Lincoln Trail Elementary

Ben Lawalin: Principal, Lincoln Trail Elementary

[Royally Sage @sage1411]

My brother posts this every year in the family chat on the 4th. Still hilarious.

[Lincoln Trail Elementary @Lincoln_Trail]

2026-2027 Calendar Magnets will be available at Open House

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

Minnesota still possesses a Confederate battle flag that was captured by Union troops during the Battle of Gettysburg. Over the years, Virginia has repeatedly requested its return, but Minnesota has consistently refused. Former Governor Jesse Ventura summed up the state’s position with a blunt response: “Why? I mean, we won.”

On July 3, 1863, during the final day of the Battle of Gettysburg, soldiers from Minnesota’s 1st Volunteer Infantry seized the battle flag of Virginia’s 28th Infantry Regiment amid the chaos of Pickett’s Charge. In the Civil War, regimental flags were crucial rallying points on the battlefield, making their capture both a practical and symbolic triumph. The flag was taken back to Minnesota as a war trophy, where it has remained for more than 160 years.

Virginia has repeatedly sought the flag’s return, but Minnesota has consistently refused. The most memorable rejection came in 2000 when then-Governor Jesse Ventura was asked about returning it and famously replied, “Why? I mean, we won.” Today, the flag is preserved by the Minnesota Historical Society and remains one of the most famous Civil War artifacts involved in an ongoing interstate dispute, highlighting how the legacy of Gettysburg continues to spark debate more than a century and a half later.

[Lincoln Trail Elementary @Lincoln_Trail]

It was great seeing the Class of 2026 back at LT! Congrats to the graduates!

[Lincoln Trail Elementary @Lincoln_Trail]

LT did our own March Madness, with some great books squaring off. Congrats to "Elvis & Romeo" on being declared the Champions!

[Lincoln Trail Elementary @Lincoln_Trail]

Attention Drivers! Please make sure you know the law.

[Howie Hua @howie_hua]

Hot take: Can we retire the word "borrow" when subtracting?

[Eyewitness News @WEHTWTVWlocal]

Spencer County elementary school raises $1.5K for former student with leukemia https://t.co/Mlm0WgEdEh

[Lincoln Trail Elementary @Lincoln_Trail]

Remind me again why 2nd graders are playing competitive basketball in the first place? 😞 How can we keep adults from ruining youth sports?

[KWCH 12 News @KWCH12]

A basketball game for second graders in Pennsylvania ended with an assistant coach and her father attacking the opposing coach and his wife.

Police said Ortiz was shouting and swearing during the game for children ages 7 and 8.

Story | https://t.co/OY4PS3J4r1

[Howie Hua @howie_hua]

Hot take: We need to stop racing to the final answer in math class.

If we only teach the procedure to get the answer, we would get so many false positives. Yeah, they got the right answer, but do they actually understand the math?

[Kyle Sokeland @kylesokeland]

Kevin Tempel has officially been named the football coach at Heritage Hills. He was the Patriots’ defensive coordinator and a former player.
https://t.co/XdqABFtQI5

[Girl patriot 🙏 🇺🇸 🦅 @Girlpatriot1974]

This father is a LEGEND.
He broke the cycle.

Wait for it...

[Lincoln Trail Elementary @Lincoln_Trail]

North Spencer announces Preschool & KDG Roundup for 2026-2027 school year

[PeachProof @PeachProof23]

Dad invents a new chair for story time
What do you think? 🪑📖🤔