Today was a special day at Lewis Middle School as we officially cut the ribbon on the new Kaitlin’s Kitchen! Several years in the making, the new space is named in honor of former Oakdale teacher Kaitlin Schaumberger and was made possible through the incredible support of her family and friends, along with the dedication of the Lewis team, including Principal Molly Schaefer and Botany teacher Mr. Brian Greene.
Kaitlin’s Kitchen will give students new opportunities to take what they grow in the Lewis greenhouse and bring it into the kitchen, expanding their hands-on learning and helping make an already unique program even more robust. Following today’s ceremony, students had the chance to show off the new kitchen and some of their culinary skills for guests.
Thank you to Kaitlin’s family and friends and everyone who helped make this vision a reality. We were also grateful to be joined by so many special guests, including Congressman Brad Schneider and Mayor Sam Cunningham, to help celebrate this exciting new chapter at Lewis.
Kaitlin’s Kitchen will give students new opportunities to take what they grow in the Lewis greenhouse and bring it into the kitchen, expanding their hands-on learning and helping make an already unique program even more robust. Following today’s ceremony, students had the chance to show off the new kitchen and some of their culinary skills for guests.
Thank you to Kaitlin’s family and friends and everyone who helped make this vision a reality. We were also grateful to be joined by so many special guests, including Congressman Brad Schneider and Mayor Sam Cunningham, to help celebrate this exciting new chapter at Lewis.
🏈⚾🏐⚽ FALL SPORTS TRYOUTS ARE HERE! 🐾💙
Calling all future Jaguars! We are excited to kick off our fall sports season with Co-Ed Flag Football, Baseball, Girls Volleyball, and Boys Soccer! Tryouts begin Monday, August 24.
Students interested in trying out should report to the cafeteria immediately after school to meet their coaches before heading to tryouts. Please remember to bring comfortable clothes to change into, appropriate athletic shoes/cleats, and a water bottle if desired. Parents/guardians, please have a ride ready when tryouts end each day.
📅 Check the flyer for complete tryout dates, times, coach information, and sport-specific requirements.
Calling all future Jaguars! We are excited to kick off our fall sports season with Co-Ed Flag Football, Baseball, Girls Volleyball, and Boys Soccer! Tryouts begin Monday, August 24.
Students interested in trying out should report to the cafeteria immediately after school to meet their coaches before heading to tryouts. Please remember to bring comfortable clothes to change into, appropriate athletic shoes/cleats, and a water bottle if desired. Parents/guardians, please have a ride ready when tryouts end each day.
📅 Check the flyer for complete tryout dates, times, coach information, and sport-specific requirements.
🎉 You’re Invited! 🎉
Please join us tomorrow at 10:00 AM for the Dedication & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the brand-new Kaitlin’s Kitchen! 🥳✂️
We are so excited to celebrate this wonderful addition to our school community. We hope to see you there! 💙🐆
Please join us tomorrow at 10:00 AM for the Dedication & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the brand-new Kaitlin’s Kitchen! 🥳✂️
We are so excited to celebrate this wonderful addition to our school community. We hope to see you there! 💙🐆
It was so great to see all of our incoming 6th Grade Jaguars and their families today! 🐆💙
We are so excited to welcome you to John Lewis Middle School and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish this year!
Welcome to the Jaguar family! 🐆💙 #JaguarPride #JohnLewisMiddleSchool #WelcomeJaguars
We are so excited to welcome you to John Lewis Middle School and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish this year!
Welcome to the Jaguar family! 🐆💙 #JaguarPride #JohnLewisMiddleSchool #WelcomeJaguars
📅 Save the Dates, Jaguars! 🐆
The start of the school year is almost here!
Mark your calendars, make your plans, and get ready for a great year at John Lewis Middle School! We can't wait to welcome our Jaguars back! 💙💛
Don't miss these John Lewis Upcoming Events!
Get Ready for Step to 6th Grade!
Congrats Ms. Kucharski!
Ms. K received a grant from the Illinois Retired Teachers Association for flexible duet and trio music so that any two or three band students could perform music together at the District Solo and Ensemble events that happens in early February each school year. Creating and performing music in a group is great for students to build life skills such as teamwork, accountability, and grit. Being awarded this grant means we can give students another opportunity to create music with their friends and another opportunity to expressive themselves while learning valuable life skills.
Ms. K received a grant from the Illinois Retired Teachers Association for flexible duet and trio music so that any two or three band students could perform music together at the District Solo and Ensemble events that happens in early February each school year. Creating and performing music in a group is great for students to build life skills such as teamwork, accountability, and grit. Being awarded this grant means we can give students another opportunity to create music with their friends and another opportunity to expressive themselves while learning valuable life skills.
📚We can’t wait to welcome all of our Jaguars back to John Lewis on August 17! 🐆💙
More information about schedule pick-up and other back-to-school events will be shared soon. Be sure to stay tuned to our Facebook page and NEW website for the latest updates.
See you soon, Jaguars!
📚¡Estamos deseando dar la bienvenida a todos nuestros Jaguars de vuelta a John Lewis el 17 de agosto! 🐆💙
Próximamente compartiremos más información sobre la recogida de horarios y otros eventos de vuelta al cole. No dejéis de seguir nuestra página de Facebook y nuestra NUEVA página web para estar al día de las últimas novedades.
¡Nos vemos pronto, Jaguars!
After an unforgettable journey through Germany, Italy, Austria, and Switzerland, our students have wrapped up an incredible European adventure! 🌍✈️
From exploring historic landmarks to experiencing new cultures and creating lifelong memories, this trip has been one they'll never forget.
We wish all of our students and chaperones safe travels as they make their way back home to Waukegan. Welcome back—we can't wait to hear all about your adventures! 💙💛
Thank you Ms. Cano for all your hard work on this trip!
From exploring historic landmarks to experiencing new cultures and creating lifelong memories, this trip has been one they'll never forget.
We wish all of our students and chaperones safe travels as they make their way back home to Waukegan. Welcome back—we can't wait to hear all about your adventures! 💙💛
Thank you Ms. Cano for all your hard work on this trip!
🎒 Mark your calendars!
The Waukegan Public Schools Back-to-School Resource Fair returns on Saturday, July 25, and this year will be our largest event yet!
Join us from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at our new location, McCall Elementary School and Bevier Park, for free backpacks and school supplies, community resources, food trucks, a petting zoo, kids activities, haircuts, and more.
The Waukegan Public Schools Back-to-School Resource Fair returns on Saturday, July 25, and this year will be our largest event yet!
Join us from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at our new location, McCall Elementary School and Bevier Park, for free backpacks and school supplies, community resources, food trucks, a petting zoo, kids activities, haircuts, and more.
Thank you for an amazing 2025-2026 school year, Jaguars! We hope everyone has a great summer!
