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Celebrating Rosie

Celebrating Rosie

During World War II, women played a vital role in the war effort, both home and abroad. Women worked in factories producing munitions, ships, planes, tanks, and bombs. They also worked in schools, hospitals, offices, construction, steel, lumber, and agriculture. Women volunteered with the Red Cross and served in the military in non-combatant roles. Women’s participation in WWII increased their economic and social opportunities and contributed to the Allied victory.

Welcoming new LJSHS principal

Welcoming new LJSHS principal

USD 298, Lincoln, is pleased to announce the hiring of Mrs. Stefanie Couch as the Lincoln Jr./ Sr. High School Principal effective July 15,2024. Mrs. Couch will be filling the position vacated by Mrs. Nikki Flinn, who will start as USD 298 Superintendent on July 1, 2024.

Historical Society plans events
Historical Society plans events

Historical Society plans events

The historical society has more plans underway, inviting the community to join in celebrating local history On March 20 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. they will be hosting the Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce’s What’s Up luncheon. The museum was closed for several weeks while staff and volunteers made improvements in reorganization of some of the exhibits. The Research Room has moved to a bigger room, providing space for reorganization and research. The Cooper Room has taken the space previously occupied by the Research Room. Additionally, artifacts have been moved from certain exhibits to more prominent spaces.

Pi Day is March 14

Pi is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, or approximately 3.14. Pi Day occurs on March 14 because it is written as 3/14 in the U.S. According to CNN.com, serious math geeks celebrate the day exactly at 1:59 a.m. or p.m. reflecting the first six digits of the ratio, 3.14159.

Put a spring in your step with Walk Kansas

Put a spring in your step with Walk Kansas

Walk Kansas is a K-State Research and Extension (KSRE) health initiative that promotes personal health and well-being by helping participants adopt healthful lifestyle habits. It is primarily a team-based program designed to help participants be more active with support from friends and family, make healthier nutrition and beverage choices and learn helpful techniques to reduce stress.

Pittenger recognized n

Pittenger recognized

If you’ve been a student in USD #298 any time in recent history, or had a child enrolled, you know Shari Pittenger. Lovingly known as “Pitt” to many, Pittenger spent decades in Lincoln working with children as their physical education teacher. What some may not know is that she was an outstanding athlete in her youth.

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