The Lincoln Academy News & Events
TLA Music Scholars Set to Participate in District Solo & Ensemble Festival
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Musicians from area schools will participate in a Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) sanctioned District Solo & Ensemble Music Festival hosted at Lake Geneva Middle School on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The Lincoln Academy (TLA) Music Teacher, Melissa Grzonka indicates that TLA will have 14 singers going to the contest, with accompaniment provided by Jacob Schmidt. The festival is free to attend and open to the public. Participants will perform vocal and instrumental solos, duets, trios and small ensembles before an adjudicator.
The Lincoln Academy New Scholar Enrollment Period Open Through February
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The Lincoln Academy (TLA) is currently accepting new scholar enrollment applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Enrollment applications are open to any Wisconsin family with school aged children (K4 through 12th grade) until midnight on February 28, 2026. TLA is a public school. There is no tuition or cost to attend. Enrollment is open to everyone with a Wisconsin home address. Families can apply online or by appointment in person at the school by calling the main office at (608) 690-5100.
The Lincoln Academy Board Formally Approves Expansion Plans
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The Lincoln Academy (TLA) Board of Directors has officially approved moving forward with campus expansion, following action taken at its February 4, 2026 meeting. The decision moves TLA beyond feasibility work and into the next phase of design and implementation, shaped by months of planning and community engagement focused on meeting growing demand and broadening educational opportunities.
The Lincoln Academy Announces Second Quarter 2026 Honor Roll
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At The Lincoln Academy, academic rigor is one of our three pillars. Each quarter, we recognize the academic achievement of our scholars. The Lincoln Honor Roll is for scholars that achieved a grade point average between 3.75-4.0, and the Honor Roll is for scholars with GPAs between 3.4-3.74 in Grades 3-12. The Primary Honor Roll is for scholars in Grades K4-2nd who are meeting these standards.
WTEA Selects The Lincoln Academy to Receive 2026 High School Program of the Year Award
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Each year, the Wisconsin Technology Education Association (WTEA) honors education and industry professionals who have demonstrated outstanding service and commitment to Technology Education. For 2026, The Lincoln Academy was awarded with the WTEA High School Program of the Year Award. The official awards banquet will be held on March 11, 2026. The WTEA’s awards program promotes program excellence by recognizing classroom educators, school programs, administrators, and businesses for delivering and promoting quality Technology and Engineering programs to children in Wisconsin.
The Lincoln Academy Earns Five-Year Charter Renewal from the University of Wisconsin Office of Educational Opportunity
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The Lincoln Academy (TLA) announced that it has received official notice of a full five-year charter contract renewal from the University of Wisconsin Office of Educational Opportunity (OEO), the statewide authorizer responsible for approving and overseeing the school’s charter contract. This renewal affirms TLA’s strong academic growth, operational performance, and commitment to providing families with a high-quality educational option.
TLA Earns Four-Star Rating on State Report Card for 2024-25
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The Lincoln Academy is excited to announce that it received a 4-star rating (“Exceeds Expectations”) on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) School Report Card for the 2024-25 school year. DPI is required by state statute to generate a report card for every publicly funded school and district in the state. A 4-star rating means the school performed at a level above expectations and is recognized as having stronger outcomes than many peers statewide.
The Lincoln Academy Honor Roll - First Quarter 2025
TLA Newsroom
At The Lincoln Academy, academic rigor is one of our three pillars. Each quarter, we recognize the academic achievement of our scholars. The Lincoln Honor Roll is for scholars that achieved a grade point average between 3.75-4.0, and the Honor Roll is for scholars with GPAs between 3.4-3.74 in Grades 3-12. The Primary Honor Roll is for scholars in Grades K4-2nd who are meeting these standards.
TLA Board Explores Campus Expansion to Meet Growing Demand
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The Lincoln Academy (TLA) Board of Directors has authorized preliminary actions — including a construction design contract — to determine the feasibility of expanding the school’s campus and adding capacity for additional scholars.
Fall 2025 Rotary Club of Beloit Scholars of the Week
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In October 2025, two TLA scholars have been recognized as Rotary Club of Beloit Scholars of the Week! Saraphine S. and Theresa N. received their awards this week. Scholars are selected for excelling in our three pillars: Academic Rigor, Character Development, and Career Exploration.
2025 Senior Awards Night
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The Lincoln Academy in Beloit hosted their inaugural Senior Awards Night for their first graduating Class of 2025 on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The event took place at the school and included a short reception after the formal presentation. Several character awards, certifications, special recognitions, and scholarships were presented to the senior class. Every graduating scholar received awards. Cumulative achievements of the class as a whole were also shared.
2025 Scholar Showcase
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The Lincoln Academy hosted their fourth annual Scholar Showcase on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Over 173 individuals responded to the event this year. In addition to admiring unique and original-designed items in woodworking, welding, and artwork, guests enjoyed an evening of appetizers, beverages, and live music by the Feestet Trio, a local jazz band based out of Madison. Funds raised at the Scholar Showcase will be used to purchase necessary materials and equipment for the academy’s specialty labs.