The Lincoln Academy News and Events
The Lincoln Academy enrolls 377 students, wait list for 4K
Beloit Daily News - Mar. 10, 2021
As of Wednesday, The Lincoln Academy had accepted 377 students out of its target of 400 students with a majority of them coming from the Beloit School District, according to data provided by The Lincoln Academy.
“The response to open enrollment was overwhelmingly positive,” said CEO Kristi Cole in an interview Wednesday. “We’ve reached 94% of our enrollment target and will continue to accept applications on a first-come, first-served basis until all grades are full.”
Lincoln Academy predicts gap between state funding and educational costs
Beloit Daily News - Mar. 1, 2021
The Lincoln Academy charter school will receive less government funding for its students than traditional public schools.
The resulting financial gap will be filled by the Hendricks Family Foundation in the first five years, along with other private funding commitments, donations and potential grants.
“Because of school finance policies, charter schools throughout the country must always do more with less and must raise private resources such as grants, private donations and sponsorships in order to fund school operations. The same will be true for The Lincoln Academy,” said Kids First Beloit Board of Directors Secretary Lisa Furseth.
Lincoln Academy construction on schedule
Beloit Daily News - Jan. 25, 2021
Construction on The Lincoln Academy is about 60% complete, with opening on schedule for July 2021.
With technical education lab spaces, breakout rooms and visible mechanical and electrical systems, the school has many features to foster teachable moments and hands-on learning.
“We were able to build a state-of-the-art facility in which every decision we make is focused on the best interests of the scholar,” said CEO Kristi Cole.
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Lincoln Academy adds another grade and 50 more slots for students
Beloit Daily News - Jan. 19, 2021
BELOIT — The Lincoln Academy will be adding one additional grade, or 50 more slots for students this fall.
The Kids First Board of Directors approved adding grade 6 to the school plan at a December meeting in order to better prepare students for higher level courses in high school.
Original plans called for 4K to second grades and seventh through ninth in the first year. With the addition of sixth grade, the school will go from being able to take 350 students in the first year to 400, Cole said.
Lincoln Academy enrollment opens Feb. 1
Beloit Daily News - Jan. 19, 2021
BELOIT — Enrollment for The Lincoln Academy will run from Feb. 1-28, according to CEO Kristi Cole.
The application period will be available online on Feb. 1 at TheLincolnAcademyBeloit.com. Parents can apply in person Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at The Lincoln Academy office located at 55 Eclipse Center.
An enrollment fair will be held on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eclipse Center with staff to answer questions and a Spanish interpreter. Cookies and cocoa will be served. Registration is required and can be arranged by contacting Jen Tropp at jtropp@hendricksholding.com or 608-473-0246.
Lincoln Academy to start enrollment Feb. 1
Beloit Daily News - Nov. 16, 2020
BELOIT — Student enrollment is planned to start Feb. 1 and staff hiring and recruitment is underway at The Lincoln Academy charter school.
Plans shaping up for Lincoln Academy
Beloit Daily News - June 3, 2020
BELOIT — Kids First Beloit announced construction will begin at The Lincoln Academy, 608 Henry St. this month and provided architectural renderings of the soon-to-be-built school.
UW approves Lincoln Academy charter school
Beloit Daily News - May 18, 2020
BELOIT—The University of Wisconsin, Office of Educational Opportunity (OEO) issued a conditional approval of the charter school application for The Lincoln Academy on May 15.
Lincoln Academy names CEO
Beloit Daily News - Feb. 26, 2020
BELOIT — Kids First Beloit announced on Tuesday the selection of Kristi Cole as chief education officer for The Lincoln Academy, a proposed charter school.