Lincoln-Way to host informational meetings for parents of incoming freshmen and transfer students

   Knowing how intimidating the transition to a new school can be, Lincoln-Way High School District 210 will host a series of informational meetings for parents of incoming freshmen as well as students transferring into the district from neighboring state or communities.

   “We want parents to be able to put a face with a name,” stated Dr. Lawrence A. Wyllie, superintendent, who plans to introduce key administrators at each school, including the principal, associate principals, pupil personnel director and student activities coordinator.

   “We want parents to leave here feeling a little more comfortable and a little less anxious about the first day of school,” he added.

   Every year, the Lincoln-Way District 210 Board of Education hosts a Straight Talk Breakfast with the Superintendent for parents of incoming freshmen and transfer students at each school. This year’s breakfasts are scheduled for the following times:

• 8 a.m. Aug 7, Lincoln-Way Central, 1801 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox
• 8 a.m. Aug. 9, Lincoln-Way West, 21701 S. Gougar Road, New Lenox
• 8:30 a.m. Aug. 14, Lincoln-Way North, 19900 S. Harlem Ave., Frankfort
• 8 a.m. Aug. 17, Lincoln-Way East, 201 Colorado Ave., Frankfort

   Parents are asked to call in advance to reserve a seat:

• Central, 815-462-2105
• West, 815-462-2106
• North, 815-462-2977
• East, 815-462-2978

   Parents will hear Dr. Wyllie share information about the district, its expectations, school test scores, Advanced Placement classes, graduation requirements, discipline and extra-curricular activities.

   “We’re about kids and improving student achievement,” he said. “We pour every ounce of energy we have into student achievement.”