Lincoln School News
September 2026
Welcome to September Lincoln Families,
Boy have we been lucky with great weather and an easy shift into the fall months. We will be wrapping up our second full week this week and it has been off to a great start! I’m excited to share some highlights from the start, to talk through some upcoming events and to share some reminders as we move into fall. Please keep reading to learn more!
First Few Weeks
These first few weeks of school are always exciting, tiring and sometimes a bit scary. These days are exciting from the stance of getting back to school, seeing friends again and getting to see previous teachers. They can certainly be tiring from getting into routines, working even more mentally and not really getting much of a “break” during the day. Kids (and staff) are “on” all day long and by the end of the day, many of us are tuckered! The first weeks can also be “scary” for our students because they are learning new classroom routines, learning new peer relationships and having to navigate a new learning experience at a new grade level.
With that being said, our Lincoln Leaders and staff have risen to the challenge. They are continuously smiling, high-fiving, giving and getting hugs and complimenting each other. We are building relationships, growing as humans and making Lincoln a great place to be!
2026-27 Year’s Theme
This year, Lincoln’s building theme will be Better Together. One Pack. One Purpose. This mirrors the theme set by Dr. Champa and our district leadership. This was voted on by our staff and we are working again this year to keep making Lincoln a place our students and staff want to be. With our families working alongside us, we will certainly be Better Together.
A Few Reminders…
Drop off and Pick Up
For drop off in the morning, we have supervision starting at 7:45. Prior to that time, even in inclement weather, students will need to remain outside until we have supervision. For pick up at the end of the day, families can expect students to be leaving at 2:40. This is when our bell rings for dismissal. If you have arranged for older siblings to pick up younger siblings, please know they will begin the process of connecting at 2:40. With the hours in our day and all that we put into them, we want to maximize our time together which means not leaving early in the day. If you have questions about pick up or drop off, please feel free to reach out to me.
Elementary Students at District Activities
We would like to remind families that elementary age students should be under the direct supervision of an adult while attending all district events. Unlike our Middle School and High School students, elementary age students do not have a “section” in the stands to sit at the football games. It is required they remain with their family for their safety throughout the event.
Safety and Security At Building Events
As your building principal, my number one priority is the safety of our students and staff. I want to ensure that when you trust us with your pride and joy, that we are caring for them and keeping them safe. This does mean that at times, we take additional precautions. One of which is ensuring those who enter our building are checked in and accounted for at all times.
We have been working on a process the past few years to continue to ensure we have a safe event while making it more efficient to get to the event.. It starts with sending out an RSVP for the event for families to sign up. Once you have signed up, when the day of the event comes, we are prepared to check you in with a driver’s license and we will get you on your way. In the event you haven’t completed the RSVP, then we simply run your driver’s license through our RAPTOR system and it will print a badge for you and we can then send you on your way. If you do not provide a driver’s license, we will not allow you in. We appreciate your support in this process and for working with us to ensure ALL are safe at Lincoln.
I want to continue to thank you for sharing your children with us at Lincoln. We are very fortunate to have an amazing group of Lincoln Leaders, families and staff here at Lincoln! We look forward to the coming days and weeks and pretty soon-Homecoming! Have a great rest of your September!
Justin Lang
Principal, Lincoln Elementary
507-444-8100
September 22nd-PTO Fundraiser ends
September 23rd-Lifetouch Picture Day
September 25th-Bring your Parent to PE Day
September 28th-Dress Up: Mixed up Monday, students dress like teachers, teachers dress like students
September 29th-4th Grade Kindness Retreat
September 29th-Dress Up: PJ Day
September 30th-Dress Up: Walt Disney Apparel Day
October 1st-Wear you Favorite Sports Apparel
October 2nd-Teddy Bear Parade at Lincoln at 10:10
October 2nd-Homecoming Early Release at 12:40pm. Dress Up: Husky Pride Day
October 6th-PTO meeting in the Lincoln Art Room
October 9th-We All Play School Wide Event at Manthey Park
October 15th and 16th-MEA No School
Smile! Picture Day is next week! Students will have their individual school photos taken during the school day on Wednesday, September 23rd and picture re-takes with group pictures will be Tuesday, October 20th.
These photos will be used for school records, the yearbook and are also available for families to purchase. If you do not want your child's picture taken, make sure you indicate this when filling out the annual update. Please help your child come prepared by dressing in clothing they feel confident wearing.
Order pictures on mylifetouch. com. Create an account or login with your Picture Day ID: EVT7M32MS.
We will donate lost and found items the last Thursday of each month. Thursday, September 24th is the day will donate unclaimed items in September.
Thank you to the Lincoln student council for their help in keeping these items organized.
Lincoln Elementary School
Website: https://lincoln.isd761.org/
Location: 747 Havana Road
Phone: 507-444-8100
Facebook: Lincoln Families Facebook Page