Total funds raised in the 24-26 School Year: $26,500

When you support PALS, you support:

Classroom enrichment
Staff appreciation
Student and family events
Community givebacks

Recap:

Mini-Grant Program: At the start of the school year, PALS relaunched the SD74 Mini-Grant Program. It offers funding for creative projects, classroom resources, and initiatives to help teachers bring innovative ideas to life and support student learning in new and meaningful ways.

Following a competitive application process, PALS awarded eight teachers with mini-grants. These grants funded several resources, including an Aeroponic Growing Tower, a Gaga Ball Pit, and classroom materials such as educational math games, art supplies, dramatic play items, flannel boards, and sensory tools.

Cahill Scholarship donation: Thanks to a generous donation from PALS, the District was able to increase both the number and amount of scholarships this year, awarding five $1,000 Cahill Community Service Scholarships to high school seniors who are alumni of Lincoln Hall.

Congratulations to the recipients:

Kira Oleniczak, attending Lipscomb University
Lorelai Mandal, attending DePaul University
Jonathan Nguyen, attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Saniya Khan, attending Loyola University
Benjamin Klinghofer, attending Milwaukee School of Engineering

Appreciation Week: Lights, camera, action! PALS gave SD74 teachers and staff the star treatment during a Hollywood-themed Appreciation Week, held May 5-9.

From glitzy hallway decor to A-list meals, snacks, swag bags, and raffle prizes, PALS rolled out the red carpet. The memorable week was a sincere expression of gratitude from students and families, thoughtfully organized by PALS.

People Active With Lincolnwood Schools Inc

Lincolnwood SD74 PTO

PALS After Dark

SD74 Pickleball Tournament 2025

Pals and Pints 2025

PALS SD74 Chicago Dogs Event July 21 or August 4