NHS students Tana H., Yazmin R., and Dawson O. Repainted the paw prints in front of LJSHS. Thanks Ladies!!!
A big shout out to volunteers David Bell, John Buttenhoff, Ron Buttenhoff, Jason Coover and Brennan Johnson for the excavation work and clean up around the Lincoln Jr/Sr High School grounds. Volunteers like you are what make us Leopard Proud – thank you!
High School Students (Grades 9-12): Laptops are ready to be picked up. If you have enrolled and have paid all your enrollment fees, you can pick it up this week during the following times. Please bring a parent/guardian with you if they didn't sign the paper at enrollment. Tuesday 8-12, Wednesday 10-3:45, Thursday 7:45 - 3:45, Friday 7:45 -3:45.
The district activities calendar has been added to the new USD 298 web page. Again, thank you for your patience as we update the new web page.
https://www.usd298.com/page/activities-calendar
Remember enrollment dates are Monday, August 2 from 12 noon - 8 pm, and Tuesday, August 3 from 8 am – 2 pm at LJSHS Commons. Due to new federal regulations, all households need to complete the Household Economic Survey that was included in your enrollment packet. If families do not complete the application, state funding and federal at-risk funding for our school district may be reduced and local funding may need to be increased in the future. We look forward to seeing you at enrollment.
The first day of school for LES K-5th grade students will be on Friday, August 13. 6th, 9th, and new students at LJSHS, will also start on August 13. School will be dismissed at 1 pm. Busses will run, lunch will be served. Regular session for all students, PK - 12th grade, will be Monday, August 16. Please note that this school year, as approved by the Board of Education last spring, school will be dismissed at 2:30 pm every Wednesday to allow for staff planning and inservice .
Lincoln Elementary School will host Meet the Teacher Night on Thursday, August 12 at 6:30 pm. All Kindergarten through 5th grade LES families are invited to attend a free family meal served in the new lunchroom from 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Hope your can attend!
Today, our head cook harvested fresh gourmet and bibb lettuce from the tower garden to add to today's Summer Meals. Yummy!
#fuelingkskids
USD 298 is proud to announce the release of their new web page www.usd298.com The link to the summer food program form is on the blue bar at the top. If you haven't downloaded the USD298 app on your phone, it is available to see the live feed, events, cafeteria meals, etc. Be sure and turn on notifications. We appreciate your patience as we update content and learn the new platform.
USD 298 is looking for a HS and JH wrestling coach for the 2021-2022 season. Call or stop by the BOE if you are interested.
Due to summer floor maintenance, community access to the weight room will be closed starting July 27, 2021, through July 29, 2021. Access will reopen at 7 pm on Friday, July 30, 2021. Thank you!
The USD 298 enrollment packets will be mailed out this week - watch for it in your mailbox!
Here is a copy of the LJSHS Supply List: https://5il.co/vfkt and the Lincoln Elementary Supply List: https://5il.co/vfl8
2021-2022 enrollment packets will be mailed out next week and enrollment information will be posted on our website as well. If you have moved from our district or are new to our district, please contact the school board office at (785) 524-4436 with your contact information and your student’s grade level. Enrollment dates are August 2, 12 noon – 8 pm, and August 3, 8 am – 2 pm, at Lincoln Jr./Sr. High School.
For the 2021-2022 school year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is continuing their commitment to provide meals free of charge for our students. If there is a balance over $5 in your student’s lunch account from the 2020-2021 school year, you may request a refund. Please complete the attached survey for that refund to be processed prior to enrollment. https://forms.gle/Hs9vNwTdAZR1285w8
USD 298 Lincoln is looking for a paraprofessional at Lincoln Elementary for the 2021-2022 school year. You can stop by the Board of Education office to pick up an application or visit our website. Completed applications and resumes are due as soon as possible. Call the BOE if you have questions. Thank you!
Our veggies are growing! There are four kinds of lettuce and basil growing in our Tower Garden. When ready to harvest the vegetables will be served to kids getting lunch through our Summer Grab & Go Meals program. Watch for more pictures! #fuelingkskids
2021 – 2022 School Year
PK-12 Enrollment @ LJSHS Commons
August 2, 2021, 12 noon – 8 pm
August 3, 2021, 8 am – 2 pm
August 13, 2021 – First day of school - ½ day
K-5 @ LES – 1 pm dismissal;
Only 6th, 9th, and new students @ LJSHS – 1 pm dismissal
August 16, 2021 - All day
PK-12 grade
May 14, 2022, @ 10 am
LHS Class of 2022 Graduation
Please note:
All buildings will dismiss 1 hr. early on Wednesdays during 2021-22 year. No 4 year old PK on Wednesdays during the school year; 3 yr old PK will be held on Wednesdays-starting August 25.
Additional information will be mailed out in Enrollment Packets.
Have you heard of our Beef to Schools program which is sponsored by local producers and the USD 298 Education Foundation? The purpose of the program is to utilize locally grown high quality hamburger from around the Lincoln County area. Local producers donate an animal to be butchered and processed into hamburger that is used for different meals for the LJSHS and LES school lunch program. The processing is paid for by the USD 298 Education Foundation and the steaks from the animal are offered to the public for purchase by donation to help the foundation recoup the processing costs. The steaks are wrapped in packs of two, either two ribeye steaks or two t-bone steaks. Suggested donation is $20/pack, which is a tax deductible donation through the foundation.
Since the program began and has become well utilized by our schools we have booked future appointments at the Ellsworth Packing Plant, Inc., Ellsworth, KS. Click on the link to the Beef to Schools to sign up. If you would like to donate, fill in your name and contact information.
John Buttenhoff will contact you with the details of the program.
Already processed hamburger meeting state inspection protocols can be accepted as well. The hamburger has to be processed at a plant with state inspection protocols. If this is a better fit for your donation desires, contact John Buttenhoff buttenhoff.john@usd298.com for more information.
As always, we will also accept “cash cow” donations from those who may not have a real live bovine at home. There is a plaque at the Lincoln Jr/Sr High School with the names of generous donors; your name could be there too!
Thank you to all who have helped make this program a success. It is great to have such generous patrons in our community!
https://forms.gle/61rrXQMDmD5pyn9K9
USD 298 Lincoln has developed a District Plan for Safe Return for the upcoming 2021 - 2022 school year. You may view that information by going to the webpage, selecting Documents, COVID 19 Resources, and select the 2021-2022 District Plan.
This past week, 25 3rd-8th graders participated in the Lincoln Volleyball skills camp! The girls worked hard and improved every day! We had a blast!! Thank-you to all the high school girls plus the junior high and senior high coaching staff that helped! #leopardsvolleyball
Our district recently received a hydroponic Tower Garden from KSDE and Juice Plus+. Right now lettuce and herb seeds are sprouting. When ready to harvest the vegetables will be served to kids getting lunch through our Summer Grab & Go Meals program. In this Tower Garden, plants grow without dirt and actually grow faster than in dirt with the water and nutrients that are added to the tower. Check back to follow the progress as more pictures and information are posted. #fuelingkskids
