Inside The Classroom
Inside the Classroom
Stories, Photos and Video that Highlight Teaching and Learning Inside Lincoln Public Schools
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Lambert inspires Moore students with award-winning teaching techniques
on February 18, 2026 at 4:31 pmHannah Lambert's award-winning approach to music education has helped many LPS students experience happy harmonies.
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Links build incubator of ideas in new STARLAB research class
on February 12, 2026 at 10:22 pmLincoln High students are gaining firsthand knowledge of scientific and engineering research processes in a new STARLAB course.
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Staff Spotlight: Sara Gahan - school psychologist at Prescott and Wysong
on February 12, 2026 at 8:50 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Sara Gahan, school psychologist at Prescott and Wysong elementary schools.
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East students share insights on African American culture with pop-up museum
on February 11, 2026 at 2:30 pmLPS students are discovering detailed information about African American legacies in a new AP course.
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Riley students play confident learning chords in small groups
on February 9, 2026 at 2:14 pmRiley Elementary School students are expanding their musical knowledge at a fast tempo this year thanks to an empowering learning strategy.
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Staff Spotlight: Emily Nathan - special education teacher at Independence Academy
on February 6, 2026 at 4:41 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Emily Nathan, special education teacher at Independence Academy.
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Southeast students create winning waves with inclusive swimming program
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Zeman students create connections with Tech-Free Tuesday initiative
on February 2, 2026 at 6:32 pmZeman Elementary School students are turning unplugged days in their classrooms into closer connections with everyone on campus.
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Staff Spotlight: Austin Oltman - music teacher at Goodrich Middle School
on January 30, 2026 at 4:58 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Austin Oltman, music teacher at Goodrich Middle School.
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Student News Desk: Alexis makes mark at North Star with yearbook leadership talents
on January 28, 2026 at 4:04 pmNorth Star senior Alexis is strengthening the high school's social muscles with her yearbook leadership talents.
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CNA class boosts health care prospects for Northwest students
on January 27, 2026 at 4:18 pmLPS students are showcasing their hearts for health care by learning many lifesaving lessons at the Bryan College of Health Sciences Focus Program.
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Staff Spotlight: Scott Luedtke - teacher at Lincoln North Star High School
on January 23, 2026 at 3:11 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Scott Luedtke, skilled and technical sciences teacher at Lincoln North Star High School.
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LPS students embrace moving messages at MLK Youth Rally, Belmont visit
on January 21, 2026 at 9:50 pmLPS students embraced moving messages this week during a pair of encouraging events in Lincoln.
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Staff Spotlight: Bailee White - second grade teacher at Calvert Elementary School
on January 16, 2026 at 6:21 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Bailee White, second grade teacher at Calvert Elementary School.
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Bay High students showcase creativity with passion projects
on January 16, 2026 at 2:35 pmBay High Focus Program students expressed their creative passions this winter during a public showcase on campus.
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LPS students celebrate launch of new CDA program at TCA
on January 14, 2026 at 8:19 pmLPS students are leaping into their future careers through a series of new early childhood classes at The Career Academy.
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LPS students achieve linguistic legacies with Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Award
on January 14, 2026 at 2:29 pmNearly two dozen LPS students earned the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Award for their talents with world languages.
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Staff Spotlight: Peter Ferguson - Multicultural Coordinator & Scholar Development
on January 9, 2026 at 4:41 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Peter Ferguson, multicultural coordinator and scholar development/assistant supervisor of recruiting.
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Cavett students ace AI adventures during new computer science lesson
on January 9, 2026 at 2:26 pmCavett Elementary School students enjoyed working with a generative AI tool during a creative computer science lesson.
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Staff Spotlight: Michael Mason-D'Croz - Spanish teacher at Lincoln Northeast High School
on January 2, 2026 at 2:30 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Michael Mason-D'Croz, Spanish teacher at Lincoln Northeast High School.
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Club activities help Bay High students fashion their futures
on December 30, 2025 at 2:26 pmBay High Focus Program students are stitching together many life lessons this year in a series of creative clubs.
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Staff Spotlight: Hannah Scholes - school psychologist at Irving Middle School
on December 26, 2025 at 7:08 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Hannah Scholes, school psychologist at Irving Middle School.
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Grizzlies gain business confidence through quick pitch contest at UNL
on December 23, 2025 at 3:12 pmStanding Bear High School students polished their entrepreneurial talents during a quick pitch contest at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Staff Spotlight: Lindsey Peppard - paraeducator at Hartley Elementary School
on December 19, 2025 at 4:47 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Lindsey Peppard, paraeducator at Hartley Elementary School.
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Raptors enjoy first experience with Backstage at the Ballet
on December 18, 2025 at 2:37 pmHundreds of Robinson Elementary School students enjoyed lessons about dancing, costumes and makeup during the school's first Backstage at the Ballet experience.
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Ram Fam Fancy Feast rewards Rousseau students for royal behavior
on December 17, 2025 at 2:28 pmRousseau Elementary School students are experiencing royal moments this year through the Ram Fam Fancy Feast program.
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Southwest students gain global knowledge from Japanese course
on December 15, 2025 at 6:29 pmSouthwest High School students are gaining global knowledge by studying Japanese language, culture and history in their class.
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Rockets learn keys of car sales through interactive project
on December 12, 2025 at 5:49 pmNortheast students fine-tuned their educational engines this fall by gaining firsthand perspectives about the car sales industry.
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Staff Spotlight: Steve Spieker - math teacher at Pound Middle School
on December 12, 2025 at 2:56 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Steve Spieker, math teacher at Pound Middle School.
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Staff Spotlight: Abby Lott - school librarian at Lincoln East High School
on December 5, 2025 at 4:01 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Abby Lott, school librarian at Lincoln East High School.
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LPS students capture Cornhusker Awards for quality journalism
on December 3, 2025 at 2:26 pmLPS students received positive recognition this fall for producing premier-level words, photos and graphics in their newspapers and yearbooks.
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Hornets are helping future teachers through UNL partnership
on December 1, 2025 at 11:56 pmHartley Elementary School and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Education and Human Sciences are partnering to help future educators through mentorship and classroom exposure.
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Staff Spotlight: Sydney Weddleton - gifted facilitator in the curriculum department
on November 26, 2025 at 6:48 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Sydney Weddleton, gifted facilitator in the curriculum department.
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Irving students increase math skills with innovative activity
on November 25, 2025 at 8:18 pmIrving Middle School students unlocked mathematical doors this fall by solving escape room puzzles in their classrooms.
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Hansen earns state honor for social studies expertise
on November 24, 2025 at 6:35 pmBrenna Hansen earned a major state award this fall for helping Lincoln High students dig up valuable social studies knowledge.
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Eastridge students celebrate effort with new schoolwide program
on November 21, 2025 at 10:12 pmEastridge Elementary School students are learning how effort can lead to excellent moments both inside and outside the classroom.
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Wadhams makes substantial impact as substitute teacher for LPS students
on November 21, 2025 at 9:42 pmJudy Wadhams is making a substantial impact on LPS students through her significant work as a substitute teacher.
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Staff Spotlight: Nickos Horton - student support technician at Lefler Middle School
on November 21, 2025 at 5:38 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Nickos Horton, student support technician at Lefler Middle School.
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Roadrunners take positive steps with help of supportive paraeducator
on November 19, 2025 at 9:44 pmGemma Love is helping many Norwood Park students reach their classroom goals in her important paraeducator role.
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Owls help downtown mural take flight with printmaking activity
on November 19, 2025 at 8:57 pmElliott Elementary School students helped a downtown mural take flight this fall by picking up printmaking skills in their art class.
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LPS world language teachers win prestigious state awards
on November 17, 2025 at 3:09 pmLPS world language teachers Brenda Lopez Adame, Mohammed Alnajem, Sarah Klankey and Janine Theiler have earned state awards for their educational excellence.
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TCA celebrates educational milestone with tenth anniversary event
on November 17, 2025 at 2:53 pmThe Career Academy students and staff celebrated many educational highlights this fall during a tenth anniversary celebration.
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Staff Spotlight: Amy Proffitt - office professional at the Science Focus Program
on November 14, 2025 at 5:25 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Amy Proffitt, office professional at the Science Focus Program.
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Bryan Community artists share hopeful mental health messages
on November 14, 2025 at 2:22 pmBryan Community art students turned the invisible world of mental health into visible displays of perseverance, inspiration and triumph this fall.
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Pound students incorporate robots into interactive mathematics lesson
on November 12, 2025 at 10:22 pmPound Middle School students programmed mathematical excitement this fall with the help of measuring sticks, graph paper and aqua-colored robots.
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Coyotes share love of learning with families at butterfly celebration
on November 12, 2025 at 7:50 pmButterflies became a bright source of learning for Calvert Elementary first graders this fall when they studied the life cycle of the popular insects.
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Kodiaks learn cool lessons about school from UNL student-athletes
on November 10, 2025 at 4:15 pmFour University of Nebraska-Lincoln student-athletes delivered encouraging messages to more than 400 Kodiaks at a special School is Cool assembly this fall.
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Staff Spotlight: Logan Hammond - special education teacher at Park Middle School
on November 7, 2025 at 3:09 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Logan Hammond, special education teacher at Park Middle School.
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Turley wins national award for guiding Links in geography classes
on November 5, 2025 at 2:35 pmLincoln High social studies teacher Chris Turley earned a national award this fall for his leadership abilities in the classroom.
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Eagles spread wings of kindness through AAC awareness activities
on November 3, 2025 at 8:55 pmHuntington Elementary School students are building compassionate bridges with their classmates through Augmentative and Alternative Communication Awareness Month activities.
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Skyhawks weave together art, science and language with a cultural lesson that takes flight
on October 31, 2025 at 9:22 pmSchoo Middle School students connected the annual monarch butterfly migration to Mexico with the Day of the Dead holiday in an interactive Spanish I lesson.
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Staff Spotlight: Jeff Pierce - associate athletic & activities director at Lincoln Northeast High School
on October 31, 2025 at 4:38 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Jeff Pierce, associate athletic and activities director at Lincoln Northeast High School.
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Student News Desk: Lily, Myla showcase leadership talents on Southeast newspaper
on October 30, 2025 at 9:16 pmSoutheast High School juniors Myla and Lily are crafting award-winning journalism careers with their caring and confident leadership talents in the newsroom.
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Young Mustangs enjoy riding new bikes after surprise donation
on October 29, 2025 at 3:33 pmMaxey Elementary School kindergarteners began striding into successful bike riding futures this fall when they hopped on two wheels for the first time.
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ElevatED classes help LPS educators learn about engagement strategies
on October 27, 2025 at 5:01 pmLPS ElevateED courses are helping educators increase student and staff wellbeing at schools across Lincoln in engaging ways.
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Staff Spotlight: Chris Steininger - social worker for the Early Childhood Department
on October 24, 2025 at 4:35 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Chris Steininger, social worker for the Early Childhood Department.
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Rooted in Education: Adams students learn about nature by planting trees near school
on October 23, 2025 at 6:03 pmAdams Elementary School students planted lasting legacies this fall when they created new homes for 51 healthy trees.
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Staff Spotlight: Liz Pistulka - second grade teacher at Elliott Elementary School
on October 17, 2025 at 3:20 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Liz Pistulka, second grade teacher at Elliott Elementary School.
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Dering delivers oceans of caring leadership as Cavett principal
on October 16, 2025 at 10:18 pmKathleen Dering's humble approach to her principal duties at Cavett Elementary School has created ocean-sized amounts of trust and respect in the community.
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Growing Graduates: State program helps LPS educators blossom as classroom teachers
on October 14, 2025 at 3:28 pmSeven LPS teachers are blooming in their classrooms this year after completing the new Nebraska Teacher Apprenticeship Program.
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Kuhl collects state award for caring role as school psychologist
on October 14, 2025 at 3:00 pmMolly Kuhl's ability to view students, teachers and families through compassionate lenses led to an award-winning moment for her this fall.
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Staff Spotlight: Brittney Hodges-Bolkovac - Executive Director of Multicultural Education and Partnerships
on October 10, 2025 at 3:12 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Brittney Hodges-Bolkovac, Executive Director of Multicultural Education and Partnerships.
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Lux teacher Maggie Scott wins state math award for engaging lessons
on October 6, 2025 at 10:22 pmMaggie Scott added a statewide award to her resume this fall for helping Lux Middle School learners multiply their math knowledge.
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Engineering Excellence: Local company helps Rockets secure valuable STEM knowledge
on October 1, 2025 at 2:55 pmNortheast High School students unearthed many engineering career options from a locally owned defense contractor this past week.
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LPS art teachers to share expertise at state conference
on October 1, 2025 at 2:36 pmTwelve LPS art teachers will paint positive pictures of their educational strategies for a statewide audience this month.
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Staff Spotlight: Ashley Renfro - paraeducator at Sheridan Elementary School
on September 30, 2025 at 10:53 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Ashley Renfro, paraeducator at Sheridan Elementary School.
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Federal Programs employees make world of difference with wide range of services
on September 29, 2025 at 8:27 pmLincoln residents recently learned how Federal Programs employees are making a world of difference to people from across the world.
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Dawes Garden Club, Student Council share garden bounty at family event
on September 26, 2025 at 2:44 pmDawes Middle School students enjoyed a bounty of positive memories during the inaugural Dawes Family Engagement Night.
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Constitutional Connection: Pound students dive into civics with Husker helpers
on September 26, 2025 at 2:25 pmPound Middle School students learned how the Constitution has shaped America during a creative activity with law school visitors.
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Staff Spotlight: Lisa Kollbaum - vocal music & computer science teacher at Humann Elementary
on September 25, 2025 at 9:16 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Lisa Kollbaum, vocal music and computer science teacher at Humann Elementary School.
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Arnold, Roper preschool students enjoy success in new classrooms
on September 24, 2025 at 8:07 pmMore LPS students are enjoying early childhood opportunities at Arnold and Roper elementary schools thanks to extra preschool classrooms.
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The Art of Feeling: Moore students express emotions through special art project
on September 19, 2025 at 4:19 pmMoore Middle School sixth graders are exploring how to express their emotions through artistic silhouettes, watercolors and paints.
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Staff Spotlight: Katie Brunke - kindergarten teacher at Beattie Elementary School
on September 19, 2025 at 3:49 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Katie Brunke, kindergarten teacher at Beattie Elementary School.
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Hill students enjoy school history with Constitution Day celebration
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Confidence soars for AFJROTC cadets after joining focus program community
on September 17, 2025 at 5:30 pmLPS students are watching their confident futures take flight through the Lincoln Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps focus program.
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Elevating Education: New LPS educators enjoy upgraded professional learning format
on September 16, 2025 at 3:10 pmA redesigned professional learning program is helping LPS educators elevate their knowledge in many ways this year.
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Staff Spotlight: Kylie Barber - first grade teacher at Robinson Elementary School
on September 12, 2025 at 3:15 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Kylie Barber, first grade teacher at Robinson Elementary School.
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LPS graduate inspires current orchestra students with international achievements
on September 10, 2025 at 3:34 pmLPS alumni are using the orchestra skills they gained in Lincoln to become role models for a new generation of musicians.
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IB students form impactful ideas in Creativity, Activity, Service class
on September 10, 2025 at 3:02 pmInternational Baccalaureate students are using creativity, activity and service as sparkplugs for their educational engines this fall.
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Staff Spotlight: Nicole Liss - physical education & health teacher at Scott Middle School
on September 5, 2025 at 5:12 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Nicole Liss, physical education & health teacher at Scott Middle School.
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Successful Stratospheres: Engaging programs help North Star students form high-flying futures
on September 5, 2025 at 2:48 pmNorth Star High School students like David and Liam are soaring into clear career skies by exploring two engaging LPS programs.
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Nebraska Business Focus Program students gain priceless knowledge from college-level class
on September 3, 2025 at 4:27 pmNebraska Business Focus Program students are gaining valuable accounting insights from an experienced university professor this fall.
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Staff Spotlight: Mark Tackett - budget technician at LPS CLCs
on August 29, 2025 at 4:20 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Mark Tackett, budget technician at LPS Community Learning Centers.
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Frozen actresses melt Sheridan hearts during encouraging visit with students
on August 26, 2025 at 2:27 pmSheridan Elementary School fifth graders enjoyed heartwarming moments with two Frozen actresses during a special visit with the Sharks.
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Staff Spotlight: Patti Roads - kitchen manager at Irving Middle School
on August 22, 2025 at 4:27 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Patti Roads, kitchen manager at Irving Middle School.
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Full Circle: Goodrich alum brings award-winning teaching back to alma mater
on August 20, 2025 at 8:13 pmGoodrich Middle School alum Hilan Younis is helping current Dragons succeed in her classroom during her first year as a social studies teacher.
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Staff Spotlight: Risa Udell - first grade teacher at Morley Elementary School
on August 15, 2025 at 4:52 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Risa Udell, first grade teacher at Morley Elementary School.
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Kindergarten-only format on first day receives rave reviews at LPS buildings
on August 14, 2025 at 10:35 pmThe introduction of a kindergarten-only first day at Lincoln Public Schools got five-star reviews from parents, teachers and administrators on Tuesday.
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Staff Spotlight: Terese Anderson - executive secretary at Huntington Elementary School
on August 8, 2025 at 4:15 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Terese Anderson, executive secretary at Huntington Elementary School.
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Volleyball players from three LPS teams net national academic recognition
on August 8, 2025 at 2:34 pmHigh school student-athletes from across Lincoln netted prestigious academic awards this summer for their superior studying skills.
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Staff Spotlight: Madison Mallum - special education teacher at Pyrtle Elementary School
on August 1, 2025 at 4:10 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Madison Mallum, special education teacher at Pyrtle Elementary School.
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Staff Spotlight: Lisa Spilker - reading interventionist and language arts teacher at Goodrich
on July 25, 2025 at 4:42 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Lisa Spilker, reading interventionist and language arts teacher at Goodrich Middle School.
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Staff Spotlight: Megan Heiser - assistant principal at Meadow Lane Elementary School
on July 18, 2025 at 4:02 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Megan Heiser, assistant principal at Meadow Lane Elementary School.
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Staff Spotlight: Leah Bracht - special education teacher & summer school coordinator at West Lincoln
on July 11, 2025 at 3:33 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Leah Bracht, special education teacher and summer school coordinator at West Lincoln Elementary School.
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Staff Spotlight: Lisa Ryba - special education teacher at McPhee Elementary School
on July 4, 2025 at 11:22 amEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Lisa Ryba, special education teacher at McPhee Elementary School.
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Staff Spotlight: Nancy Harter - executive secretary at the Art & Humanities Focus Program
on June 27, 2025 at 4:23 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Nancy Harter, executive secretary at the Art & Humanities Focus Program.
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Time Travelers: Clinton second graders bring history to life at wax museum
on June 25, 2025 at 2:27 pmDolley Madison, Martin Luther King Jr., Clara Barton and George Washington all paid visits to Clinton Elementary School this spring at the school's first wax museum event.
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Staff Spotlight: Elizabeth Tenney - English teacher and liaison at Scott Middle School
on June 20, 2025 at 4:37 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Elizabeth Tenney, English teacher and liaison at Scott Middle School.
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Staff Spotlight: Melissa Kepler - Sixth Grade English Language Arts Teacher at NEC
on June 13, 2025 at 3:49 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Melissa Kepler, sixth grade English language arts teacher at Nuernberger Education Center.
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Delightful Duos: Four sets of twins leave Randolph with fond memories
on June 12, 2025 at 3:06 pmFour sets of twins took their final lessons as Randolph Roadrunners this spring at their fifth grade graduation assembly.
