Translations: Arabic | Karen | Russian | Spanish | Vietnamese
LPS Families,
Lincoln Public Schools is aware of some families receiving a text message this morning from our mass notification system – School Messenger – asking them to verify they would like to receive text messages from LPS. This is a valid request and if you do wish to receive text messages from LPS, please respond with Y. If you do not wish to receive text messages from LPS you do not need to respond.
If you did not receive this verification message and do not currently receive text messages from your child’s school and you would like to start, please contact your child’s school office and indicate you would like to update your child’s record to start receiving text messages in addition to phone and email messages from our mass notification system.
Here is your weekly update with reminders and important information.
Student Calendar: October 25 – November 5
Monday, October 25
- Classes in session for all students grades PreK-12
Tuesday, October 26
- Classes in session for all students grades K-12
- PLC schedule for all students (early release)
- PreK: NO CLASSES
Wednesday, October 27
- Classes in session for all students grades PreK-12
Thursday, October 28
- Classes in session for all students grades PreK-12
Friday, October 29
- Classes in session for all students grades PreK-12
Monday, November 1
- Classes in session for all students grades PreK-12
Tuesday, November 2
- Classes in session for all students grades PreK-12
- PLC schedule for high school students (early release)
Wednesday, November 3
- Classes in session for all students grades PreK-12
Thursday, November 4
- Classes in session for all students grades PreK-12
Friday, November 5
- Classes in session for all students grades PreK-12
LPS is Hiring!
Lincoln Public Schools is now hiring staff in multiple areas to work in schools during the 2021-22 school year. LPS has openings for bus drivers, food services employees in schools, custodians, both bus and classroom paras, substitute nurses and treatment nurses, as well as various office staff.
No matter what area, you’ll be joining a thriving school district that offers excellent benefits and salaries, job security and an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and families.
You can learn more about all of the available positions and apply here.
LLCHD Information About COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department provides the following information below about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Everyone 12 years old and up is eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Sign up and schedule an appointment online at COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov. For registration and scheduling assistance call 402-441-8006.
For more information about safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines and answers to common questions, please see the helpful resources below:
- Benefits of Getting Vaccinated – Benefits of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine | CDC
- It’s Up to You – COVID-19 Vaccination – Questions & Answers About COVID-19 Vaccines | The Ad Council (getvaccineanswers.org)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Vaccine FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination | CDC
- Pfizer Vaccine Fact Sheet – Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers (fda.gov)
Learn more on the LLCHD website.
Resources for families
If you are in crisis and need immediate assistance, these services are available any time of the day or night, any day of the week:
- CenterPointe Helpline (Lincoln): 402-475-6695
- Nebraska Family Helpline: 1-888-866-8660
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- Your Life Your Voice (Boys Town) 1-800-448-3000 or text VOICE to 20121 (text charges from your phone carrier may apply)
- Lincoln Police Department (non-emergency) 402-441-6000 or 911 (emergency)
- Additional community resources can be found at MyLink – a website (https://mylnk.app) and a mobile app (for Apple and Android – search MyLink). It can be downloaded in a wi-fi environment and then used when wi-fi is not available. Translations are provided in Arabic, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Meeting notices for the Lincoln Board of Education – Oct. 26, 2021
Special Work Session
The Lincoln Board of Education will meet for a Special Work Session at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26, at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St. The meeting will take place in the boardroom. Members of the public and media may access the meetings via live video streaming or by physically attending the meetings, which are subject to all national, state and local limitations on public gatherings associated with COVID-19. The agenda can be found here: lps.org/board.
The purpose of the Special Work Session is for the Board to review proposals for superintendent search firms.
You can watch the Board Special Work Session via livestream in two ways:
Regular Meeting
The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 6:00 p.m. located in the boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.
Members of the public and media may access the meetings via live video streaming or by physically attending the meetings, which are subject to all national, state and local limitations on public gatherings associated with COVID-19. Following the current Directed Health Measure from the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, face coverings over the mouth and nose will be REQUIRED inside for all who attend the meeting in person.
The agendas for the meeting can be found here: lps.org/board.
There are multiple ways to view the livestream of the regular meeting:
- Board webpage
- LPS YouTube Channel
- LNK TV Education Channel (Spectrum channel 1303, Allo channel 23, Kinetic channel 1080, or LNKTV in the AppleTV and Roku app store)
Overflow accommodations may need to be implemented to ensure the health and safety of all in attendance.
