Lincoln High School Patriot Press

Website: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/lincoln/home
Location: 2900 South Cliff Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD, USA
Phone: 605-367-7990
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LHSPats

by Dr. Laura Raeder, Principal

Ready….Set….Go! Welcome to the 2021-22 school year. We are excited to have students in the building! Staff members have spent the summer making certain Lincoln High School is ready for students. Parts of our music and PE departments have been remodelled as well as the exterior of E Wing. The entire school has been deep cleaned and we are anxious to meet the new and returning students. The District continues to review our COVID practices. Information on mask wearing and other mitigating efforts will be coming at a later time. LHS is dedicated to providing the safe and exemplar education that you expect from Lincoln High School.

Alongside me will be Joey Struwe, Activities Principal, and Mitch Lynch, Assistant Principal and Danyelle Brown, Assistant Principal. Additionally, we have several new teachers that will be joining our already powerful staff:

Braden Bradfield -Science

Chris Cameron -Science

Mesa Jacobson -Science

Kendra Junso -Special Education

Jesseca Koskovich -English Language Learners

Annie Lanning -Learning Center

Maggie Peterson -Math

Norma Preza -World Language

Andrea Saez -World Language

Kerri Stockwell -Math

Christina (Tiffany) Svennes -Learning Center

Tia Tolk -Science

Natalie Tufte -Math

Our first scheduled opportunity to meet is Patriot Power Day on August 11. On this day you will receive your schedule, get your ID picture taken, order yearbooks, receive activity passes and pay any fees. There are also a limited number of parking permits available to seniors and juniors (one per family.) Students must have all fees paid prior to receiving a parking permit or chromebook. More information about this day is being mailed and emailed to you.

Have a great rest of the summer! Go Pats!

July

19 - Parking permit registration opens for seniors

26 - Parking permit registration opens for juniors

26 - All-Activities Parent Meeting in LHS Main Gym, 6:00-6:30 PM

August

2 -- Soccer 1st Practice

9 – Girls Tennis 1st Practice

9 – Boys Golf/Football 1st Practice

11 – Patriot Power Day

12 – Volleyball/Cross Country 1st Practice

19 – Parent/Student/Teacher (PST) Night

26 – First Day School

September

3 - 6 Labor Day Break - no school

10 - Presidents Bowl, 8:00 PM

17 - Red Letter Days (RLD) Homecoming

18 - Hall of Fame Banquet

Lincoln students (Grades 11-12) will be able to apply and pay for a student parking permit ($50) online. Only one permit will be available per family. We have limited space at Lincoln, so no one has a guaranteed parking permit. To apply, students must have all fees paid and the 2021-22 annual information update form must be completed. Once the permit is paid for the student can pick it up on Patriot Power Day or later in the LHS office. You will need the following for your online application: Student ID, driver’s license and license plate numbers, vehicle make, model, color, and year.

The application window is open at 8:00 AM on Monday, July 19 for Seniors and at 8:00 AM on Monday, July 26 for Juniors. Here is the link to the page:

http://www.sf.k12.sd.us/lincoln/students-parents/parking-and-bus-information/parking-permits

Lincoln High School will be hosting an “LHS All Activities Information Night” for ALL incoming 9th-12th grade students at LHS for the 2021-2022 school year.

This will take place on Monday, July 26, 2021, 6:00pm-6:30pm All Activities (main gym)

Coaches and Advisors will be available after to focus on fall activities and provide information for other activities along with information on supporting the Red White and Blue Booster Club.

Any questions, please contact the LHS Activities Office at 605-367-7990 or e-mail: kristin.brown@k12.sd.us

Lincoln High School students can take care of back-to-school duties on Wednesday, August 11. This is the day students can take pictures, get school ID's, yearbooks, purchase activity passes ($20), chromebook insurance ($25 for one year or $100 for all four years with the option to own upon graduation) and receive schedules.

We look forward to coming back together and have Tailgating activities planned 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM for students. Please see where your scheduled time falls by using your FIRST NAME:

Seniors First Names starting
A – M 8:00 – 8:30 AM
N – Z 8:30 - 9:00 AM

Juniors First Names starting
A – M 9:00 – 9:30 AM
N – Z 9:30 - 10:00 AM

Sophomores First Names starting
A – M 10:00 -10:45 AM
N – Z 10:45 am – 11:30 AM

Freshman First Names starting
A – I 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
J - R 12:15 - 1:00 PM
S – Z 1:00 – 1:45 PM

Our students and parents visit LHS and follow shortened class schedules to find classrooms, meet teachers, and go over academic guidelines. Please arrive at LHS during the following times:
9th graders: 5:00-7:00 PM
10th - 12th graders: 7:00-9:00 PM

Please click on the links below for information regarding the high school tripper bus routes, prices, and where to find the stops.

Direct links to get to the exact page it is listed on the web:

http://www.sf.k12.sd.us/lincoln/students-parents/parking-and-bus-information/tripper-bus-information

http://www.sf.k12.sd.us/roosevelt/students-parents/parking-and-bus-information/tripper-bus-information

http://www.sf.k12.sd.us/washington/students-parents/parking-and-bus-information/tripper-bus-information

http://www.sf.k12.sd.us/jefferson/students-parents/parking-and-bus-information/tripper-bus-information

Once you are on this link you need to scroll down to see the prices and actually choose a morning/afternoon/route to see stops or choose Visit the MAP.

Counselors

(students assigned alphabetically by last name):

A-C

Tanielle Sylvester

Tanielle.Sylvester@k12.sd.us

D-G

David Myers

David.Myers@k12.sd.us

H-K

Wendy Dorman

Wendy.Dorman@k12.sd.us

L-N

Matt Meyers

Matt.Meyers@k12.sd.us

O-Sq

Jackie Anderson

Jackie.Geppert-Anderson@k12.sd.us

Sr-Z

Becky Thomas

Becky.Thomas@k12.sd.us

Parents/Guardians of students currently enrolled in the Sioux Falls School District should complete the Annual Information Update (Online Registration) for each one of their students through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. https://parentview.sf.k12.sd.us/campus/portal/siouxfalls.jsp

After logging into the Parent Portal, a link for Annual Information Update can be found under the left menu. If you have forgotten your password, please call the Lincoln High School Office and we can reset your password.

If you have changed your physical address over the summer, please drop off proof of residency in the office. Documents that are acceptable for proof of residency within the last 60 days prior to registration are: lease agreement, mortgage documents, utility bill, property tax payment/receipt, homeowner’s insurance policy, or state/government agency mail (no Post Office issued documents).

The updates must be done through parent/guardian Infinite Campus accounts only. Household information for ALL students must be updated prior to their school’s fall open house. Only Household A (address that your students’ enrollment is based off) parents/guardians will be able to complete the annual update through the Parent Portal. If Household B has changes to their contact information, the Sioux Falls School District will be sending out a paper copy in early August for parents/guardians to complete and return to Lincoln High School.

If you do not have access to a computer, one is available Monday through Thursday, 7:30 - 4:30 pm through July 29 and then Monday through Friday, 7:30 - 4:30 pm starting on August 2 at Lincoln High school in the main office.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call LHS at 367-7990.

Any student entering 7th through 12th Grade in the Fall of 2021 and planning to participate in the middle school or high school athletics/fine arts program during the 2021-2022 academic year, the Annual Information Update will need to be completed PRIOR to any participation in activities, which includes, but is not limited to, the first practice, workout (summer included) or tryout of an activity in which the student is participating.

Any student entering Grade 9-12 can purchase the Option to Own insurance plan for $100.00. Refunds for insurance purchased in previous years will not be issued. (Example: A senior can purchase the $100.00 Option-to-Own plan, but no refunds will be issued if they previously purchased a yearly insurance plan). Previously purchased Option-to-Own plans are still in effect. Insurance can be purchased online after August 4.

Students enrolled in Accelerated English or AP English courses have required summer reading. The purpose of summer reading is to offer students the opportunity to continue their skills as critical readers and thinkers. Students in Acc. Eng. 1 or Acc. Eng. 2 will receive their assigned summer reading books during the month of May.

Links to summer reading assignments can be found below:

Accelerated English I

Accelerated English 2

AP Language and Composition

AP Literature and Composition

Teacher contact information is included in each of the reading assignments. Further questions can be directed to Sara.Klawonn@k12.sd.us. Have a great summer!

ATTENTION PATRIOTS: Lincoln High School Video Production and Design (aka Game Day Productions) is looking for students interested in assisting with live streaming and play-by-play to the LHS YouTube channel and running the video boards during varsity athletic events (football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, wrestling, etc). Check out what we do by clicking the link to the LHS YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR78tKaO9Ms6tLHFvt8jLNA). Contact Mrs. Wooledge (room A300E) at charnelle.wooledge@k12.sd.us or text 605-987-8613 for details. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in sports media broadcasting and graphic design. Go Patriots!!

Watch your favorite Patriot athletics and activities on YouTube! Lincoln High School varsity athletic events will be live streamed on the Lincoln High School YouTube channel. Subscribe to the Lincoln High School channel to receive notifications about upcoming events, when new events begin, or when new videos are updated. Access the link via the LHS High School website (below). Information will be posted on the LHS website, LHS social media, and in the Patriot Press as updates take place with dates, links, and sites. Please send any questions to charnelle.wooledge@k12.sd.us.

Below are the YouTube links for the LHS activity page, YouTube channel and Howard Wood Field. Be sure to follow the Sioux Falls Sioux District on YouTube! Go Patriots!!

LHS YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR78tKaO9Ms6tLHFvt8jLNA

Howard Wood Field:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7UAf4FlMh9v7YGL9lLieHw

LHS activity page:

http://www.sf.k12.sd.us/lincoln/activities

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sflhs.patriots

Twitter: @SFLHSPatriots

Instagram: @sflincoln​

Any incoming freshmen or students new to LHS will have the opportunity to audition for the 2021 Variety Show on August 27 at 3:30pm in the auditorium. The Variety Show will be performed on Thursday, September 16 and Friday, September 17 as part of the Lincoln High School Homecoming Celebration. We are looking for unique and fun acts!

Please email Ms. Anderson-Finch at meghan.anderson-finch@k12.sd.us or text her Google Voice work number: 605-951-0011 with any questions. ( Auditions for current LHS students took place last spring.)

Hello Sioux Falls School District Families. The federal government has extended FREE meals for all students – that includes breakfast and lunch – through June of next year. That means every enrolled student can enjoy a healthy breakfast and lunch at no cost during the 2021-22 school year.

The Lincoln High School Hall of Fame started on May 8, 2001. The purpose of the organization is to recognize and honor former members of the staff, administration, athletics, fine arts, student body and community-wide contributors for their outstanding achievements and/or contributions to Lincoln High School.

Our 2021 Hall of Fame Inductees include: Mary Balcer Tranberg, Lloyd Dobratz, Patty Dobratz, Terry Dobratz, Cameron Stalheim, Adam Morfeld, Traci Mescher, Ron Parsons, Debra Wallenberg, Glenyta Hanson.

Tickets can be reserved now for the September 18 banquet honoring these individuals. Email our Activities Director at Joey.Struwe@k12.sd.us or call 367-7990.

Please feel free to like our LHS Hall of Fame page on Facebook and get updates on the activities of the Lincoln Hall of Fame committee: https://www.facebook.com/LHSHallofFame

We also have a website:

http://lincolnhighschoolhalloffame.weebly.com/