Lincoln Public Schools will allow seniors to return to in person learning on February 1 if they want to.
Superintendent Dr. Steve Joel says that will bring the high schools to about 65 percent capacity.
“Given our track record, with our larger schools, we think this is manageable and if conditions change, we’ll adjust.”
Joel says the goal is to get all students inside buildings by year’s end.
But with many variables and uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 and vaccine availability for students, Lincoln Public Schools is working to develop a one-year only Remote Learning Program for the 2021–2022 school year.
From the remote learning plan page:
There are still many details that need to be finalized before school begins next fall. We are using the lessons learned from last fall in addition to studying successful remote learning programs from across the state and the nation to build the one-year LPS program. Just like everything in a pandemic, the challenge will be planning now for the unknowns in the fall. We will use the latest data and information to continually adapt the program as needed.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we take on this challenging endeavor.
Below are answers to Frequently Asked Questions. After reading about the 2021–2022 Lincoln Public Schools Remote Learning Program, please register using the button. Deadline to register is February 19, 2021.
The Remote Learning Program is intended as a bridge through the remainder of the pandemic, and at this time there is no plan to continue remote learning beyond the 2021–2022 school year.
Parents of any LPS student who will be in grades kindergarten–12 during the 2021–2022 school year, may voluntarily elect for their child to participate in the LPS Remote Learning Program (RLP). Submission of this form is required to indicate that your child will attend school remotely. Student schedules will be created for the entire school year.
Requested changes during a semester will align with the district’s permit process. .
Please submit a separate form for each child that will attend the Remote Learning Program.
This form must be submitted by February 19, 2021.