January Newsletter

Bob

This month, we honor the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a visionary leader who championed justice, equality, and the courage to dream. MLK Jr. Day, observed on January 20, is not just a day off, but a day of reflection and community service.

Events and Activities:

Eastern Michigan University: MLK Jr. Day
University of Michigan: MLK Jr. Day Symposium

Let's use this day to reflect on our own actions and how we can contribute to a world that aligns with Dr. King's dream. Whether through community service, education, or advocacy, every step towards equality and justice counts. Together, we can continue to work towards Dr. King's vision of a more just and equitable society.

With winter weather around the corner, it is important that families and staff are notified of school closings as soon as possible so plans can be made for an unexpected no-school day. If the weather cooperates we always attempt to make the call the night before. But more likely the school closing decision won’t be made until the middle of the night, but usually no later than 5:00 a.m.

How is a school closing decision made?

When bad weather is anticipated, members of Lincoln's Transportation Department are out driving the roads and assessing road conditions. The Lincoln district covers 72 square miles, many of these in rural areas. Considerations include road conditions, amount of snow, will sidewalks be cleared and safe for walking, and is the temperature safe enough for students to walk to school or bus stops? A recommendation based on all these factors is made to the Superintendent. This includes a discussion with neighboring districts. A decision is usually made no later than 4:00 a.m.

How are families informed?

Because our middle and high school students catch their bus as early as 6:20 a.m., we plan to notify all families no later than 5:30 a.m. This will include an automated phone call to all Lincoln students and staff. We know this is early, especially for elementary only families, but we also know many families need to make plans for a day off of school. We also notify local radio and television stations. You can always find the closing list on Channels 2 (Fox), 4 (NBC), 7 (ABC) and 62 (CBS) as well as all major radio stations in the Ann Arbor and Detroit area. We also post a notice on the district website (LincolnK12.org), and use Facebook and Instagram.

To update your phone number or email address, contact your school office for assistance.

A recent cybersecurity incident impacted PowerSchool, a company that provides our school district with student information management software. PowerSchool discovered that on December 28, 2024 there was unauthorized access to certain customer data, however, we have been informed that this incident did not impact our district data. Our top priority remains ensuring the safety and security of our students and staff. Should we receive further information on this or other incidents, we will share it with families as applicable.

Lincoln Human Resource Department is looking for parents to be involved in the district hiring process by assisting on interview committees. If you are able to help participate in the interviews for potential Lincoln employees, please sign-up on this form. It will be shared with Building Administrators who will reach out to you when your services are needed. We appreciate your commitment to Lincoln's success!