March 26, 2021 LPS Weekly Update

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CORRECTION: We apologize for the typo on the student calendar. Elementary students do NOT have classes on Monday, April 5th. Middle and high school students (grades 6-12) DO have classes on Monday, April 5th. 

LPS Families,

Please read this week’s update for important information and updates.

Here is an index to assist you:

  • Student calendar March 29 – April 9
  • Project Extra Mile Walk – VIRTUAL
  • 2021-22 Kindergarten Registration now open
  • 2021-22 Preschool Application now open
  • Support for families

Student calendar March 22 – April 9

In October, the Board of Education adopted changes to the school calendar. You can find the full revised student calendar here. Below is the student calendar for the next two weeks:

Monday, March 29

Tuesday, March 30

  • K-8: Early release
  • PreK: No classes
  • High school: Classes in session

Wednesday, March 31 

  • Classes in session for all students
  • High school: Early dismissal

Thursday, April 1

  • PreK-8: classes in session for all students
  • High school: No classes for students, teacher plan day

Friday, April 2

  • PreK-12: School not in session, all offices closed

Monday, April 5

Tuesday, April 6

  • PreK-8: Classes in session for students
  • High School: 11th grade only for ACT, no school for grades 9, 10, 12

Wednesday, April 7 

  • Classes in session for all students
  • High school: Early dismissal

Thursday, April 8

  • Classes in session for all students

Friday, April 9

  • Classes in session for all students.

Project Extra Mile Walk – VIRTUAL

The Extra Mile Walk is a collaboration between LPS and the Food Bank of Lincoln to raise money for LPS’s BackPack program and Food Markets. This year, the walk will be completely virtual during April 26-30.

Just a reminder, Wednesday, March 31 is the deadline to register in order to receive an Extra Mile Walk t-shirt. You can donate online and learn more about the virtual event on the Extra Mile Walk website. Please note, if you want a t-shirt, you must go through the “Register For This Event” button on the front page.

2021-22 Kindergarten Registration now open

Parents of children turning five years of age before July 31, 2021 can go to lps.org and click on the red “Enroll Your Student” button. Here you will also find all the information necessary for registering, the required documents needed and answers to frequently asked questions.

Parents who do not have access to the online registration, or wish to register their child in person, should contact their attendance area elementary school as soon as possible. Questions about kindergarten registration should also be directed to the child’s attendance area school.

2021-22 Preschool Application now open

Our preschool program is located in many of the elementary schools across the district.  Children who are at least 3 years of age on or before July 31, 2021 and who have not yet turned five as of July 31, 2021, are eligible to apply.

At this time we are accepting 2021-2022 preschool applications and necessary documentation online, by email, fax or mail. You may also complete and submit an application and required documents by visiting our office, located at 300 S. 48th Street (enter door #2). Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For more information and to download the application, please visit our website: https://home.lps.org/earlychildhood/preschool-application/

Support for families

We know this year has been unlike any other. It is important to know that there are people who can help if you or a family member is struggling. Here are some resources you can contact any time of the day or night, any day of the year:

  • CenterPointe Helpline (Lincoln): 402-475-6695; Youth and Family Services 402-475-5161 ext. 547; email: youthandfamily@centerpointe.org; walk-in services at 1000 S. 13th Street.
  • Bryan Health: bryanhealth.com – search Counseling
  • Nebraska Family Helpline: 1-888-866-8660
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
  • Your Life Your Voice (Boys Town)  1-800-448-3000 or text VOICE to 20121 (text charges from your phone carrier may apply)
  • Lincoln Police Department: Emergency: 911; Non-Emergency: 402-441-6000
  • MyLink is a website (https://mylnk.app) and a mobile app (for Apple and Android – search MyLink) that has information about community resources. It can be downloaded in a wi-fi environment and then used when wi-fi is not available. Translations are provided in Arabic, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
  • Mental Health 101 recordings from Blue Valley Behavioral Health – accessible by clicking this link.

There is a great deal of information online. As you search for topics of interest, remember to consider the source and make sure you are getting information that is accurate and reliable.

Updated March 29, 2021