Tuesday Newsday

• MAP testing at Rutledge Hall and Lincoln Hall - Sept. 16-17
• AM-Only Student Attendance Day - Sept. 18
• Safety Week - Sept. 21-25
• RED OUT for Girls Varsity Volleyball - Sept. 22, 4:15 p.m.
• 4th Grade Band/Orchestra Parent Night - Sept. 23, 6:30 p.m., at Lincoln Hall Auditorium
• District Closed in Observance of Columbus Day - Oct. 12
• Teacher Institute Day | No School for Students - Oct. 13

District safety and security is a top priority for everyone on campus. Part of that planning is to maintain ongoing partnerships with Lincolnwood’s Police and Fire Departments. Please review information regarding SD74 safety protocols.

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, 2026 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 Foy, 847-745-3877 or sfoy@sd74.org

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

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

Let's RED OUT the gym on Sept. 22 as we cheer on our Jaguars against Old Orchard! The game begins at 4:15 p.m.

The District plans three classroom parties every year to celebrate Halloween (Oct. 30), Winter Break (Dec. 18), and Valentine's Day (Feb. 12) at Todd Hall and Rutledge Hall. Sign-up periods for each party will be as follows:

• Halloween - Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. through Oct. 13 at 11:59 p.m.
• Winter Break - Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. through Dec. 1 at 11:59 p.m.
• Valentine’s Day - Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. through Feb. 2 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.

To indicate your interest in volunteering for a Halloween party, complete this form when it opens on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. The form will close on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at midnight.

To purchase and customize your 2026-2027 yearbook, go to www.treering.com/validate and enter the following passcodes:

• Todd Hall: 1015677948684573
• Rutledge Hall: 1015681385313334
• Lincoln Hall: 1015675171354247

Receive 10% off your order if you purchase by Oct. 31!

Parents and guardians are encouraged to continue reporting student absences through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Visit the District website to learn more about how to use the new feature and keep in mind these important points:

• Absences must be reported by 8:59 a.m. on the day of the absence. If you miss this cutoff, please contact the school office.

• If your child will be leaving early or arriving late during the day, such as for a dentist appointment, be sure to categorize the absence as a partial-day absence.

• Please include any information relevant to your student’s absence in the explanation box. Front office staff can see detailed notes.

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.

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

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

• Sept. 23, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Principal Segreti of Todd Hall and Assistant Principal Schreck of Lincoln Hall will step behind the counter at Teddy’s Ice Cream (3910 W. Touhy) to scoop up your favorite flavors and serve their very own custom ice cream creations. 20% of all sales during the event will be donated to PALS to fund programs and enrichment opportunities for SD74 students, teachers, and families.

PALS is incredibly grateful to the amazing business sponsors who invest in our schools and help make programs, events, teacher appreciation, and student experiences possible. Your generosity makes a real difference in our school community, and we are so thankful for your partnership! Please join us in showing some love to the businesses that support our schools!

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

• Flotsam River Circus - Sept. 18, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m., at North Shore Channel in Centennial Park. Learn more.
• Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Slumber Night - Oct. 6, 6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., at Lincolnwood Community Center. Learn more.
• Trunk-or-Treat - Oct. 25, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., at Proesel Park Family Aquatic Center Parking Lot. Learn more.
• Diwali - Nov. 7, 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., at Lincolnwood Community Center. Learn more.

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