LPS Focus Programs
a customized high school experience rooted in connection and opportunities
LPS Focus Programs are now accepting applicants for the 2025-26 school year!
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Over 25 Years of Students Choosing their Own Journey
Our first focus program was the Science Focus Program, formerly known as “Zoo School,” which we founded in 1997. Since then, we have expanded to nearly a dozen opportunities, allowing our scholars to choose their passions, communities and futures
Upcoming Events
Nebraska Business
in-person info session
Event: In-person info session
Date: Tuesday, December 3, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Standing Bear High School
Contact: Laurie Miller, lmiller29@unl.edu
The Career Academy
Virtual Information Session
Event: Virtual. Ask Joshua Jones for Zoom link at jjones7@lps.org
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 5:30 p.m.
The Career Academy
in-person info session
Event: In-person info session
Date: Tuesday, December 12 at 5:30 p.m.
Location: The Career Academy, 8800 O Street
Contact: Joshua Jones, jjones7@lps.org
Aviation and Technical Education
in-person info session
Event: In-person info session
Date: Wednesday, December 18 at 5:30 p.m.
Location: North Star High School
Contact: Megan Kroll, mkroll@lps.org
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.
Have questions? Please contact us at focusprograms@lps.org
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 | Email us at focusprograms@lps.org
