Welcome to the Counseling Center!

Important Information Regarding Caps and Gowns

Order your cap, gown and tassel on-line at https://signaturegraduation.com/.  

Don’t Delay! After January 31st an additional $15.00 late fee will be added to your order.

Students/Families can continue to order from the Signature Graduation website until midnight on Wednesday, May 13th. Orders placed from May 14th-21st WILL NOT be shipped instead, parents will need to pick up their order at the Lincoln Graduation office located on 4535 Normal #195. Contact Lincoln Graduation for pick up at 402-937-0812. All orders must be placed by NOON (central time) on May 21st to give adequate time for processing.

Free and Reduced Lunch Students
LPS Fee Waivers are available for students who are receiving Free and Reduced lunch this school year BUT submitting your waiver must be placed BEFORE May 8th. See Mr. Venema at the Fines and Fees window located by the main office entrance regarding the waiver. All Fee Waiver orders will be delivered to the school the week of May 11th. The counseling secretary will contact students when their order arrives.

Questions: Call the Counseling Center 402-436-1302, opt 3.

December Tips from the Counseling Center

The end of the semester and winter break are quickly approaching! To ensure a smooth transition and meet important deadlines, here are crucial tips regarding letters of recommendation, scholarships, and transcript requests.

Letters of Recommendation: If you are applying for college admissions or scholarships that require letters of recommendation, planning ahead is crucial.

• Allow Two Weeks’ Notice: Writers (teachers, counselors) need a minimum of two full weeks to compose a thoughtful and personal letter.
• Provide Key Info: Always give the writer your Student Information Summary sheet or resume. This allows them to write a stronger, more personal recommendation.

If your application has a January 1st deadline, the recommendation request must be in the writer’s hands two weeks prior to the start of winter break.

Counselors and teachers will be on break from December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026.

Scholarship Opportunities: December is a busy month for new scholarship announcements!  Visit the LPS website and use jump code RCGL to view and search the latest scholarship opportunities.

Transcript Requests: Current East students (and parents/guardians of students under age 18) may request student transcripts by completing the online Google form.

• Processing Time: Requests are typically processed within 2 business days and include high school credits earned, cumulative GPA, and academic achievements.
• How to Request: Go to the LPS home page and enter jump code YZOW in the keyword/search field to access the online Google form.

Please be aware that the registrar’s office will be closed December 24, 25, 26, 30 and January 1 & 2, 2026.

Thanksgiving Break

November 26-28, 2025
(The counseling center will be closed)

Professional Learning/Planning Day – Monday, December 1, 2025
No School

School Resumes December 2, 2025

PreACT Test

On Thursday, November 6th, all 10th grade students will take the Pre-ACT.  All sophomores are expected to take the Pre-ACT, as this gives students the opportunity to take a free, practice version of the ACT. 

Sophomores will need to report to East High School for check-in no later than 7:45 a.m. on testing day. Testing will last until approximately 11:15 a.m.  Students will be dismissed after testing is complete.

• Please note that students MUST arrive on time. Students may not be admitted to the test once their room has begun testing.
• Students MAY NOT USE CELL PHONES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES during the entire testing period, including during breaks.
• Students who bring electronic devices will need to power them off and leave them in the provided phone holder until testing is complete.  If a phone or alarm goes off during testing, the test may be marked void and the student will be asked to leave the testing area.
• Students must have their school ID or a state ID.  ACT requires identification to test.
• Students should bring their own calculator. Students can check with their math teacher to make sure their calculator is permitted by ACT.  Additional calculators will be available for students who do not bring a calculator.
• Please bring several sharpened No. 2 pencils – no mechanical pencils may be used.

There will be no school for 9th, 11th or 12th grade students on Thursday, November 6th due to Pre-ACT testing for 10th grade students.

Please contact Kyle Thompson, test coordinator, at kthomps@lps.org with questions.

2025 Fall Open House at The Career Academy

Sunday, October 19, 2025
1-2:30PM at TCA

Students will have the opportunity to meet TCA instructors and current students, explore the space and discover the many pathways they can take by attending TCA.