Inside The Classroom
Inside the Classroom
Stories, Photos and Video that Highlight Teaching and Learning Inside Lincoln Public Schools
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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.
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Successful Scientists: ISP students gain confidence by creating science fair projects
on June 6, 2025 at 5:34 pmMany Northwest High School students experienced lifelong benefits this spring at the Individual Success Program Science Fair.
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Staff Spotlight: Julie Dansky - admin. assistant for Athletics & Activities and Communications
on June 6, 2025 at 7:26 amEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Julie Dansky, administrative assistant for LPS Athletics & Activities and Communications.
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Independence Academy continues sprouting career skills with The Career Academy
on June 4, 2025 at 3:32 pmThe Independence Academy cultivated a new learning experience for its students with The Career Academy this spring. Nine Independence Academy scholars explored TCA?s Agriculture and Bioscience career pathway. ?I think it's interesting, and I want to learn about animals and plants,? Independence Academy student Mallory said. TCA Agriculture and Bioscience Pathway instructor Nicole Sorensen planted seeds of knowledge in this year?s Independence Academy cohort. Sorensen?s lessons ranged from […]
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Owls fly with new safety skills at fun Elliott event
on June 3, 2025 at 4:29 pmElliott Elementary School students flew into a strong safety zone of knowledge this spring at the 2025 Bike to School Day celebration.
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Bryan Community students sew special quilts with children's clothes
on June 3, 2025 at 4:15 pmBryan Community students stitched together special moments with their children this spring by including their baby clothes in keepsake quilts.
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Staff Spotlight: Kathy Simpson - kindergarten teacher at Belmont Elementary School
on May 30, 2025 at 4:08 pmEvery week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Kathy Simpson, kindergarten teacher at Belmont Elementary School, who just wrapped up her final year of teaching after 23 incredible years with LPS.
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Huntington school spirit soars at school-wide pep rally
on May 29, 2025 at 11:44 pmCheers, chants and rounds of applause echoed throughout Huntington Elementary School?s gym during its first pep rally in early May. The Eagles surprised their Community Learning Center?s boys and girls basketball teams with a celebration to honor their season. The boys scored the CLC?s first basketball tournament championship title.
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Bay High students pick up business skills at pop-up shop event
on May 29, 2025 at 3:16 pmBay High Focus Program students gained valuable entrepreneurial experience this spring at a pop-up shop event.
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Don Sherrill students grow roots of success with inspirational activities
on May 23, 2025 at 5:46 pmDozens of Don Sherrill students showed LPS staff members how they were growing roots of success during the inaugural DDSEC School Pride Day.
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Governing Grizzlies: Standing Bear students gain legislative experience at mock hearing
on May 23, 2025 at 5:14 pmStanding Bear High School students learned how to become difference makers this spring by debating a proposed bill at the Nebraska State Capitol.
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Staff Spotlight: Sydney Auman - vocal music teacher at Dawes Middle School
on May 23, 2025 at 4:00 pmEvery 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.
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Chalking Up Kindness: Wysong students spread positive messages with Hope Ambassadors project
on May 21, 2025 at 10:37 pmWysong Elementary School students created colorful displays of kindness this spring by crafting positive messages with pieces of chalk.
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Artistic Applause: LPS students showcase talents at secondary district art event
on May 21, 2025 at 2:39 pmHundreds of people admired the creative talents of LPS student artists at the 2025 LPS Secondary District Art Show.
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Staff Spotlight: Alyssa Tonniges - seventh grade science teacher at Schoo Middle School
on May 15, 2025 at 8:17 pmEvery 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.
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Equations in Action: Barbie's bungee jump brings math to life at Lux
on May 15, 2025 at 2:56 pmEighth graders at Lux Middle School used bungee-jumping Barbies to learn about linear equations during a fun math project this spring.
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Schoo students create compassionate scenes through new unified art class
on May 12, 2025 at 3:10 pmSchoo Middle School students are painting beautiful pictures of empathy and compassion through their involvement in a new unified art class.
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Mann maps out award-winning teaching career at Southwest
on May 12, 2025 at 2:55 pmSouthwest High School social studies teacher Leslie Mann has earned a prestigious state award for her classroom leadership skills.
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Staff Spotlight: Mike Boshart - skilled and technical sciences teacher at LNE
on May 9, 2025 at 4:08 pmEvery 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.
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Learning Legacy: Abebe honored for influential teaching career at LPS
on May 5, 2025 at 6:11 pmAdams 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.
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Excellent Engineers: Dawes students create device to help people with walking canes
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Gaining Global Skills: LPS students benefit from Arabic world language courses
on May 2, 2025 at 4:50 pmThe dialects, details and descriptive phrases of one of the world's most spoken languages are coming to life for LPS students this year.
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Staff Spotlight: Kellie Iburg - third grade teacher at Norwood Park Elementary School
on May 1, 2025 at 10:15 pmEvery 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.
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Launch at LPS: Northwest senior Sophia charts course as future education leader
on April 30, 2025 at 11:01 pmNorthwest High School senior Sophia has used her warm personality to create a winning academic and social environment everywhere she goes.
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Science Star: North Star teacher earns prestigious award for science education
on April 29, 2025 at 7:17 pmNorth Star teacher Karen Covil has been recognized on a national stage for her ability to cultivate scientific knowledge in her classroom.
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Launch at LPS: Cherawn becomes MVP at Bryan Community by boosting classmates
on April 29, 2025 at 4:51 pmCherawn'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.
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Staff Spotlight: Calvin Haywood - campus supervisor at Lincoln High School
on April 25, 2025 at 4:29 pmEvery 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.
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USDA grant helps Northeast students turn apples into key learning ingredient
on April 25, 2025 at 2:30 pmNortheast High School students included local apple crops in a nourishing community outreach event this spring.
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Doppler Discoveries: Gators explore weather radar systems during geoscience presentation
on April 23, 2025 at 3:27 pmIf 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.
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Student News Desk: Northwest theater students creating memories on stage with Matilda scenes
on April 22, 2025 at 9:54 pmNorthwest High School theater students are bringing the story of Matilda Wormwood to life this spring through song and dance.
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Writing Winners: LPS students sharpen writing skills through state literature contest
on April 21, 2025 at 3:09 pmLPS students Ethan, Justin and Imogen used the power of the pen to propel them to statewide writing success this spring.
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Staff Spotlight: Katelyn Johnson - fourth grade teacher at Eastridge Elementary School
on April 17, 2025 at 9:47 pmEvery 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.
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Launch at LPS: Madhav makes many positive contributions across Southwest campus
on April 16, 2025 at 5:24 pmSouthwest High School senior Madhav has engineered spotless solutions to everything ranging from math problems to marketing slogans while on campus.
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Irving students create robots, biodegradable Legos for state contest
on April 16, 2025 at 5:06 pmIrving Middle School students used their ocean-sized creativity to collect successful results at a state robotics and project innovation contest.
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Launch at LPS: Northeast senior Millie sets sights on becoming star engineer
on April 14, 2025 at 9:08 pmNortheast High School senior Millie is planning to embark on a star-studded engineering career thanks to her LPS launching pad.
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Linguistic Leaders: LPS students secure state honors for excellence with world languages
on April 14, 2025 at 2:31 pmMore than two dozen LPS students have been honored for their talents in multiple world languages.
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Staff Spotlight: Rosenda Pech - health technician at Yankee Hill Education Center
on April 11, 2025 at 3:03 pmEvery 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.
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Launch at LPS: Brooke builds winning portfolio during her North Star career
on April 9, 2025 at 8:30 pmNorth Star High School senior Brooke has created an academic, social and community portfolio that puts her in a Fortune 500 level at LPS.
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Preparing Professionals: North Star students gain valuable insights in preschool practicums
on April 9, 2025 at 2:39 pmNorth Star students are preparing for future early childhood teaching careers by spending time with prekindergartners in their classrooms.
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History Headlines: Standing Bear students gain lifetime skills with first History Day projects
on April 8, 2025 at 3:22 pmStanding Bear High School students produced plenty of historical headlines this semester with their work on Nebraska History Day projects.
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Launch at LPS: Southeast senior Olivia plays successful keys in life at school
on April 7, 2025 at 2:40 pmSoutheast senior Olivia has used her imagination, curiosity and outgoing personality to unlock the doors of success at school.
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Staff Spotlight: Cortney Townsley - computer science and library specialist at Saratoga
on April 4, 2025 at 4:10 pmEvery 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.
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Standing Bear students learn about economics of sports gambling
on April 2, 2025 at 10:36 pmStanding 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.
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Artistic Upgrades: Arts and Humanities students, teachers enjoy building renovations
on April 2, 2025 at 10:16 pmArts and Humanities Focus Program students and staff are feeling waves of excitement this spring thanks to a series of upgrades to their school building.
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Musical Mentor: Metteer earns state honor for helping Southeast musicians succeed
on April 1, 2025 at 3:04 pmThe 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.
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Treasured Tales: Saratoga students secure literary prizes with book vending machine
on March 31, 2025 at 8:36 pmSaratoga Elementary School students have discovered literary treasures this school year through a new TeamMates Mentoring book vending machine.
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Student News Desk: Student Council leads preparations for first Prom at Standing Bear
on March 28, 2025 at 10:34 pmStudent Council members at Standing Bear High School are working together to plan the first Prom for the Grizzlies.
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Staff Spotlight: LaFaya Helmstadter - student advocate in LPS Federal Program
on March 28, 2025 at 4:08 pmEvery 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.
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Capitol Crescendos: Schoo students play stringed instruments inside State Capitol
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Artistic Accolades: LPS students capture state honors for creative abilities
on March 24, 2025 at 4:08 pmLPS students were recognized for their innovative works of art with an array of state awards this winter.
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Shining Stars: Scott students perform for Broadway actors
on March 21, 2025 at 9:49 pmScott Middle School students created memorable moments on stage when they performed portions of their musical for two professional actors.
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Staff Spotlight: Alicia Moreno - kindergarten teacher at Everett Elementary School
on March 21, 2025 at 4:18 pmEvery 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.
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Excellent Experiments: LPS students create winning experiences at science and engineering fair
on March 17, 2025 at 9:34 pmLPS students explored everything from heart rates to the surface of Mars during the 2025 LPS Science and Engineering Fair.
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Book-Based Belonging: Huntington builds community through reading
on March 17, 2025 at 9:20 pmCommunity volunteers from across the city encouraged Huntington Elementary School students to expand their love of reading during a special schoolwide activity.
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Everett Enrichment: Family Reading Night promotes literacy, community engagement
on March 14, 2025 at 3:19 pmEverett Elementary School families, children and teachers strengthened their literacy and neighborhood bonds during a fun Family Reading Night event.
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Confident Cooking: North Star, Southwest students create sharp dishes at state contest
on March 14, 2025 at 3:02 pmLPS students from North Star and Southwest cooked educational meals this winter by using the ingredients of hard work and perseverance at a state contest.
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Staff Spotlight: Alex Miller - family educator at Prescott Elementary School
on March 13, 2025 at 8:58 pmEvery 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.
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Volleyball Victories: Lincoln CLC serves up successful program for elementary students
on March 12, 2025 at 4:22 pmLincoln Community Learning Centers students were able to dig plenty of volleyball victories this winter in a new league full of encouragement and excitement.
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AVID Adventures: LPS AVID students gain career insights during TCA tours
on March 10, 2025 at 3:31 pmSeventh graders in LPS AVID programs enjoyed enlightening field trips to The Career Academy this winter.
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Creative Coyotes: Calvert students showcase The Lion King in front of school audiences
on March 10, 2025 at 3:05 pmCalvert Elementary School students felt like king and queens of the savanna this winter when they performed The Lion King on stage.
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Civics Champions: Northeast student registrars help Rockets receive voting information
on March 10, 2025 at 2:47 pmFour Northeast High School students helped their fellow Rockets by becoming deputized registrars for the school's annual voter registration drive.
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Staff Spotlight: Adam Wehrman - math teacher at Lefler Middle School
on March 7, 2025 at 4:03 pmEvery 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.
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Wing Providers: School social workers help LPS students soar into successful skies
on March 7, 2025 at 2:41 pmSchool 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.
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Fashioning Futures: LPS students learn about textiles at Omaha Fashion Week show
on March 3, 2025 at 10:49 pmLPS students designed a positive educational experience this winter with their knowledge about clothing, textiles and fashion trends.