LWHS D210 Gives Community Leaders a Taste of Today's School

American Education Week was celebrated with 40 business, community and civic leaders from the Lincoln-Way communities. After a lunch prepared by the students, the visitors glimpsed what it's like to be in today's classroom.

American Education Week at Lincoln-Way High School District 210 was celebrated by inviting local business and community leaders to visit a school on April 17. The visitors, according to Stacy Holland, LWHS D210 community relations director, got a hands-on opportunity to step back into high school. Only this time, they'd see it from the perspective of today's classroom where PowerPoint presentation, Smartphones and the like are tools to teach lessons on everything from economics to home economics. "Lincoln-Way High School District 210 is proud of its educational programs," stated Supt. Lawrence A. Wyllie.  "We believe it takes a commitment from every member of our community—from retired citizens and parents to business leaders and school …

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LWHS D210 Board Hears Report on Bond Restructure

Supt. Lawrence Wyllie presented a review of the financial situation.

At the Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Board of Education meeting held Thursday, board members heard a report on the outcome of the bond refunding approved in January to restructure the debt to help reduce the total tax rate citizens will see in their May property tax bills. Supt. Lawrence A. Wyllie reviewed the financial situation for board members explaining that the total tax rate last year was 1.8306 compared to 1.9190 this year. “If we would have not refunded the bonds, it would have been .0467 higher or 1.9657. We have helped the taxpayers,” Wyllie told the board. Wyllie continued, “The CPI was 3.0 percent issued in these bills while next year it will be 1.7 percent. The total extension including bond and interest was $70,252,…

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Dog Program to Sniff Out Drugs & Ammo in School, L-Way Schools Call it Proactive

The high schools in the Lincoln-Way communities are accustomed to canine sniffers for contraband, but it's heading into the elementary level too.

New Lenox School District 122 is bringing in a handler and his dog to sniff for drugs, firearms and ammunition as a precaution. Administrators are working out a schedule to introduce Interquest Detection Canines—Glenn VadeBoncoeur and his dog—to the schools. In the wake of the Sandy Hook School shooting in December 2012, school officials have been revamping and hyping up their security measures. The program is planned to get underway before the end of the school year.   Nick DiSandro, president of the NLSD122 Board, said, "With an increase in drug related deaths in Will County and the safety issues across the country, the board and the administration feel this is a proactive way to increase safety and security in our schools." While the …

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10:12 pm on Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Unless you have something to hide I don't see the big deal. You say our children are in "nonexistent" danger? Are these school shootings "nonexistent"? Are these drug overdoses "nonexistent"? Sorry but schools have a right to do this to keep the children safe. Kinda like the saying "my house, my rules". I want to know my children are save when I send them off to school. Back in the 70's and 80's …   more ›

Lincoln-Way D210 Teacher Lauded for Excellence in Foreign Language

An L-W North teacher was named Central States Teaching Foreign Language Teacher of the Year.

L-W D210 Foreign Lanuage Teacher of the Year, Heading to Nat'l Level

Linda Egnatz, an L-W North Spanish Teacher, is one of the top foreign language teachers in the Chicago region.

Senior Citizens Get in Free to L-W D210 Musicals

Lincoln-Way High School District 210 offers senior citizens a complimentary pass to spring musicals at L-W North, L-W East, L-W Central and L-W West.

L-W Students Selected for Nat'l Carnegie Hall Honor

The work of two Lincoln-Way High School District 210 student artists are to be honored at Carnegie Hall.

LWHS D210 Board Pres. Takes Job as Head of USF

Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Board President Arvid Johnson will be heading up the University of St. Francis. He takes the reins in June.

Arvid Johnson, the president of the Lincoln-Way High School Dist. 210 Board of Education, accepted a position beginning in June as president of the University of St. Francis, Joliet. He replaces the retiring president, Michael J. Vinciguerra.   A resident of Frankfort, Johnson is currently serving as dean of the Business School at Dominican University, River Forest, according to the USF website. He is also a tenured professor of management, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. For more information about Johnson's background in upper-level business management for Fortune 500 companies and the welcoming ceremony at USF, visit the school website. Get news alerts and Facebook updates from these Lincoln-Way Patch sites:

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L-W E Faculty Basketball Game to Raise Scholarship Dollars

Teachers at Lincoln-Way East High School are lacing up their tennis shoes to raise money for college scholarships.

Heavy Snow Forecast Closes Mokena Schools

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A prediction of up to 8 inches of snow for the Lincoln-Way area has forced school administrators to close area schools on Tuesday. Included in the Emergency Closing Center list are:      If there are other schools, including preschools, that are closed and not listed here—Tell us in the comments.    Readers might like: Up to 8 inches of Snow Expected Through Wednesday Share Your Photos On Patch: What are you planning to do with your snow day? Submit photos of your white powdery creations here. It's easy to share photos on Patch; just follow the directions below:  Get news alerts and Facebook updates from these Lincoln-Way Patch sites:

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