LPS Focus Programs
a customized high school experience rooted in connection and opportunities
Over 25 Years of Students Choosing their Own Journey
Our first focus program was the Science Focus Program, formerly known as “Zoo School,” which we founded in 1997. Since then, we have expanded to nearly a dozen opportunities, allowing our scholars to choose their passions, communities and futures
Upcoming Events
Early College and Career STEM at Northeast
In-person information night
Event: In-person information night
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Location: Northeast High School
Contact: Bailey Feit, bailey.feit@unl.edu
Air Force Junior Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC)
In-person information night
Event: In-person information night
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Location: Northeast High School
Contact: MSgt Philip Davey, pdavey@lps.org
Arts and Humanities Focus Program
In-person information night
Event: In-person info session
Date: Thursday, Nov. 14, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Steve Joel District Leadership Center Board Room (LPS district office), 5905 O St
Contact: Mar’Lakuittia Overstreet, moverstr@lps.org
International Baccalaureate Academy Day
In-person information session
Open to all students and families in grades 7–8. Registration is required by Nov. 13. Check in begins at 7:30 a.m. with light refreshments.
Event: In-person info session
Date: Saturday, Nov. 16, 8:00 a.m.–noon
Location: Lincoln High School
Contact: J.P. Caruso, jpcaruso@lps.org
Early College and Career STEM at Northeast
In-person information night
Event: In-person info session
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: University of Nebraska- Lincoln East Campus (114 Food Industry Complex)
Contact: Bailey Feit, bailey.feit@unl.edu
Bay High
In-person information night
Event: In-person info session
Date: Thursday, Nov. 21, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: The Bay, 2005 Y St
Contact: Michelle Liedholt, mfonck@lps.org
Our Mission
The mission of Lincoln Public Schools Focus Programs is to engage students by customizing their high school experience to explore their passions, guide them to graduation and match their skills with global opportunities.
Our Values
Our values are exploration, education, engagement and empowerment.
Exploration
We encourage students to explore their passions.
Education
We educate our students about the paths they choose and equip them with the tools they need to be successful.
Engagement
We want students to engage with their peers, our staff and the community to open opportunities for learning and networking.
Empowerment
We strive to empower students allowing them to make decisions to develop skills and knowledge for their future success.
Have questions? Please contact us at focusprograms@lps.org
Meet a LPS Focus Program Scholar
Choose your journey — explore a LPS Focus Program
Our focus programs offer several experiential learning choices for our students, including career exploration and research experience. Some also offer college credit.
Ready to Choose Your Own Path?
Request more information with our Interest Form or start your adventure now by Applying. Have more questions? Contact us.
Complete Our Interest Form | Email us at focusprograms@lps.org
