Lincoln Unified School District 298

A reminder of the calendar change for this week - a full day of school on Wednesday, March 20 and on Thursday, March 21, school is dismissed at 12 noon.

Carisa M. placed 1st in Humorous Solo out of 19 entries in the Clay Center Forensics Tournament on Saturday, March 9th!

USD 298 Parents/Guardians/Staff - Important calendar changes. The half day on March 20th has now been moved to March 21st. School will be all day on March 20th and school will dismiss at noon on March 21st so LHS can host the NPL powerlifting meet. Also, there will now be no school on April 29th for staff appreciation. Please make note of these calendar changes. If you have any questions, please call your students school office.

U.S.D. 298 Lincoln is pleased to announce the hiring of Mrs. Stefanie Couch as the Lincoln Jr./Sr. High School Principal effective July 15, 2024. Mrs. Couch will be stepping in to that position vacated by Mrs. Nikki Flinn, who will start as U.S.D. 298 Superintendent on July 1, 2024. Mrs. Couch graduated high school from St. George, Kansas, before beginning her college studies at Kansas State University obtaining an accounting degree. While being a substitute teacher, para and coach at U.S.D. 480 at Liberal, Kansas, she completed her elementary education licensure from Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Goodwell, Oklahoma. During her tenure at U.S.D. 483, Kismet, Mrs. Couch taught 7th and 8th grade English and PE, along with coaching and being assistant athletic director. At Kismet she returned to college to obtain her ESOL endorsement, fostering a difference for students as they increased reading scores. After completing her Master’s Degree in Building Leadership through Newman University, Wichita, Kansas, she started her building principalship experience at U.S.D. 459, Bucklin Schools where she has been for 7 years. In her building leadership position she developed positive relationships with students and staff, and the local community. As the 6-12 Athletic Director at Bucklin Schools for 7 years Mrs. Couch has organized not only the athletic activities but academic activities. Nikki Flinn, incoming Superintendent of Schools, added that, “Mrs. Couch’s strong organizational skills and communications abilities are valuable assets for our school and community. We are looking forward to the great leadership she will bring to our school”. Welcome to U.S.D. 298, Mrs. Couch!

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming the week of April 8th this year. Can't wait to see you then!

Let's celebrate the importance of a nutritious school breakfast to fuel students for success. School breakfast gives kids a great start every day.

Glad you're part of our team, Roger!

Let's celebrate school social workers across the nation this week as we say thank you for all you do in helping students achieve academic success.

Add this date to your calendar and call the LES Office to get registered!

School will dismiss at 12 noon Friday, March 1. Buses will run at that time. Lunch will be served. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held Tuesday, March 5 and Thursday, March 7 from 4-8 pm. LES parents - sign up sheets are available. LJSHS parents - come at a time convenient for you. Call your child's school if you have questions. No school Friday, March 8 and the week of March 11 - March 15.

Part of the Forensics team competed at the Sylvan-Lucas Invitational on February 15th. It was a great experience for all competitors! Congratulations to State Qualifiers Seniors Carisa M. (2nd place) in Humorous Solo and Tyanna B.(1st) in Prose.

Lincoln girls at Sacred Heart for opening rounds of Sub-State tonight at 7pm. Watch live here https://www.youtube.com/live/nJOtIHQMrNs?si=_BMMw9r8ctzn6Oc7

Senior ELA reading our novel outside --enjoying the nice weather.

The Jr. High Leopard STEM is March 4th at 6:30 in the high school commons. Come check out what our students engineered.

Come watch the Lincoln Leopards as they host the Blue Rapids Valley Heights Mustangs at 6 pm on Tuesday, February 27, for Round 1 of Sub-State action.

More information for Monday's sub-state game at Salina Sacred Heart. Good luck Lady Leopards!

Sub-State basketball action starts next week with Lincoln Girls traveling to meet the Salina Sacred Heart Knights on Monday, February 26 at 7 pm. Lincoln Boys host the Blue Rapids Valley Heights Mustangs on Tuesday, February 27, at 6 pm. Go Leopards!

Thank you to our 2023-2024 basketball and cheer seniors for all of your years of dedication as a student-athlete.

Upcoming PK Roundup information. Check it out!

Little Leopard Learners Childcare Opening!