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)

Tuesday, Dec 2, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

In-Person Info Night

  • Location: Northeast High School
  • Open to all LPS students and families in eighth grade


Bryan College of Health Sciences

Tuesday, Dec. 2, 6:30–8:00 p.m.

In-Person Info Night
  • Location: Lincoln Northwest High School
  • Open to all LPS students and families in grades 8–11

Science Focus Program

Thursday, Dec. 4, 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

The Career Academy

Wednesday, Dec. 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Virtual Info Night
  • Contact TCA Director Joshua Jones at jjones7@lps.org for the Zoom link.
  • Open to all LPS students and families in grades 10-11

Thursday, Dec. 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

In Person Info Night
  • Location: The Career Academy Campus at Southeast Community College, 8800 O St
  • Open to all LPS students and families 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