Culler 6th graders practiced their business skills in a realistic BizTown setting by working at companies, buying items and paying bills as citizens of the fictional community. Learn more about their experiential learning in this story: lps.org/article/3196714 #LPSProud
STAFF SPOTLIGHT 🌟 Meet Brooke Anderson, speech-language pathologist at Everett Elementary School. Her kindness, encouragement and commitment to others make her a valued part of the LPS community. Read more in her Q&A. #LPSProud #LPSStaffSpotlight
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Customize your high school experience – join an upcoming LPS Focus Programs event in November.
Ready to choose your journey? Several programs are hosting info sessions next month.
Go to our website for more event details ➡️ bit.ly/LPSFocusPrograms.
#LPSFocusPrograms
Students at Lincoln North Star High School gained firsthand knowledge about the value of history, art, culture and community in their Spanish for Spanish Speakers Level 3 class. Read more: lps.org/article/3205325 #LPSProud
“We’re beginning to understand what choices we can have.”
More than 20,000 students from Lincoln Public Schools, local parochial schools and surrounding area schools made their voices heard in the 2026 Student Vote mock election! #LPSProud
Read more: lps.org/article/3220941

ALT A poster is hanging on a wall in Hartley Elementary School. It reads "Every Voice Matters" and has several hearts, stars and colorful shapes on it.

ALT A laptop computer at Mickle Middle School shows the entry screen for the 2026 LPS Student Vote event. The top of the screen reads "Student Vote 2026" and there is a place for people to log in with their username and password. There is a sticker on the lower lefthand side that has "I Voted Today!" on it.
Thursday, Oct. 29:
- Lincoln Northeast Fall Musical: Little Women, 7 p.m.
- Lincoln East Fall Musical: Footloose, 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 30:
- Lincoln Northeast Fall Musical: Little Women, 7 p.m.
- Lincoln East Fall Musical: Footloose, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31:
- Lincoln Northeast Fall Musical: Little Women, 7 p.m.
LPS IN THE ARTS: Here's a look at what's coming up this week in the arts at LPS! 🎭 🎶 🎨 🎻
Monday, Oct. 26:
- Lincoln Standing Bear High School Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m.
To view the full events calendar, visit: apps.lps.org/artscal/ (cont.)
Good morning, LPS, and happy Monday! We think today's Monday Motivation quote is a great opportunity to start the week with gratitude. What are some things you're grateful for in your life that make it wonderful, even if it might not seem perfect?
Have a fantastic week! 🩵
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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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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/
Music filled the air at Seacrest Field on Saturday, Oct. 17, when 22 bands competed in the 45th annual Lincoln Public Schools Marching Band Invitational.
Check out photos from the day in our special gallery: photos.lps.org/2026-2027/202…












