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Welcome to LPS! Summer Sessions Schedule
Welcome to LPS! Summer Sessions Schedule
Date
Wednesday,
July 22
Thursday,
July 23
Friday,
July 24
Programming
Option 1 of 5
8:00-4:00
Laptop Distribution and Technology Training
Lunch will be provided
Dress Attire:
Business Casual
Option 2 of 5
8:00-4:00
Laptop Distribution and Technology Training
Lunch will be provided
Dress Attire:
Business Casual
Option 3 of 5
8:00-4:00
Laptop Distribution and Technology Training
Lunch will be provided
Dress Attire:
Business Casual
Date
Monday,
July 27
Tuesday,
July 28
Wednesday,
July 29
Thursday,
July 30
Friday,
July 31
Programming
Option 4 of 5
8:00-4:00
Laptop Distribution and Technology Training
Lunch will be provided
Dress Attire:
Business Casual
Option 5 of 5
8:00-4:00
Laptop Distribution and Technology Training
Lunch will be provided
Dress Attire:
Business Casual
8:00-12:00
Welcome to Lincoln Public Schools! @ Southwest High School
a light breakfast provided
12:30-4:00
Lunch (provided) & meeting in your building
Dress Attire:
Business Casual
8:00-4:00
Curriculum & Instruction Kick Off @ Southwest High School
Lunch will be provided
Dress Attire:
Business Casual
8:00-4:00
Curriculum & Instruction Kick Off @ Southwest High School
Lunch will be provided
Dress Attire:
Business Casual
Date
Monday,
August 3
Tuesday,
August 4
Wednesday,
August 5
Thursday,
August 6
Friday,
August 7
Programming
8:00-11:30
Teaching with Clarity @ Southwest High School (Part 1)
Lunch will be provided by LEA
1:00-4:00
Teaching with Clarity @ Southwest High School (Part 2)
Dress Attire:
Business Casual
8:00-4:00
Work Time & 1-hour mentor collaboration in your building
Lunch on your own
Dress Attire: Casual
On contract at your building assignment
Who Is Required To Attend?
Who Is Required To Attend?
2026-2027 Welcome Packet
2026-2027 Welcome Packet
This packet was mailed to you. You can access a digital version here (2026-27 WELCOME Packet)
Laptop Distribution & Training (Select ONE from July 22-28)
Laptop Distribution & Training (Select ONE from July 22-28)
Welcome to LPS! (July 29)
Welcome to LPS! (July 29)
Links to Resources
Curriculum & Instruction Kickoff (July 30-31)
Curriculum & Instruction Kickoff (July 30-31)
Teaching with Clarity (August 3, 2026)
Teaching with Clarity (August 3, 2026)
Work Day in Building (August 4, 2026)
Work Day in Building (August 4, 2026)
Keep an eye on your inbox—we’ll be sending an email during the week for attendance/payment.
Contacys for Summer Session Questions
Contacys for Summer Session Questions
Human Resources (onboarding, job assignments, college transcripts, certification, etc.)
Elementary
Kristen Finley - kfinley@lps.org; 402-436-1577
Secondary:
Ryan Escamilla - mescami@lps.org; 402-436-1576
Special Education and ELL:
Dr. Jenny Fundus - jfundus@lps.org; 402-436-1596
Benefits (benefits, retirement, Family & Medical Leave Act, maternity, disability, etc.)
Julie McAndrew - jmcandre@lps.org; 402-436-1595
Laptop Distribution & Technology Training (July 21-25)
Kristi Peters - kristi@lps.org; 402-458-3139
Welcome to Lincoln Public Schools! (July 28)
Heather Abernethy - haberne@lps.org; 402-436-1851
Curriculum & Instruction Kick Off (July 29 & July 30)
Heather Abernethy - haberne@lps.org; 402-436-1851
Tracey Black - tblack@lps.org; 402-436-1824
Curriculum Specialist for your Certified Area (See above)
Teaching with Clarity (July 31)
Heather Abernethy - haberne@lps.org; 402-436-1851
Karmin Pedroza- kpedro@lps.org; 402-436-1790
Tenure & Online Course Catalog (account setup, course transcripts, register for sessions, etc.)
Heather Abernethy - haberne@lps.org; 402-436-1851
Questions about the week before school begins (August 5-11)
Contact your school principal or department supervisor.
Breakfast & Lunch (Dietary Restrictions/Food Allergies)
Heather Abernethy - haberne@lps.org; 402-436-1851
When in doubt, call the LPS district office @ 402-436-1000. Tell the front desk that you are a new hire and they can always get you connected to the right person!
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