Recent News from Lincoln Public Schools

January, 2026

Staff Spotlight: Austin Oltman - music teacher at Goodrich Middle School

City leader encourages Scott students with community engagement speech

Trisha Lind will be the next principal at Mickle Middle School

Student News Desk: Alexis makes mark at North Star with yearbook leadership talents

Highlights of the January 27 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting

CNA class boosts health care prospects for Northwest students

LPS announces new elementary principals

Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - January 27, 2026

Staff Spotlight: Scott Luedtke - teacher at Lincoln North Star High School

Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, will be a School Closure day for Lincoln Public Schools

LPS students embrace moving messages at MLK Youth Rally, Belmont visit

Jason Shanahan will be the next principal at Goodrich Middle School

Staff Spotlight: Bailee White - second grade teacher at Calvert Elementary School

Bay High students showcase creativity with passion projects

LPS students celebrate launch of new CDA program at TCA

LPS students achieve linguistic legacies with Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Award

Highlights of the January 13 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting

LPS archivist preserves history for public with helpful knowledge

Falcons, Spartans script successful state play production moments

Staff Spotlight: Peter Ferguson - Multicultural Coordinator & Scholar Development

Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - January 13, 2026

Cavett students ace AI adventures during new computer science lesson

Celebrating a Career: Salmen Reaches 50 Years in Nutrition Services

First round of LPS administrator changes announced for 2026-2027 school year

Staff Spotlight: Michael Mason-D'Croz - Spanish teacher at Lincoln Northeast High School

December, 2025

Club activities help Bay High students fashion their futures

Staff Spotlight: Hannah Scholes - school psychologist at Irving Middle School

TeamMates of the Month: Isa and Wendy

Grizzlies gain business confidence through quick pitch contest at UNL

Mickle PTSO writes positive stories with new book club

LPS Library Services project brings historical yearbooks to digital world

Staff Spotlight: Lindsey Peppard - paraeducator at Hartley Elementary School

LPS counseling program shines at the state level

Raptors enjoy first experience with Backstage at the Ballet

Ram Fam Fancy Feast rewards Rousseau students for royal behavior

Southwest students gain global knowledge from Japanese course

Rockets learn keys of car sales through interactive project

Staff Spotlight: Steve Spieker - math teacher at Pound Middle School

Spartans cruise academic skies by coding drones in computer science class

Hemmett earns statewide honor for school counseling leadership

LPS honored for noteworthy contributions to All-State music event

New career readiness curriculum creates more college applicants at Bryan Community

Highlights of the December 9 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting

Lincoln AFJROTC cadets build camaraderie at Papillion Fitness Challenge

LPS chefs display first-class cooking skills at LPS contest in new location

LPS students shine in All-State music concerts

Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - December 9, 2025

LPS students show kindness to others with Food Blitz drive

Staff Spotlight: Abby Lott - school librarian at Lincoln East High School

LPS students capture Cornhusker Awards for quality journalism

TeamMates of the Month: Kelly and Gio

Hornets are helping future teachers through UNL partnership