1879- Van Dyke School, referred to as “the school house” was the first one-room school in Warren Township, District #5 and was located at the present site of Washington School . The building housed grades 1-8

1921-22- Because of growth a new three story, six room brick building was constructed on Studebaker and Federal . The building hosed grades 1-9

1925 Cornerstone set for new addition to Lincoln School.

1927- First4 year graduating class number 3 students, 2 boys.

1927- Believed to be the first year Van Dyke school competes in sports.

1930- Girls basketball wins first championship.

1933- first year book published. School competed in Football, Basketball, Baseball & Track for boys. Basketball for girls who were called the Lincoln “Lassies” 1934- Shared the football championship with Berkley.

1934- First year of organized band.

1935- Share championship with Berkley again.

1936- Boys basketball wins district championship.

1938- Baseball wins league championship.

1939- Vocational wing added.

1940-Student council started, vocational wind dedicated. Homemaking curriculum developed.

1941- Defense building – U.S.O. dedicated. Used for recreation and dances. Later used for an administration building and torn down in 1973.

1941- Cross Country is regional champions Class B.

1942- Counseling Service inaugurated in high school 1942-Orthopedic room for handicapped children equipped.

1951- Cornerstone laid for new high school.

1953- New high school was completed and named in memory of Mr. James L. Truax who served 20 years as a teacher, principal, superintendent. He was killed in an automobile accident.

1954- Macomb Community College starts with 91 students and remains until 1964 when it becomes a separate school as a result of a county wide vote.

1958-New pool was added, one of the first in the county.

1964- New school library opened.

1972- Fine Arts, an auditorium, and stadium were completed.

1994- Wrestling Class A State Champs.

1998- District Volleyball Champions.

2005- Macomb County Basketball team of the year.

2008- On May 6, 2008 voters in the Van Dyke district approved a $62.6 million bond issue to provide improvements to district facilities. The bond issue is a six-year program designed to provide building improvements at Lincoln High, Lincoln Middle, Carlson, McKinley and Lincoln Elementary schools.

2009- Secondary entrance and new Library completed.

2010- New gymnasium completed.

2011- New Career building dedicated and named after Mark Kedzior, former board member & district supporter.

2012- New Entrance and Administration offices.

2020-21- School Goes Virtual for the entire year because of Covid-19

2021- Pool closes :(

2024- Boys Basketball wins Division 2 State Championship, first in school history. Lincoln 53 Grand Rapids Christian 39

2025- Boys Basketball repeats as Division 2 State Champions. The 1st team from Macomb County. Lincoln 58 Romulus Summit Academy 51