Welcome back and Happy New Year! We are excited to start the second semester here at Mickle. This month is a time of fresh starts, and students have the opportunity to establish new goals both in and out of the classroom. Our focus is to build upon first-semester progress and continue striving for growth. I would suggest having a conversation with your child about what they would like to accomplish this semester and assist them in setting and attaining their goals. We are here to collaborate and partner to set all students up for success. Happy second semester!
Mr. Shanahan
Check out the latest news about the Mickle CLC by clicking on this link to read the latest CLC newsletter.
Madi Klingenberg
Hello 8th Grade Families!
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE REQUESTS WILL BE THURSDAY, JANUARY 29.
Students going to Northeast will work through their course requests with High School Counselors during their Math Class. Students attending other high schools will go through their course requests with their Counselors during 2nd period. Counselors from high schools will guide them through the course request process. Please make sure your student has their Chromebook charged.I have been working with 8th grade students to prepare them for high school course requests by discussing the classes that are available to them next year in 9th grade.
Please take a look at the links below and discuss with your student before January 29, as they will complete their 9th grade course requests that day.
General Information about High School
LPS Preparing for High School General Information
LPS Course Guide - browse courses and read descriptions
➜ Lincoln High 9th Grade Course Offerings
➜ Lincoln East 9th Grade Course Offerings
➜ Lincoln Northeast 9th Grade Course Offerings
➜ Lincoln North Star 9th Grade Course Offerings
➜ Lincoln Northwest 9th Grade Course Offerings
➜ Lincoln Southeast 9th Grade Course Offerings
➜ Lincoln Southwest 9th Grade Course Offerings
➜ Lincoln Standing 9th Grade Bear Course Offerings
You can find all High School information at the LPS jumocde: BIBW
Thank you,
Katie Reisdorff - 8th grade counselor
Parents can contact School Counselors via email:
6th grade School Counselor, Jens Lehman: jlehman2@lps.org
7th grade School Counselor, Megan Bates: mbates2@lps.org
8th grade School Counselor, Katie Reisdorff: kreisdo@lps.org
This link will take you to the Mickle Intramural Page.
In an effort to get families information about their student's grades sooner, your school will post your child's report card in ParentVUE on Jan 7, 2026.
ParentVUE is used by families across Lincoln Public Schools to quickly access information like grades, attendance, and report cards. If you do not currently have a ParentVUE account and would like one, please contact our school office for assistance.
This time of year often brings questions about whether students are allowed to bring/use personal computing devices at school. Where connecting to the LPS network and/or completing school work is concerned, the answer is “no.” There are a number of reasons for this, but you should be aware that the LPS Chromebook comes with limits on the web sites that can be visited and the applications that can be accessed. You can support teachers’ efforts in managing a consistent learning environment by encouraging your student to use the district-issued Chromebook for all school work.
Parents/Guardians can easily send messages to their student’s teachers from within ParentVUE. Clicking on the small “envelope” button next to a teacher’s (or other staff member’s) name anywhere within the platform (e.g., Current Schedule, School Information, Grade Book, etc.) will begin a draft message within Messages/Synergy Mail. More information about messaging your student’s teachers can be found on the LPS ParentVUE Quick Guide.
Information about the LPS Science and Engineering Fair can be found here:
Please see Mrs. Binkley in 202 with any questions.
The LPS Oral Spelling Bee will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Culler Middle School. The Spelling Bee is open to students in grades 6-8. More information is available from your English, Humanities, Reading or Drama teacher. Online registration
MAP Math testing will take place for all grades on January 20th & January 21st during math classes.
The best preparation for these tests is to come to school well rested with a positive attitude toward taking the tests. It is important that your child do their best on these tests so that LPS teachers and administrators have accurate information for instructional planning. Please remind your child(ren) to charge their Chromebook at home the night before the tests.
Stay current on upcoming school events by checking the school calendar here.
Please donate to our Fund-a-Need using the Link: https://foundationgive.com/campaigns/6726/mickle-forever. This helps our students receive yearbooks if they can't afford them.
If your student would like a yearbook, but cannot afford one, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/iLirnvwJpBvxRAty6
Yearbooks can be purchased online with a debit or credit card through Synergy ParentVue Student Fees. Yearbooks can also be purchased with cash or check (made out to Mickle Middle School) in room 202, Ms. Binkley. The cost is $25.
To guarantee a yearbook on the last day of school, please purchase before January 24th, 2026!
If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Binkley in room 202.