Recent News Articles for Lincoln Middle School
Brett Balduf Named Principal of Carpenter School in School District 64
The Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 Board of Education at its May 21 meeting confirmed the appointment of Brett Balduf as principal of Carpenter School effective July 1. Mr. Balduf is replacing Dr. Marcy Canel, who is leaving District 64 to pursue other opportunities in education.
Dr. Anthony Murray Named Principal of Lincoln Middle School in School District 64
The Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 Board of Education at its May 21 meeting confirmed the appointment of Dr. Anthony Murray as principal of Lincoln Middle School effective July 1. Dr. Murray is replacing Joel Martin, who was appointed the District’s Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources earlier this spring.
School District 64 Celebrates 2011-12 Staff Milestones
The Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 Board of Education at its May 21 meeting recognized important staff milestones for 46 employees as the 2011-12 school year draws to a close.
School District 64 Student Artists Spotlighted this Spring
The talented creations of student artists from Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 are in the public spotlight this spring to the delight of community members.
Artwork from 49 students representing all District 64 schools is currently on view at the fourth annual art display at Le Peep restaurant, 100 Euclid Ave., Park Ridge. In a unique partnership, District 64 exhibits works from May through October and Brickton Art Center exhibits children’s projects from November thru April in a permanent gallery at the restaurant.
School District 64 Emerson Middle School Artists Win Regional Awards
Six student artists from Emerson Middle School in Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 have captured Midwest regional honors for their creative works through the 2012 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards national competition. The grade 8 students were among a larger group nominated by teacher Sonja Dziedzic for their exceptional work.
School District 64 Adds 2012 “Bright Red Apple Award” to its Accolades
Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 is one of only 79 Illinois school districts to earn the 2012 Bright Red Apple Award for educational excellence from SchoolSearch, an independent research and consulting firm. It’s the 18th year that District 64 was selected for “providing students with an outstanding educational environment,” the award notes.
Using objective data from the 2011 Illinois State Report Cards, only 9 percent of the state’s 868 districts received the accolade.
District 64 Sponsors Healthy Living Month Special Events: Internet Safety Program on April 24 and Bike Helmet Sale on April 25
Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 is offering two special programs during April, which is celebrated as Healthy Living Month in Park Ridge.
School District 64 Seeks Community Opinions on Facilities through April 20
Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 has launched a public opinion survey to offer residents an opportunity to share thoughts and opinions regarding its school buildings. The online survey will be available through Friday, April 20 on the District’s website: www.d64.org. An overview of the needs already identified for each school also is available on the same website.
District 64 Announces Administrative Changes for 2012-13
The Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 Board of Education at its March 12 meeting authorized several additional personnel changes effective for the 2012-13 school year. The District previously announced the promotion of Lincoln Middle School Principal Joel Martin to become Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and the appointment of Dr. Lori Hinton from Glenview School District 34 to become Assistant Superintendent for Student Learning; both posts are being filled due to retirements.
District 64 Selects New Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
The Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 Board of Education at its March 12 meeting confirmed the promotion of Lincoln Middle School Principal Joel Martin to become Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources effective July 1. Mr. Martin is replacing Dr. Sandra Stringer, who is retiring from District 64 on June 30 after 10 years in the post.
District 64 Facility Master Plan Public Forums Set for March 13 & 14
Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 will conduct public forums on March 13 and 14 to offer community members an opportunity to hear more about the Facility Master Plan being developed, ask questions and offer input. District 64 launched the two-year Facility Master Plan process in summer 2011 to help prioritize the “bricks and mortar” needs of schools.
Two, identical sessions are scheduled from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.:
District 64 Appoints New Assistant Superintendent for Student Learning
The Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 Board of Education at its February 27 meeting confirmed the appointment of Dr. Lori Hinton as Assistant Superintendent for Student Learning effective July 1. She will replace Diane Betts, who is retiring on June 30 from District 64 after nine years in that post.
School District 64 among 32 in State with Four Schools on 2011 Honor Roll
Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 is one of only 32 school districts across the state to have four or more schools earn “Academic Excellence Awards” in the 2011 Illinois Honor Roll sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
As announced at the February 27 Board of Education meeting, Lincoln Middle School along with Carpenter, Roosevelt and Field elementary schools received excellence awards for sustaining very high academic performance over at least three years.
Registration Opens March 1 for 2012 District 64 “Worlds of Wonder” Summer Program
Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 will begin registration on Thursday, March 1 for its popular “Worlds of Wonder” summer program. Tuition is the same as last year, and priority is given to any child who resides within District 64 and who enrolls on or before Friday, April 20.
School District 64 Science Olympians Put Ingenuity to the Test
Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 students put their scientific ingenuity to the test on Saturday, February 4 at the annual Science Olympiad. The Olympiad was held at Emerson Middle School, 8101 N. Cumberland, Niles.
About 175 enthusiastic students competed in a series of Olympic-type team events. The Olympiad is an extracurricular program that challenges students in grades 3-5 to stretch the science skills and technology design they learn in the District 64 curriculum in fun ways.
School District 64 Announces 2012 Spelling Bee Winners
The Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 Spelling Bee was a hive of activity again this year as more than 200 students participated in the extracurricular activity for students in grades 3-8, according to Meghan Keefer, District 64 Language Arts Curriculum Specialist. “We are very pleased to have such a continuing high level of interest, as the bee offers a competitive opportunity in our District unlike any other, sparking excitement for language and vocabulary skills that promote life-long literacy connections,” Ms. Keefer noted.
District 64 “All-Star” Musicians Shine at Regional Events
Top student musicians from Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 middle schools were selected to participate recently in two annual regional events sponsored by the Illinois Music Educators Association (IMEA).
The IMEA District Festival was held on Saturday, November 4 at Wauconda High School. More than 700 of the finest band and orchestra students from over 50 junior high schools in the north suburban area auditioned for seats in this all-star group.
District 64 Community Preschool Has Openings Now for 3- and 4-Year-Olds
Openings are available for 3- and 4-year-old children at Park Ridge-Niles School District 64’s community preschool program at Jefferson School, 8200 N. Greendale, Niles. The program has several blended classrooms where students with special needs and community students attend preschool together. Class sizes are small. Children are accepted throughout the year once they turn 3 years of age.
School District 64 Board Meeting Videos Now Available
Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 now is providing videotapes of Board of Education meetings for viewing on demand from its website. Full-length tapes of the Board’s most recent regular meeting of August 22 along with the Committee-of-the-Whole session are available.
School District 64 Invites Parents to Curriculum Nights for 2011-12
Parents of Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 students are invited to head back-to-school themselves to attend Curriculum Nights at each school. Traditionally held during the first weeks of the new year, these popular evening events are an easy way for parents to meet their child’s teacher and find out what their child will be studying at a new grade level.