LPS Focus Programs
a customized high school experience rooted in connection and opportunities
Customize your high school experience today!
We invite you to the fall LPS Focus Programs Info Night on Tuesday, October 7, 6–8 p.m. at Southwest High School, 7001 S. 14th St.
Come and explore all of our offerings.
Applications for the 2026–27 school year open October 1!
Want to learn about a specific program?
Upcoming Events
All Focus Programs Fall Info Night
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 6 – 8 p.m.
Fall Info Night (in-person info session)
- Tuesday, Oct. 7, 6 – 8 p.m.
- at Southwest High School
- Open to all LPS students and families in grades 8-11
Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC)
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
In-person info night
- at Northeast High School in the basement during parent-teacher conferences
- Open to Northeast students and families in grades 9-10
Bay High (nine opportunities)
Thursday, October 2
Southeast High School Lunch Visit
- Open to Southeast students in grades 10-11
North Star High School Lunch Visit
- Open to North Star students in grades 10-11
Tuesday, October 7
Northeast High School Lunch Visit
- Open to Northeast students in grades 10-11
Thursday, October 16
Lincoln High School Lunch Visit
- Open to Lincoln High students in grades 10-11
Friday, October 17, 5–7 p.m.
Open House
- at The Bay (2005 Y St.)
Tuesday, October 21
East High School Lunch Visit
- Open to East High students in grades 10-11
Standing Bear High School Lunch Visit
- Open to Standing Bear students in grades 10-11
Thursday, October 23
Southwest High School Lunch Visit
- Open to Southwest students in grades 10-11
Northwest High School Lunch Visit
- Open to Northwest students in grades 10-11
Bryan College of Health Sciences
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 6 – 7 p.m.
In-person info night
- at Northwest High School
- Open to all LPS students and families in grades 8-11
Science Focus Program
Monday, Oct. 20, 6 – 8 p.m.
In-person info night
- at Science Focus Program Campus (Lincoln Children’s Zoo, 1222 S. 27th St.)
- Open to all LPS students and families in grades 8-11
The Career Academy (three opportunities)
Sunday, October 19, 1–2:30 p.m.
Open House
- at The Career Academy Campus (Southeast Community College, 8800 O St. )
- Open to all LPS students and families in grades 8-11
Tuesday, October 21, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
In-person info night
- at The Career Academy Campus (Southeast Community College, 8800 O St. )
- Open to all LPS students and families in grades 10-11
Thursday, Oct. 23, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Virtual info night
- Contact TCA Director Joshua Jones at jjones7@lps.org for Zoom link
- Open to all LPS students and families in grades 10-11
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
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.
