Family Update May 15, 2026

Posted Date: 05/15/26 (03:36 PM)

Family Update

May 15, 2026

Transcript of the video

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

It was wonderful to see so many of you this past Wednesday at this year’s 41st annual HOPA race. Although the day was a little damp this did not deter our runners in grades 5-8 or our students in K-4 who came outside to cheer on all of the runners. We appreciate all of the adult runners and family members who participated and we hope that you enjoyed the event as well.

Our students in Grades 5 and 8 completed the MCAS Science, Technology and Engineering test this week. Next week our 8th grade students take the Civics portion of the MCAS. Once they have completed those sessions that will conclude this year’s MCAS testing. I am proud of our students for their focus and hard work throughout the testing window and thankful for the high level teaching that our faculty and staff have been providing all year long.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Monday.

Warm regards,

Mr. Ledebuhr

Hanscom School homepage

MCAS TESTING text with a sharpened pencil in the foreground.

MCAS Dates

May 18th & 19th Civics for 8th Grade

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LPS Family Feedback Survey - Now Open!

Lincoln Public Schools Parents and Caregivers,

Each year, we invite families and students to complete feedback surveys about their experiences in the Lincoln Public Schools. These surveys provide valuable feedback that directly informs our short and long-term planning and decision-making.

All of our students in grades PK-8 will participate in the annual LPS student surveys over the coming weeks. In preschool, students complete the survey in a 1:1 interview, in grades K-2 students respond on paper, and in grades 3-8 students complete surveys online. The surveys are completely confidential and conducted through a third-party educational survey company.

Each year, we also invite families and caregivers to provide feedback through an anonymous survey. The family surveys are open now and we invite everyone to respond by clicking the link below for your child’s school. If you have children in multiple schools, you are welcome to submit either a single response that captures your general experience in our schools, or if you prefer you may complete a response for each school where your children attend:

Hanscom School K-8 Family Survey

We encourage you to respond today, but the surveys will be open through Friday, May 22nd.

A red graphic features a stylized tree with the text "HOPE YOU MAKE IT" above and "HAFB" on the trunk.

HOPA Race

Thank you all for your participation and support of the 41st annual HOPA race! We didn’t have the best weather but everyone pushed through. There were lots of smiles before, during, and after the race. The PreK through 4th grade made up an excellent cheering section and really helped the runners finish strong. The student coming in first this year was Rockwell “Rocky” Sindelar with a blazing time of 19:00 minutes!!! Looking forward to the 42nd annual next year!

Thanks again,

Mr. Cassidy and the Wellness team

Silhouette of a person looking through a telescope at a starry night sky.

Stargazing

Friday, May 22nd

7:30 - 9:00 PM

Go to the HMS Basketball Courts from the outside of the building, on the side between the school and the youth center

Click here for HOPA pictures

Upcoming Events

May

18th, MCAS Civics, 8th Grade

19th, MCAS Civics, 8th Grade

19th, 7th Grade field trip to Nantasket Beach

22nd, 3rd Grade field trip to North End

22nd, Star Gazing, 7:30 - 9:00 PM

25th, No School

26th, 2nd Grade field trip to Hanover Theatre

27th, Field Day grades K-4, 9:30-11:30

29th, Step Team to West Memorial School 8:15-10:45

29th Spring Dance, HMS Commons, Grades 6th-8th, 6:00-8:00 PM

June

3rd, Rain Date for Field Day grades K-4, 9:30-11:30

4th, 6th Grade field trip to Essex

8th, 8th Grade field trip to Canobie Lake Park

9th, 5th Grade field trip to Freedom Trail

15th, 8th Grade field trip to Cranes Beach

17th, 8th Grade Graduation at 5:00 PM in the HMS Commons

A flyer announces the sale of 2025-2026 yearbooks for Hanscom School K-8.

Yearbooks for Sale

It's not too late!

The deadline for ordering yearbooks online has passed, but we ordered a limited number of extra copies. Yearbooks are available while supplies last.

To order a yearbook:

• Fill out the form and send it to school with your student, along with a check for $20 made out to Coffee Pond Photography.

• Checks are preferred, but cash will be accepted if necessary.

• Forms may be turned in to the main office or to your child's homeroom teacher.

Please make checks out to Coffee Pond Photography.

Students moving will have the Yearbook SENT to their NEW address...

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K - 4 Field Day

HANSCOM K - 4

15TH ANNUAL FIELD DAY

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27th 9:30am-11:30am

RAIN DATE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3rd 9:30AM-11:30AM

LOCATION: MEMORIAL FIELD near the CDC

FIELD DAY INFORMATION:

Children need to wear sneakers, comfortable clothes and their color (see below for teams).
Sunscreen needs to be applied prior to school. *Students cannot bring sunscreen to school.
Water will be provided during the activities at stations around the field
The PTO will be serving popsicles at the end :)

VOLUNTEERS: **Last day to volunteer is Friday, May 22nd**

We are looking for parent/guardian volunteers to help with stations. If you are able to help, please fill out this form VOLUNTEER SIGN UP FORM or contact Stacey Clarkin, Wellness Specialist at clarkins@lincnet.org. If you completed the online version, you are all set 🙂

**You do need a CORI form on file with the Lincoln Public Schools if you plan on helping out - CORI forms can be filled out at the K-4 front office with Ms. Braudis Monday -Friday 7:30-2:30pm.. You will need to bring your license with you.**

TEAM INFORMATION:

GREEN TEAM: K LYNCH AND 4TH BAUGHAN
YELLOW TEAM: K FORSBERG, FOUNDATIONS, & 3RD KEANE
RED TEAM: 1ST D’ALESANDRO, 2ND MITTON & 3rd CASSIDY
PURPLE TEAM: K HALLARAN AND 4TH HULISTON
ORANGE TEAM: 2ND MCDONALD AND 3RD DEXTER
BLUE TEAM: 1ST SHAW AND 2ND WHELTON
PINK TEAM: 1ST DEFINA AND 4TH MULLIGAN

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Breakfast and Lunch menus

Breakfast and Lunch menus. This is the best place to view allergy information, see the full menu with all of the offerings and view the menu in other languages.

Click here to read the LPS Food Services FAQ!

Recruitment poster for Lincoln Public Schools seeking 'School Lunch Heroes' with great hours and benefits.

Cafeteria Help Wanted

Now Hiring:

We currently have several cafeteria positions open at both campuses. These are school-year, benefited positions. If you know someone who may be interested, please encourage them to apply HERE or have them reach out to me with any questions.

Athletics

Athletics homepage

Athletics Spirit Wear Store

Store open until Friday, May 15th

Base News

Home Base Outreach

Scan QR codes for more information on events.

Community News

Poster announcing "Cheerleading Tryouts" for BH SVC, featuring images of smiling cheerleaders in blue and white uniforms.

BHS Cheerleading Tryouts

June 1, 2, and 3 from 4:30-7:00 PM

Pre-Tryout Meeting on May 29th from 4:00-5:30 PM

Location: BHS Back Gym

Questions email Coach Nikkie at nicolette_melanson@bedfordps.org

Summer Cheer Clinic

Email Coach Nikkie with questions

nicolette_melanson@befordps.org

Lincoln Sports Academy

Available to all Lincoln and Hanscom students

Join Lincoln Sports Academy for its inaugural year - what we expect to be the highlight of the summer! This special week builds on the traditions so many have come to love: friendly, competitive games like soccer, capture the flag, football, gatorball (and more!), relaxing lunches at the pool, and a weeklong, camp-wide tournament that brings everyone together. We’re excited to introduce new games and traditions that will make this experience even more memorable!

Camp is sponsored by Lincoln Parks & Recreation and led by Lincoln residents Bryan Doo and Kurt MacLaurin. Bryan’s company, Optimal Fitness, will operate the camp, bringing over 25 years of experience to our town.

Dates: June 22-26

Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location: Codman Field

Grade: Rising 6th-rising 9th graders

Cost: $499

REGISTER NOW!

Juneteenth Celebration

Saturday, June 6th from 1:00-4:00 pm

Lincoln Public Schools Auditorium , 6 Ballfield Road, Lincoln 1:00-2:30

Codman Field, 35 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln

2:30-4:00

J. W. Hayden Recreation Centre

Trip Summer Camp

Entering Grades 6th-8th

July 6th - August 14th

Some field trips will include:

· Canobie Lake Park

· Franklin Park Zoo

· Fenway Park

· Level 99

· Kimball Farms

· Tree Top Adventures

· Rock Climbing

For more details, visit: www.jwhayden.org

Lincoln Parks and Recreation

https://www.lincolntown.org/206/Parks-Recreation

Contact Information

SCHOOL OFFICE & ADMINISTRATION

Erich Ledebuhr, K-8 Principal

ledebuhre@lincnet.org / 781-274-7720 x7300

Erin Burke, K-4 Assistant Principal

burkee@lincnet.org / 781-274-7720 x6300

Sandra Walters, 5-8 Assistant Principal

walterss@lincnet.org / 781-274-7720 x7452

Denise Oldham, Student Services Coordinator

oldhamd@lincnet.org / 781-274-7720 x 6403

Mary Gately, Administrative Assistant

gatelym@lincnet.org / 781-274-7720 x7301

Lauren Braudis, K-4 Administrative Secretary

braudisl@lincnet.org / 781-274-7720 X 6302

Lucy Kilcoyne, 5-8 Administrative Secretary

kilcoynel@lincnet.org / 781-274-7720 x 7101

Marla Bogosian, Student Serv. Admin. Secretary

bogosianm@lincnet.org / 781-274-7720 x 6401

HEALTH OFFICE

Phone: 781-274-7720 x 6500/ Fax: 781-274-7723

Jessica McNeill, School Nurse

Felicia Burciaga, Assistant Nurse

WEBSITES

District - https://www.lincnet.org/

School - https://www.lincnet.org/hanscom

PTO: hanscompto@gmail.com

Lincoln School Foundation https://www.lincolnschoolfoundation.org/