on December 1, 2023 at 2:54 pm

Every week, we?ll shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! Get to know the wonderful people making a positive impact across various areas within LPS. This week, meet Christie Galati, attendance technician at Lincoln High School.?

on December 1, 2023 at 2:28 pm

Chris Turley was honored this fall for pointing LPS students in the right direction in all of his geography classes.

on November 30, 2023 at 9:14 pm

A Lincoln Public Schools program is changing many lives through family literacy initiatives.

on November 27, 2023 at 3:47 pm

Taylee Nelson and Julie Kreizel both received prestigious awards this month for their talents in teaching everything from multiplication to mixed fractions.

on November 22, 2023 at 5:05 pm

Lincoln Public Schools Focus Programs are a customized high school experience rooted in connection and opportunities. LPS offers almost a dozen focus programs for our scholars to choose their journeys like Southwest High School senior Sapphire.

on November 22, 2023 at 2:38 pm

Saratoga Elementary School's library will soon feature a new book that has the names of its own students written all over it.

on November 22, 2023 at 2:24 pm

Every week, we?ll shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! Get to know the wonderful people making a positive impact across various areas within LPS. This week, meet Christie Galati, attendance technician at Lincoln High School.?

on November 17, 2023 at 6:57 pm

Lance Ferguson is helping Lincoln Public Schools students fly into successful learning skies as a local substitute teacher.

on November 16, 2023 at 9:51 pm

Earlier this school year, the StarCare medical team visited the Bryan College of Health Sciences Focus Program, housed at Lincoln Northwest High School.?

on November 16, 2023 at 8:37 pm

Every week, we?ll shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! Get to know the wonderful people making a positive impact across various areas within LPS. This week, meet Amy Hix, School Counselor at Wysong Elementary School.

on November 15, 2023 at 6:43 pm

Travis Turner has made a major difference for dozens of Park Middle School students with his work as a paraeducator.

on November 15, 2023 at 3:06 pm

Jason Krueger was honored for his successful teaching strategies Nov. 14 with one of the most prestigious awards an American history instructor can receive.

on November 14, 2023 at 4:39 pm

Brad Irvine helped Lux Middle School students learn about the service of others during the final Veterans Day ceremony of his teaching career.

on November 13, 2023 at 2:39 pm

Culler Middle School students gained a glimpse of their future possibilities during a special visit to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

on November 10, 2023 at 7:40 pm

Every week, we?ll shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! Get to know the wonderful people making a positive impact across various areas within LPS. This week, meet Tommy Bender, English and speech teacher at Lincoln Southeast High School.

on November 9, 2023 at 9:13 pm

Schools throughout Lincoln honored service members past and present for Veterans Day. Events included special ceremonies, service activities, guest speakers and visitors. Below are highlights from some of the ceremonies.

on November 8, 2023 at 11:12 pm

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen visited Pershing Elementary School on Nov. 8 to present a gift of 24 new bikes to kindergarten students.

on November 3, 2023 at 2:28 pm

Every week, we?ll shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! Get to know the wonderful people making a positive impact across various areas within LPS. This week, meet Ralph Calafiore, associate principal at Lefler Middle School.

on November 1, 2023 at 3:01 pm

Deb Pohlmann has helped hundreds of Pound Middle School students with her caring demeanor over the past 25 years.

on November 1, 2023 at 2:36 pm

Lincoln East and Lincoln Southwest students have collected A-plus scores on a national scale for their work in speech and debate activities.

on October 30, 2023 at 8:53 pm

Monica Jochum has used her educational talents to paint many winning moments as Rousseau Elementary School's new principal.

on October 30, 2023 at 2:42 pm

Every month, we will recognize a substitute teacher who is making sure the learning doesn't stop at Lincoln Public Schools. In October, we are celebrating Diane Spellman.

on October 27, 2023 at 2:18 pm

Every week, we?ll shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! Get to know the wonderful people making a positive impact across various areas within LPS. This week, meet Cindy Martins, computer technician at Standing Bear High School.

on October 25, 2023 at 3:00 pm

Students from six Lincoln elementary schools are scoring points in the game of life this fall through their involvement in a new youth basketball league.

on October 25, 2023 at 2:38 pm

Tanner Penrod is helping Southeast students and staff swim through winning waters with his work ethic and dedication as building principal.

on October 20, 2023 at 9:08 pm

Kristin Jolkowski and Cara Frost have used their audiology expertise to connect LPS students with a world of knowledge.

on October 20, 2023 at 4:21 pm

Lincoln Public Schools Focus Programs are a customized high school experience rooted in connection and opportunities.? LPS offers almost a dozen focus programs for our scholars to choose their journeys like Lincoln High School senior Tucker.?

on October 19, 2023 at 10:15 pm

Every week, we?ll shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! Get to know the wonderful people making a positive impact across various areas within LPS. This week, meet Nancy Vanderharr, food service manager at Mickle Middle School.

on October 17, 2023 at 3:16 pm

Liz Miller has constructed a prosperous environment for Dawes Middle School students and staff by building positive relationships with LPS families.

on October 16, 2023 at 5:13 pm

Oct. 16-20 is Educational Audiology Awareness Week, a week dedicated to promoting advocacy and recognizing the important work of educational audiologists and the ways they support students and families.

on October 13, 2023 at 5:50 pm

Northwest High School invited the community to commemorate a year of growth and the end of construction. The Falcons held their building dedication ceremony Oct. 8. Northwest opened its doors in the fall of 2022 with more than 500 ninth- through 11th-grade students. Now, close to 930 students walk the hallways of Lincoln Public Schools? seventh high school.?

on October 13, 2023 at 3:40 pm

Independence Academy students are experiencing new activities with the addition of unified programs at Standing Bear.

on October 11, 2023 at 4:33 pm

A pair of "Aladdin" stars shared the stage with Clinton Elementary School students during a special school assembly Oct. 4.

on October 11, 2023 at 1:31 am

Two LPS employees earned a Heartland Emmy for a heartfelt documentary in "The Seat Beside You" series.

on October 10, 2023 at 8:46 pm

Every week, we?ll shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! Get to know the wonderful people making a positive impact across various areas within LPS. This week, meet Brett Krajewski, math teacher at Schoo Middle School.

on October 9, 2023 at 2:51 pm

Lincoln High students linked their future goals with present opportunities at a large college and career fair.

on October 6, 2023 at 10:16 pm

Lincoln Public Schools Honor Cadre students gathered at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business for a full day of leadership activities.

on October 5, 2023 at 10:28 pm

Every week, we?ll shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! Get to know the wonderful people making a positive impact across various areas within LPS. This week, meet Meagan Coleman, recruiting secretary for Human Resources at the Steve Joel District Leadership Office.

on October 4, 2023 at 4:25 pm

Lincoln Public Schools students are connecting science with smiles during special garbology lessons this fall.

on October 3, 2023 at 11:14 pm

Lincoln Standing Bear students picked up noteworthy knowledge about their financial futures Sept. 22 during a music-themed school event.

on October 3, 2023 at 9:25 pm

Christine and Sara are October's TeamMates of the Month.

on October 2, 2023 at 8:27 pm

Nebraska First Lady Suzanne Pillen shared the importance of agriculture with local students Sept. 27 during a visit to the Prescott Elementary School Community Learning Center.

on September 29, 2023 at 11:29 pm

Beattie Elementary School raised more than $26,000 in its annual walkathon. The students also walked with the Nebraska Commission of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to reccognize International Deaf Awareness Week.

on September 29, 2023 at 4:21 pm

Northwest High School hosted its first fall play "Soda Pop!" inside its new performing arts center in September 2023.

on September 28, 2023 at 10:31 pm

Every week, we?ll shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! Get to know the wonderful people making a positive impact across various areas within LPS. This week, meet Patrice Rabilal, assistant custodial supervisor at Northwest High School.

on September 25, 2023 at 9:24 pm

Lincoln Northwest students are spreading messages of hope through many heart-filled activities on campus.

on September 22, 2023 at 4:50 pm

LPS pocketed a national award this week for a project that is providing healthy outcomes for Park Middle School students.

on September 22, 2023 at 2:33 pm

Scott Middle School students celebrated a document that plays a starring role in the United States during a special Constitution Week event on Sept. 19.

on September 21, 2023 at 10:39 pm

Every week, we?ll shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! Get to know the wonderful people making a positive impact across various areas within LPS. This week, meet Tayler Mashburn, kindergarten teacher at Huntington Elementary School.

on September 18, 2023 at 2:45 pm

Pershing Elementary School students enjoyed many brilliant smiles Sept. 8 during a Comet House program sorting event.

on September 15, 2023 at 8:13 pm

Lincoln Public Schools Focus Programs are a customized high school experience rooted in connection and opportunities. LPS offers almost a dozen focus programs for our scholars to choose their journeys like Southeast High School senior Miles. Miles is a talented musician who was introduced to music at an early age. He plays seven different instruments and he?s in four different bands. The young musician was able to incorporate his love for music into his school day by attending one of LPS? […]

on September 14, 2023 at 9:30 pm

Every week, we?ll shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! Get to know the wonderful people making a positive impact across various areas within LPS. This week, meet Alison Gillam-Douglas, Kitchen Manager at Kahoa Elementary School.

on September 12, 2023 at 9:52 pm

The Nebraska Department of Education and the Nebraska International Language Association have awarded 101 Seals of Biliteracy to 71 Nebraska students this semester. Seals are awarded for students in Spanish, Chinese, French, Korean and Tamil.

on September 8, 2023 at 8:34 pm

Lincoln Public Schools students will increase their star-sized reading talents this year with hundreds of new audiobooks.

on September 8, 2023 at 6:28 pm

Lincoln Southwest alumni Ashlee Wikoff, Alivia Wubbels and Cam Pieper are helping current students succeed in their roles as campus leaders.

on September 7, 2023 at 9:43 pm

Every week, we?ll shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! Get to know the wonderful people making a positive impact across various areas within LPS. This week meet Ron Kellogg III, Community Builder at LPS Community Learning Centers.

on September 5, 2023 at 4:29 pm

Humann Elementary students and staff are creating positive connections and behavior in their classrooms this year through the use of restorative circles.

on September 1, 2023 at 8:28 pm

on August 25, 2023 at 2:41 pm

More of Lincoln's littlest learners will have chances to grow after the expansion of early childhood programming within Lincoln Public Schools.

on August 11, 2023 at 3:45 pm

Lincoln Northwest High School students and parents created successful flight patterns Aug. 1-2 as they began to pilot their way through a new school year.

on August 10, 2023 at 9:51 pm

Robinson Elementary School students sprinted away from the starting line of their Lincoln Public Schools learning journey this summer with three days full of smiling moments.

on August 9, 2023 at 10:30 pm

Area residents learned about Lincoln Northeast's community garden Aug. 2 during a successful Garden Gathering.

on August 7, 2023 at 5:56 pm

Student leaders in Lincoln Public Schools? Science Focus Program partnered with the Malone Center?s after-school program to spark students? interest in science early. Each year, the program does outreach for elementary to middle school aged students to engage them in science.

on August 7, 2023 at 3:45 pm

Lincoln Public Schools students made the works of Mozart, Handel and Beethoven come to life this summer during several camps for orchestra players.

on August 3, 2023 at 9:29 pm

Staff from the Lincoln Public Schools Communications Team were honored at the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) 2023 National Seminar on July 16 for their work over the last calendar year.

on July 27, 2023 at 8:55 pm

During the week of June 19-24, students from Lincoln Public Schools competed in the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta, Ga. The competition hosts students from across the country as they showcase their skills in various trade, technical and skilled service occupations.

on July 27, 2023 at 2:19 pm

Lincoln Southeast volleyball players secured a national award with their classroom work this year.

on July 25, 2023 at 5:44 pm

Lincoln Standing Bear staff members will be writing the first lines of the new high school's story this academic year.

on July 17, 2023 at 9:28 pm

Dozens of Lincoln Public Schools students displayed grins as bright as the noonday sun during the morning of July 13. The high school diplomas in their hands caused them to break out those shining smiles for all to see. A total of 171 scholars in grades 9-12 achieved their goal of a high school degree at the conclusion of summer school activities. LPS teachers and administrators welcomed them to Lincoln High and Lincoln North Star for graduation ceremonies, which were the two sites for summer […]

on July 13, 2023 at 3:12 pm

At the end of June, 20 high school students from Lincoln Public Schools traveled to Atlanta, Ga., for the 2023 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference. Students qualify for the national conference by placing in the top three for their event at the FBLA State Leadership Conference.

on July 7, 2023 at 8:15 pm

Zeman Elementary School?s marathon is a tradition that runs strong. The event started more than 30 years ago with one of Zeman?s first P.E. teachers. Then, two educators decided to take the baton to keep it going. One of them is fifth-grade teacher Denyse Hunsaker. She?s one of the marathon?s biggest supporters.

on July 6, 2023 at 9:14 pm

A Lincoln Southwest High School senior was recognized on a national level for her photography skills in the 2023 Walsworth Photo Contest.

on June 29, 2023 at 3:30 pm

Students at the Lincoln Public Schools Independence Academy are learning life skills at a newly renovated facility, thanks to a donation from a former LPS teacher.?

on June 27, 2023 at 4:06 pm

Toward the end of the spring semester, dozens of Park Middle School students deeply explored a facet of Nebraska?s recent history. More than 100 Park eighth-grade students visited the Genoa Indian Industrial School built on the Pawnee reservation, located approximately 100 miles northwest of Lincoln

on June 23, 2023 at 5:52 pm

Cavett Elementary students can now enjoy new literature thanks to their peers. The school received federal COVID-19 relief funds to purchase new books. Cavett?s librarian, Heidi Clarke, felt it was only right that the students provided feedback.

on June 22, 2023 at 11:07 pm

Speech and debate students from Lincoln Public Schools traveled to Phoenix, Ariz., for the National Speech and Debate Association National Tournament, bringing back several record breaking awards and recognitions.

on June 21, 2023 at 9:47 pm

Lincoln Public Schools continues to uplift student voices to foster equity and belonging. The LPS District Scholar Equity Cadre presented its State of Diversity Engagement address to staff and community members on June 15.

on June 21, 2023 at 7:35 pm

Nancy Andersen first stepped foot into Holmes Elementary in November 1985 and never left. The educator has spent her entire career teaching at Holmes ? almost 40 years to be exact.

on June 16, 2023 at 8:01 pm

Eleven graduating seniors from Lincoln Public Schools earned national academic honors for the 2022-23 school year.

on June 16, 2023 at 4:16 pm

Lincoln High School is working with a local employer to help develop the manufacturing workforce.? The annual six-week residency program is a partnership between Lincoln High and Kawasaki Motors. Kawasaki employees come and mentor the high school students during the school?s advanced welding class. ?

on June 13, 2023 at 8:42 pm

Arnold teachers are developing future change agents with a new club. This year, they created ?Be The Change? club allowing third through fifth grade students to amplify their voices and practice leadership skills.

on June 7, 2023 at 3:50 pm

Lux Middle School seventh-grade students are bringing computer science to life through robotics. The students recently received a new classroom tool ? Edison robots. The devices use sound, light and barcode reading to support STEM learning. They also program the robots by using computer coding.

on June 7, 2023 at 3:34 pm

Northeast High School?s library transformed over the 2022 - 2023 school year.? Lincoln Public Schools updated the space with a more open and collaborative design. LPS wanted to create an active, vibrant learning space welcoming Rockets to engage and learn together.?

on June 5, 2023 at 3:24 pm

Huntington Elementary School revamped its student council this year. The school launched the ?Soaring Eagles? club to develop leaders. The club is open to fourth and fifth grade students exhibiting strong and positive role model qualities.

on June 1, 2023 at 3:13 pm

Park teacher Claudia Perales-Garcia energy and personality are magnetic. She brightens her classroom and influences her students.

on May 26, 2023 at 4:50 pm

Lincoln Public Schools brought back an annual tradition this spring. After a five-year hiatus, more than 3,000 LPS fifth-grade students packed into Haymarket Park to watch the Lincoln Saltdogs on May 23.

on May 24, 2023 at 10:31 pm

The AVID college-readiness program at Northeast High helps senior Marco find academic success and reach higher ed goals.

on May 17, 2023 at 3:22 pm

Scott Middle School kicked off the spring semester with a new class. The school introduced Unified Physical Education (P.E.) for its students. The class pairs students with disabilities and their peers together.

on February 9, 2022 at 8:32 pm

This year Lincoln East High School started a unified music class, which pairs special education and general education students. They sing together, they listen to music together, they get crazy and dance together. But this class goes well beyond music.

on January 20, 2022 at 2:22 pm

One music class. One math class. One class for English Language Learners. One common thread of joy in teaching during such a challenging time. One hour at Culler Middle School.

on January 10, 2022 at 8:53 pm

The core mission of the Lincoln Public Schools Pathfinder Education Program, which is housed in Lancaster County Youth Services Center is to instill the value of education in detained youth so they can move past the experiences and actions that led them to this place in their lives. LPS worked in conjunction with Lancaster County to design the facility 20 years ago.

on December 16, 2021 at 8:11 pm

Over the course of a few days in November, about 700 Lincoln Northeast High School students visited the University of Nebraska?Lincoln?s East Campus, where their math and science classes took a hands-on turn.

on August 25, 2021 at 4:43 pm

Every Lincoln Board of Education meeting begins with a video that highlights the amazing things taking place in our schools. Tuesday?s video featured the first week of school for LPS preschool students and staff.

on August 23, 2021 at 3:29 pm

Lincoln Southwest High School Spanish teacher James Hill has been honored with the 2021 Christa McAuliffe Prize for Courage and Excellence in Education.?

on August 13, 2021 at 9:54 pm

Every Lincoln Board of Education meeting begins with a video that highlights the amazing things taking place in our schools. The video from the Aug. 10 video featured a first-year teacher at McPhee Elementary School and how LPS New Educator Week, as well as her colleagues, helped prepare her for the school year that starts Aug. 16.

on July 29, 2021 at 5:43 pm

Students get a jump on school thanks to JumpStart program.

on January 8, 2021 at 7:49 pm

The pandemic has affected education in countless ways for countless people. The following video, filmed during first semester, highlights two teachers at Lakeview Elementary School who are co-teaching their classes - one of them focused on in-person students, the other focused on remote learners.

on January 6, 2021 at 3:24 pm

Collaboration, creative learning and connecting the dots between different subject areas are a few of the hallmarks of the Lincoln Public Schools Science Focus Program. There?s perhaps no better illustration of this than a project ninth-graders at the focus program completed at the end of the first semester.

on November 17, 2020 at 3:44 pm

Students in Mary Herrington?s eighth-grade differentiated science class combined pictures and words to explain the earth, sun and moon system. The lesson, called Art and Evidence, offers a creative outlet for students to show what they?ve learned

on November 11, 2020 at 2:55 pm

No one will forget what it was like to attend school during a pandemic. But Madison Granger?s eighth-grade English students will have video proof of their lives at Irving Middle School.