Enrollment Will Begin Soon!

Dear families of LPS 8th grade students,

It is time to think about your student’s exciting transition from middle school to high school! Lincoln Public Schools has a variety of programs and opportunities for each child to find their unique path to graduation, and we are thrilled to share this journey with you.

Below is key information to ensure a smooth and positive transition for you and your student. Please read this information carefully and reach out to your student’s middle school if you have questions.

Information Nights

LPS hosts information nights to assist you and your student in making a decision. The events are designed to share the opportunities available at each school. Please attend as many of these optional events as you would like.

Each event begins at 6:30 p.m. at the host high school

Date	School	Add to Cal
Tue, Dec 2, 2025	at Northwest High School	Add it
Wed, Dec 3, 2025	at Northeast High School	Add it
Mon, Dec 8, 2025	at Lincoln High School	Add it
Tue, Dec 9, 2025	at Standing Bear High School	Add it
Wed, Dec 10 2025	at Southwest High School	Add it
Mon, Dec 15, 2025	at North Star High School	Add it
Wed, Dec 17, 2025	at Southeast High School	Add it
Thu, Dec 18, 2025	at East High School	Add it

Focus Program Options

In addition to comprehensive high school options, LPS is proud to offer students many pathways to pursue their passions. In addition to enrollment in one of our eight high schools, some students choose to participate in one of the specialty programs. Some of these focus programs are available for 9th graders and others are offered for upperclassmen only.

Please note: While some of our Focus Programs provide transportation for students, decisions concerning transportation for the 2026–2027 school year have not yet been finalized.

You can learn more about our many focus programs here.

Preparing for High School

Learn about course offerings at each of the eight high schools. Information includes everything from graduation requirements and recommended electives to becoming career ready and our focus programs.

Your Assigned High School and Choice Form Process

Your student is initially assigned to the high school identified in your home attendance area based on your address in our system as of October 31. You can find this information by using our Home School Lookup tool.

At LPS, incoming 9th grade students have the option to choose which high school they want to attend, even if it is not the identified “home” high school. Students who choose a different high school than the one assigned, will need to submit the “High School Choice Form” by the January 5 deadline. Students who submit the High School Choice form after the January 5 deadline may not be allowed to attend the high school of their choice. We recommend filling out the form as soon as possible.

If you move (or plan to move) to a different address after October 31, you will need to update your address AND complete the High School Choice form to ensure your child can attend the high school you intend.

High School Course Requests

In late January and early February, high school counselors will visit your child’s school and help each student request courses for 9th grade. This is an exciting time when students can begin exploring their interests and setting the foundation for their high school career. We encourage you to discuss these options with your child and consider how they align with their future goals. More information about dates for making course requests will be communicated by each middle school next semester.

We know that any new transition brings a mix of emotions for both you and your child. Please know that we are here to support you every step of the way. High school is a time of growth, exploration, and discovery, and we are excited to see all that your child will accomplish!