Former L-Way Teacher Allegedly Threatened to Shoot School Officials (Update)

Former high school teacher Ryan Gardner faces a felony in connection with threats against Lincoln-Way school officials.

A former Lincoln-Way Central High School teacher who checked himself into a Chicago hospital for psychiatric care faces a felony charge of telephone harassment in connection with alleged threats against school district officials. A warrant for the arrest of Ryan Gardner, 40, was secured late Tuesday afternoon. Gardner, who reportedly lives with his parents in downstate Danville, headed north and voluntarily checked himself into University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago, said Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow. Even though he is receiving psychiatric care, Gardner would have been able to leave the hospital of his own volition, Glasgow said. Officials hit Gardner with the felony charge, accusing him of calling Lincoln-Way School …

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brody prater

9:41 pm on Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Bitch don't come on here a month later and add some lame ass comment stating that i didn't do everything i could. first reread every statement made by me then ask yourself did i ever state that he threatened me or anybody else after you answer that with a NO, then reread again and see that i stated that when the cops came for different reasons during the week none of which were threats they could…   more ›

Sharon Michalak Appointed L-W East Principal

Michalak, who has served District 210 for decades, will begin her principal duties July 1.

The Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Sharon Michalak as the new principal of Lincoln-Way East High School at a board meeting on Dec. 13, according to a media release from the district. Michalak has served Lincoln-Way schools in several capacities throughout her career in education, including her current position as assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction and staff development. Thursday’s decision regarding Michalak followed the announcement that District Superintendent Dr. Lawrence A. Wyllie will retire on June 28 and that current East Principal Dr. Scott Tingley will serve as his replacement. Michalak will assume principal duties at Lincoln-Way East beginning …

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LOCAL VOICES: Lincoln-Way Students, Staff Raise $11,697.67 for Cancer Research

Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 students are making a difference in the lives of families stricken with cancer.

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Lincoln-Way School Board Meeting Agenda for Nov. 15

The board will talk contracts, travel and policies.

The Lincoln-Way School Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Nov. 15 at the Lincoln-Way Central High School boardroom. The board will discuss contract extension for property at 191st Street and Harlem Avenue, address out-of-state travel and conduct a first reading of board policies. Get news alerts and Facebook updates from these Lincoln-Way Patch sites:

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District 210 Receives Annual Report Card

The district did not meet statewide standards in 2011-12, but Lincoln-Way Schools were still high-ranking among area districts.

Lincoln-Way School District 210 recently received its annual Illinois District Report Card. According to the report, the district is not meeting Adequate Yearly Progress statewide standards. However, neither is any other high school district in the state, according to Sun-Times Media. Adequate Yearly Progress is determined by student scores on the Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE), participation rates on state assessments and graduation rates. During the 2011-12 academic year, the number of Lincoln-Way students meeting or exceeding state standards dropped, from 72.1 percent in 2010-11 to 68.8 percent in 2011-12. The state average during both years was approximately 51 percent. The state standard is 85 percent. In math, for which…

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Will County Resident

11:07 am on Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Donny, go look at the requirements for the class of 2008. The requirements were 3 years of English, 2 years of math, and 2 years of science. 4 years of English, 3 years of math, and 3 years of science were all increased after I graduated. I was also able to bypass "Reading Seminar" because I took Honors English my freshman year. I do not believe you can do that anymore to get out of the reading …   more ›

LOCAL VOICES: Lincoln-Way to Showcase Marching Bands

Area residents will have an opportunity to see all four Lincoln-Way High School District 210 marching bands perform during a Marching Band Showcase on Wednesday, Oct. 24.

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Lincoln-Way School Board Meeting Agenda for Oct. 11

The board will accept the 2011-2012 audit report and approve advisory committee appointments.

Editor's Note: This post has been revised to accurately reflect the contents of the Oct. 11 board meeting. The Lincoln-Way School Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Oct. 11 in the Central High School boardrooom. Board action items include acceptance of the annual audit report and approval of advisory committee appointments. Get news alerts and Facebook updates from these Lincoln-Way Patch sites:

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Nominating Petitions for Lincoln-Way HS District 210 School Board Candidates

Lincoln-Way District 210 Election Information April 2013

Nominating petition forms for the April 9, 2013, school board election in Lincoln-Way High School District 210 are now available. Forms may be picked up in the office of Sue Fennell, recording secretary to the Board of Education at 1801 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox on any business day between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. A school board candidate's petition must be filed in the same office no earlier than 7 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 17 and no later than 5 p.m., Monday, Dec. 24. Candidates names will appear on the election ballot in the order in which their nominating papers are received in the recording secretary's office. Three seats on the seven-member board of education will be filled at the April 9 election. Candidates elected will serve four-year …

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Back to School: Important Dates for L-W East, North

The start of the school year is here, and Patch lists some of the significant days for the Lincoln-Way high schools at the beginning of the year.

Believe it or not, the first day of school is right around the corner. And there's more than just showing up when classes start. Here's a list of some important dates for students attending Lincoln-Way East and Lincoln-Way North high schools. Thursday, Aug. 16. Registration times for L-W East and North high schools are as follows: The parents of freshmen are invited to attend a "Straight Talk" with Supt. Lawrence Wyllie from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Aug. 14 at North, and from 8 a to 9:15 a.m. Aug. 17 at East. For more dates, go to the Lincoln-Way High School District 210 school calendar.   Subscribe to Patch's newsletters for headlines and breaking news and headlines delivered to your inbox: "Like" Patch's Facebook pages for updates throughout …

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