Lincoln's Weekly Bulletin

Dear Lincoln Families,

What an Incredible First Two Days, Panther Family!

Wow, what an incredible first two days back to school! Our Lincoln team was excited, prepared, and ready to welcome our students back, and it truly felt like a family reunion.

From the moment students arrived, you could feel the excitement and maybe a few first-day nerves, too! I loved seeing families walking their students to school, taking pictures in front of Lincoln, giving those last hugs, and watching as their students entered the gates. Our Panthers were greeted with bubbles, smiling staff in Lincoln spirit shirts, schedules in hand, and plenty of help finding their way to class.

These first two days were a wonderful example of our 4 Ps in action:

PRESENCE — Our staff was visible, welcoming, and ready to support students from the moment they arrived.

PARTNERSHIP — Families, staff, and students worked together to make the transition back to school successful.

PURPOSE — We are creating a school where students feel safe, connected, supported, and ready to learn.

PATHWAY — Every day at Lincoln is another step on our students’ pathway toward success in middle school, high school, and beyond.

I am so excited to see what our first full week has in store for our Panthers!

Arrival & Parking Reminders

Thank you for helping us keep arrival safe and efficient for everyone.

Upper Parking Lot: Please follow the flow of traffic, avoid going around other vehicles, slow down, and always watch for students. Please do not drop students off in the middle of the street. Encourage students to use sidewalks and designated walking areas.

Lower Parking Lot: Please follow the directions of Lincoln staff assisting with traffic. Pull your vehicle all the way forward before allowing your student to exit. If your student needs additional time to gather belongings or get out of the vehicle, please pull forward and park in a designated parking stall. This helps us keep traffic moving safely and efficiently.

If you need an earlier or more flexible morning drop-off option, we encourage families to consider enrolling their student in our STAAR morning program.

Free Breakfast & Lunch for Every Student

Another friendly reminder: All OUSD schools participate in the Universal Meals Program, which means breakfast and lunch are available at no cost to every student.

While I saw many students enjoying lunches brought from home, encourage your Panther to give our school meals a try! Our meals include a variety of options, including fresh fruits and vegetables.

Thank you, Panther families, for an amazing start to the school year and for your continued Presence, Partnership, Purpose, and commitment to your student’s Pathway.

Have a wonderful and restful weekend. Get some rest, Panthers we have our first full week ahead of us!

Respectfully,

Dr. Myeshia Whigham

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Principal

Lincoln Middle School

Student Handbook (English/Spanish)

Oceanside Unified School District

OUSD Community Resource Guide

To help our Panthers start the school year prepared for success, each student will be bringing home a grade-level school supply brochure today. The brochure includes the recommended supplies for your student’s grade level, along with teacher names and additional classroom expectations and information. Please review the brochure with your student and plan to have all requested supplies at school by Monday, August 24th. We are also linking them here. Thank you for helping our students start the year prepared, organized, and ready to learn! We appreciate your partnership in setting our Panthers up for success.

Parents,

The Student Store will be open Tuesday, 8/18 through Thursday, 8/20 for PE clothing purchases.

Students may bring cash, check, or card and purchase PE items during their PE class. If you purchase items through the Student Webstore, your student can pick them up during PE class.

Questions? Please contact ASB Clerk Reina at Reina.secaida@oside.us.

Thank you!

Get active, have fun, and be part of the team!
Sign up today for our After-School Sports programs.

🏐 Volleyball
🏃 Cross Country
🏈 Flag Football

Don’t miss out—sign up by August 30th!

SDCCE provides free classes in career training, English as a second language, citizenship and high school diploma/equivalency.

SDCCE is now offering new free Healthcare Career pathways, including Optical Technician and Ophthalmic Assistant, which prepare students for careers in eye healthcare and related fields.

To learn more, visit the SDCCE website.

In partnership with the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and Feeding San Diego, the County of San Diego is expanding free food distributions at six community locations. There are no income or residence requirements to receive food.

North Central Live Well Center: Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

North Coastal Live Well Center: Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

To learn more, visit the Live Well San Diego food access webpage.

Any students wishing to ride their E-bikes to school this year must complete the following mandatory E-bike permitting process. This process needs to be done yearly.

All current students must renew current permit for the 26-27 school year.

Together with schools throughout Oceanside Unified School District, we continue our cell phone policy, "During the Day, Off and Away," for the 2025-2026 school year (Board Policy 5131.8). Our goal is to create a safe and focused learning environment for all students by minimizing distractions and promoting their mental well-being.

Key Points:

• Cell Phone Usage: Students must turn off (ringer/tone/sounds off) and store their phones in their backpacks upon entering campus. Phones should stay off until they leave.

• Exceptions: Students with specific accommodations (IEPs, 504 plans, or medical conditions) may have phone access as specified in the policy.

• Communication: Office has landlines for students to contact parents when necessary and may ask permission to call you.

• Academic Benefits: Reducing phone usage helps students stay focused and engaged in class.

• Safety and Security: This policy helps prevent cyberbullying, ensures students focus during emergencies, and reduces the risk of theft or loss.

Support and disciplinary measures are in place for policy violations to help students adjust.

Thank you for your support as we work together to enhance our students' learning experience and well-being.

Sign up for STAAR today by clicking on this link.

OUSD provides Device Protection Coverage for a fee of $20 per student. This program protects families in situations where the student’s device is accidentally damaged. Students using OUSD district-owned devices may choose to decline the “Device Protection Program”. However, this is not recommended because the family assumes full responsibility for any costs due to damage, loss, or theft. These costs can be $400 or more per incident, depending on the current prices from vendors. See the flier or buttons below for more information.

Link: Click here to Pre-Register your student new to OUSD.

Please upload your registration information into the online application. For more information, please call our office at

(760) 901-8900.

For current OUSD students, registration is not required. Instead, on August 1st, a process called data confirmation will take place. A notice via email will be sent asking you to complete and update parent portal information.

2-1-1 San Diego is a hub for updates and resources for the residents of San Diego. Please visit their website or call 2-1-1.

211 San Diego recently launched their updated Community Calendar, a regional calendar of events such as resource fairs, workshops, volunteer opportunities, screenings/health events and more. To submit events, create an account.

Learn more on the 2-1-1 San Diego website.

Nature Centers offer free admission, hands-on exhibits, and family-friendly trails that can be explored on foot or with a stroller.

The San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center is a LEED Platinum-certified Nature Center and offers fun exhibits that teach about the history of the reserve and the plants and animals that live there.

For more information, visit the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve website.

Counselors can help fill out an application for health insurance assistance programs in San Diego and Riverside counties. Services are available to the community – even if you are not a patient.

Call to schedule an appointment 760-631-5000 Ext. 7190 or Text 760-492-6669.

To learn more, visit the Vista Community Clinic website.

The VASH housing program helps tens of thousands of veterans and their families find stable homes.

Landlords receive guaranteed on-time rent, dedicated customer service support, and up to two months of security deposit coverage.

Landlords can learn how to participate by visiting the San Diego County VASH webpage.

Website: https://www.oside.us/lincoln
Location: 2000 California Street, Oceanside, CA, USA
Phone: 760-901-8900
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/Lincoln-Middle-School
Twitter: @LincolnMSoside