on May 23, 2025 at 5:46 pm

Dozens of Don Sherrill students showed LPS staff members how they were growing roots of success during the inaugural DDSEC School Pride Day.

on May 23, 2025 at 5:14 pm

Standing Bear High School students learned how to become difference makers this spring by debating a proposed bill at the Nebraska State Capitol.

on May 23, 2025 at 4:00 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 Sydney Auman, vocal music teacher at Dawes Middle School.

on May 21, 2025 at 10:37 pm

Wysong Elementary School students created colorful displays of kindness this spring by crafting positive messages with pieces of chalk.

on May 21, 2025 at 2:39 pm

Hundreds of people admired the creative talents of LPS student artists at the 2025 LPS Secondary District Art Show.

on May 15, 2025 at 8:17 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 Alyssa Tonniges, seventh grade science teacher at Schoo Middle School.

on May 15, 2025 at 2:56 pm

Eighth graders at Lux Middle School used bungee-jumping Barbies to learn about linear equations during a fun math project this spring.

on May 12, 2025 at 3:10 pm

Schoo Middle School students are painting beautiful pictures of empathy and compassion through their involvement in a new unified art class.

on May 12, 2025 at 2:55 pm

Southwest High School social studies teacher Leslie Mann has earned a prestigious state award for her classroom leadership skills.

on May 9, 2025 at 4:08 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 Mike Boshart, skilled and technical sciences teacher at Lincoln Northeast High School.

on May 5, 2025 at 6:11 pm

Adams Elementary School teacher Mary Abebe was honored for her immeasurable impact on others this spring with the Scottish Rite Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award.

on May 5, 2025 at 5:53 pm

on May 2, 2025 at 4:50 pm

The dialects, details and descriptive phrases of one of the world's most spoken languages are coming to life for LPS students this year.

on May 1, 2025 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 Kellie Iburg, third grade teacher at Norwood Park Elementary School.

on April 30, 2025 at 11:01 pm

Northwest High School senior Sophia has used her warm personality to create a winning academic and social environment everywhere she goes.

on April 29, 2025 at 7:17 pm

North Star teacher Karen Covil has been recognized on a national stage for her ability to cultivate scientific knowledge in her classroom.

on April 29, 2025 at 4:51 pm

Cherawn's ability to boost the confidence of his Bryan Community Focus Program classmates has helped him reach Most Valuable Pupil status in the school's hallways.

on April 25, 2025 at 4:29 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 Calvin Haywood, campus supervisor at Lincoln High School.

on April 25, 2025 at 2:30 pm

Northeast High School students included local apple crops in a nourishing community outreach event this spring.

on April 23, 2025 at 3:27 pm

If a weather radar system could detect an increase in scientific knowledge, it would have picked up a strong signal at North Star High School this spring.

on April 22, 2025 at 9:54 pm

Northwest High School theater students are bringing the story of Matilda Wormwood to life this spring through song and dance.

on April 21, 2025 at 3:09 pm

LPS students Ethan, Justin and Imogen used the power of the pen to propel them to statewide writing success this spring.

on April 17, 2025 at 9:47 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 Katelyn Johnson, fourth grade teacher at Eastridge Elementary School.

on April 16, 2025 at 5:24 pm

Southwest High School senior Madhav has engineered spotless solutions to everything ranging from math problems to marketing slogans while on campus.

on April 16, 2025 at 5:06 pm

Irving Middle School students used their ocean-sized creativity to collect successful results at a state robotics and project innovation contest.

on April 14, 2025 at 9:08 pm

Northeast High School senior Millie is planning to embark on a star-studded engineering career thanks to her LPS launching pad.

on April 14, 2025 at 2:31 pm

More than two dozen LPS students have been honored for their talents in multiple world languages.

on April 11, 2025 at 3:03 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 Rosenda Pech, health technician at Yankee Hill Education Center.

on April 9, 2025 at 8:30 pm

North Star High School senior Brooke has created an academic, social and community portfolio that puts her in a Fortune 500 level at LPS.

on April 9, 2025 at 2:39 pm

North Star students are preparing for future early childhood teaching careers by spending time with prekindergartners in their classrooms.

on April 8, 2025 at 3:22 pm

Standing Bear High School students produced plenty of historical headlines this semester with their work on Nebraska History Day projects.

on April 7, 2025 at 2:40 pm

Southeast senior Olivia has used her imagination, curiosity and outgoing personality to unlock the doors of success at school.

on April 4, 2025 at 4:10 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 Cortney Townsley, computer science and library specialist at Saratoga Elementary School.

on April 2, 2025 at 10:36 pm

Standing Bear High School students focused their attention on sports gambling this spring by viewing the topic through the lenses of personal finance, economics and human behavior.

on April 2, 2025 at 10:16 pm

Arts and Humanities Focus Program students and staff are feeling waves of excitement this spring thanks to a series of upgrades to their school building.

on April 1, 2025 at 3:04 pm

The story of RJ Metteer can best be told by the hundreds of people he has influenced, supported and encouraged during his time at Southeast High School.

on March 31, 2025 at 8:36 pm

Saratoga Elementary School students have discovered literary treasures this school year through a new TeamMates Mentoring book vending machine.

on March 28, 2025 at 10:34 pm

Student Council members at Standing Bear High School are working together to plan the first Prom for the Grizzlies.

on March 28, 2025 at 4:08 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 LaFaya Helmstadter, student advocate in LPS Federal Programs.

on March 26, 2025 at 9:51 pm

on March 24, 2025 at 4:08 pm

LPS students were recognized for their innovative works of art with an array of state awards this winter.

on March 21, 2025 at 9:49 pm

Scott Middle School students created memorable moments on stage when they performed portions of their musical for two professional actors.

on March 21, 2025 at 4:18 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 Alicia Moreno, kindergarten teacher at Everett Elementary School.

on March 17, 2025 at 9:34 pm

LPS students explored everything from heart rates to the surface of Mars during the 2025 LPS Science and Engineering Fair.

on March 17, 2025 at 9:20 pm

Community volunteers from across the city encouraged Huntington Elementary School students to expand their love of reading during a special schoolwide activity.

on March 14, 2025 at 3:19 pm

Everett Elementary School families, children and teachers strengthened their literacy and neighborhood bonds during a fun Family Reading Night event.

on March 14, 2025 at 3:02 pm

LPS students from North Star and Southwest cooked educational meals this winter by using the ingredients of hard work and perseverance at a state contest.

on March 13, 2025 at 8:58 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 Alex Miller, family educator at Prescott Elementary School.

on March 12, 2025 at 4:22 pm

Lincoln Community Learning Centers students were able to dig plenty of volleyball victories this winter in a new league full of encouragement and excitement.

on March 10, 2025 at 3:31 pm

Seventh graders in LPS AVID programs enjoyed enlightening field trips to The Career Academy this winter.

on March 10, 2025 at 3:05 pm

Calvert Elementary School students felt like king and queens of the savanna this winter when they performed The Lion King on stage.

on March 10, 2025 at 2:47 pm

Four Northeast High School students helped their fellow Rockets by becoming deputized registrars for the school's annual voter registration drive.

on March 7, 2025 at 4:03 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 Adam Wehrman, math teacher at Lefler Middle School.

on March 7, 2025 at 2:41 pm

School social workers Ursula Vernon-Hansen, Kathryn Hull and Mandy Berlin-Coyle are giving LPS students the wings they can use to soar into successful skies.

on March 3, 2025 at 10:49 pm

LPS students designed a positive educational experience this winter with their knowledge about clothing, textiles and fashion trends.

on February 28, 2025 at 7:54 pm

Lincoln Public Schools alum Emma Vacek is connecting Kahoa Elementary School students with the African continent through pens, paper and pleasant words.

on February 28, 2025 at 7:36 pm

Wendy Rau, Sara Stoner and Megan Lytle have highlighted the success stories of LPS school nurses on a national scale with their published research paper.

on February 28, 2025 at 3:41 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 Amanda Rickert, music teacher at Hill Elementary School.

on February 21, 2025 at 2:27 pm

Pyrtle Elementary School fifth graders made the worlds of art and history collide this winter with a creative project about the Renaissance Era.

on February 20, 2025 at 10:16 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 Flynn, special education secretary at Lincoln Southeast High School.

on February 20, 2025 at 3:12 pm

Members of the Lincoln High Pomalinks danced into school history this winter by celebrating the group's 50th anniversary.

on February 20, 2025 at 2:50 pm

LPS third graders expanded their scientific knowledge by watching chicks hatch out of eggs this winter.

on February 20, 2025 at 2:31 pm

Lakeview Elementary School students netted knowledge about artificial intelligence this winter by helping a computer fish for information.

on February 14, 2025 at 9:35 pm

Lincoln Public Schools Focus Programs are a customized high school experience rooted in connection and opportunities. LPS offers our scholars - like Northwest senior Sydney - almost a dozen focus programs to experience. Inspired by healthcare professionals in her family like her mom, she decided to explore the Bryan College of Health Sciences Focus Program. The program is uniquely offered at Northwest High School as one of our embedded offerings. It has also paved the way for her to be […]

on February 14, 2025 at 3:37 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 Jim Wrenholt, gifted mentor at Schoo and Mickle middle schools.

on February 7, 2025 at 9:55 pm

JoLynn Sturek, McKenzie Potthoff and Tara Claridge are teaching LPS students the ABCs of academics, behavior and careers every day.

on February 7, 2025 at 3:35 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 Jim Wrenholt, gifted mentor at Schoo and Mickle middle schools.

on February 4, 2025 at 3:09 pm

An international artist helped Lincoln High students learn about teamwork and accomplishment from drawing circles and spirals.

on January 31, 2025 at 10:09 pm

Goodrich Middle School students were inspired to pursue lofty dreams from a NASA astronaut who recently returned from outer space.

on January 31, 2025 at 9:49 pm

Dawes Middle School staff member Amy Kinnett has netted the top honor a math teacher can receive in the nation.

on January 31, 2025 at 4:04 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 Adam Hunt, science teacher at Moore Middle School.

on January 28, 2025 at 6:48 pm

Lincoln Public Schools students enjoyed a crowning end to a special classroom unit about kings, queens and royal subjects this winter.

on January 28, 2025 at 2:53 pm

The Lincoln Community Learning Centers program has stepped into the national spotlight for being an award-winning beacon of excellence.

on January 24, 2025 at 3:41 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 Adam Hunt, science teacher at Moore Middle School.

on January 22, 2025 at 3:44 pm

Local high school students are helping to create thriving academic environments for several thousand second graders through a multi-agency partnership this year.

on January 17, 2025 at 11:28 pm

Lincoln Public Schools Focus Programs are a customized high school experience rooted in connection and opportunities. LPS offers our scholars - like Lincoln High senior Avery - almost a dozen focus programs to experience. Her creative mind and passion for art blossomed at an early age. Her creativity and fascination with digital media, such as YouTube, video editing, coding, and graphic design, led her to the Bay High Focus Program.

on January 17, 2025 at 3:23 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 Daniel Davis, custodian at Elliott Elementary School.

on January 13, 2025 at 8:31 pm

Scott Middle School students sewed together a winter wonderland of monsters for area kindergarteners to enjoy over the holiday break.

on January 13, 2025 at 7:22 pm

High school students from East, Southwest and Northwest displayed their knowledge of American democracy during a recent state civics contest.

on January 11, 2025 at 12:13 am

Lincoln Public Schools Focus Programs are a customized high school experience rooted in connection and opportunities. LPS offers our scholars - like Northeast ninth grade student JaiXian - almost a dozen focus programs to experience. His love for animals led him to choose his journey with the Science Focus Program ? our original focus program. JaiXian?s seventh grade visit to it and noticing its proximity to the Lincoln Children?s Zoo sealed the deal. Read more about JaiXian?s Science […]

on January 9, 2025 at 10:05 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 Rhonda Mueller, fifth grade teacher at Elliott Elementary School.

on January 2, 2025 at 7:30 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 Rhonda Mueller, fifth grade teacher at Elliott Elementary School.

on December 26, 2024 at 8:49 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 Rhonda Mueller, fifth grade teacher at Elliott Elementary School.

on December 20, 2024 at 7:24 pm

Lincoln Public Schools Focus Programs are a customized high school experience rooted in connection and opportunities. LPS offers our scholars - like North Star junior Natalie - almost a dozen focus programs to experience. She is taking her learning to new heights with the Aviation and Technical Education Focus Program. Her interest in the aviation industry and some encouragement from one of her teachers led her to the opportunity. Read more about Natalie?s Aviation and Technical Education […]

on December 20, 2024 at 2:42 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 Jay Lockard, skilled and technical sciences teacher at Scott Middle School.

on December 19, 2024 at 9:14 pm

Southeast High School students gained many noteworthy skills from their marching band experience this fall.

on December 19, 2024 at 8:50 pm

Seven LPS students enriched their leadership talents this month by sharing valuable SkillsUSA knowledge at a state middle school conference.

on December 19, 2024 at 4:17 pm

North Star High School students spun webs of encouragement and inclusivity this fall during a unified theater production of a classic novel.

on December 19, 2024 at 3:54 pm

Nicki Hanseling and Mattie Trejo-Amen have earned places in the state spotlight for their roles as educational lighthouses for LPS students.

on December 19, 2024 at 2:33 pm

Lincoln Public Schools students are increasing their computer science knowledge this year through new virtual reality technology systems.

on December 19, 2024 at 2:21 pm

Scott Middle School sixth graders picked up internet safety tips from Google experts this week during an interactive presentation.

on December 16, 2024 at 3:09 pm

Leaders of the Dawes Community Learning Centers program have teamed up with the Kit and Dick Schmoker Reading Center to provide extra literacy pillars for students.

on December 13, 2024 at 3:46 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 Ella Christensen, fourth grade teacher at Maxey Elementary School.

on December 12, 2024 at 10:06 pm

Lincoln Public Schools students decoded many computer science puzzles at a large technology education event.

on December 12, 2024 at 9:56 pm

Dancers from three LPS high schools served as role models to McPhee Elementary School students this fall during Backstage at the Ballet lessons.

on December 10, 2024 at 5:13 pm

Bryan College of Health Sciences Focus Program students are performing hundreds of virtual scientific experiments on an interactive Anatomage Table.

on December 10, 2024 at 2:42 pm

Five LPS students were honored for compiling perfect scores on the ACT at a special ceremony Monday afternoon.

on December 9, 2024 at 2:22 pm

Fourth graders at Adams Elementary School created successful computer codes this fall by designing their own video games in class.

on December 6, 2024 at 10:23 pm

Lincoln Public Schools Focus Programs are a customized high school experience rooted in connection and opportunities.? LPS offers our scholars - like Lincoln High senior Cherish - almost a dozen focus programs to experience.? Cherish is a part of the Arts and Humanities Focus Program ? the school district?s second-oldest focus program. Her eighth grade art teacher encouraged her to join the program to explore her love for art further after noticing the young artist?s talent in adapting and […]

on December 6, 2024 at 3:59 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 Karrie Mishler, executive? secretary in Graduation Pathways.