The Lincoln Academy News and Events
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.