Category: Lincoln

LPCSC introduces Food Rescue program

December 25, 2018

Filed under Corporation, Crichfield, Hailmann, Kingsbury, Lincoln, Showcase

The LaPorte Community School Corporation has started a food rescue program throughout various elementary schools this school year. The food rescue program is a way for students to donate to unopened edibles to food pantries and other various locations around the area. Students can donate food ...

Lions lending a helping hand

Cedric McCoy, Staff Writer

December 11, 2018

Filed under Community, Corporation, Humans of LP, Lincoln

In light of recent natural disasters and tragedy, a local effort is trying to improve the lives of others halfway around the country. Shelly Otwinowski, a 4th-grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School, is leading an initiative to raise money for a Florida school affected by Hurricane Michael. ...

Lincoln hosts Popsicles on the Playground

La Porte Community School Corporation

September 13, 2018

Filed under Community, Corporation, Lincoln, Showcase

Lincoln Elementary’s playground was filled with smiling faces and cool treats as the Lions hosted its first annual Popsicles on the Playground event Thursday night. In a joint effort from the PTA and Title I Reading teacher Laura Wells, Popsicles on the Playground had just about everything students ...

Burns honored for remarkable career

La Porte Community School Corporation

September 12, 2018

Filed under Academics, Community, Corporation, Lincoln, Showcase

It’s fitting that a plaque of beloved former Lincoln teacher Myrtle Burns finds itself resting in the Lion’s library amongst the shelves of book that--just like her--filled many students with a wealth of knowledge. Spearheaded by the Friedman family, a dedication to Burns was held in May at Linco...

New elementary school principals announced

Alyssa Foster, Staff Writer

May 22, 2018

Filed under Community, Corporation, Humans of LP, Kingsbury, Kingsford Heights, Lincoln, Showcase

The LaPorte Community School Corporation has announced the newest elementary school principals. The announcing of the new Kingsford Heights Elementary and Lincoln Elementary principals occurred during the school board meeting on May 14th. Amy Kosior, LaPorte High School assistant principal, will st...

Saying goodbye to warm-hearted Wendel

Taylor Pletcher, Staff Member

May 11, 2018

Filed under Academics, Community, Corporation, Crichfield, Lincoln, Showcase

At the close of this school year, Mrs. Wendel will be singing her final note. Wendel, music teacher at Crichfield and Lincoln, has been an educator in the corporation for 43 years, and her retirement will leave a void that will be hard to fill. Wendel graduated Manchester College (no...

Szynal says goodbye

Alyssa Foster, Staff Writer

May 3, 2018

Filed under Humans of LP, Lincoln, Showcase

Mrs. Szynal, Lincoln Elementary School principal, has decided to close her office door for the final time in June, as she has recently announced that she is planning to retire at the end of the 2017-2018 school year. After 34 years in education, Szynal has left her mark on many students, fami...

Scarves for Lincoln

Makayla Blinco, Staff Writer

January 9, 2018

Filed under Community, Lincoln

Every year, STAND Club and NHS collect scarves to help make sure those in the community stay warm. In past years, they have wrapped them around trees down town, but the two clubs have decided to put them around Lincoln Elementary this year. Lincol...

Striving for the streak

Makayla Blinco, Staff Writer

January 9, 2018

Filed under Corporation, Lincoln

It is officially basketball season, and the girls’ basketball team is off to a strong sport. So far, the record for the girls varsity team is 6-2. The team has defeated Riley, John Glenn, Crown Point, Concord, and Valparaiso High School. Defeating Concord High School on December 3rd, the Sl...

Box Top

Lincoln PR Team

February 1, 2016

Filed under Lincoln

Did you know that cutting out Box Top Coupons can earn money for schools? It's a great way to help out! Just cut them out and collect them in a bag. Then, send them to school with your child, or just turn them in at the front office! It's that easy and really appreciated.