Our School District
Lincoln Public Schools is the second largest public school district in Nebraska, located in the heart of the plains, renowned for its long-standing legacy of educational excellence and tradition of rigorous academic achievement. The school district is growing and thriving, serving over 42,000 students in more than 60 schools and programs.
The school district also offers high school students an International Baccalaureate Program, extensive school-to-careers programs, an alternative high school setting, and focus programs in science, arts and humanities, information technology and entrepreneurship. Other special features include all-day kindergarten, a Reading Recovery program for first-graders, a booming English Language Learner program, hands-on instructional technology lessons, broad special education services, and a fully developed enrichment program for students identified as gifted.
LPS stresses a strong academic focus on core, cornerstone lessons of reading, writing, arithmetic, science and social studies, but also provides enrichment classes in fine and visual arts, foreign language and business, plus a vast array of after-school athletics and activities.
Photos: Superintendent, Dr. Steve Joel
Story Ideas
Standing Bear High School unveils new mascot
Standing Bear High school staff revealed its new mascot to a crowd of Moore Middle School eighth-grade students on Nov. 22.
November 23, 2022
LPS exhibits music excellence statewide
Several Lincoln Public Schools musicians and educators walked away with high accolades from the Nebraska Music Education Association. LPS had a number of students participate in all-state ensembles along with LPS music teachers being instrumental in presenting clinics and serving on the board.
November 23, 2022
Superintendent Gausman presents mid-year transition report to Board of Education
LPS Superintendent Paul Gausman presented his mid-year transition report to the Board of Education during the regular Board meeting on Nov. 22.
November 23, 2022
Highlights: 11/22 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting
The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.
November 22, 2022
LPS 2022 graduation rates rebounding despite pandemic
Lincoln Public Schools released the 2022 graduation rates showing that every high school saw an increase in the number of students graduating over the previous years where there was a continuous slight decline.
November 21, 2022
Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - November 22, 2022
The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.
November 18, 2022
Former LPS educator returns to the classroom through substitute teaching
Pat Shepard’s love for the classroom runs deep. Shepard has been an educator for more than 50 years. She’s taught Spanish most of her career. Now, the retiree is back as a substitute teacher.
November 18, 2022
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Mindy Burbach
Director, Communications
email: mburbach@lps.org
phone: 402-436-1609
