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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.
Each year Lincoln Public Schools sends out a District Perception Survey to various parents, staff and students in grades 4-12 to gather information about their perceptions of their school. Results will provide feedback to school staff that will be used to improve teaching, learning, and the school environment. In addition, portions of the results are used in the evaluation of many of the federal grants the district has been awarded.
An email from noreply@qemailserver.com with a personalized link will be sent to families on Monday, April 1, 2024. Students will complete the survey during the school day.
The survey will close at the end of the day on Friday, April 12, 2024.
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.
You may be aware there will be a partial solar eclipse here in Lincoln on Monday, April 8. The event will start at 12:30 p.m. and end at 3:08 p.m. This is not like 2017 in that we will not see total darkness, but approximately 80%.
Due to the time of the day and the amount of training required for students to safely participate, we have made the decision to not have all students and staff participate in viewing the partial solar eclipse. There may be specific classes that participate during their regularly scheduled class time as it ties to science curriculum.
In addition, to help keep our elementary and middle school students safe we will have indoor recess from 11:00 a.m. until the end of the school day so students are not tempted to look at the sun and harm their eyes.
Go the extra mile – help combat food insecurity by supporting the Food Bank of Lincoln’s BackPack program. Lincoln Public Schools and the Food Bank of Lincoln invite you to help raise money and awareness for the program during the 17th annual Extra Mile Walk.
Extra Mile Walk
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 10 a.m.
East High School, 70th and A Streets (park in the west parking lot at Seacrest Field)
For more information, visit the Food Bank of Lincoln’s website.
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 April edition preview of Community News online.
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:
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.
The Early College and Career STEM Focus Program at Northeast High School in partnership with the University of Nebraska – Lincoln College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources invites students, families and community members to the first annual FEWSS Fair. It’s a great opportunity for families to learn and explore Food, Energy, Water, and Societal Systems (FEWSS).
FEWSS FAIR
April 17, 4:30-7 p.m.
Northeast High School (2635 North 63rd street)
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.
Opportunities include painting, grounds, electrical, drafting, HVAC, distribution center and sustainability! The position begins in May 2024 and concludes in late August 2024. Applicants must be 17 years old by the start date and hold a valid Nebraska driver’s license with a driving history in line with district policy.
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
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.
Athletics
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.
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.
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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