Recent News from Lincoln Public Schools

June, 2025

LPS students pick up civic, fitness skills from walking trips in Lincoln

Staff Spotlight: Nancy Harter - executive secretary at the Art & Humanities Focus Program

Time Travelers: Clinton second graders bring history to life at wax museum

Highlights of the June 24 Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 regular meetings

Preliminary 2025-2026 LPS budget proposes 7 cent reduction in levy, Board requests community input

LPS speech teams produce medal-winning moments at national contest

Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 - June 24, 2025

Staff Spotlight: Elizabeth Tenney - English teacher and liaison at Scott Middle School

Community invited to preview Preliminary Proposed LPS 2025-2026 Budget and provide feedback

Marvelous Mentor: Cassata recognized for positive work as Standing Bear principal

Staff Spotlight: Melissa Kepler - Sixth Grade English Language Arts Teacher at NEC

Delightful Duos: Four sets of twins leave Randolph with fond memories

Remarkable Researchers: Science Focus Program students earn top awards for science projects

Highlights of the June 10 Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 regular meetings

Successful Scientists: ISP students gain confidence by creating science fair projects

Meeting notices for the Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 - June 10, 2025

Staff Spotlight: Julie Dansky - admin. assistant for Athletics & Activities and Communications

Independence Academy continues sprouting career skills with The Career Academy

Lasting Legacy: School, city leaders honor Wieskamp for leading LPS operations team

Owls fly with new safety skills at fun Elliott event

Bryan Community students sew special quilts with children's clothes

May, 2025

Staff Spotlight: Kathy Simpson - kindergarten teacher at Belmont Elementary School

Huntington school spirit soars at school-wide pep rally

Bay High students pick up business skills at pop-up shop event

Fantastic Fishing: Yankee Hill students reel in educational benefits at fishing tourney

Highlights of the May 27 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting

Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - May 27, 2025

Don Sherrill students grow roots of success with inspirational activities

Governing Grizzlies: Standing Bear students gain legislative experience at mock hearing

Staff Spotlight: Sydney Auman - vocal music teacher at Dawes Middle School

Chalking Up Kindness: Wysong students spread positive messages with Hope Ambassadors project

Celebrate the Last Days of the School Year with #LastWeekLPS

Artistic Applause: LPS students showcase talents at secondary district art event

Relive the Action of 5th Grade Day at the Saltdogs!

Highlights: May 19 Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 Organizational Meetings

Hartley Heroes: Hartley students visit with mayor about improving local park

Maxey PTO creates inclusive space at annual Color Run

Inaugural Culler Cup helps LPS students net lifelong memories, soccer skills

Meeting Notice: Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 Organization Special Meetings - May 19, 2025

LPS students build career options during trip to construction fair

Staff Spotlight: Alyssa Tonniges - seventh grade science teacher at Schoo Middle School

Meet LPS Focus Program Senior: Ainsley, Bay High

LPS families form new friendships during outdoor festival celebration

Equations in Action: Barbie's bungee jump brings math to life at Lux

Pen Power: LPS students pocket awards at state journalism championships

Highlights of the May 13 Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 regular meetings

Schoo students create compassionate scenes through new unified art class

Mann maps out award-winning teaching career at Southwest

Meeting notices for the Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 - May 13, 2025

LPS students capture top honors at Nebraska SkillsUSA state contest

Staff Spotlight: Mike Boshart - skilled and technical sciences teacher at LNE

Meet LPS Focus Program Senior: Grover, Arts and Humanities

LPS custodians gain confidence through English literacy program

Launch at LPS: Independence Academy senior Ali builds bright prospects for future career

Cultural Connections: Norwood Park families enjoy evening of educational games, activities

Learning Legacy: Abebe honored for influential teaching career at LPS

Excellent Engineers: Dawes students create device to help people with walking canes

Launch at LPS: Grant pins positive memories at East with unifying actions

Meet LPS Focus Program Senior: Brynn, Science Focus Program

Gaining Global Skills: LPS students benefit from Arabic world language courses

U.S. Department of Education pulls grant from LPS to provide school-based mental health services

Staff Spotlight: Kellie Iburg - third grade teacher at Norwood Park Elementary School

April, 2025

Area residents reduce food insecurity at Extra Mile Walk

Launch at LPS: Northwest senior Sophia charts course as future education leader

Picture Perfect: North Star senior collects Congressional Art Competition award

Science Star: North Star teacher earns prestigious award for science education

LPS students celebrate achievements at American Indian Promotion Ceremony

Register to Attend Our Educator Interview Fair - May 19

Launch at LPS: Cherawn becomes MVP at Bryan Community by boosting classmates

Staff Spotlight: Calvin Haywood - campus supervisor at Lincoln High School

USDA grant helps Northeast students turn apples into key learning ingredient

Meet LPS Focus Program Senior: Kiegon, Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps

Doppler Discoveries: Gators explore weather radar systems during geoscience presentation

Launch at LPS: Soren scripts success at Lincoln High

Highlights of the April 22 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting

Ecosystem Education: LPS students gather at Standing Bear for sustainability summit

Student News Desk: Northwest theater students creating memories on stage with Matilda scenes

Writing Winners: LPS students sharpen writing skills through state literature contest

Launch at LPS: Jace looks through positive lens of life at Yankee Hill

LPS unifies students from multiple school districts during annual leadership summit

Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - April 22, 2025

Staff Spotlight: Katelyn Johnson - fourth grade teacher at Eastridge Elementary School

Meet LPS Focus Program Senior: Oztin, Aviation and Technical Education

LPS elementary students produce noteworthy pieces of art

Launch at LPS: Madhav makes many positive contributions across Southwest campus

Irving students create robots, biodegradable Legos for state contest

Launch at LPS: Northeast senior Millie sets sights on becoming star engineer

LPS leaders travel to Capitol Hill to speak about educational topics

Linguistic Leaders: LPS students secure state honors for excellence with world languages

Meet LPS Focus Program Senior: Brandon, Early College and Career STEM

Adams teacher Mary Abebe named 2025 Scottish Rite Educator of the Year

Staff Spotlight: Rosenda Pech - health technician at Yankee Hill Education Center

School board member Lanny Boswell dies after battle with cancer

LPS students earn top honors at state speech, debate contests

Launch at LPS: Brooke builds winning portfolio during her North Star career

Preparing Professionals: North Star students gain valuable insights in preschool practicums

Highlights of the April 8 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting

History Headlines: Standing Bear students gain lifetime skills with first History Day projects

Fantastic Fifty: Zeman alumni celebrate golden anniversary of school community

Launch at LPS: Southeast senior Olivia plays successful keys in life at school

Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - April 8, 2025

Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - April 8, 2025

Staff Spotlight: Cortney Townsley - computer science and library specialist at Saratoga

Meet LPS Focus Program Senior: Harry, International Baccalaureate (IB)

Standing Bear students learn about economics of sports gambling

Artistic Upgrades: Arts and Humanities students, teachers enjoy building renovations

TeamMates of the Month: AJ and Philip

Musical Mentor: Metteer earns state honor for helping Southeast musicians succeed