March 15, 2021
Lincoln Public Schools is made up of 57 elementary, middle, and high schools. In addition to these traditional buildings, the district offers four focus programs available to high school students. Lily Anderson, senior at the Science Focus Program, is determined to leave a legacy at her school. “Having an outdoor classroom would allow for students […]
February 17, 2021
The Lincoln Public Schools Sustainability Team is growing! Thanks to funding provided by the Nebraska Department of Energy and Environment, Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Program, there are now two full time staff members supporting sustainability initiatives across the district. Mandy Koehler was hired in January as the new Assistant Sustainability Coordinator. In December of […]
February 15, 2021
With 2020 coming to an end, we are able to reflect on the sustainable achievements Lincoln Public Schools has accomplished over the year. Although the COVID-19 pandemic created many challenges for our buildings, it also encouraged a paperless environment. As schools and offices became familiar with remote work and learning, printing orders and paper consumption […]
January 15, 2021
Lincoln Public Schools has a history of taking big steps to operate more efficiently and sustainably in our buildings, but another area of focus is how we are addressing sustainability and climate in the classroom. State science standards have been updated to support these topics, but how to bring such a big issue into the […]
December 17, 2020
Park Middle has been a sustainability leader in Lincoln Public Schools for years, and Shawn Roberts, Media Secretary and Sustainability Champion, is determined to keep sustainability as a focus this year. Although the pandemic makes it more difficult to meet with students and facilitate hands-on activities, Roberts celebrates the small ways her school is making […]
November 13, 2020
Recycling has been practiced in the Lincoln Public Schools District for years. Materials typically being recycled in our schools include cardboard, paper, plastic, tin, aluminum, newspapers, and magazines. However, through the district Distribution Center, over ten other nontraditional categories of waste are being reused or recycled. These categories include: Metal Wood scraps Wood pallets Concrete […]
October 19, 2020
Electric vehicle charging stations are the newest sustainable features at Lincoln Public Schools. Thanks to funding made available by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy and Lincoln Electric System, seven level-2 Chargepoint charging stations were installed at LPS properties. Each of the six high schools have a station near their main entrance and one […]
September 18, 2020
The Compost Program has now arrived at the District Office!
August 19, 2020
Welcome back to school! This summer, the Lincoln Public Schools Sustainability Team has been busy brainstorming and creating content for our schools. Having projects and activities that are adaptable and easy for staff and families to do is important to continuing the sustainability culture in our district. In the For Families tab, we have included […]
May 18, 2020
The Green Schools Recognition Program’s fourth year has come to a close with schools from around the district completing environmental activities focused on student involvement with sustainability. Over 200 activities were reported for the 2019-20 school year!