Tuesday Newsday

• 8th Grade Graduation Pictures - Feb. 4
• Pre-K Valentine's Day parties - Feb. 12
• 10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m. - AM Pre-K
• 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. - PM Pre-K
• Todd Hall Valentine's Day parties - Feb. 13, 9:15 a.m. - 10 a.m.
• Rutledge Hall Valentine's Day parties - Feb. 13, 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
• AM-only Student Attendance Day - Feb. 13
• Pre-K schedule: PM students only
• District Closed in Observance of Presidents' Day - Feb. 16
• 4th Grade STEM Night - Feb. 24
• North Cook Spelling Bee - Feb. 25
• RED OUT for Boys Varsity Basketball - Feb. 27

To indicate your interest in volunteering for a Valentine's Day party, complete this form, which will close tonight at midnight. At the end of the sign-up period, the District will create a schedule of coverage for every classroom at both schools.

If your child will be absent from school in the coming weeks to observe a religious holiday or service, please know you can notify your respective school's main office ahead of time to excuse the absence.

Lincoln Hall

Carol Krikorian, ckrikorian@sd74.org, and Alex Saravia, asaravia@sd74.org

847-675-8240

Rutledge Hall

Arleen LaRosa, alarosa@sd74.org

847-675-8236

Todd Hall

Jessica Tarnoff, jtarnoff@sd74.org

847-675-8235

Students at Rutledge Hall and Lincoln Hall are teaming up to collect donations for cold-weather kits, which will be packed and delivered to Connections for the Homeless in Evanston. Through Feb. 18 both schools will accept socks, chapstick, hand warmers, travel-size hand sanitizer, beef jerky/protein bars, travel-size shampoo, and other cold-weather essentials.

Let's RED OUT for the Lincoln Hall boys' varsity basketball game on Feb. 27!

As is tradition for RED OUT games, we encourage all attendees to wear the color red to show Jaguar pride and cheer on our student-athletes. To support this endeavor, we have added RED OUT-themed merch to our spirit wear store for those interested.

This merch is only available now through Tuesday, Feb. 17. All purchases will be delivered free of charge to the District and distributed to students before the RED OUT game on Feb. 27. Please note: There is no obligation to buy and all SD74 students and families are invited to attend RED OUT games.

**Important** Follow these instructions at checkout to ensure your purchase is included in the bulk delivery and is distributed accurately.

• In the ‘Company’ field, please put your student’s name. If you have multiple children, put the name of your oldest child.

• Choose ‘In-Store Pickup in Chicago’ as your Shipping Method. You will be asked to confirm this choice twice.

The statewide 5Essentials Survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of schools in Illinois, including SD74 schools. Completing the survey as a parent/guardian lets you share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness. You can access the survey here. The survey will close on March 13. Thank you in advance for your participation!

Please note the following updates and reminders to our traffic procedures, effective immediately:

1. Only right turns are permitted from the Rutledge Hall parking lot onto Pratt Ave. Left turns are prohibited.
2. Only vehicles displaying an SD74 staff parking placard will be allowed entry onto East Prairie Road from Pratt Ave. from 7:45 a.m. through the conclusion of morning drop-off.

The District, supported by PALS (People Active with Lincolnwood Schools), will award five (5) John Cahill Community Service Scholarships in $1,000 denominations to graduates of Lincoln Hall Middle School. The application to apply is live.

Applicants must be graduating from high school in 2026, be a graduate of Lincoln Hall, and be continuing their education at a two- or four-year college or university, trade school, or vocational school. This scholarship is merit-based; grade point average or financial need is not considered. Deadline: March 23, 2026.

Cahill Scholarship Reception

Class of 2026 high school graduates are invited to join us for the Cahill Scholarship Reception on April 15, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m., at Lincoln Hall. The reunion-style event will commemorate students' final year at Lincoln Hall, celebrate their upcoming high school graduation, and award the winners of the 2026 John Cahill Community Service Scholarship.

Click on the following links for each school to learn more about ordering a yearbook.

• Todd Hall
• Rutledge Hall
• Lincoln Hall

Learn more about the People Active with Lincolnwood Schools (PALS) organization.

• Restaurant Giveback at Corner Bakery (5369 W. Touhy) - Feb. 9, 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Mention PALS when placing your order in-person or over the phone. Use code '659' for online orders.
• PALS meeting - Feb. 9, 7 p.m., at Lincoln Hall library
• PALS After Dark fundraising event - Feb. 21, 6 p.m., at Edison Park Inn

PALS After Dark isn’t just a night out -- it’s a moment to honor the incredible teachers, staff, and bus drivers who make Lincolnwood shine during Teacher Appreciation Week. Check out last year's video where proceeds from this event helped transform the week into something truly special. From decorating teacher lounges and providing delicious hot meals and snacks, to delivering treat-filled goodie bags, we planned a heartfelt thank-you for all they do.

PALS After Dark also offers the opportunity to expand our impact even further. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’ve proudly grown our support of the John Cahill Community Service Scholarship, helping SD74 graduates chase their academic dreams. Last year, we were able to increase both the number and the value of scholarships the District awarded -- an achievement we hope to top this year!

Purchase tickets to PALS After Dark, contribute a monetary donation, or register to bid on auction items today.

The third annual PALS pickleball tournament fundraiser is on Sunday, March 22, 1 p.m., at Pickledilly(4919 Main St. in Skokie). Register to join the Pickleball fun! Proceeds will be put toward funding SD74 Teacher Mini-Grants.

35 teams are invited to join! Players must be 16 years of age and older. $80/team.

Support PALS throughout the year on scheduled giveback nights at your favorite local eateries.

Be sure to check the Virtual Bulletin Board on the SD74 website regularly for special announcements from around the community.

• Lincolnwood Baseball Softball Association Game Nights at Lincoln Hall - Feb. 4, Feb. 12 View the league calendar.
• Enchanted Dinner Dance - Feb. 6, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Enjoy a night under the stars. Advanced registration required.
• Lincolnwood Parks and Rec Spring Break Camp - March 30-April 3. Register today.

www.sd74.org

6950 N. East Prairie Road, Lincolnwood, IL 60712

847-675-8234

Questions about Tuesday Newsday? Contact:

Jackie McGoey, Director of Communications and Community Relations, at jmcgoey@sd74.org