YouthInspire Applications

YouthInspire applications are in the Counseling Center. If you are interested in promoting civic engagement for youth in the community, then fill out an application for YouthInspire, an entirely youth-led charity foundation. Applications are due Friday, May 15.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities: Reminder, students usually complete the 20 hours of service required for graduation before or during the semester in which they are registered for their Government and Politics class. Some students work on the requirement during the summer prior to the senior year. Prior approval is recommended from a Government and Politics teacher. Capital […]

Kaplin Free Online PSAT Practice Test

In an effort to help sophomores and freshmen at East High School get a jump-start on the PSAT/NMSQT and SAT new exams, Kaplan will be offering a FREE New online PSAT Practice Test on Saturday, May 9. A live instructor will proctor the event and the test will be exactly the same. The biggest difference is that students will be […]

Live Facebook Chat to Help Parents Navigate the Changing Marijuana Landscape

Tonight, April 20, from 8-8:30 p.m., EDT will have a special live Facebook Chat with Heather Senior, LCSW, Partnership Parent Support Network Manager. She will answer your questions to help you better navigate the changing marijuana landscape and have productive conversations with your teens. To participate, please visit and “Like” the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids’ […]

2015 Summer School Registration

Summer school will be held May 28-July 9 at North Star High School (no school July 3). Period one starts at 8:00 am and concludes at 9:50 am. Period two begins at 10:00 am and concludes at 11:50 am. Attendance is very closely monitored and students will be dropped from class when they have been […]

Don’t Miss It, The Spring College Fair This Weekend

The Lincoln Area Spring College Fair is a great opportunity to begin or continue your college selection process!  Before you attend the College Fair, register for a barcode at NebraskaCollegeFairs.org.  Print and take the barcode to the fair so college representatives can scan your demographic information.

Youth Leadership Lincoln

Youth Leadership Lincoln applications are now available in the Counseling Center for current 9th grade students.  The program provides an interactive, hands-on experience to build leadership skills and a life-long commitment to community service.  The application deadline is Friday, May 15, 2015. You can also download the application at http://www.leadershiplincoln.org/programs/actioncenter/youth.html.

Do you need COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS?

Riley Elementary School is in need of volunteers to help with the PTO fun night event which will be held on Thursday, April 23.  Volunteers are needed from 5:30-8:30 p.m. High school students make great, fun volunteers! Students who are interested can see Mrs. Cruickshank in the Counseling Center for more information.

Bright Lights ARE STILL LOOKING for Classroom Assistants

Bright Lights Summer Enrichment Program is looking for summer classroom assistant volunteers to help students K-9th grades for the 2015 Bright Lights summer program. Bright Lights classes help youth discover and pursue their passion in science, the arts, math, technology, and music. They are looking for people who have a passion for a subject and […]

Employments Opportunities

2015 Work and Learn Program The Work and Learn Program is sponsored by YESS (Youth Employment and Support Services) If you are: Students 17-21 years old A resident of Lancaster or Saunders County Looking for a summer job Thinking about continuing your education? They are looking for you! Positions are limited, call 402-441-7111 or visit […]