Lincoln Middle School

REMINDER: RPS 205 will host a free Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K–8 students at the East HS Fieldhouse on October 28, 30 & November 1. Learn basic wrestling skills. Wear gym shorts, t-shirt & gym shoes. To register: https://forms.gle/XVHLKVBr39NTmed87

Boys basketball tryouts at Lincoln Middle School:

6th grade: Oct 20 (4:15–5:45 PM, Main Gym), Oct 21 (4:15–5:30 PM, Wrestling Room), Oct 24 (4:15–5:45 PM, Main Gym)

7th grade: Oct 21 & 23 (5:45–7:15 PM, Main Gym)

8th grade: Oct 20–22 (7:00–8:40 AM, Main Gym)

Bring shoes & athletic clothes. Must be in good academic & behavior standing. Activity bus leaves Lincoln at 5:30 PM: https://aptg.co/kHPcB4 Questions? Contact Kelly Ellingson: kelly.ellingson@rps205.com

The deadline to submit is today! Help us celebrate our teachers with a Golden Apple Award nomination. Go to https://goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple-teacher-awards/nominate/ and tell them which 6th through 12th grade teachers deserve this special recognition.

It's National School Lunch Week and today is Lucky Tray Day at all RPS 205 K-12 schools! Look for the lucky stamp under your lunch tray to win a prize. If you have a winning tray, bring your tray to the kitchen team to claim your prize. Good luck!

Enjoy the day off! We will see you all back at school tomorrow.

RPS 205 will host a free Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K–8 students at the East HS Fieldhouse on October 28, 30 & November 1. Learn basic wrestling skills. Wear gym shorts, t-shirt & gym shoes. To register: https://forms.gle/XVHLKVBr39NTmed87

It’s back! RPS 205’s Chicken Sandwich Contest returns! Create the most creative chicken sandwich for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch OLED & have your sandwich featured on the menu this spring! Turn in entries to your kitchen staff Oct. 14–17. Winners will be announced Nov. 17!

Next stop on the Committee of the Whole Road Show! The RPS 205 Board of Education will be at Lincoln Middle School's auditorium tonight at 6 p.m. Hear from Principal Jake Sayre as he showcases his school and see how board business comes to life where our students learn each day.

Enjoy the three day weekend! See you back at school on Monday, October 6!

The Committee of the Whole Road Show continues! On Tuesday, October 7 at 6 p.m., the school board will meet at Lincoln Middle School. Principal Jake Sayre will share highlights about his school. Join us as board business connects directly to where learning happens every day!

Help us celebrate our teachers with a Golden Apple Award nomination! Go to https://goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple-teacher-awards/nominate/ and tell them which 6th through 12th grade teachers deserve this special recognition. The deadline to submit is October 16!

📣 Lincoln Families—we need YOU!
Our Parent-Teacher-Community Organization (PTCO) is looking for passionate parents and community members to join us this year!
✅ First Meeting: Thursday, Sept. 11 @ 5:15 PM
📍 Room 107
Why join?
✨ Your voice matters—help shape decisions for our kids
✨ Stay connected to your child’s school life
✨ It’s only ONE hour a month
We can’t do this without YOU. Be the difference. Be the voice. Be part of the team that makes Lincoln stronger! 💪
Comment below, message us, or just show up—we’re saving you a seat!
#LincolnStrong #PTCO #ParentPower #JoinUs

All RPS 205 buildings are closed today in observance of the federal holiday.

All RPS 205 students can enjoy FREE breakfast & lunch every school day! Want to know what’s on the menu?
Check out our interactive menus on LINQ Connect:
https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/PAMMVV?buildingId=712405f4-4edc-ec11-8e1e-cdc141ccdd7d

This year, families can also add funds for a la carte items.

Download the LINQ Connect App.
-App Store for IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/linq-connect/id6443849490
-Google Play for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linq.linqconnect&hl=en_US&pli=1

Questions? Call Nutrition Services at 815.966.3033 or connect with us on Let’s Talk.

New Lincoln spirit wear items can be purchased beginning today until the end of the month. Orders will be delivered to Lincoln on 9/18.
https://stores.teamelitesports.com/lincoln_middleschool/shop/home

RPS 205 is raising the bar for safety in middle & high schools — from SmartPass digital IDs to HALO sensors & Evolv detection systems. See how we’re making schools safer, stronger & more welcoming for every student. rps205.com/page/2025-26-school-safety-update

New Lincoln Spirit wear designs are available. The first day of school is only a week away. Orders will be delivered to students at school. 6th graders wear navy blue, 7th graders wear forest green, and 8th graders wear maroon. Ordr online: https://lincolnmsrockfordil.spiritsale.com/

Dear Families,

As we gear up for the new school year, we want to support you with valuable back-to-school resources. Please check out this helpful PDF that includes information on school supply drives, medical and dental exam assistance, vision and hearing screenings, and much more:
https://aptg.co/FmlTQx

We hope these resources make your start to the school year easier and more successful!

Dear Lincoln Logger students and families,

We hope you’re enjoying a wonderful summer! We’re excited to welcome everyone back to school in just a few weeks.

As a friendly reminder, students are required to wear the correct colored uniform shirts each day. For all the details on our dress code, please visit: https://lincoln.rps205.com/o/lims/page/suppliesuniforms

Thank you for your support, and we look forward to a great school year together!

Go Loggers!

The first day of school for K-12 is Thursday, August 14. It's a late start day for middle & high schools. Early Childhood starts Monday, August 18. Here are the start & dismissal times for each school. Questions? Call your school’s main office.