Be sure to check out the Family Safe Night Out on Friday, August 21 at the Mendota Civic Center!


Lincoln Families: due to muddy playground conditions and more incoming rain we are going to be inside this morning. Students can enter door 1 through the office in the front or door 4 in the rear of the building and staff will help direct them to the correct place to wait. Hoping for better conditions
Lincoln Families: We are excited to have everybody back at school tomorrow. Just a reminder that drop-off is on 3rd Ave (rear of the building) or 4th Ave. (front of the building. Please do not pull into staff parking areas for pick up or drop off.
Weather permitting all students will be on the playground before school each morning. If it is raining, students should enter through door 4 in the rear of the building or door 1 through the office in the front of the building. If we are inside in the morning, students will be directed to wait with their class in the old gym. Breakfast is served daily from 7:30 to 8 AMl in the new gym.
Looking forward to a great year! 💙💛
August Breakfast and Lunch menus are now available!






We are looking for substitutes for the upcoming school year! Please contact the M289 District Office if you have any questions!

You can use the link below to view school supply lists for Lincoln for the 2026-27 school year.
Lincoln: http://m289.org/o/lincoln/page/school-supply-list
Lincoln: http://m289.org/o/lincoln/page/school-supply-list

🚧 Exciting improvements are happening! Our Lincoln Office is under construction this week, but we're still here to help. If you have any questions or need assistance, please give us a call at 815-538-6226—thank you for your patience while we make some updates!

Join us for breakfast tomorrow at Northbrook! This is available to any resident of the Mendota #289 area, ages 2-18 regardless of the school attended! Open 7:30am-9::00am Monday-Friday until June 18th! On the Menu for tomorrow, June 5th: Egg bites and biscuit OR Bagel and cream cheese!
A reminder to all district families.... Free breakfast is available at Northbrook Monday-Friday until June 18th. It is available from 7:30am-9:00am.
Please be advised of the upcoming closing of the Northbrook Track.

Mrs. Freund’s 3rd grade class brought history to life at Lincoln School with their Wax Museum! Students researched famous historical figures, created presentations, and transformed into their characters for visitors to meet.
We are so proud of the hard work, creativity, and confidence our students showed during this fun learning experience. Great job, 3rd graders!
We are so proud of the hard work, creativity, and confidence our students showed during this fun learning experience. Great job, 3rd graders!










Calling all incoming 2nd grade families! 🐾
We hope you can join us this Wednesday for our How to Be a 2nd Grader Night at Lincoln Elementary! Families will learn more about what to expect in 2nd grade during a short presentation beginning at 5:30 PM, followed by a chance to tour the building, meet staff, and participate in an optional family scavenger hunt for a chance to win a prize basket!
Doors open at 5:15 PM. We can’t wait to welcome our future 2nd graders to Lincoln! 💙💛

Warrior Games was a day filled with smiles, teamwork, and unforgettable moments! 🌟 Students came together to encourage one another, build friendships, and celebrate the power of inclusion through fun games and activities. We are so proud of the kindness, cooperation, and school spirit our students showed throughout the day! 💙










Check out the fun summer activities for Mendota kids!


Parents and Guardians of a student entering 5th grade next school year are invited to HOW TO BE A 5TH GRADER this Thursday night, May 14th! We are excited for the incoming 5th graders and their families to learn more about Northbrook Middle School!

M289 is excited to announce our Summer Breakfast program!


Tomorrow is Walk, Bike or Roll to School Day... Bike Registration forms will be available at each school!

Congratulations to our April Lincoln REACH award winners: Sebastian Sandoval, Ximenna Hermosillo, Nash Albers, Cerenity Moss, Maylen Vela Vazquez, Laurel Dunfrund, Adalyn Moss, Gavin Foltynewicz, Briston Fisher, Luis Espinosa Figari, Sofia Garcia, Raegan Evans, Hayden Wheeler, Raelynn Robbins, Renata Falcon Santoyo, and Jaxx Fromherz

Don't forget to Walk, Bike or Roll to School on Wednesday, May 6!

May breakfast and lunch menus are now available!






