Lakin Adams, Calvin Aukamp, Mary Bauer, Myah Bowman, Rachel Boyd, Jada Bree, Elijah Crawford, Brooklyn Curry, Sarah Dahmm, Dabria Dalpoas, Avery Davenport, Adalyn Farmer, Carson Fuiten, Makia Hassebrock, Karson, Komnick, Garrett Lacefield, Austin Lucas, Kyli Lund, Kelsey Marten, Arrington Mauhar, Mesa McCloud, Chloe McFadden, T.J. Morris, Eli Roemer, Grace Schneider, Jenna Shaffer, Morgan Sheley, Mckinlee Stoltzenburg, Lauren Tedrick, Kaylee Thomas, and Jacob Wilson.

The James B. Maxwell Educational Memorial Scholarship ($500) will be awarded to Dabria Dalpoas.

If you are interested in making a tax-deductible contribution in order to provide enrichment opportunities for future students of Lincoln Community High School, please contact the superintendent’s office or visit us on our website at www.lchsrailers.org under LCHS Foundation.

04/06/2026

ATTENTION 2026 SENIORS: Due to unforseen circumstances, and school not being in session Monday, April 6th, the LCHS scholarship deadline has been extended to Wednesday, April 8th.