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We want to remind families that Tuesday, Oct. 31, is an early release day for ALL Lincoln Public Schools students in grades kindergarten through 12. Please check with your school on exact dismissal times. There is no school for prekindergarten students on Tuesday, Oct. 31.
As the weather begins to turn colder, we want to take this opportunity to remind families of our Severe Weather Policy. You can find more information on our website.
On the last Friday of every month, Lincoln Public Schools will be sharing important district information and reminders via email throughout the school year.
We want to hear from you!
The Lincoln Board of Education wants to hear from staff, students, parents and community members on the roadmap that will guide Lincoln Public Schools’ priorities and next steps.
Everyone is invited to participate in the virtual meeting to learn more and provide feedback about the draft proposed vision, draft emerging themes and sample priority language.
October 30th at 7 p.m.
Virtual session: register at bit.ly/LPSspvirtual to receive the link.
If you cannot attend the virtual meeting, you are invited to review the Preliminary Proposed Strategic Plan draft here, then complete the survey here.
More information about the strategic planning process can be found at https://home.lps.org/strategicplan.
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 November edition preview of Community News online.
LPS is hosting an Interview Day on Monday, Nov. 27, for open positions that include bus drivers, transportation paras, food service workers, food service manager trainees, head bakers, head cooks and custodians.
Part-time (at least 17.5 hours per week) and full-time employees qualify for competitive health insurance, pension, generous leave and other benefits.
You must complete the Interview Day Application by Monday, Nov. 20, to participate in the Interview Day. If you need assistance in filling out the application, please contact humanres@lps.org. Successful applicants will be contacted to set up their interview appointment between 3:30 – 7 p.m. on Nov. 27.
Support students in their education! Learn more at home.lps.org/hr/fair.
Are you or 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.
Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
In-person or over Zoom at the Steve Joel District Leadership Center (the district office at 5905 O Street).
All interested candidates must reserve their spot by filling out the form: lps.org/go/GCOM
If you are not available on Nov. 8, or have questions, please contact Erik Witt, Director of Recruitment, at ewitt@lps.org.
LPS Focus Programs are a customized high school experience rooted in connection and opportunities. With close to a dozen different choices, your student can choose their own high school journey.
We invite families and students in grades 8-11 to explore LPS Focus Programs during our November events:
Virtual: November 2, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
For a Zoom link, contact James Blake, LPS Strategic Initiatives and Focus Programs Director, at jblake@lps.org for Zoom link
In-person: November 4, 8 a.m. – noon
Lincoln High School, 2229 J Street
***Registration required – sign up now before Nov. 1***
For more information, contact J.P. Caruso, IB Program Coordinator, at jpcaruso@lps.org
Virtual: Nov. 13, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
For a Zoom link, contact James Blake, LPS Strategic Initiatives and Focus Programs Director, at jblake@lps.org
Virtual: Nov. 16, 5 – 6 p.m.
For a Zoom link, contact MSgt (Ret) Phillip Davey at pdavey@lps.org
Virtual: Nov. 27, 5 – 6 p.m.
For a Zoom link, contact Jason States, Medical Sciences Focus Program Director, at jason.states@bryanhealth.org
(two opportunities)
In-person: November 6, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Standing Bear High School, 11100 S 70th Street
For more information, contact Lindsay Tillinghast, Nebraska Business at Standing Bear Director, at ltillinghast2@unl.edu
Virtual: November 7, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
For a Zoom link, contact Lindsay Tillinghast, Nebraska Business at Standing Bear Director, at ltillinghast2@unl.edu
(four opportunities)
In-person: Nov. 9, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Northeast High School, 2635 N 63rd Street
For more information, Bailey Feit, Early College and Career STEM Program Coordinator, at bailey.feit@unl.edu
Virtual: Nov. 14, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
For a Zoom link, contact Bailey Feit, Early College and Career STEM Program Coordinator, at bailey.feit@unl.edu
Virtual: Nov. 28, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
For a Zoom link, contact Bailey Feit, Early College and Career STEM Program Coordinator, at bailey.feit@unl.edu
In-person: Nov. 30, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
FEWSS Hub Space by the Dairy Store on UNL’s East Campus
114 Food Industry Complex
For more information, Bailey Feit, Early College and Career STEM Program Coordinator, at bailey.feit@unl.edu
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.
Lincoln Public Schools is the second largest public school district in Nebraska, located in the heart of the plains, renowned for its long-standing legacy of educational excellence and tradition of rigorous academic achievement. The school district is growing and thriving, serving over 42,000 students in more than 60 schools and programs.
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