LPS Focus Programs
a customized high school experience rooted in connection and opportunities
Customize your high school experience today!
We invite you to the spring LPS Focus Programs Info Night!
Tuesday, March 17
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Career Academy, 8800 O St.
Come and explore all of our offerings.
Program snapshot
*Event will begin promptly at 6 p.m.*
- 6-6:25 p.m. Welcome
- 6:30-7:45 p.m. Program-specific breakout sessions
- 7:50-8 p.m. Q&A with individual focus programs
Want to learn about a specific program?
Upcoming Events
All Focus Programs Spring Info Night
Tuesday, March 17
In-person info session
- Open to all LPS students and families in grades 7-11
- 6–8 p.m.
- The Career Academy, 8800 O St.
Arts and Humanities (two opportunities)
Tuesday, March 24
In-person Info Night
- Open to LPS students and families in seventh grade
- 6-7 p.m.
- Arts and Humanities Campus, 643 S. 25th St., #15
Thursday, March 26
Virtual Info Night
- Open to LPS students and families in seventh grade
- 5-6 p.m.
- Contact Arts and Humanities Focus Program Administrator Darla Berks at dberks@lps.org for the Zoom link.
Science Focus
Monday, March 23
In-Person Info Night
- Open to all LPS students and families in grades 7–11
- 5:30–6:30 p.m.
- Science Focus Program Campus at Lincoln Children’s Zoo, 1222 S. 27th St.
The Career Academy (two opportunities)
Tuesday, March 24
In-Person Info Night
- Open to all LPS students and families in grades 9–11
- 5:30–6:30 p.m.
- The Career Academy Campus at Southeast Community College, 8800 O St.
Thursday, March 26
Virtual Info Night
- Open to all LPS students and families in grades 9–11
- 5:30–6:30 p.m.
- Contact TCA Director Joshua Jones at jjones7@lps.org for the Zoom link.
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.
