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Stories, Photos and Video that Highlight the many Activities and Athletics at Lincoln Public Schools
Lincoln Public Schools Athletics and Activities, with the support of our K-12 schools and Community Learning Centers, continue to promote the benefits of student involvement in extracurricular activities.
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Student News Desk: Southwest Hive Helpers plant positive experiences for school and community
on September 25, 2024 at 3:27 pmMembers of the Lincoln Southwest Hive Helpers are using their talents to give back to both the school and community.
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LPS clubs and activities: A winning formula for student success
on September 9, 2024 at 9:51 pmStudents across Lincoln Public Schools are forming winning academic and social equations through their involvement in clubs and activities.
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Southwest volleyball players earn national award for academic excellence
on August 14, 2024 at 4:03 pmSouthwest High School volleyball players soared into prestigious academic heights this past school year with top-flight efforts in the classroom.
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Knights pocket national awards for American history knowledge
on August 7, 2024 at 2:27 pmHistory proved to be a winning subject for Southeast High School students at one of the largest school-based social studies contests in the country.
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Two LPS young creatives earn national tributes for writing, artistic talents
on August 5, 2024 at 2:46 pmLincoln Public Schools students Gabi and Cheryl used their creative talents to collect national awards in writing and art contests this year.
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LPS students collect classroom knowledge at national education conference
on July 12, 2024 at 5:40 pmLincoln Public Schools students discovered their potential for becoming excellent educators this summer during a trip to a national conference.
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LPS students ace academic tests in team activities
on July 12, 2024 at 5:11 pmLPS varsity teams flew into prestigious academic heights this past year by earning the Nebraska Coaches Association Team Academic Excellence Award.
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LPS students bank winning marks in state, national business leadership contests
on July 12, 2024 at 3:19 pmLPS students created winning portfolios this year with high-performing marks in state and national business contests.
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LPS students enjoy sound of music at Pound band camp
on July 10, 2024 at 1:34 pmLincoln Public Schools students reached noteworthy destinations this summer after walking on musical trails at Pound Middle School.
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LPS speech, debate teams express winning words at nationals
on July 9, 2024 at 10:37 pmStudents from East, Southeast and Southwest captured major honors at this summer's National Speech and Debate Tournament.
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Southwest students win national award for unified yearbook
on June 28, 2024 at 5:48 pmThe heartfelt determination of Southwest High School students to include everyone in the yearbook process has resulted in national recognition for the Silver Hawks.
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LPS students shine in SkillsUSA state events
on June 25, 2024 at 7:44 pmLPS students struck gold, silver and bronze this spring by minting multiple medals at the Nebraska SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference.
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LPS students grow knowledge at major FFA, land judging events
on June 21, 2024 at 3:01 pmLincoln Public Schools students used their agricultural knowledge to produce major accomplishments in FFA and land judging activities.
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Science Focus Program students secure major honors at state science fair
on June 21, 2024 at 2:31 pmLincoln Public Schools students turned their scientific knowledge into state-level achievements this spring through their involvement with the Science Focus Program.
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LPS students capture top honors at national speech tournament
on June 10, 2024 at 2:38 pmLincoln Public Schools students showcased their speaking skills this spring by capturing top honors in a national speech tournament.
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LPS students find success at UNL Language Fair
on June 3, 2024 at 2:25 pmLincoln Public Schools students spoke words of respect, enthusiasm and discovery this spring during their time at the UNL Language Fair.
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Student-artists shine at 2024 Secondary District Art Show
on May 28, 2024 at 9:03 pmHundreds of middle and high school students showcased their talents at this spring's secondary district art show.
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World-class jazz violinist leads LPS orchestra students
on May 1, 2024 at 3:53 pmOrchestra students from seven LPS high schools learned from one of the top jazz violinists in the world during a special clinic this spring.
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LPS students capture major honors at state journalism contests
on April 30, 2024 at 6:40 pmLincoln Public Schools students had plenty of good news to share this spring after winning multiple state journalism awards.
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Greater Than One District Inclusion Summit builds bridges among metro school districts
on April 25, 2024 at 3:39 pmLPS students shared smiles and constructed lifelong leadership skills at the Greater Than One District Inclusion Summit.
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Elementary students showcase talent during district art show
on April 24, 2024 at 2:35 pmThe positive power of art was on full display this spring during the 2024 elementary district art show.
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LPS students earn state honors at FCCLA convention
on April 23, 2024 at 8:50 pmLincoln Public Schools students and staff returned from this spring's Nebraska Family, Career and Community Leaders of America State Leadership Conference with multiple honors.
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LPS students shine at state DECA, HOSA conferences
on April 8, 2024 at 7:09 pmLPS students recently turned their business and health knowledge into bright results at a pair of state conferences.
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LPS girls wrestling programs see growth in second year
on April 8, 2024 at 5:04 pmA larger number of Lincoln Public Schools girls used the words takedown, reversal and pin in their everyday conversations this winter.
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Lux students generate recognition with 2024 Future City competition
on April 3, 2024 at 5:26 pmLux Middle School students created bright results with their work in an international Future City contest.
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LPS students secure state awards for stellar artwork
on March 28, 2024 at 4:51 pmMore than three dozen LPS students earned prestigious state awards for their talents in all types of artistic mediums.
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Students mark 75th LPS music festival with scores of successful notes
on March 27, 2024 at 5:20 pmHundreds of LPS students produced scores of successful notes during the 75th annual All-City Music Festival.
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LPS students ignited their creative minds at 2024 Science and Engineering Fair
on March 26, 2024 at 7:55 pmCuriosity and creativity collided at the 2024 Lincoln Public Schools Science and Engineering Fair. More than 170 LPS students in grades 5-8 participated in the fair at the Sandhills Global Event Center in March.
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LPS students excel at state debate contest
on March 26, 2024 at 5:38 pmStudents from five Lincoln Public Schools debate teams formed winning arguments at the 2024 state championships.
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LPS students place at 2024 NSAA State Speech Championships
on March 22, 2024 at 9:54 pmFifty-one students from five LPS high schools traveled to Kearney on Wednesday, March 20, for the 2024 NSAA State Speech Championships. Several students placed in the top six for their events, and four of the teams placed in the top ten for overall team sweepstakes.?
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Schoo students secure national recognition for literary magazine
on March 19, 2024 at 9:31 pmNational judges have given Schoo Middle School's literary magazine two thumbs up for its excellence in poetry, artwork and writing.
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Intramurals help LPS students coin success stories over past 40 years
on March 15, 2024 at 3:28 pmLPS middle school students marked the 40th anniversary of speech, debate and creative drama activities with a public celebration.
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Arts and Humanities brings new life to recycled materials for community art exhibit
on February 16, 2024 at 7:32 pmDozens of Arts and Humanities Focus Program students get to express their creativity in a unique way. More than 30 young artists have their works on display at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln?s International Quilt Museum in connection with its Feed Sacks exhibit.
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Walking Together with Love: 2024 MLK Youth Rally
on January 25, 2024 at 7:39 pmLincoln Public Schools students and community members braved the cold to allow Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?s legacy to march on at the 29th annual MLK Youth Rally on Jan. 20.
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LPS students win blue-chip awards in state stock market contest
on January 23, 2024 at 6:16 pmLincoln Public Schools students padded their educational portfolios with top scores in a state stock market contest.
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LPS students win state, will compete nationally with constitutional knowledge
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Falcons, Spartans make state memories with successful one-act play performances
on January 4, 2024 at 4:25 pmStudents from Lincoln Northwest and Lincoln East wrote state-level success stories with their efforts in one-act play contests.
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2023 LPS Culinary Competition
on December 14, 2023 at 10:30 pmThe Career Academy hosted to 2023 Annual LPS Culinary Competition On Wednesday, Dec. 6.
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Spartans create winning algorithms with computer science fair activities
on December 7, 2023 at 10:37 pmLincoln East students created winning algorithms Dec. 5 during a large computer science fair.
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LPS students strike up friendships through unified bowling
on November 30, 2023 at 9:39 pmLincoln Public Schools students are experiencing many happy moments on their unified bowling teams.
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LPS students go the extra mile at special track camp
on November 28, 2023 at 4:05 pmLincoln Public Schools students enjoyed spending time with college athletes at a special track and field mini-camp this fall.
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LPS students, leaders gain insight at Educators of Color Summit
on November 20, 2023 at 7:23 pmLincoln Public Schools students and leaders established a strong support system at the fourth-annual Educators of Color Summit.
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TCA students till up top marks at state land judging contest
on November 20, 2023 at 5:15 pmLPS students at The Career Academy interpreted soil-based tales in best-selling fashion at the state land judging contest.
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Culler teacher Teresa Ghormley pens musical for middle school students
on November 17, 2023 at 2:19 pmCuller teacher Theresa Ghormley gave her middle school students an opportunity to shine on stage by writing her own fall musical.
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Spartans, Silver Hawks shine in national speech, debate rankings
on November 1, 2023 at 2:36 pmLincoln East and Lincoln Southwest students have collected A-plus scores on a national scale for their work in speech and debate activities.
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LPS students net winning moments at CLC basketball games
on October 25, 2023 at 3:00 pmStudents from six Lincoln elementary schools are scoring points in the game of life this fall through their involvement in a new youth basketball league.
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Prescott CLC connects students to agriculture through storytime with Nebraska's first lady
on October 2, 2023 at 8:27 pmNebraska First Lady Suzanne Pillen shared the importance of agriculture with local students Sept. 27 during a visit to the Prescott Elementary School Community Learning Center.
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History in the making: ?Soda Pop!? debuts on Northwest High School?s stage
on September 29, 2023 at 4:21 pmNorthwest High School hosted its first fall play "Soda Pop!" inside its new performing arts center in September 2023.
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East captures NSAA Cup championship
on September 1, 2023 at 8:14 pmLincoln East students soared to the top of the NSAA Cup standings this year with championships in the Class A all-school, girls and boys divisions of the contest.
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Lincoln Northeast High School garden sprouts into a successful venture
on August 9, 2023 at 10:30 pmArea residents learned about Lincoln Northeast's community garden Aug. 2 during a successful Garden Gathering.
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Science Focus Program cultivates future scientists at Malone Center
on August 7, 2023 at 5:56 pmStudent leaders in Lincoln Public Schools? Science Focus Program partnered with the Malone Center?s after-school program to spark students? interest in science early. Each year, the program does outreach for elementary to middle school aged students to engage them in science.
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LPS students compose successful notes at orchestra camps
on August 7, 2023 at 3:45 pmLincoln Public Schools students made the works of Mozart, Handel and Beethoven come to life this summer during several camps for orchestra players.
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2018 LPS Marching Band Invite - Final Ratings
on October 12, 2017 at 5:20 pmThe 37th Annual Lincoln Public Schools Marching Band Invitational was held on Saturday, Oct. 14 at Seacrest Field.