Tuesday Newsday

• First Grade STEM/Story Walk Night - Oct. 9, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
• RED OUT for girls volleyball - Oct. 10, 4:15 p.m. (Varsity) and 5:15 p.m. (JV)
• District closed in observance of Columbus Day - Oct. 13
• Teacher Institute Day | No school for students - Oct. 14
• Pre-K Game Night - Oct. 16, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• Rutledge Hall Art Installation - Oct. 23, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• Pre-K Halloween parties - Oct. 30
• 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. - AM Pre-K (Parade: 10:45 a.m.)
• 1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - PM Pre-K (Parade: 2:30 p.m.)
• Todd Hall Halloween parties - Oct. 31, 9:15 a.m. - 10 a.m.
• Parade: 8:50 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
• Rutledge Hall Halloween parties - Oct. 31, 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
• Parade: 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
• Lincoln Hall Wellness Day - Oct. 31
• AM-Only Student Attendance Day - Oct. 31

Don't miss the one-night-only art installation at Rutledge Hall on Oct. 23, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.! This annual exhibit, which takes over the entire Specials hallway, features artwork from every Rutledge Hall student.

As we approach our annual Halloween celebrations, please remember that costumes should be non-violent (no weapons or look-alikes, or gruesome images), functional (allowing movement and visibility with no masks), and appropriate for school.

Lincoln Hall will host its annual Wellness Day on Oct. 31, 8:05 a.m. - 11:05 a.m. If you are interested in volunteering to help a presenter run a station, please sign up here by Oct. 21. Questions? Contact Assistant Principal Segreti at jsegreti@sd74.org.

Lincoln Hall girls' volleyball teams will take on the Lincoln Spartans at the first RED OUT game of the year on Oct. 10. The varsity team will play at 4:15 p.m. and the JV team will play at 5:15 p.m. in the Lincoln Hall gym.

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. Go, Jaguars!

Depending on their grade, students may have required medical forms due for the new school year. Per state law, students not in compliance by October 15, 2025 will be unable to attend classes until required health forms are submitted. If you have any questions, please contact your respective building school nurse.

• Lincoln Hall | Nurse Maloney, 847-745-3877 or cmaloney@sd74.org

• Rutledge Hall | Nurse Campos, 847-745-3802 or kcampos@sd74.org

• Todd Hall | Nurse Jusic, 847-745-3732 or zjusic@sd74.org

To indicate your interest in volunteering for a Halloween party, complete this form, which will close on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at midnight.

As a reminder, the District plans three classroom parties every year to celebrate Halloween, Winter Break, and Valentine's Day at Todd Hall and Rutledge Hall. Sign-up periods for each party will be as follows:

• Halloween - Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. through Oct. 14 at 11:59 p.m.
• Winter Break - Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. through Dec. 2 at 11:59 p.m.
• Valentine’s Day - Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. through Feb. 3 at 11:59 p.m.

At the end of each sign-up period, the District will create a schedule of coverage for every classroom at both schools, ensuring that those who express interest are assigned to at least one party during the year.

Click on the following links for each school to learn more about ordering a 2025-2026 yearbook. Receive 10% off your order if you purchase by Oct. 31!

• Todd Hall
• Rutledge Hall
• Lincoln Hall

Join the fire department for an open house event to celebrate its 35th anniversary! The whole family is invited to enjoy live demonstrations, station tours, and more!

When: Oct. 12, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Where: 6900 N. Lincoln Ave.

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

• Restaurant fundraiser with Salted Butter | Backyard Grill - Oct. 13, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Spirit Night at Urban Air Adventure Park - Oct. 14, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• PALS meeting - Nov. 3, 7 p.m., at Lincoln Hall library

Enjoy a meal at Salted Butter | Backyard Grill (6355 N. Pulaski) on Oct. 13, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., in support of PALS! Dine in all day or place carryout and delivery orders here or at 773-478-8802. Include 'SD74' in the special instructions field. 20% of sales will be donated to PALS.

Join PALS and other SD74 families at Urban Air Adventure Park (2614 Golf Road, Glenview) on Oct. 14, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Enjoy exclusive ticket prices! Mention 'Spirit Night' at the time of purchase. 20% of proceeds will be donated to PALS.

Sept. 30: Happy retirement, Mr. Battaglia!

Oct. 2: School Custodian Appreciation Day

Oct. 6: Recognizing our incredible instructional coaches!

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

• Lincolnwood Fire Department Open House - Oct. 12, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Learn more here.
• Parks and Recreation Fall Events - Beginning Oct. 18. Learn more here.
• Trunk-or-Treat - Oct. 26, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Learn more here.
• Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra presents “Resonance and Reckoning: The Power of Music” - Nov. 2, 3 p.m. Learn more here.

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