About Lincoln Middle School
Highlights
- Annual Cancer Walk held in Lincoln Park exposes students to philanthropy and service-learning as they work to raise more than $10,000 annually for the American Cancer Society.
- Award-winning Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) school.
- Iconic Steppers Project allows students to build confidence and foster relationships while showcasing their amazing talents through non-traditional dance.
- Band, orchestra and choir programs allow students choice in the area of fine arts.
- Extracurricular activities include clubs and various athletic options.
- Technology is embedded throughout the building.
- Daily enrichment and intervention are offered during Core to allow students the opportunity to select activities that further explore curriculum-targeted instruction where needed.
School History
Lincoln Middle School was built in 1929 and was named after Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth President of the United States. The school was built for a total cost of $511,375.
In 1993, a 35,000 square foot addition was added to the building. Included in the addition were improved cafeteria and library areas, as well as several classrooms. The parking lot was also expanded. The original building and the addition provide approximately 234,000 square feet on a 2.6 acre site. The cost of the addition and remodeling of the original building was approximately $7,000,000. In 2000, two adjacent houses were purchased and razed to create additional parking lot space for a total cost of $200,000.
Lincoln celebrated 90 years in 2020.
