April 1st Weekly Update

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LPS families,

Below are reminders for Lincoln Public School families.

In This Message...

Student Calendar: April 4 – 15

Week of April 4

Monday, April 4

  • Grades PreK–12: Classes in session for all students

Tuesday, April 5

  • Grades PreK–8: Classes in session for all students
  • Grades 9, 10 and 12: NO CLASSES
  • Grades 11: ACT test day (see school for schedule)

Wednesday, April 6

  • Grades PreK–12: Classes in session for all students

Thursday, April 7

  • Grades PreK–12: Classes in session for all students

Friday, April 8

  • Grades PreK–12: Classes in session for all students

Week of April 11

Monday, April 11

  • Grades PreK–12: Classes in session for all students

Tuesday, April 12

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  • Grades PreK–12: Classes in session for all students
  • Grades 9–12: PLC schedule for high school students (early release)

Wednesday, April 13

  • Grades PreK–12: Classes in session for all students

Thursday, April 14

  • Grades PreK–12: Classes in session for all students

Friday, April 15

  • NO SCHOOL – ALL LPS BUILDINGS CLOSED

Order your free home COVID tests

Every household in the U.S. is eligible to receive four free at-home COVID-19 tests from the federal government. Visit covidtests.gov to place an order.

Information on COVID-19 vaccine for children

The Nebraska Department of Education and Children’s Hospital and Medical Center have launched a new website to help answer any questions you may have about the COVID-19 vaccine for children. Check out maxthevaxne.org for more information.

The health department is hosting several COVID-19 vaccine clinics for everyone ages 5+ (including booster clinics for ages 12+). 

Upcoming Clinics hosted by the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department:

All clinics will offer first and second doses for age 5 and older, Pfizer booster doses for age 12 and older, and Moderna booster doses for age 18 and older. 

Resources

For more information about safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines and answers to common questions, please see the helpful resources below:

Learn more on the LLCHD website.

LPS is hiring summer maintenance crew positions

Are you looking for a seasonal position during the summer? Lincoln Public Schools is now accepting applications for all summer crew and maintenance positions. Individuals must apply on or before April 18, 2022 to be considered.

Interested applicants must be at least 17 years old prior to start date, provide a valid Nebraska Driver’s license with a driving history which conforms with LPS policy, and provide a valid personal email address and email addresses for all references.

Click here to apply for any of the following summer positions:

  • Distribution Center
  • Electrical
  • Grounds
  • HVAC
  • Paint
  • Plumbing

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.

Kindergarten Registration now open

Parents of children turning five years of age before July 31, 2022 can go to lps.org and click on the red “Enroll Your Student” button. Here you will also find all the information necessary for registering, the required documents needed and answers to frequently asked questions.

Parents who do not have access to the online registration, or wish to register their child in person, should contact their attendance area elementary school as soon as possible. 

Questions about kindergarten registration should also be directed to the child’s attendance area school.

2022-23 Preschool Application now open

Our preschool program is located in many of the elementary schools across the district.  Children who are at least 3 years of age on or before July 31, 2022 and who have not yet turned five as of July 31, 2022, are eligible to apply.

At this time we are accepting 2022–2023 preschool applications and necessary documentation online, by email, fax or mail. You may also complete and submit an application and required documents by visiting our office, located at 300 S. 48th Street (enter door #2). Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 


For more information and to download the application, please visit our website: https://home.lps.org/earlychildhood/preschool-application/

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.

Athletics

Summer Athletic Clinics are offered through all 7 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 2022-2023 school year. Click here for more information.

Summer Technology Program

The Lincoln Public Schools Summer Technology Program is provided for students entering grades 4 through 9 in the fall of 2022. The goal of the program is to provide upper elementary and middle level students a fun, exciting, and challenging opportunity to explore their interest in computers and technology. 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.

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:

  • CDCs How Right Now: website with resources and tips
  • 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.