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Family Update April 17, 2026

Posted Date: 04/17/26 (03:11 PM)


A stylized drawing of a falcon with wings spread wide, featuring grey and purple feathers.

Family Update

April 17, 2026

Transcript of the Video

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

It was wonderful to see everyone this past week at our annual Month of the Military Child dinner. 

What a night, we had over 500 people join us for a delicious BBQ dinner. We were also joined by volunteers from Raytheon who provided both virtual reality experiences and an opportunity to build and take home some lego style projects. Finally, our PTO raffled and auctioned off some seriously fantastic baskets. It was a great evening and way to celebrate our students and families. 

I’d like to thank all of our faculty and staff who volunteered for the event. I’d particularly like to thank our food services director Kelly Haley and also cafeteria staff Alexis Suden and Anastasia Barnes for all of their support and assistance. 

We’d also like to thank all of the people who generously donated to this event. Please see the list to the left of everyone who supported our dinner.

I hope that you all have a wonderful spring break next week and we look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Monday, April 27th for the final push of the school year.

Warm Regards,
Mr. Ledebuhr
An aerial view shows a large gathering of people seated at long tables in a brightly lit hall, with food laid out.
Volunteers in black shirts with purple accents serve food from a buffet line.
A gloved hand uses tongs to serve corn on the cob from a buffet tray.
Bright yellow daffodils bloom in front of the entrance to Hanscom Middle School.
Hanscom School homepage
 
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Upcoming Events

April
20th-24th, No School, April Recess
27th, Star Gazing, 8:00 PM, outside basketball courts

May
6th, Spring Concert, HMS Commons, 5:00 PM
7th, MCAS Math, 3rd- 8th Grades
8th, MCAS Math, 3rd-8th Grades
13th, HOPA Race, 11:15-12:35
14th, MCAS STE, 5th and 8th Grades
15th, MCAS STE, 5th and 8th Grades
18th, MCAS Civics, 8th Grade
19th, MCAS Civics, 8th Grade
19th, 7th Grade field trip to Fourth Cliff Beach
20th, Rain date HOPA Race, 11:15-12:35
25th, No School
26th, 2nd Grade field trip to Hanover Theatre
27th, Field Day grades K-4, 9:30-11:30
29th Spring Dance, HMS Commons, Grades 6th-8th, 6:00-8:00 PM
A flyer announces the sale of 2025-2026 yearbooks for Hanscom School K-8.

Yearbooks for Sale

To order online go to www.coffeepond.com and follow the steps below.

Click order online: Yearbooks
Enter the password: falcons26
Select Online Order
Click Continue
Enter your child’s name & grade and the book quantity
Enter your email under contact and select add to cart.
If you have another child to order for, please select order for another child. If not, you can finish checking out.
 
Yearbook
 

Stargazing

Tuesday, April 28th at 8PM

Meet on the basketball court at the Middle School

Email Ms. Fasciano at bfasciano@lincnet.org if you plan to join and let her know how many people will be attending.
 
Movie poster for Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' with text and character silhouettes.

Movie Night 6th - 8th Grade

Friday, May 1st at 5:30 PM

HPS Gym

Free Admission

Concessions available for purchase
Poster for the Hanscom School Spring Concert on May 6th, 2026, at 5:00 pm in HMS Commons.

Spring Concert

Hanscom School Spring Concert

Wednesday, May 6th at 5:00 PM

5th Grade Chorus
6-8 Instrumental
6-8 Vocal
LASMP

Performers report at 4:15
Wear a shirt with a solid color (no graphics)
 
Graphic with the words 'School Menus' and a red apple.

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. 

A school lunch tray features chicken, vegetables, salad, oranges, and a carton of milk, with a 'VOTE!' graphic.

Vote

Our delicious & locally inspired Turkey Ramen Bowl won September's Terrific Tray from Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education & Massachusetts Farm to School! 

Vote for Lincoln Public Schools to win "Terrific Tray of the Year!"  

Place your vote by May 8th at:  http://bit.ly/2026_ttoftheyear
 

A Message from the Food Services Department

Happy Spring!

We’re excited to share a few updates from the Food Service Department:

New Menu Items in April:
We will be adding Cheese Pierogies and Buffalo Chicken Pierogies to the menu. The listed allergens are dairy, wheat, and soy. Please note that the dough also contains lupin beans. We will also be featuring oven roasted chicken thighs from Maine Family Farms and Jollof Rice. More product information is available  HERE .

Menus:
April menus will be posted  HERE by Tuesday, 3/31.

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.

Early Release Reminder:
Next Friday is an early release day. Both breakfast and lunch will be served, with one lunch option available.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
 

Base News

Poster for the 'April Hearts Apart Event' hosted by the Military & Family Readiness Center, featuring a spaghetti dinner, movie, and craft.

April Hearts Apart Event

Spaghetti Dinner with Movie and Craft
Wednesday, April 22nd
3:00-5:00 PM

For families of deployed, remote tour members, EFMP and single parents.

Location: MFRC Building 1240
RSVP by April 17th to 66.fss.fsfr.cmb@us.af.mil
Poster announces "Planting Your Legacy," a teen-led greenhouse project by the Youth Center, with a grand opening on 4.31.26.

Planting Your Legacy

Teen led greenhouse project.

Grand Opening April 31st

Interested contact 781-225-6043
66fss.fsy.yc@us.af.mil
 

College Scholarships

Apply for College Scholarships - Only 2 Weeks Left!
 
Only two weeks remain for spouses and children to apply for need-based scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year.
 
These Hap Arnold Education Grants are available to eligible spouses and dependent children of Airmen and Guardians pursuing a full-time undergraduate degree. The specific amount awarded is based on the student’s particular level of financial need.
 
Applications close April 30, 2026. Don’t miss this opportunity! Learn more and apply: afas.org/haparnoldgrant

 
A flyer for Home Base Outreach in March/April 2026, featuring upcoming events and non-clinical programming.
A document titled 'Boots on the Ground' features Stacie Fredriksson, Family Support Team Manager at Home Base, with photos of her and her family.

Community News

Announcement for a new summer program at Lincoln Sports Academy with a megaphone graphic.

Lincoln Sports Academy

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
A robotic arm is shown with text overlay: 'Interested in STEM? Explore these new classes!'

STEM Classes

Mining & Building: Basic
(Ages 5-7)
Thur. 4/30-6/4
4:15-5:15p
Inspired by Minecraft®, students bring the digital world into real life using LEGO® bricks. Builders design structures, explore creative challenges, and practice teamwork, communication, and critical thinking while building their own imaginative worlds and characters. 

Amusement Park Engineering
(Grades 3-5)
Thur. 4/30-6/4
3:00-4:00p
Design, build, and bring the thrills to life! Students create their own amusement park rides using LEGO® bricks. Through hands-on projects, they’ll explore motion, force, and gears while working to solve challenges and make their rides spin, swing, and soar. 

14 in 1 Robot Adventure
(Ages 8-12)
Mon. 4/2-6/1
4:15-5:15p
Build and take home a 14-in-1 solar robot kit! Learn how solar energy works as you create robots that move on land and water. Using a motor, gears, and solar panel, your bots come to life—no batteries needed. Construct fundesigns like a bug bot, car bot, surfer bot, or invent your own.
 
Event flyer for Lincoln SEPAC Presents Sarah Ward, an expert in executive function, on Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 at 6:30 PM.

Lincoln SEPAC Presents Sarah Ward

Tuesday, April 28th at 6:30 PM
Lincoln School Learning Commons
6 Ballfield Road, Lincoln

Learn strategies to help students strengthen executive functioning skills such as organization, planning and independence.

All Caregivers Welcome!
Poster for Lincoln Sports Academy's summer camp from June 22-26 for students in grades 6-9.

Lincoln Sports Academy

Available to all Lincoln and Hanscom students

June 22nd-26th

Rising 6th - 9th Graders

Registration: Laurie Dumont at Ldumont@lincnet.org 781-259-0784

Camp details:
Bryan Doo at bryandoo2222@gmail.com or
Kurt MacLaunn at kurtisroy@gmail.com
 
T-ball for Kindergarten Visit LSYB.org to register

Lincoln T-Ball

Who: Girls and Boys in Kindergarten or starting Kindergarten in 2026

When: May 2 - June 13, 2026

Where: Smith School Fields

Visit LSYB.org to register
Contact: Charlie Knutson
coachknutson@outlook.com

Children residing in Lincoln or attending Lincoln schools are eligible to play! Includes Hanscom
Poster for J.W. Hayden Recreation Centre's Summer Camp, featuring activities like zip-lining, amusement rides, and bumper boats.

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
 
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Lincoln Summer Camp

Lincoln Summer Camp offers three 2-week sessions on the Lincoln School Campus for grades K-8.
Activities include:
  1. Arts & Crafts
  2. S.T.E.M (Science, technology, engineering, math)
  3. Music & Drama
  4. Sports & Games
  5. Gymnastics
  6. Epic Adventures (Water games, giant water slides & scavenger hunts)
  7. Red Cross Swim Lessons (Grades K-5)
  8. Field Trips & Special Events
2026 Camp Dates
Session 1: July 6 – July 17
Session 2: July 20 – July 31
Session 3: August 3 – August 14
Camp Hours
9:00 am – 3:00 pm*
Early Risers: 7:45 am – 9:00 am
Extended Day: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
*Trailblazers group hours may vary due to trips. Please visit the Trailblazers page for more information.
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Lincoln Summer Camp

Camp Fees
Pioneers (K-1)
Session 1: $710
Session 2: $710
Session 3: $710

Ramblers (2-3)
Session 1: $710
Session 2: $710
Session 3: $710

Pathfinders (4-5)
Session 1: $710
Session 2: $710
Session 3: $710

Trailblazers (6-8)
Session 1: $960
Session 2: $960
Session 3: $960
 

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



PTO: hanscompto@gmail.com