May 4, 2022
We have added up the donations, and the 2021-22 LPS Scrap Metal Drive raised $3,928! Our partners, Alter Metal Recycling and Sadoff Iron and Metal Recycling Company, accept a variety of items for recycling and track community donations throughout the year. Community members were encouraged to recycle their scrap metal at one of those businesses […]
May 3, 2022
Have you heard of Farm to School? What about Freight Farm to School? If you drive by The Bay in Lincoln you might notice a metal container in the parking lot. This metal freight container is actually growing food inside! Beyond School Bells has brought the first Freight Farm to Nebraska, which is a state-of-the-art […]
May 2, 2022
Previous Next The Sustainability Team was able to celebrate Earth Day with an amazing group of young leaders in the community! On Friday, April 22nd the Youth Leadership Lincoln cohort had their final seminar for the year and since it was also Earth Day, a portion of the day was facilitated by the LPS Sustainability […]
April 6, 2022
This spring, all LPS high schools have transitioned to having metal cutlery in the cafeteria which was made possible with funding from the Food Waste Warrior Grant. Prior to this change, single-use plastic cutlery was still being used at five of the six high schools. East high school had already adopted metal cutlery a few […]
March 2, 2022
For nearly 20 years, the school garden and outdoor classroom at Beattie Elementary have been the hub for sustainability connections. Lee Dreyer, Sustainability Champion and third grade teacher at Beattie has been leading sustainability efforts at the school since the recycling program began in 2002. “My mother was a huge environmentalist, and my dad planted […]
February 2, 2022
Lincoln Public Schools has excellently cleaned and maintained buildings all across the district thanks in large part to our hard working custodial teams. But did you know our custodians are also a huge help to our sustainability efforts? Despite the many challenges they have been facing the last few years, many custodial teams continue to […]
January 5, 2022
Irving Middle School has always been an active participant in many sustainability initiatives and green activities thanks to Sustainability Champion and science teacher, Kristy Weddington. Weddington leads the school’s active Green Team and helps students’ sustainability ideas come to life. Weddington volunteered for the Sustainability Champion position at Irving 5 years ago. “I love the […]
December 1, 2021
The November Sustainability Spotlight shines on Andrea Jenkins at Everett Elementary! Jenkins is an art teacher at Everett and has also served as the school sustainability champion since 2016. As the Sustainability Champion, she supports student engagement in green projects such as the garden club, recycled art projects, and Earth Day celebrations. Jenkins chose to […]
November 2, 2021
November’s Sustainability Spotlight shines on the group of students who roll up their sleeves every Friday for Horticulture Club! Bryan Penas, Lincoln East Science teacher, began Horticulture Club two years ago for all students interested in plants. Over the last two years, the club has become a place for students of all grades to relax, […]
October 26, 2021
Tucked away in a courtyard, seen through the Maxey library windows, is an incredible courtyard garden. This space, with raised beds, flowering plants, and wildlife, is utilized for outdoor learning and education. Plants leftover from school fundraising and plants donated by volunteers were added to the courtyard. Currently, the garden is maintained by Sheri Christen, […]