Tuesday Newsday

Sept. 8, 2026
District Dates to Remember
Upcoming SD74 Events
- Rutledge Hall Curriculum Night - Sept. 9, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- MAP testing at Todd Hall - Sept. 9-10
- MAP testing at Rutledge Hall and Lincoln Hall - Sept. 16-17
- Safety Week - Sept. 21-25
Reminders
Absence Reporting in the PowerSchool Parent Portal
Parents and guardians can now report student absences through the PowerSchool Parent Portal! Visit the District website to learn more about how to use the new feature.
Opt in to District Text Messages
As needed throughout the school year, the District will send text messages with important reminders, event announcements, bus route updates, and emergency notifications. If you are not already receiving District text messages and would like to, please opt in by texting the word 'YES' to 79041.
Healthy Technology Habits for SD74 Families
Safety Week is Sept. 21-25
During the week of Sept. 21, students in all grade levels will participate in safety preparedness drills for evacuation, shelter, and lockdown scenarios. Families may choose to opt their students out of lockdown drills. To do so, please contact your respective building secretary by Sept. 18.
Lincoln Hall
Alex Saravia, asaravia@sd74.org, and Yolanda Santos, ysantos@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
Updates from PALS, your PTO
Learn more about the People Active with Lincolnwood Schools (PALS) organization.
Upcoming PALS Events
- Through Sept 11: Pizza lovers! Get unlimited Buy 1 Large Pizza, Get 1 FREE at participating Domino's locations through June 30, 2027. PALS is selling BOGO cards for $20. Buy yours today!
- Sept. 14: Our District thrives when our community works together. Join parents, teachers, and administrators at the upcoming PALS meeting on Monday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m., in the Todd Hall library! Share your input about plans for the upcoming year. All parents and guardians are welcome to attend in person or watch on Facebook Live. See you there!
- Sept. 23: Get ready to scoop up some fun at Teddy’s Ice Cream (3910 W. Touhy)! Join Principal Segreti of Todd Hall and Assistant Principal Schreck of Lincoln Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. They’ll be behind the counter serving up your favorite flavors and creating their very own special ice cream mix! Bring the whole family, grab a scoop (or two ... we won’t judge), and support PALS one delicious bite at a time!
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
- Movie in the Park (Bad Guys 2) - Sept. 11, 7 p.m., at Proesel Park. Learn more.
- Touch-a-Truck - Sept. 13, 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m., at Village Hall Parking Lot. Learn more.
- Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra concert: Olé - Sept. 13, 2:30 p.m. Learn more.
- Flotsam River Circus - Sept. 18, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m., at North Shore Channel in Centennial Park. Learn more.
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