[6] Lincoln High Schools JrROTC program is affiliated with the United States Marine Corps and is involved in flag ceremonies for many of the Patriot's sporting events.

[7] The Lincoln High School Patriot Marching Band consists of 250 members, composed of woodwinds, brass, color guard, front ensemble, and drumline.

Each marks the highest achieved placement and score by any South Dakota band at a BOA Super Regional Event.

The Sioux Falls Lincoln High School DECA program consists of students pursuing a strong future in business and marketing.

Lincoln has had the majority of student officers elected onto the State Action Team out of any School in South Dakota.

The 2013-2014 International President of DECA is a graduate of Lincoln High School, the first National Officer elected from South Dakota in the history of the 70-year-old organization.

[8] In addition to the yearbook (known as Heritage), Lincoln High School has a monthly student newspaper, The Statesman.