LPS, Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools and ALLO Communications celebrate partnership and community impact

October 24, 2024

Lincoln Public Schools, the Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools and ALLO Communications marked the success of their partnership at a special event that took place at Union Bank Stadium ahead of the Lincoln Northwest football game Thursday night. 

LPS Superintendent Paul Gausman expressed his heartfelt appreciation for ALLO's partnership, particularly their contributions to the Foundation for LPS’ Fielding Dreams Campaign. This initiative, aimed at upgrading the athletic facilities at Lincoln Standing Bear and Northwest high schools, saw tremendous support from volunteers, donors and the community.

“As we conclude the Fielding Dreams Campaign, the impact of what we have achieved with our community partnerships is unmistakable,” Gausman said. “These facilities now stand as a testament to what our community can accomplish when we come together to support our students. They provide Lincoln’s young student-athletes with the resources and environment they need to thrive.”

Combined with the 2020 school bond, the campaign raised over $23.6 million, resulting in state-of-the-art athletic complexes for the district’s student-athletes.

“The success of the Fielding Dreams Campaign is largely due to the dedication of our volunteers and the unwavering support of community partners,” said John Neal, interim president of the Foundation for LPS. “By enhancing athletic facilities, we sought to provide more time, opportunity and growth for Lincoln’s students and their families.”

Gausman added how the partnership with ALLO is just one example of how collaboration can create lasting and positive change, enhance the lives of students and strengthen the broader Lincoln community.

Brad Moline, president and chief executive officer of ALLO Communications, underscored the company’s commitment to community investment, rooted in its core values of connectivity and service. He emphasized ALLO’s pivotal role in providing essential telecommunications infrastructure to the city and highlighted programs such as ALLO for Education and SmartSchools, which have directly benefited students and schools across Lincoln.

“Our team is proud to support education across Nebraska, working to close the digital divide,” Moline said. “From The Bay High to Fielding Dreams, ALLO’s commitment to Lincoln’s schools is much like investing in fiber: a 30- to 50-year investment in success.”

The Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering excellence in education. By connecting donors with key areas of need, the Foundation helps ensure that all students in Lincoln Public Schools have the support they need to reach their full potential.

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