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As you all know, the Lincoln School was shut down due to coronavirus exposure. We were remote learning for two day's from Tuesday to Wednesday. As of October 19th, the school is up and running and will hopefully stay that way. As for the coronavirus in general, Fox news stated Oct. 20 there is a common toiletry item you might use to deactivate the virus. Mouthwash is apparently rumored to be the antidote, scientists say. So that means to stock up. Red Ribbon week is also just...
Lincoln School reopened Monday morning after being closed last week due to concerns about a possible close-contact coronavirus exposure. The closure resulted from a message about a possible close contact with someone who had COVID-19 and was largely a precautionary measure, said Shane Brown, Lincoln Elementary School principal and the COVID-19 response team leader. Brown saw the message, sent late Monday night, at about 4 a.m. Tuesday morning. "That's when we started doing... Full story
Of all the things you are learning, what do you think will be the most useful when you are an adult? "I think the ABC’s." – Emma Dey, Pre-K "Eating lunch." – Anthony Reed, Kindergarten "You need to know your mom’s phone number because if you’re alone and you need your mom, then you could call her." -Stella Davis. 1st Grade “Of all the things I have learned, what I think that is useful when I am an adult is Reeders notebook. Because it teaches me spelling” -Ryan Perez, 2nd Grade “When I am an adult I think science will th...
Last year the Sheriff's Office and Lincoln Public Schools together decided the DARE program that was currently being taught in the elementary grades would be expanded to include the middle school students. As the DARE instruction expands, here are highlights of the program's evolutions since its inception in the 1980's. DARE was created in Los Angeles in 1983 as it became clear that enforcement of drug laws were not enough, and that resistance education was necessary to effect...
Today's update for the Lincoln Public Schools actually does not concern COVID-19. It has most to do with rules and policies coming back to life, such as today's topic: Zero Zeros. Zero Zeros was a big deal for the school in the past, but was taken down due to POUNCE grants. Now, Zero Zeros is back up in running, and has been enforced starting Monday, Oct. 5. If any of you don't know what Zero Zeros is, it is an after school program for students who have missing work/tests,...
Diane Krier earned recognition this year for her work as the Lincoln Schools cafeteria manager and food director with the Wonderful Outstanding Worker award from the Montana School Nutrition Association. Patrice O'Loughlin, the awards chairperson for the MTSNA, made the trip up to Lincoln Friday Oct. 9 to present Krier with the award for "exceptional service and devotion to Montana students," and that, according to the MTSNA website, "recognizes any school food service...
What is your favorite thing about being back in school? "Playing with my friends." -Emmet Perez, Pre-K Her favorite things about school are Math class, snack time, and hanging out with friends. -Shannon Murray, Kindergarten "I like being here because they have good food." -Jase Fallis, 2nd Grade "My favorite thing about being back in school is we are finally doing times because at the beginning of the school year I didn't know times but I'm glad I know times now." -Tristan... Full story
Lincoln's school year has begun with a bang. We have nineteen new students enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th grade this year, with ten preschoolers. I believe the increase in enrollment has much to do with the fact that we are having school in-person. We are lucky that we can social distance in the classrooms and at lunch. We even have the recesses divided to keep the grades apart. The students are champions at following the CDC guidelines of hand washing and sanitizing... Full story
The Lincoln. Junior High football team scored a win against St. Regis during their Saturday, Oct. 3 contest in St. Regis The game began with Lincoln receiving the ball on kickoff with great position. A 40-plus yard run by Andrew Brown soon brought Lincoln's first touchdown. Lincoln led 6-0 and held St. Regis to just a few yards, while the Lynx gained yards on each play. Brown carried the ball in for another touchdown early in the second quarter, but the Lynx missed the extra p...
Samantha Sechrest joins the Lincoln Public Schools for her first year as a lead teacher this year and is teaching high school English. Her high school classes cover novel studies and reading competency. Sechrest is also teaching a combo class for 7th and 8th graders which mainly concentrates on reading and writing, including handwriting. The curriculum for English students includes comparing differences between video and books, so she said she's including that in her classes,...
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted so many lives in the world Since early 2020, the new worldwide pandemic has increased caution for all businesses, schools and even households. Behind the closed doors of Lincoln Public Schools, the teachers have done an excellent job on improvising in this very abnormal situation. So, let us give some credit to our district for caring so deeply about the student's education and future. Some of the policies have changed due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. Anyone entering the building must...
The Lincoln High Volleyball team put up a spirited fight against Victor in Saturday night's Homecoming game, but the Pirates had the wind in their sails and ended the night besting Lincoln three sets to two. Lincoln dropped the first set with a 25-18 loss, but rallied for the second and third sets, winning 25-20 and 25-23. By the fourth set, however, the pirates powered back, sinking the Lynx 25-7. Lincoln fought back in the final set, but were once again outgunned as Victor...
Drew Blubaugh is a first year teacher and is teaching health and P.E. this year at Lincoln Schools. He recently graduated from the University of Montana-Western, and also attended the University of Providence in Great Falls, where he threw shot put, discus, hammer and weight for two years. Blubaugh grew up in Montana and decided to come to Lincoln in part because it's a small town. "That's really what sold me, the small town atmosphere," said Blubaugh. "When I went into the...
The 5th and 6th grade ladies of the Little Lynx 'B' squad came out strong against the Lady Rams of Helena Christian School on Saturday. Led by veteran standouts Kaitlyn Brown and Ashya Blythe, the Little Lady Lynx battled the Helena team to a five set tie breaker only to lose by two points in the final thrilling tie-breaker set. "They did great and had a lot of hustle! The girls practiced their fundamentals and stayed focused," 'B' team coach Danielle Cyr said. With no...
Lincoln Public Schools released new guidelines for attendance at sporting events Sept. 10, a week after the Lewis and Clark Board of Health approved an amendment to exclude youth activities from the health order limiting gatherings to 250 people. Under the guidelines, a limited number of spectators are now allowed at both volleyball and football games. Volleyball games held in the gym can now have up to 50 spectators, while football games can have up to 125. Lincoln Schools At... Full story
Stephanie Burns joins Lincoln Public Schools as the new 4th grade teacher this year. She graduated from Montana State University Bozeman with a bachelors degree in Elementary Education and a specialization in early childhood education. "This is my second year teaching my own class," said Burns. "Before that, I was an assistant teacher for two and a half years." Burns taught at Lakeside Elementary as well as at a private school in Miami and is looking forward to getting back in...
It took a big bus to bring the combined Power-Dutton-Brady Titans and their coaches to Lincoln on Friday, Sept. 11 to face the seven brave members of the Lincoln Lynx junior high squad in their first six-man football gridiron match of the fall. The score at half time, 0 - 14, showed nerves shaking out of the local Lynx as the young men were finding their game faces after two weeks of practice; practices long on hitting dummies but short on actual scrimmage against real live...
As school starts up this fall, teachers work to meet student needs and assess which gaps in learning are from COVID closures last spring and which are from summer slide. Many students, particularly in younger grades, come back from summer break having experienced what's called "summer slide," a loss in knowledge and skills, particularly in reading and math. Studies show that this knowledge loss can be cumulative over grade levels as students start a little bit further behind... Full story
Danielle Cyr, Lincoln School's new pre-K teacher, attended school as a student in Lincoln from kindergarten through her senior year, and she's looking forward to her first year teaching. Cyr attended the University of Montana, Western and finished up her degree last year around early April. "When I went into student teaching, I always thought I wanted to do the younger grades," she said. After she student-taught 5th grade with Stacey Mannix, she said, "I could see myself...
Darryan Gonzales joins the Lincoln Public Schools this year as the music teacher. Originally from Four Corners, Farmington, N.M., Gonzales was in band through middle and high school, is a classically trained clarinetist and specializes in jazz saxophone and voice. In addition, she performed in the University of Montana's Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Chamber Chorale, jazz ensembles, and served as Drum Major for two years in the Grizzly Marching Band. "As a specialist, I'm...
The Lincoln School gym received something of a makeover over the summer. Derek Perez, Lincoln School Custodian, said the gym floor was sanded down to bare wood, refinished, given new school graphics and resealed. He said it's the first time the floor has been rejuvenated worked on since the original gym floor was replaced in 2007. Superintendent Jennifer Packer, Athletic Director Shane Brown and Perez all had input into the new floor design. The design features the ears and... Full story
If the COVID-19 virus doesn't kill you, going to the Lady Lynx volleyball games may get you instead. With only nine spectators in the Lincoln bleachers trying to shout and cheer through their face masks, the usual game day vibe against the St. Regis Lady Tigers rolled off to a deceptively slow start. Little did the fans know that by the thrilling tie-breaker fifth set, hearts would be pounding and time would seem to stand still at every one of the seven tie-score moments in... Full story
The 2020-21 school year began Monday with students returning to the classroom for the first time since March. The start of a new school year is always an uncertain time, but few have likely started off with as many uncertainties as this one as COVID-19 guidance from the state and county continues to evolve. Last Monday, Aug.17, the Lincoln School Board held an emergency Zoom meeting to discuss the impacts of Governor Steve Bullock's Aug. 12 face mask requirements for students... Full story
What is the first day of school? Monday, August 24th. When is registration? We will be doing online registration this year. Mrs. Heisler sent an email to each of the 7th through 12th grade students. Please have your student check their email. Do not hesitate to call the school office if you have any questions. Will the students be required to wear masks? Governor Bullock has just released (August 2020) that schools are now included in the directive that masks will be required...
At their regular Aug. 10 meeting, the Lincoln School Board opted to resume in-person teaching at Lincoln Public Schools when classes start Aug. 24. However, a directive issued by Governor Steve Bullock Aug. 12 prompted an emergency Zoom meeting Aug. 17, to re-examine their decision. "We approved going back to school, and parents had the option of their kids going online," School board President Aaron Birkholz told the BVD. He said under their initial school re-opening plan,...
