For the last few weeks Mr. Scheppers, Ms. Henkel's, and Ms. Kibilka's enrichment RtI's have been helping Mendota ADM with their Kynd Kits. Kynd Kit's are an all-inclusive volunteer project packaged in a box by the non-profit organization Project Helping. Each box contains all the supplies, materials, and step-by-step instructions needed to assemble a care package or complete a project for someone in need. Students spent time in their classes writing positive messages and decorating items that will be sent to less fortunate individuals and help them on their path. We are appreciative of ADM's partnership and willingness to supply these kits to people in need.
🚨🚒 It's time for our 10th Annual GUNS & HOSES Kickball Challenge! 🚓🔥
Our Lincoln 4th graders are gearing up to take on the Mendota Police and Fire Departments in one of our favorite Lincoln traditions! 💙💛
📅 Thursday, October 29th
⏰ 7:30–8:10 AM
📍 Lincoln School Blacktop
🏆 Lincoln 4th Graders vs. Mendota Police & Fire!
Will our 4th graders bring home the bragging rights, or will Mendota's finest take the win?!
Please make arrangements for your child to arrive early so they don't miss out on the action!
A huge thank you to our Mendota Police and Fire Departments for continuing to make this tradition so special for our students. We can't wait for another morning of friendly competition, school spirit, and community fun!
Our Lincoln 4th graders are gearing up to take on the Mendota Police and Fire Departments in one of our favorite Lincoln traditions! 💙💛
📅 Thursday, October 29th
⏰ 7:30–8:10 AM
📍 Lincoln School Blacktop
🏆 Lincoln 4th Graders vs. Mendota Police & Fire!
Will our 4th graders bring home the bragging rights, or will Mendota's finest take the win?!
Please make arrangements for your child to arrive early so they don't miss out on the action!
A huge thank you to our Mendota Police and Fire Departments for continuing to make this tradition so special for our students. We can't wait for another morning of friendly competition, school spirit, and community fun!
🚨🚒 It's time for our 10th Annual GUNS & HOSES Kickball Challenge! 🚓🔥
Our Lincoln 4th graders are gearing up to take on the Mendota Police and Fire Departments in one of our favorite Lincoln traditions! 💙💛
📅 Thursday, October 29th
⏰ 7:30–8:10 AM
📍 Lincoln School Blacktop
🏆 Lincoln 4th Graders vs. Mendota Police & Fire!
Will our 4th graders bring home the bragging rights, or will Mendota's finest take the win?!
Please make arrangements for your child to arrive early so they don't miss out on the action!
A huge thank you to our Mendota Police and Fire Departments for continuing to make this tradition so special for our students. We can't wait for another morning of friendly competition, school spirit, and community fun!
Parent Teacher Conferences are right around the corner!
Today we’re recognizing our incredible Kindergarten Team!
Teaching Kindergarten takes a special kind of superpower—balancing excited energy , endless curiosity, storytime, and foundational learning all before lunch! The team works tirelessly to make sure every child feels seen, supported, and excited to come to school.
Thank you for setting our students up for a lifetime of learning and success!
Teaching Kindergarten takes a special kind of superpower—balancing excited energy , endless curiosity, storytime, and foundational learning all before lunch! The team works tirelessly to make sure every child feels seen, supported, and excited to come to school.
Thank you for setting our students up for a lifetime of learning and success!
This week we are highlighting our incredible Pre-K teachers! This team creates a safe, welcoming, and fun space where our youngest learners take their very first steps into education. We would like to thank our Pre-K teachers for starting to build the foundation for M289's youngest learners!
On September 26, Northbrook hosted the first 5K Spartan Fun Run. There are many individuals and businesses within the Mendota community that made this event possible. It is important that we recognize their generosity. With their partnership, we are able to offer fun events for the community, while also maintaining the Northbrook track facility. We would like to recognize and thank all of our event sponsors!
Northbrook is proud to recognize our 7th and 8th grade September Students of the Month! These outstanding students were selected for their exceptional character and achieving academic excellence.
Congratulations to all of these students! Keep up the fantastic work!
Congratulations to all of these students! Keep up the fantastic work!
Northbrook is proud to recognize our 5th and 6th grade September Students of the Month! These outstanding students were selected for their exceptional character and achieving academic excellence.
Congratulations to all of these students! Keep up the fantastic work!
Congratulations to all of these students! Keep up the fantastic work!
Northbrook Art Club is showing some Spartan spirit! ❤️🖤
Art Club students worked together to design and create our Northbrook Spartan Scarecrow for the Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce’s Scarecrow Competition! Students helped bring our Spartan warrior to life from head to toe, complete with his helmet, spear, shield, cape, and plenty of Northbrook pride.
We had so much fun working together on this project and creating something to represent our school and Art Club in the community. Be sure to keep an eye out for our Spartan scarecrow downtown! ❤️🖤🎨
Go Spartans!
Art Club students worked together to design and create our Northbrook Spartan Scarecrow for the Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce’s Scarecrow Competition! Students helped bring our Spartan warrior to life from head to toe, complete with his helmet, spear, shield, cape, and plenty of Northbrook pride.
We had so much fun working together on this project and creating something to represent our school and Art Club in the community. Be sure to keep an eye out for our Spartan scarecrow downtown! ❤️🖤🎨
Go Spartans!
Today , October 2, is School Custodian Appreciation Day! On this day show gratitude for the hardworking individuals who keep our schools clean, safe, and running smoothly. Thank you to our M289 custodial staff—we appreciate you today and every day!
Our Northbrook sixth graders made the trip to Rockford to watch an Ice Hog's Hockey Game this week! The event is designed for school-aged students and promotes teamwork and perseverance!
October breakfast and lunch menus are here!
Lincoln Families: Please remember that the staff parking lot is not a student drop-off or pick-up area. Students should be dropped off along 3rd or 4th Ave. At dismissal, please park on a neighboring street and walk to pick up your child or have them walk to you. Do not stop at intersections or in the roadway to have your child get into your vehicle. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe!
We had the MOST fun at our first ever Spartan 5K today! We were so lucky to have amazing local businesses supporting us on this journey, especially LRE Mendota Wind! An amazing group of volunteers showed up at the crack of dawn to help make this event a success! We would like to thank those that helped with registration, those that ensured the safety of the runners along their route, and Charles VanHorn for providing the music for the event. We especially want to thank the participants who ran like the wind!
Northbrook athletes participated in the MHS Homecoming Parade today! Good luck to the MHS football team tonight! Go Trojans! ❤️🖤🏈💛💜
Spirit wear for all three M289 schools is now available! Click on the link to purchase your school spirit wear! Orders are due by Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Blackstone: https://blackstonespiritwear2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Lincoln: https://lincolnspiritwear2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Northbrook: https://northbrookspiritwear2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Blackstone: https://blackstonespiritwear2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Lincoln: https://lincolnspiritwear2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Northbrook: https://northbrookspiritwear2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Mrs. Piller's 5th grade science classes have been working hard to design and construct paper rockets! They brought the scientific method to life by testing their paper rockets and creating a testable question. Launch day was a huge hit—everyone had so much fun testing out their creations!
On September 15, we celebrate IT Professionals Day by recognizing the M289 IT Department! We thank them for keeping us connected, solving all of our technology problems, and ensuring that students and staff continue learning using technology! Thank you for being our tech wizards!
A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Brad Henry and all the riders from the Illinois Valley Autism and Special Needs Ride! We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation of sensory and communication devices for our students at M289. Our students will benefit greatly from these resources, and we truly appreciate your kindness and support. Thank you for making a difference in our school community!
