A New Milestone for The Lincoln Academy

Celebrating the First Graduating Class

A New Milestone for The Lincoln Academy

Celebrating the First Graduating Class

Four years into the investment in closing the per pupil funding gap that exists at The Lincoln Academy, the Foundation, along with the school community, is celebrating another new milestone for the school; the first graduating senior class!

Our goal in making this investment was to ensure local scholars are provided with an environment conducive to the learning process; proving what is possible when scholars are given the right combination of school culture, strong academics, career integration and a mission-driven staff. We are pleased to share, with permission from The Lincoln Academy, what that has meant for the class of 2025.

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The ROAR of the Class of 2025
Dr. Kristi Cole
May 28, 2025

Four years into the investment in closing the per pupil funding gap that exists at The Lincoln Academy, the Foundation, along with the school community, is celebrating another new milestone for the school; the first graduating senior class!

Our goal in making this investment was to ensure local scholars are provided with an environment conducive to the learning process; proving what is possible when scholars are given the right combination of school culture, strong academics, career integration and a mission-driven staff. We are pleased to share, with permission from The Lincoln Academy, what that has meant for the class of 2025.

Continue Reading
The Lincoln Academy:

The ROAR of the Class of 2025
Dr. Kristi Cole
May 28, 2025

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