9th Grade and New Student Orientation – August 27
Please join us for our New Student and 9th Grade Orientation on Thursday, August 27th from 6:30-8 p.m.. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.. Parking is limited, so we strongly encourage you to carpool or use other transportation options (walk, public transit, bike, etc.). Please be mindful of our neighbors and be sure you are not blocking driveways or the right of way of traffic.
Our new Lincoln students and their families are invited to this open house event. During the evening you will be able to:
Pre-sessions will be held from 5:45-6:15 p.m. for the following students and families
Additionally, for our families who are totally “new to High School”, we have a special “High School Parent/Guardian 101” informational event happening from 6:30-7 p.m. in the Lincoln Auditorium. This event is geared specifically to provide hints and support to our parents/guardians who have their first student in high school or who are new to Seattle Public Schools. Students can explore the club fair and tour the building while you attend this event.
Teacher Treats Needed
We need some treat donations! We want to create some grab and go snacks for our Lincoln staff during the first week of school. Please help us support our amazing staff by brining in some non-perishable grab-and-go items such as chips, crackers, bubble water, soda, granola bars, fruit snacks, etc.
This will be a great way to show our support for the amazing staff we have at Lincoln. Please bring your donations directly to the main office. Thanks!
Lynx on the Loose – September 19
Lynx on the Loose: Catch Corey 5K
Saturday, September 19, 2026
9 a.m.
Lower Woodland Park
Hosted by the Lincoln High School PTSA
Help Build Community at Lincoln High School
The Lincoln PTSA is excited to launch the inaugural Lynx on the Loose: Catch Corey 5K—a fun, family-friendly event that brings together students, parents, teachers, alumni, neighbors, and local businesses for a morning of fun, fitness, and school spirit. This event isn't just about running a 5K. It's about strengthening the Lincoln community, supporting our students, and creating a new tradition that celebrates everything that makes Lincoln High School special.
Participants will run, jog, or walk the course as they try to catch Principal Dr. Corey Eichner, who will receive a head start before the race begins. Whether you're chasing Corey or cheering from the sidelines, everyone is welcome!
Register now to participate, volunteer, sponsor, or send a donation
Join our support group and become a Community Sponsor for Lynx on the Loose!
Why Sponsor?
Your sponsorship helps make this event possible while demonstrating your commitment to Lincoln students and families. Sponsorships help offset event expenses, create a memorable experience for participants, and allow the PTSA to continue supporting programs that enrich student life throughout the school year.
Sponsorship Opportunities
🏃 $500 Community Sponsor
Logo on event T-shirt and event banner
👕 $300 T-Shirt Sponsor
Logo on event T-shirt
🎉 $200 Banner Sponsor
Logo on event banner
🍎 In-Kind Sponsor
Food, beverages, or supplies for participants and volunteers. All in-kind sponsors will be recognized at the event.
Join Us! Help launch a new Lincoln tradition while supporting our students, families, and school community. Register now to participate, volunteer, sponsor, or send a donation
First Day Special Bell Schedule
We will be running a special Lynx Crew morning for our 9th graders on our first day of school (please see information below if you are a new student in the 10th, 11th and 12th grades). Our 9th grade students will arrive to Lincoln starting at 8:30AM to participate in programming and orientation with their Lynx Crew Leaders. Students will gather and enter together through the historic entrance along Interlake. For additional ADA access students can enter through the main entrance. Lunch will be on campus (9th grade students cannot leave campus on the first day of school). Returning students in 10th, 11th, 12th grade will begin their day at 12:30 for school lunch and classes will begin at 1:15. The schedule for the day is as follows:
Morning schedule (9th grade only)
8:30 a.m.– Doors open for 9th graders
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lunches
1-3:40 p.m. - All grades on campus
1:15-3:40 p.m. (1st-6th periods)
Welcoming our new 10th, 11th, and 12th graders on the first day of school
More information coming soon - Our Student Ambassador Program (SAP) is hosting a special orientation for new 10th, 11th and 12th grade students on the first day of school. Be watching for an invite coming to your families soon with the specific time and location we will be meeting. New transfer students can enter through the Historic Entrance (which is the big one up the stairs with an arch that is not glass). Student Ambassadors will be guiding Transfer students to the room. We will go through the school's resources and give transfer students a tour of the school. At the end they will be paired with a student ambassador (a student at Lincoln) who will be a direct contact if they have any questions. Students do not need to bring lunch on their first day as free pizza will be provided, there will be a gluten-free option as well. After lunch, all students will follow the afternoon bell schedule listed above.
Bell Schedule
On a typical week, Lincoln will operate on a 6-period day with Mentorship happening 3 days a week. Lincoln will run Mentorship every day for the first two weeks (9/2-9/11) with our standard week starting on 9/18. The bell schedule for the first two weeks of school will be posted on our website.
Our standard bell schedule is as follows:
Monday & Friday
1st: 8:50-9:45 a.m.
2nd: 9:50-10:45 a.m.
3rd: 10:50-11:40 a.m.
Lunch A) 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
4A) 12:20-1:10 p.m.
4B) 11:45 a.m.-12:35 p.m.
Lunch B) 12:40-1:10 p.m.
MNT 1:15-1:50 p.m.
5th: 1:55-2:245 p.m.
6th: 2:50-3:40 p.m.
Wednesday
1st: 8:50-9:25 a.m.
2nd: 9:30-10:05 a.m.
Mentorship: 10:10-11:10 a.m.
3rd: 11:15-11:50 a.m.
Lunch: 11:55 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
4th: 12:30-1:05 p.m.
5th: 1:10-1:45 p.m.
6th: 1:50-2:25 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday
1st: 8:50-9:45 a.m.
2nd: 9:50-10:45 a.m.
3rd: 10:50-11:50 a.m.
LA) 11:55 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
4A) 12:30-1:30 p.m.
4B) 11:55 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
LB) 1-1:30 p.m.
5th: 1:35-2:25 p.m.
6th: 2:40-3:40 p.m.
For safety, students should always enter and exit through the main entrance at Lincoln. Please remind your students to allow extra time to get to the main entrance if they come from the Woodlawn side of the school. The main entrance will open daily at 7:45AM.
Start of School Attendance
Attendance the first week of school is incredibly important. Students who do not attend any classes during the first six days of school will be dropped from Lincoln High School as “no shows” on the seventh day. Please contact the Attendance Office at lincolnhs.attendance@seattleschools.org to let us know your student will be absent on the first day(s) of school but will attend Lincoln High School.
SPS Laptop Distribution – September 8 and 9
Lincoln is a 1:1 laptop learning environment. Personal laptops are not allowed. All students will be issued an SPS laptop and charger on September Date needed Be watching for more information. Students should bring their fully charged SPS-issued laptop and charger to school every day.
For more information regarding SPS laptops please visit: Superintendent Procedure 2022SP
Student Schedules
Counselors are in the process of finalizing schedules. Finalized schedules will be available on the Source on September 1. If needed, students can request a printed hard copy of their schedule in the Counseling Center. Please DO NOT email the Counseling department requesting a schedule change at this time.
On the first day of school, students who have a schedule hole OR have a class level placement error should drop by the Counseling Center before school. As an example, if you are in 9th grade but were inadvertently placed in a 10th grade ELA class, you would come to the Counseling Center.
For all other schedule change requests, on the second day of school students can fill out an online schedule change request form found in the Counselor Schoology page. Attempts will be made to accommodate changes based on space availability. Students should follow the schedule that shows in The Source until they see any update of classes.
School ID Pictures – September 10 & 11
All students will have their picture taken, even if they are not purchasing a picture package. These photos are what we use for student ID cards and are part of how we manage safety at school. School pictures are scheduled for September 10th and 11th and will happen though Science classes. Students not enrolled in a science class will take pictures during Mentorship and other assigned times. Any student who is absent during picture days will make it up on October 8th. School ID cards are accepted as a legal form of identification for minor students, and as such, students will not be permitted to wear non-religious head coverings for their school photos. Information will be sent out on how seniors can submit specific senior portraits (Seniors still get their photo taken on picture days).
Families can preorder portraits, and we will add the ordering link to our website's calendar here once we receive the information. Print orders will be shipped directly to families' homes in 3-4 weeks after picture day; digital orders will be sent via email from no-reply@imagequix.com. Contact Yuen Lui Studio with any questions.
Fall Fees
Lincoln Universal Supply Fee:
The suggested $85 universal supply fee will support all the learning activities across content areas and ensure all our students have the tools they need to succeed. Some classes will have additional fees for items such as AP workbooks which the students keep.
$85 Universal Supply Fee
We recognize that our families have a range of financial needs. We welcome additional donations from families when checking out to help support those who are unable to contribute to the $85 universal fee.
ASB Cards with Yearbook:
$115 (ASB Card $50 plus Yearbook $65-ASB Price) -Use this SchoolPay item if you want to pre-order your yearbook today vs waiting or forgetting to order after the yearbooks have sold out!
All students participating in athletics and clubs are required to purchase an ASB Card for the 2026-2027 school year.
ASB card holders are eligible for school event discounts and special offers. Discounts are available for the yearbook, dances/Prom, and free entry to home games when held at the Lynx Pavilion.
When checking out, you are welcome to enter an amount over the cost of the yearbook and ASB Card. This will help support those students who are unable to purchase the ASB Card.
$115 ASB Card w/yearbook bundle (and save $25)
ASB Card Only
When checking out, you are welcome to enter an amount over the cost of the ASB Card. This will help support those students who are unable to purchase the ASB Card.
$50 ASB Card:
Transportation
As a reminder, no student parking is allowed in our lot during the school day. If you are dropping students off, please choose a drop-off and pick-up spot a minimum of one block away. We strongly suggest choosing a spot north of 45th and having your student cross safety in the crosswalk at Interlake.
To support the safety of our students, please do not use Interlake, Woodlawn or 43rd as your drop-off/pick-up location. Added congestion and vehicles stopping creates a safety hazard for our students who are entering in these spots.
To limit the number of cars parking in the surrounding neighborhoods, we encourage students to bus or bike when possible- racks are available in the courtyard and adjacent to the Lincoln campus on Interlake. Walking, biking, and rolling (i.e., wheelchair, scooting, and skating) to school is not only fun, but it also improves air quality around schools, reduces traffic congestion, creates community, and students start the day more alert and ready to learn.
About 1/3 of students across the district walk or bike to school. Learn more about our commitment as a community to walk, bike and role to school:
If your student drives to school, please remind them to be a good neighbor and make sure they are not parking in restricted parking zones and are not blocking driveways.
Medication at School
If your student will need to take medication at school, please email Nurse Rowlen at lerowlen@seattleschools.org to set up a time to bring in the medication and form completed by the doctor. More information about medication at school and forms can be found on the SPS website
Neighborcare Teen Health Center
Did you know that teens can get health care at school? The Teen Health Center is located at Lincoln High School and is operated by Neighborcare Health, a community health center with funding support from the City of Seattle’s Families and Education Levy.
The Teen Health Center is staffed by Medical Providers, Mental Health Therapists, and a Health Educator, providing many of the services you’d receive from your family healthcare provider in a teen-friendly setting.
More information and link to register visit the Teen Health Clinic page
Nick of Time Free Heart Screening:
Nick of Time Foundation will be performing free heart screenings at Lincoln on Wednesday, December 2. Screenings are available for any and all individuals aged 12-24, as long as they are registered.
What happens during a heart screening appointment:
- Review of health history by medical professionals
- Simple EKG screening using small adhesive patches on the chest, arms, and legs.
- On-site review of results by experienced cardiac professionals.
- Some students may receive additional heart checks if needed.
- Hands-only CPR & AED instruction included
Privacy is respected through the entire process, with separate screening areas for boys, girls and gender inclusive. They have a private, gender-neutral tent and nurses available for students who need extra support to feel comfortable participating.
To register and make an appointment there are 3 simple steps:
- Make an appointment online
- Complete the health history form (attached and you will also get an email with the form upon scheduling an appointment): https://nickoftimefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023-NoTF-permission-and-health-form.pdf
- Scan and email the completed history to lincolnhs.nickoftime@seattleschools.org or drop off in the box in the Lincoln main office
- Please note, health history forms CANNOT be printed front and back, please print on separate pages
Attached are registration flyers and the health history form. To learn more about Nick of Time, please visit their website or view any of the informational/highlight videos below:
If you have additional questions about Nick of Time or need help with registration, please contact Darla Varrenti: darla@nickoftimefoundation.org
