Information for LPS families about federal government shutdown

October 1, 2025

LPS Families,

We anticipate some of you may have questions about how a federal government shutdown may impact Lincoln Public Schools and the educational services we provide. 

While a federal government shutdown has happened in the past, the length has varied along with how it has impacted those in our community. We will continue to monitor updates from the federal government with a focus on how this may impact students, families and staff at the local level.

At this time, there will be no impact to Lincoln Public Schools, our programs, staff or students from a government shutdown. If the shutdown continues for an extended amount of time, we will communicate any possible disruptions to programs or services that will affect our staff, students and families. 

Depending on the length of the government shutdown, the bigger impact may be on some of our students and their families. If your child needs extra support, please know we are here to help. Contact your child’s school so we can connect them with a caring staff member. This includes our counselors, social workers, psychologists, bilingual liaisons, and student advocates (Youth Development Team). You can call your school’s office during the business day, or use the blue Contact Us button on the school’s website anytime to connect with these professionals.

MyLNK is a website (https://mylnk.app) and a mobile app (for Apple and Android - search MyLNK) that has information about community resources. It can be downloaded in a wi-fi environment and then used when wi-fi is not available. The website provides translations in Spanish, Vietnamese, and Arabic.

If you or someone you know are in crisis and need immediate assistance, these services are available any time of the day or night, any day of the week:

I close with this, I am proud to be a part of a community where each of us values one another, cares for each other, and recognizes the innate potential of every individual student. Thank you for your continued collaboration in providing a safe and caring community for all students, staff and families.

Please do not hesitate to reach out and let us know how we can support you. 

Dr. John Skretta, Ed.D.
Superintendent

Published: October 1, 2025, Updated: October 1, 2025