Tuesday Newsday
Nov. 14, 2023

April 28, 2026
District Dates to Remember
Upcoming SD74 Events
- Safety Week - Through May 1
- Registration for SD74 Summer Adventures closes - May 1
- Spring Chorale Concert - April 29, 6:30 p.m.
- Spring Orchestra Concert - May 5, 6:30 p.m.
- Spring Band Concert - May 6, 6:30 p.m.
- District Art Show at the Village of Lincolnwood - Beginning May 6
- Kindergarten Family Fitness Night - May 7, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
- District Art Show Reception at the Village of Lincolnwood - May 7, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
- Incoming Kindergartener Orientation - May 14, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- 5th Grade General Music Concert - May 14
- Creaves, Han, Prochenski - 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (5:45 p.m. arrival for musicians)
- Figueroa, Panoutsos, Reese - 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (6:45 p.m. arrival for musicians)
- Lincoln Hall presents Cinderella - May 15, 7 p.m.
- Lincoln Hall presents Cinderella - May 16, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Pre-K Spring Sing - May 21
- AM session: 10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
- PM session: 1:45 p.m. - 2 p.m.
- 3rd Grade General Music Concert - May 21
- Hammel, McDermott, Morelli - 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (5:45 p.m. arrival for musicians)
- Cabrera, Doyle, Gillespie - 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (6:45 p.m. arrival for musicians)
- District closed in observance of Memorial Day - May 25
New for You
SD74 Summer Adventures Registration Closes This Friday
Last call for summer fun! Registration for SD74 Summer Adventures closes on Friday, May 1. Visit the District Web Store to sign up for classes.
SD74 Summer Adventures runs June 22 through July 30, 2026. There are no classes on Fridays, and no classes the week of June 29 - July 2.
Kindergarten Family Fitness Night
Kindergarten students and their families are invited to a special event designed to encourage at least 30 minutes of daily physical activity and showcase the activities students have been learning in school. Join the Todd Hall kindergarten team for Family Fitness Night on May 7 from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Sign up for activity times and be a part of the fun!
Please note: This event is for kindergarten students and their families only. It is not a drop-off event; families are expected to attend together.
SD74 Student Art Exhibit
Families are invited to visit the Lincolnwood SD74 Student Art Exhibit at Village Hall, beginning May 6. More than 150 works of art, representing a variety of media and subject matter, will be on display. We are honored to celebrate and showcase the creativity and dedication to the visual arts of students from Lincoln Hall, Rutledge Hall, and Todd Hall.
There will be a special reception honoring the student-artists and art teachers on May 7, from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. The reception is free and open to all families.
The artwork pictured was created by: Leila H., Lincoln Hall
Reminders
Lincoln Hall presents Cinderella
Tickets for the spring musical, Cinderella, are on sale in the District Web Store. Tickets are $7 each and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Seat numbers are assigned in the same order as ticket sales.
Orders will not be accepted online after May 8. If there are any remaining tickets after May 8, they will be sold at the door. Purchased tickets will be distributed no later than May 14.
Performance dates and times:
Friday, May 15, 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 16, 3 p.m.
Saturday, May 16, 7 p.m.
Earn a $20 Lunch Credit! - Register for 2026-2027 School Year by May 8
Registration for the upcoming school year is open. Families who are re-registering have received an email with a snapcode and a link to the re-registration portal. Families who are registering for the first time should visit the District website to begin the registration process.
Important information to note:
- Registration is not complete until the online registration form is submitted for each student, residency documents are submitted, and school fees are paid.
- Families who complete the registration process by May 8 will receive a $20 lunch credit for each registered student for the 2026-2027 school year.
- Complete registration by Aug. 1 to avoid a $25 late fee per student.
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
Order a 2025-2026 Yearbook
Click on the following links for each school to learn more about ordering a yearbook.
Updates from PALS, your PTO
Learn more about the People Active with Lincolnwood Schools (PALS) organization.
Upcoming PALS Events
- Teacher Appreciation Week - May 4-8
- Restaurant Giveback at Giordano's Pizza (6485 N. Lincoln Ave.) - May 11, 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- PALS meeting - May 11, 7 p.m. at Lincoln Hall Library
- Krispy Kreme fundraiser - Through June 30
Volunteer for Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is next week! PALS has many opportunities for you to volunteer to help make this week a success. Let's work together to show our amazing SD74 teachers and staff how much we love and appreciate them! Review the available spots and sign up here.
Please note: If you sign up for a daytime slot, please bring a government-issued photo ID and check in with the school building's secretary prior to the date you signed up for so you can get cleared to enter the building.
Support PALS at Giordano's!
Dine and donate on Monday, May 11, at Giordano’s in Lincolnwood! 20% of all sales will be donated to PALS.
Final PALS Meeting of the School Year
Join PALS for the final board meeting of the year on Monday, May 11, at 7 p.m. at Lincoln Hall.
Indulge in Sweet Treats from Krispy Kreme
The sweetest fundraiser ever! Now through June 30, indulge in a dozen (or two) Krispy Kreme doughnuts. When you make a purchase via the fundraising sales page, 50% of your order will be donated back to PALS. Simply buy online, visit your local store, and redeem your order using your code.
1st Day School Supply Kits - Brought to you by PALS
School supply lists for all grades can be found on the District website.
One of the best things you can do this summer is to get your school supplies early by ordering through 1st Day School Supplies. In just a few minutes, you can select your school, choose your child’s grade, and check school supplies off your list early and stress-free. The deadline to order kits is July 1.
Please note that some supplies, such as calculators, styluses, and headphones, may need to be purchased separately.
Restaurant Giveback Nights
Support PALS throughout the year on scheduled giveback nights at your favorite local eateries.
Virtual Bulletin Board
Be sure to check the Virtual Bulletin Board on the SD74 website regularly for special announcements from around the community.
Community Events to Consider
Upcoming Happenings In and Around Lincolnwood
- Lincolnwood Parks and Rec Summer Camp - Registration open now for June 15 through Aug. 14. Sessions and weekly options available. Learn more here.
Lincolnwood School District 74
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