Lincoln Heights Elementary

10/20/2026

LEVY LEARNING: Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) levies are temporary, which is why we run replacement levies. The current 3-year EP&O levy approved by voters expires in 2027; if passed, the SPS replacement levy on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot would be collected in 2028, 2029, and 2030.

This cycle gives voters regular opportunities to review the proposed dollar amounts, estimated tax rate and how the funds are used.

Take 71 seconds to watch a quick video to learn more, or visit spokaneschools.org/2026levy.

10/19/2026

Ballots for Spokane County voters have been mailed. Remember to vote by Nov. 3, 2026.

RETURNING YOUR BALLOT: The General Election is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. The 18-day voting period has begun in Washington, and ballots have been mailed to registered voters.

There are several ways for Spokane County residents to return their ballots:

• Ballot Drop Box: There’s a ballot box outside every Spokane Public Library branch and Spokane County Library District branch, as well as several other locations across Spokane County. Find a ballot box near you at spokanecounty.org/187/Ballot-Drop-Box-Locations. You can drop it off anytime until 8 p.m. on Nov. 3.

• In Person: The Spokane County Elections 1033 W. Gardner Ave.) is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours – 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. – on Election Day (Nov. 3). Stop by if you need to return a completed ballot, get a replacement ballot or envelope, register to vote, use an Accessible Voting Unit, or have questions about voting. Find details at spokanecounty.org/201/Voter-Service-Center-Locations.

• Mail: Drop your ballot in a mailbox – no stamp required. To be counted, ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3. Please note that US Postal Service recommends returning ballots by mail at least a week before Election Day. If returning your ballot by mail after Oct. 27, it’s recommended that voters take ballots to the counter at their Post Office to ensure it is postmarked by Nov. 3.

After returning your ballot, you can track its journey at voter.votewa.gov.

10/15/2026

🧮✨ Squishy toys + math = a whole lot of fun!

Ms. Hylton's 5th graders celebrated finishing Unit 1 by designing their very own “squishy” toys! Students put their math skills to work calculating the surface area and volume of their creations. Then, wrapped things up with a museum walk to check out everyone’s amazing designs! 👀🙌

Who knew math could be this SQUISHY?! 💛🐾

10/15/2026

LEVY AT WORK: “A lot of people think it's just Band-Aids and ice packs, and it's so much more than that.”

Yes, school nurses like Aidan McCrum address the day-to-day bumps and bruises associated with active, young students, but a significant part of their job is also managing health care plans for students with chronic or life-threatening health conditions, so they can attend school in a safe and healthy environment.

Positions for school nurses are supported in part by the local Educational Programs and Operations levy, which helps to fund academic programs, services, and student activities and athletics that are not funded by the state. The local levy makes up about 15% of Spokane Public Schools' annual operating budget. A replacement levy will be presented to voters on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot. For more information, visit spokaneschools.org/2026levy.

10/14/2026

🏃‍♀️🐾 WHAT AN INCREDIBLE SEASON FINALE!! 🐾🏃‍♂️

Our 17 Jaguars absolutely CRUSHED it at yesterday’s All City Race at Franklin Park! 💙💛

We are beyond proud of these runners and the heart, determination, and Jaguar pride they brought to the course! They joined qualifiers from EVERY elementary school in Spokane Public Schools for an amazing day of racing! 👏🏅

HUGE, HUGE shout-out to our incredible coaches — Mr. McCann, Mr. Saint, Mrs. D, Mrs. Goulding, and Mrs. Lanz! Thank you for your time, energy, and dedication to our Jaguars. We appreciate you more than you know! ❤️

🎉 Another AMAZING season in the books! WAY TO GO, JAGUARS!! 🐆

10/13/2026

LEVY LEARNING: On Nov. 3, 2026, voters within Spokane Public Schools boundaries will consider a three-year replacement Educational Programs and Operations levy.
Take a minute to watch a video explaining how much money the proposed levy would collect and when, and what levy funds support.

Keep learning at spokaneschools.org/2026levy.

10/09/2026

Want more Book Fair? No problem! Keep the party going online. All book purchases over $35 ship free and every purchase earns funds for our school! Pre-order the new Dog Man & Diary of a Wimpy Kid! Thanks for supporting our Book Fair this week! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/lincolnheightselementarysch

10/08/2026

Elementary specialists teach music, art, science, and P.E. to K-5 students. These positions are supported in part by the local Educational Programs and Operations levy, which helps to fund academic programs, services, and student activities and athletics that are not funded by the state. Learn more at spokaneschools.org/2026levy.

10/08/2026

🏀📚 EAGLES + JAGUARS = A WINNING TEAM! 📚🏀

Some very special visitors from Eastern Washington University Men’s Basketball stopped by Lincoln Heights—and they brought a challenge for our Jaguars! 🦅🐾

A couple of lucky Jaguars even got the chance to shoot some hoops with the players! 🏀 But the BIG challenge is for our ENTIRE school (PreK - 5th Grade)!

📖 The EWU Reading Challenge is ON!

Every student will be coming home with a yellow reading log. Read, track your minutes, complete the challenge, and return your reading log to school no later than December 1st.

🎟️ Complete the challenge and your student will earn a FREE ticket to an EWU Men’s Basketball home game!

We are so excited to see our Jaguars reading, cheering each other on, and taking on this challenge together!

Eagles and Jaguars working together! 🦅🐾📚🏀

10/06/2026

Lincoln Heights PTG is hosting Jaguar Trick-or-Treat and Fall Festival on Thursday, Oct. 15!

🍬 Jaguar Trick-or-Treat + Fall Festival is Coming!🍬

Two of our favorite Lincoln Heights traditions are coming together for ONE JAGTASTIC evening! 🐾

📅 Thursday, October 15th
🍂 Fall Festival will be hosted on the black top from 5 PM - 6:30 PM
🎃 Trick-or-Treat will be hosted inside the school from 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM

Come join your Jaguar community for an evening filled with fun, treats, and plenty of fall spirit! 👻🍭🍂

🍬 Want to help? We’re still collecting candy donations! Drop your candy in the candy donation box in the main office.