The mission of Lincoln Public Schools is to prepare ALL students for successful careers, lifelong learning, and civic engagement. #LPSProud

Lincoln, Nebraska
Joined April 2007
Meet Focus Program Feature Scholar, Sophia! The junior’s curiosity and passion for learning led her to the International Baccalaureate (IB) program @LHSLinks.  Read more in this Q&A: lps.org/article/3210739.  #FocusFriday #LPSFocusPrograms
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LPS Director of Security Nate Hill is making a difference with his decades of school safety experience! The Lincoln native is being recognized during America’s Safe Schools Week, which highlights the important work of school safety teams. lps.org/article/3209850 #LPSProud
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STAFF SPOTLIGHT 🌟 Meet Cody Thatcher, teacher at Schoo Middle School. A lifelong love of history brought him to teaching, where he gets to share that passion and build a strong classroom community. Read more in his Q&A. #LPSProud #LPSStaffSpotlight  trst.in/d9fZag
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Ryan Erickson is building a positive environment for Randolph Elementary School students in his role as principal! He is being recognized for his strong leadership skills during National Principals Month. Read more: lps.org/article/3205227 #LPSProud #NationalPrincipalsMonth
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Lincoln Southwest students enjoyed conversations with a world-famous trumpet player this fall! Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra member Kenny Rampton spent time with the Silver Hawks. Learn more about Rampton’s visit in this story: lps.org/article/3196838 #LPSProud
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Lincoln East students made the pages of an Olympics-themed book come alive by rowing on Pawnee Lake this fall! Sports Literature classes rowed with University of Nebraska-Lincoln coaches & students to experience the sport for themselves. lps.org/article/3196936 #LPSProud
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Customize your high school experience – join an upcoming LPS Focus Programs event in October  Ready to choose your journey? Several programs are hosting info sessions this week.  Go to our website for more event details ➡️ bit.ly/LPSFocusPrograms. #LPSFocusPrograms
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LPS IN THE ARTS: Here's a look at what's coming up this week in the arts at LPS! 🎭 🎶 🎻 🎨 10/20: LNS Orchestra Concert, 6pm | LSE Orchestras Concert, 7pm 10/21: LSW Marching Band Exhibition, 7pm @ Pius X
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(cont.) 10/22: LNS Choral Concert, 7pm | LSB Fall Vocal Concert with Moore MS, 7pm 10/24: NSBA State Marching Band Contest @ Seacrest Field To view the full events calendar, visit: apps.lps.org/artscal/
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Students return tomorrow, but we're still starting our week off right with some Monday Motivation! As we enter into the 2nd quarter of the school year, is the fear of making a mistake holding you back from anything? If so, keep this Monday Motivation in mind and go for it! 💪
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We want to remind everyone of the mental health resources available at LPS and throughout our community. If you or someone you know needs support, reach out to a trust staff member or use any of the resources listed below, available day or night. ♥️
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Maxey Elementary students joined lunchrooms across LPS in enjoying healthy crunches of apples during a fun activity! LPS Nutrition Services employees gave Jonathan apples to every school building for Farm to School Month in October. lps.org/article/3191505 #LPSProud
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Daniel Church is helping hundreds of Culler Middle School students reach their full potential in his role as school principal! He is being recognized for his work during National Principals Month. lps.org/article/3191464 #LPSProud #NationalPrincipalsMonth
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Lincoln Public Schools students excelled on Advanced Placement (AP) exams they took during the 2025-26 academic year, recording marks above the comparable state and global mean scores on more than a dozen tests. Read more: lps.org/article/3186519 #LPSProud
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LPS QUARTER BREAK There will be no classes Oct. 15-19 for LPS quarter break. Classes will resume Tuesday, Oct. 20, with the start of the second quarter. #LPSProud
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McPhee Elementary School students learned about the value of reading from a guest speaker this fall! Nebraska First Lady Suzanne Pillen visited the Mustangs as part of the ongoing Bushels of Stories program. Learn more: lps.org/article/3186127 #LPSProud
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LPS IN THE ARTS: Here's a look at what's coming up this week in the arts at LPS! 🎭🎶🎷🎨 10/12: LSE/Pound fall choral concert, 7 p.m. 10/13: LSE Jazz Band I & II concert, 7 p.m. @ Irving Middle School 10/17: LPS Marching Band Contest @ Seacrest Field apps.lps.org/artscal/
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Good morning, LPS! Here is some Monday Motivation to get you through this short week. How can you exercise patience this week? Have a great day! #LPSProud #MondayMotivation
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Meet Focus Program Feature Scholar Rubén! A middle school educator and his passion for creative expression helped illustrate a path to explore this interest further with @LPS_ArtsFocus.  Read more about this Q&A:lps.org/article/3184675.  #FocusFriday #LPSFocusPrograms
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