As we get excited about the 2026 event, please relive the great memories from Pals and Pints 2025!

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People Active with Lincolnwood Schools (PALS) is thrilled to announce our annual PALS fundraiser - PALS After Dark which will be held on February 21 at The Edison Park Inn! PALS After Dark is dedicated not only to celebrating our incredible teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, but also to making an even bigger impact. We have expanded our mission to include funding college scholarships through the prestigious John Cahill Community Service Scholarship, supporting deserving SD74 graduates as they take the next step in their educational journey.

Last year, funds from this event provided decorations for teacher lounges, hot meals and snacks, as
well as, goodie bags and treats for staff, teachers, and bus drivers during Teacher Appreciation Week. Thanks to the community, last year PALS was able to increase funding for the existing John Cahill Community Service Scholarships and also provide additional scholarship opportunities to our students.

Please join us for an evening of dining, games, a silent auction and the opportunity to get to know your neighbors and fellow parents!

Can't make the event, but still want to help? Please consider participating in the silent auction which will be open to the public or simply making a tax deductible donation.

Please donate or buy a ticket today - tickets go on sale in early 2026!

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.

PALS After Dark

By People Active With Lincolnwood Schools Inc

PALS After Dark