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
Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC)
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
In-Person Info Night at parent-teacher conferences
- Northeast High School
- Open to Northeast students and families in grades 9–10
Arts and Humanities (two opportunities)
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 6–7 p.m.
In-Person Info Night
- Location: Arts and Humanities Campus, 643 S. 25th St., #15
- Open to all LPS students and families in eighth grade
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Virtual Info Night
- Contact Arts and Humanities Focus Program Administrator Darla Berks at dberks@lps.org for the Zoom link.
- Open to all LPS students and families in eighth grade
Aviation and Technical Education
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 6–7 p.m.
In-Person Info Night
- Location: North Star High School’s Aviation Wing (enter at door 3)
- Open to all LPS students and families in grades 8-11
Bay High
Thursday, Nov. 20, 5–6 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
Bryan College of Health Sciences
Monday, Nov. 10, 4:30–6:30 p.m.
In-Person Info Night at parent-teacher conferences
- Location: Lincoln Northwest High School
- Open to current Northwest students and families in grades 9-11
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Saturday, Nov. 8, 8 a.m.–noon
IB Academy Day (registration required)
- Location: Lincoln High School
- Open to all LPS students and families in grades 7-8.
- Register at bit.ly/IBAcademyDay by Nov. 1.
- For more information, contact J.P. Caruso at jpcaruso@lps.org
Nebraska Business
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
In-Person Info Night
- Location: Standing Bear High School
- Open to Standing Bear students and families in grades 9-11
Science Focus Program
Thursday, Nov. 13, 5–6 p.m.
Virtual Info Night
- Contact Science Focus Program Administrator Lindsey Roy at lroy@lps.org for the Zoom link.
- Open to all LPS students and families in grades 8-11
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.
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.
