Winter Dance #2025
It is National Resource Officer Appreciation Day! We appreciate everything you do Sheriff B!
LWE's very own Coach Pallissard received the Broyles Award this weekend. A shout out to the Illinois Football Coaches Association, Head Football Coach Rob Zvonar, The LWE football staff, players, and program for the selection and honor.
💡📊 What a fantastic ACT Prep Session yesterday! Dr. Flitcraft dove back into DESMOS with juniors as they focused on integrating essential math skills. 🙌 Join us this Tuesday for Session 3! Info on the Class of 2026 Teams page. ⏱️📏
East Griffins!
As we prepare for our exciting Winter Dance on Saturday, we want to ensure everything runs smoothly for both our students and families. Please take note of the following important details regarding drop-off, parking, and event rules:
TIME: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
LOCATION: LWE Main Gym/Cafeteria
PARKING & DROP-OFF INFORMATION:
If driving: Students driving themselves to the dance should park in the stadium lot and enter the building through Door 41 (auditorium area). Cars should enter campus off of LW Lane.
If being dropped off: Please drop off students in front of the school at the main entrance. Students should enter through door 1. Cars should enter campus off of Colorado Ave. and exit back onto Colorado Ave.
Click the MAP for further details.
ADDITIONAL REMINDERS:
No backpacks/bags are allowed - any items are subject to be searched.
No entry into the dance after 8:00 PM - all doors will be locked.
No Re-entry.
Please make sure students have their IDs and can access their ticket via email.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and enjoyable event for everyone! We are looking forward to a fantastic dance!
To The Class of 2029 Families!
Due to the snowstorm, Open House will be rescheduled for next Wednesday, February 19th. Your time slot for open house, based on your child’s last name, will remain the same on the new date. If you are unable to attend the rescheduled event, please contact the LWE PPS Office (815) 464-4150.
Our talented LWE chess team is heading to the state competition in Peoria, and we couldn't be more excited. 💪🏆 Good luck this weekend.
Go East! Go Griffins! Go Blue!
Due to the impending snowstorm making its way into our area later this afternoon, we have made the decision to postpone the Class of 2029 Open House. The open house will be rescheduled for next Wednesday, February 19th. Your time slot for open house, based on your child’s last name, will remain the same on the new date.
If you are unable to attend the rescheduled event, please contact the PPS department at your child’s high school:
East: (815) 464-4150
Thank you for your patience and flexibility.
Who wants to cook in the middle of the week? Instead, visit Buona Beef where 20 percent of sales will benefit the Class of 2027 and Class of 2028.
Another fun Team vs. Teachers Scholastic Bowl scrimmage. This was a great way for Scholastic Bowl to mark the end of their regular season and begin to prepare for the playoff runs. We thank our staff for their continued support and encouragement of LWE Scholastic Bowl!
Our Winter Dance spirit week is here!
Happy National School Counseling Week! Today, we celebrate the amazing school counselors who dedicate their time and energy to supporting, guiding, and empowering students every day. Their compassion, wisdom, and commitment help shape the future by providing students with the tools they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Thank you for being the heart of our schools and making such a positive impact on the lives of so many. #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #ThankYouCounselors
Lincoln-Way East High School students and staff had an amazing time visiting Summit Hill Junior High and Hickory Creek Middle School, giving 8th graders a sneak peek into what life at LWE is all about!
Our future Griffins learned all about student life, how to get involved in clubs, sports, and activities, and what academic expectations they'll have as they transition into high school. It’s all about preparing them for success and making sure they feel ready and excited for the next chapter.
We hope to see the Class of 2029 and their families attend Freshman Open House next Wednesday, February 12th. #goeast!
Griffins! The Winter Dance Masquerade is right around the corner. Purchase your dance tickets for the winter dance no later than February 14th by clicking on this link. https://omella.com/rpqu5
Today our Interact Club met with their Yuda Band student from Guatamala via zoom.
Proceeds from Yuda Band sales during lunchtime will support Alva's education.
The District 210 Art & Literary Magazine is accepting entries from L-Way students for this year's magazine. Creating writing and art entries are due by March 21st. Contact Mr. Labriola (by email or on Teams) for more information on how to enter.
Class of 2029, look for East information this week! Please review the information in this folder with your student. It is best to bring this entire folder with you for our Open House. The forms provided in the folder will be turned in at the LWE Open House on Wednesday, February 12th.
Meet Alva, the Guatemalan student that the LWE Interact Club is sponsoring through the sale of Yuda bands during lunch. Alva has a dream to become a construction engineer, something not possible without education. Together, we can rewrite her future! Selling 50 bands will pay for a year’s tuition and supplies for Alva. You can also donate by using this link: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/yuda-bands/betsy-vandenberg
Meet Alva, the Guatemalan student that the LWE Interact Club is sponsoring through the sale of Yuda bands during lunch. Alva has a dream to become a construction engineer, something not possible without education. Together, we can rewrite her future!
Selling 50 bands will pay for a year’s tuition and supplies for Alva. You can also donate by using this link: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/yuda-bands/betsy-vandenberg
LWE Cheer is state bound! The team will be heading to the state finals in Bloomington this Friday. Good luck!
What is a Yuda Band?
In the midst of challenges, education gives hope. It can end the cycle of poverty. The LWE Interact Club will be selling Yuda bands at lunches to sponsor Alva, a student from Guatemala. After 6th grade, students must pay for education Guatemala, which is difficult for her as the daughter of a single non-working mother. The proceeds from the sale will allow Alva to attend school. Buying Yuda bands will help Alva pursue her dream against all odds.
