Lux Middle School — 2021 Blue Ribbon School

The U.S. Department of Education has named Lux Middle School a Blue Ribbon School for 2021. Lux learned about the honor recently after going through a rigorous application and review process. The Blue Ribbon program recognizes public and private elementary, middle and high schools. Honored schools are chosen based on their overall academic performance and their progress in closing achievement gaps. Lux was one of only 326 schools in the country to receive the honor this year. Lux becomes the eighth school within Lincoln Public Schools to earn the award since it began in 1982.

LPS Superintendent Steve Joel said this about the honor:

“As a Blue Ribbon School, Lux joins an elite group of schools in the country. They’re now one of a number of LPS schools that have won this award, which reflects the excellent teaching and learning that takes place across the district. It’s the hard work and dedication of Principal Dohmen, staff and students that has made this possible. All of LPS is incredibly proud of this honor they’ve so deservedly earned.”

Lux Principal Duane Dohmen had this to say about the award:

“It’s not only about our achievements in the classroom and with student scores. It’s also about the culture we’ve created here at Lux, a culture that not only promotes academic excellence but stresses positive relationships, diversity and making responsible choices.”