Find our Zeman Gazette Monthly Newsletters here. They will be shared with families on the last school day of each month. #ZemanLove🦓🖤🤍

• Zeman Gazette-Aug. 2026 Edition

• Sept. 2026-May 2026-Being Created...

Zeman Playground Update & Request:
Please take a moment to talk with your children about the 🛑CRITICAL: 🛝Playground Safety🦺 & 🚧Construction Reminders from our Zeman Playground Newsletter.

Learning and growing moments are happening day by day. The first few days of the 26-27 School year have come and gone, so here are some of the highlights from the past few days. See you all next week for a FULL Week of Learning!
Have a wonderful weekend, Zeman Community!#ZemanLove🦓🖤🤍

🦓Zeman's Open House is TODAY! Monday, August 10th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

-🔵Enter through Door #1 (Main Entrance)

-✨Come visit Zeman to get important information about the new school year, meet teachers, and don't forget to visit the specials (art, music, P.E.) teachers in their locations! PE will. be with music 🎶🎨🏀.

🎉🛝 We hope you'll join us! ✨#ZemanLove🦓🖤🤍

`From the Zeman Staff

*** Playground Update: Get a first LOOK of the NEW PLAYGROUND, but unfortunately not to play. The NEW playground is NOT YET READY to be used because of a subcontractor delay.

Reminders for Zeman Families from LPS: The beginning of the school year is almost here, & we are excited to see all of our scholars and families again! Just a reminder that the first day of school for students in grades kindergarten, sixth, and ninth will be Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. Students in grades 1-5, 7-8, and 10-12 will join them on Thursday, August 13. You can find the updated 2026-2027 calendar on our website.

LPS now has an app! Download the LPS.org app today! (iOS or Android) Lincoln Public Schools is using a new communication platform called Apptegy to send emails, text messages, phone calls and now includes an app! The LPS.org app (iOS or Android) allows LPS families and the community to view school and district news, events, and information easily on their phone.

Setting up the app

1. Once downloaded, click the More tab in the bottom right. 

2. Click the gear in the top right corner.

3. Select My Schools OR My Organizations.

4. Check the box next to the schools that you want to follow. It is suggested to keep Lincoln Public Schools checked. 

5. Click Save.

6. Click the back arrow.

7. Select Notification preferences.

8. Select Groups.

9. Check the box next to the schools that you want to receive Push Notifications from.

10. Select the back arrows to get back to the main screen.

New version of ParentVUE and StudentVUE available

ParentVUE: iPhone App Store; Android App Store

Once downloaded, new ParentVUE users will need an activation key. Please contact your student’s school office for a key. Current users will select ‘Already activated’ and then sign in using your current login/password.

StudentVUE: iPhone App Store; Android App Store

Each year Lincoln Public Schools provides all of our families the “Important Information Booklet”. This is a collection of essential and helpful guidelines, rules, procedures, and tips for you and your students for the coming school year. Families will also find links to each school’s student handbooks as they are updated and common practices for elementary, middle, and high schools.

Verify/Update your child's records : If you haven’t already, please make sure your family’s information is up-to-date in our system by completing the enrollment verification process. This must be done each year to ensure we have the most current information on file. Starting today, families can log on to ParentVUE, and click on the Online Registration button in the top right corner.

Free and Reduced Lunch application 26-27: Did you know LPS families can potentially save money by filling out the Free and Reduced Meal Application! This application must be completed each year in order for families to qualify for free or reduced school meals. We are encouraging families* to fill out the Free and Reduced meal application online as soon as possible.  If you have any questions, please call (402)436-1747 or email us at freeandreduced@lps.org.

School Physical Reminder: Families of kindergarten and seventh grade students for the 2026-2027 school year need to provide evidence of a physical examination completed by a physician, physician assistant, or an advanced practice registered nurse to the school your child attends – or will attend.  There are required immunizations needed for school that are given to kindergarteners and seventh grade students during their school physical. All students must be current with all school-required immunizations and provide proof to the school. There are many resources available, and the school nurse can assist you if you have questions.

Every Day Counts/Attendance: Did you know… the first two weeks of school are an important time when students establish routines and learning habits? If students miss at least two days of school per month or more, it impacts not only their ability to gain important reading, math and relational skills, but it can be an early indicator of not graduating on time. Every Day Counts when it comes to your child being successful in school. We value your partnership and know you also want your child to succeed. Let’s work together to ensure your student regularly attends school!

Athletic Attendance Expectations or all scholars: LPS elementary and middle school students are required to attend LPS high school athletic/activity events with adult family members and/or a paying responsible adult and must remain under their supervision during the event.

• School rules apply at all LPS athletic/activity events. Violations to the Rights and Responsibilities of Students may result in disciplinary action for students.

• LPS elementary students must remain seated.

• LPS elementary students are not allowed to loiter or run around in concourses, concessions and/or restroom areas. 

• No outside food is allowed to be brought into LPS high school athletic/activity venues.

• LPS elementary students are expected to leave with family members and/or a paying responsible adult immediately following the conclusion of an event.
  

The Family Monthly Update for July 31, 2026 is now available for families and students.

https://lincolnpublicschoolsne.edurooms.com/newsletters/lincoln-public-schools/newsletters/july-31-2026-monthly-family-update

The beginning of the school year is almost here and we are excited to see all of our students and families again. The first week of school is approaching fast!

Just a reminder that the first day of school for students in grades kindergarten, sixth, and ninth will be Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. Students in grades 1-5, 7-8, and 10-12 will join them on Thursday, August 13. Early Childhood students will start classes on Tuesday, August 18. You can find the updated 2026-2027 calendar on our website.

Don’t miss out on important back-to-school information! Please take the important steps below to ensure your family’s information is up-to-date.

Every year families are required to complete the enrollment verification process. This includes updating contact information and signing consent and release forms. Please do this as soon as possible so you don’t miss out on important information. The deadline is before the first day of school. 

Verify your child’s records:

1. Starting today, families can log on to ParentVUE, and click on the Online Registration button in the top right corner.

2. Verify the current address, phone number and email information provided. (This is how your school will contact you about emergencies and send important updates.)

3. Follow the prompts on the screen and answer each question or verify information already provided as thoroughly as possible. 

If you have questions or need help with completing these steps, please contact your child’s school.

If you have previously used your ParentVUE account, but can’t remember your password, you can reset it online at https://synergyvue.lps.org/. If you have not yet activated your LPS ParentVUE account, please contact the main office of your child’s school for instructions and an activation key.  

Thank you for your help!

2026 Summer meal information

Thanks to the federally funded program (SFSP), children can get the nutrition they need throughout the summer. Summer community meal locations are listed on the Lincoln Food Bank website with dates and times, or you can text FOOD or COMIDA to 304304, call 2-1-1, or use an interactive map located at NoKidHungry.

New version of ParentVue app now available

Edupoint, the company that brings us Synergy ParentVUE, has updated their mobile apps for both iPhone and Android. While the functionality is the same, the app looks a little different. All current and future users of the ParentVUE app will need to download the new app. Current ParentVUE users will sign in using the same login/password as is used now. If you do not yet use ParentVUE and would like to, please contact your student’s school office for an activation key.

iPhone App Store
Android App Store

REMINDER: School physicals

It is time to schedule your students’ school physical for next school year! All students benefit from an annual wellness exam.

Families of kindergarten and seventh grade students for the 2026-2027 school year need to provide evidence of a physical examination completed by a physician, physician assistant, or an advanced practice registered nurse to the school your child attends – or will attend. There are required immunizations needed for school that are given to kindergarteners and seventh grade students during their school physical.

All students must be current with all school required immunizations and provide proof to the school. There are many resources available and the school nurse can assist you if you have questions.