LPS Focus Programs

a customized high school experience rooted in connection and opportunities

Ready to choose your journey?​

LPS Focus Programs are seeking applicants in grades 8–11 for the 2026–27 school year.

The priority deadline is January 5, 2025.

Upcoming Events

Bay High

Monday, January 5, 4–5 p.m.

Virtual Info Night
  • Contact Bay High Focus Program Administrator Brenna Alonso at balonso@lps.org for the Zoom link.
  • Open to all LPS students and families in grades 10–11

Tuesday, January 13

Standing Bear High School Lunch Visit
  • Open to Standing Bear students in grades 10–11

Thursday, January 15

Northwest High School Lunch Visit
  • Open to Northwest students in grades 10–11

Tuesday, January 20

East High School Lunch Visit
  • Open to East students in grades 10–11

Thursday, January 22

North Star High School Lunch Visit
  • Open to North Star students in grades 10–11
Southwest High School Lunch Visit
  • Open to Southwest students in grades 10–11

Tuesday, January 27

Northeast High School Lunch Visit
  • Open to Northeast students in grades 10–11

Thursday, January 29

Lincoln High School Lunch Visit
  • Open to Lincoln High students in grades 10–11

Our Mission

The mission of Lincoln Public Schools Focus Programs is to engage students by customizing their high school experience to explore their passions, guide them to graduation and match their skills with global opportunities.

Our Values

Our values are exploration, education, engagement and empowerment.

Exploration

We encourage students to explore their passions.

Education

We educate our students about the paths they choose and equip them with the tools they need to be successful.

Engagement

We want students to engage with their peers, our staff and the community to open opportunities for learning and networking.

Empowerment

We strive to empower students allowing them to make decisions to develop skills and knowledge for their future success.

Meet a LPS Focus Program Scholar

Choose your journey — explore a LPS Focus Program

Our focus programs offer several experiential learning choices for our students, including career exploration and research experience. Some also offer college credit.

Ready to Choose Your Own Path?

Request more information with our Interest Form or start your adventure now by Applying. Have more questions? Contact us.

Complete Our Interest Form