April 26th Monthly Update
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Lincoln Public Schools families,
To help keep you informed of important deadlines and reminders, we will send you information on the last Friday of each month.
In This Message...
Information for All Families
Access to fourth quarter grades in ParentVUE
On May 29, the Lincoln Public Schools will switch the student information system to the Summer School term. This means that up until that time, families can review final grades in the ParentVUE Report Card tab. After that date, you can access final grade information from the Documents tab or Course History tab in ParentVUE.
REMINDER: School physicals
It is time to schedule your students’ school physical for next school year! All students benefit from an annual wellness exam.
Families of kindergarten and seventh grade students for the 2024-2025 school year need to provide evidence of a physical examination completed by a physician, physician assistant, or an advance practice registered nurse to the school your child attends – or will attend. There are required immunizations needed for school that are given to kindergarteners and seventh grade students during their school physical.
All students must be current with all school required immunizations and provide proof to the school. There are many resources available and the school nurse can assist you if you have questions.
Please note that high school athletic physicals need to be completed after May 1st to be eligible for the 2024-2025 sports season.
Educator Interview Fair—May 10
Is someone you know interested in a career as an educator at Lincoln Public Schools? Certificated candidates interested in becoming a teacher (general, special education, early childhood), counselor, school psychologist, speech-language pathologist, social worker or school nurse within Lincoln Public Schools are eligible to participate in our Educator Interview Fair.
Friday, May 10
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
In-person or over Zoom at the Steve Joel District Leadership Center
(the district office at 5905 O Street).
All interested candidates can secure their interview spot HERE
Support Staff Interview Days—June 13 and July 18
We’re excited to start adding enthusiastic staff to our team for the 2024-2025 school year! We’ll be hosting two Summer Interview Days June 13 and July 18. We’re hiring in various areas, including paraeducators, transportation, custodian and nutrition services.
Walk-ins are welcome, but we recommend filling out a pre-event application to speed up the interview process and potentially get a job offer that day!
Thursday, June 13
Scott Middle School Gym
(2200 Pine Lake Rd)
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday, July 18
North Star High School – Media & Lunch Area
(5801 N 33rd St)
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fill out a Summer Interview Days application HERE.
Community News - May edition
Each month LPS publishes Community News in an effort to help share family-friendly community events and activities from non-profit organizations. Check out the May edition preview of Community News online.
LPS summer camps and learning opportunities
Teaching and learning doesn’t stop during the summer at Lincoln Public Schools! Check out our website for the latest opportunities offered at our schools. More opportunities will be added soon!
High School Summer School (grades 9-12)
High school summer school is open to students who were in grades 9-12 during the 2023-2024 school year. The summer school program provides an opportunity for all high school students to continue their learning during the summer and earn additional credits.
Check out our website for more information.
ACT Prep
Lincoln Public Schools offers high-quality, affordable workshops to help students prepare for the ACT college exam in June and July. Registration for Summer workshops is open now. Click here for more information.
Music
There are multiple opportunities for students entering grades 4-12 who have an interest and passion for music. Check out our website for information and registration information.
Athletics (grades 3-12)
Summer Athletic Clinics are offered through all 8 LPS High Schools and are conducted by the individual sport coaches at their respective locations. Clinics are offered in various sports and are available for students entering grades 3-12 for the 2024-2025 school year. Click here for more information.
Information for Pre-K and Elementary School Families
LPS preschool applications for 2024-25
We are now accepting applications for the 2024-25 LPS Preschool year. Application materials are available on our website at and also available in our Early Childhood Department Office, located at 300 S. 48th Street (enter door #2) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Families of children who will be at least three years old (born on or after July 31, 2021) and who are not yet kindergarten age eligible (born on or before July 31, 2019) are welcome to apply.
Our inclusive preschool classrooms are located at 31 LPS buildings across the district and serve three-to-five year olds.
Applications along with the required materials may be submitted by:
- Emailing earlychildhood@lps.org
- In-person Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 300 South 48th Street
- By mail:
Department of Early Childhood
300 South 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
Check it off your to-do list: Kindergarten registration for 2024-25
Do you have a child – or do you know of a child – that will start kindergarten next year? Lincoln Public Schools is now accepting kindergarten registrations for the 2024-2025 school year.
Get more information about kindergarten registration and assessment testing for incoming students.
Information for Middle and High School Families
End-of-year Chromebook information
Middle School Students
Middle school students will return their Chromebooks at the end of this school year and recover the same device when they return next fall. As the end of the year draws closer, please make sure your student can locate the charger (2 pieces), the bag/carrying case, and the Chromebook that was issued to them at the beginning of the year. More details will be shared with students and families through official communications in the coming weeks.
High School Students
REMINDER: Only graduating students will return their Chromebooks at the end of the school year. As the end of the year draws closer, please make sure your student can locate the charger (2 pieces), the bag/carrying case, and the Chromebook that was issued to them at the beginning of the year. More details will be shared with students and families through official communications in the coming weeks.
All other returning students (currently in grades 9-11) will keep their Chromebooks during the summer.
REMINDER: School physicals
It is time to schedule your students’ school physical for next school year! All students benefit from an annual wellness exam.
Families of kindergarten and seventh grade students for the 2024-2025 school year need to provide evidence of a physical examination completed by a physician, physician assistant, or an advance practice registered nurse to the school your child attends – or will attend. There are required immunizations needed for school that are given to kindergarteners and seventh grade students during their school physical.
All students must be current with all school required immunizations and provide proof to the school. There are many resources available and the school nurse can assist you if you have questions.
Please note that high school athletic physicals need to be completed after May 1st to be eligible for the 2024-2025 sports season.
2024 Summer crew maintenance positions are OPEN
Are you a high school junior or senior looking for an experiential summer job opportunity? Join the LPS summer crew and assist full-time staff in various areas such as paint, grounds, electrical, drafting, HVAC, distribution center and sustainability! Gain valuable life skills while contributing to our team. The position runs from May to late August 2024. Applicants must be at least 17 years old by the start date and possess a valid Nebraska driver’s license with a driving record consistent with district policy. No prior experience is necessary. Please do not use your LPS student email when applying.
Interested applicants can apply HERE. Applications close May 31.
Community Summer Jobs and Extended Learning Opportunities (JELO)
Is your child looking for a job or other extended learning opportunity? Students can use their Chromebook or LPS Student Portal account to check out our electronic bulletin board by going to lps.org and typing in the keyword “JELO”. (Students must be logged in to their LPS Student Portal to view the board.)
Students in grades 6-12 will find information about a wide variety of opportunities available. This includes activities, camps, jobs and internships. We update the board every Wednesday afternoon.
Are you a business or organization wanting to share your opportunities with LPS students?
If so, please enter the information about your program/opportunity here: www.bit.ly/stujobslps.
Once you submit the information on the form, we will review it to ensure that it fits with our Board policies and regulations before we post it to the electronic bulletin board. Once an opportunity is posted, students in all middle and high schools are easily able to access the information. Please note: anyone outside of the LPS network or without LPS Portal access will not be able to access the eBulletin board.
May 1 NSAA transfer deadline
REMINDER – May 1 is the deadline for transferring students participating in NSAA activity or athletics. Students in grades 9-11 who are transferring high schools and are interested in participating in any NSAA activity or athletics during the 2024-2025 must follow all of the following steps prior to May 1, 2024:
Once the student is notified they are accepted into their new high school, your child will need to contact the athletic director at the new high school to indicate their transfer and interest in participating. Failure to contact the new high school athletic director prior to May 1, 2024 will jeopardize a student’s eligibility to participate in varsity activities during the 2024-25 school year. Please note: Any student who has already used their May 1 NSAA transfer option will have to meet other transfer eligibility requirements or be ineligible for varsity competition for the first 90 school days during the 2024-25 school year.
Check it out! College scholarship opportunities posted on our eBulletin board
We have a one-stop-shop for high school students to find scholarship opportunities. Students can use their Chromebook or LPS Student Portal account to check out our electronic bulletin board by going to lps.org and typing in the jumpcode RCGL. (Students must be logged in to their LPS Student Portal to view the board.)
Remember, you can find free college planning services, need-based scholarship programs, college access grants for high schools, and college access resources for middle schools on the EducationQuest Foundation website.
Are you an organization wanting to share your scholarship with LPS students?
If so, please email Lori Hemmett at lhemmett@lps.org.
