2025 Summer Mailing

Coops Corner

We hope you are enjoying a wonderful summer break! As we look forward to the 2025-2026 school year, we want to share some important information to help you prepare.

Classes will begin on August 12 for our incoming Freshmen, and on August 13 for all students in grades 10-12. In this mailing, you’ll find key details about upcoming events, important dates, and resources to support your student’s transition into the new school year.

We encourage you to take a moment to review this information as you plan for the exciting opportunities ahead.

Thank you for your continued partnership, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another fantastic school year!

— Principal Cooper

Important Dates for the 2025–2026 School Year

High School Readiness Day

July 31, 2025, from 11:00 am–7:00 pm
This is an important day for all students to take care of essential tasks before the first day of school. During this time, students can:

  • Take  their school ID and yearbook photo
  • Turn in any necessary paperwork or forms
  • Pickup their parking tags & register their cars

First Day of School

Freshman: August 12, 2024
All Other Grades: August 13, 2024

This year, we will not have any half days during the first few days of school. All students should be prepared for a full day of instruction starting their first day from 8:00 – 3:00 pm.

High School Dances

This upcoming school year, we will have two dances on the following dates, and expectations to attend the dances are below:

  • October 18
    • Homecoming Dance (grades 9-12)
    • 7:00 p.m.–10 p.m.
  • April 18
    • Junior & Senior Prom at Firefighter’s Hall (grades 11-12)
    • 8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.

Additional Information

Important Dates for August—November

July

  • 31: High School Readiness Day at LNW (11 a.m.–7 p.m.)

August

  • 12: First day of school for 9th graders
  • 13: First day of school for 10th-12th graders
  • 22: Falcon Fest 5:30–7:30 p.m.

September

  • 1–2: No School
  • 10: Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.)
  • 10: Honors Convocation 10th–12th graders (8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.)

October

  • 9–10: Finals
  • 11: PSAT Test
  • 13–14: Fall Break
  • 17: Homecoming Game vs Standing Bear (7 p.m.)
  • 18: Homecoming Dance (7:00 p.m.–11 p.m.)

November

  • 6: Pre-ACT Test (Only 10th graders report to school)
  • 10: Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:30–6:30 p.m.)
  • 26–28: No School

December

  • 1: No School
  • 2: 8th Grade Information Night (6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.)
  • 19–20: Finals
  • 22: First day of LPS Winter Break

January

  • 1–2: No School
  • 5: Start of Quarter 3
  • 13: Senior Meeting
  • 20: No School

February

  • 18: Parent Teacher Conferences (3:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.)
  • 25: Honors Convocation for all grades (8:30 – 9:30 a.m.)
  • 16–17: No School

March

  • 5–6: Finals
  • 9–13: Spring Break
  • 16: Start of 4th Quarter

April

  • 3: No School
  • 6: No School
  • 7: ACT Test (only 11th graders report to school)
  • 8: Parent Teacher Conferences (3:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.)
  • 18: Junior/Senior Prom (8 p.m.–11:00 p.m.)

May

  • 4–15: AP Testing Begins
  • 13: National Honor Society Induction Ceremony (6:00 a.m.–6:45 p.m.)
  • 18: Senior Showcase & Graduation Meeting (8:15 a.m.–10:30 a.m.)
  • 20–21: Finals
  • 21: Last day of school
  • 23: Graduation at Pinnacle (3:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.)

Parent Information

Online Registration Verification and Fee Waiver Forms

Online registration verification is essential for updating student information and records. This process replaces the paper census forms previously sent out each year.

Important Steps

ParentVUE Access: At least one family member must have a ParentVUE account to update student information. Students will not be able to participate in Readiness Days if this is not completed. Please ensure this is done before July 31.

Assistance Available: Computers will be available during Readiness Days for parents needing help with online registration verification. All students’ information must be verified and submitted at the same time; partial submissions are not allowed.

Accessing Student Information

Synergy ParentVUE serves as a “one-stop shop” for information about your student’s teachers and classes. Parents can securely access grades, assignments, attendance, and class details. Fees can also be paid through ParentVUE via MySchoolBucks.

If you need an account, please contact the school office for an activation key. You can call (402-436-1314) or email Allison Esmeier at aesmeier@LPS.org.

You can complete the Online Registration Verification anytime on or after July 18. Look out for an email from the district office with further details.

Reminder

Parents must complete the Online Registration Verification for students to participate in Readiness Days. If not completed beforehand, students will need to return after the parent has verified online. Computers will be available, but completing the verification beforehand saves time.

ONLINE Fee Waivers

Families qualifying for free and reduced lunch can submit a fee waiver to assist with:

  • Participation in extracurricular activities.
  • Use of musical instruments in optional music
    courses.

Fee waiver applications must be submitted each year after receiving verification of free or reduced lunch eligibility. The application link will be available on or after July 1 at LPS.org under the free and reduced lunch application link.

Payment Options

Parents can pay most fees ahead of time on myschoolbucks.com to reduce wait times. Items available for online payment include:

  • Locker Fee: $5 (optional, first come first served)
  • Student Device Coverage: $20/$10 (optional, highly recommended)
  • Yearbooks: $65 (fee increases to $70 after January 1)
  • Athletic Icon: $40 (optional, placed on student ID badge)
  • Lunch Money
  • Bus Passes

To Pay online by credit card

  1. Go to ParentVUE
  2. Click on Links
  3. Click Buy Meals
  4. Log into your MySchoolBucks Account
  5. Once you have logged in
  6. Click the School Store header
  7. Click School Invoices to select all of the fees to pay

Please ensure your student brings a printed receipt or a photo of the receipt on their phone to verify payment. Online payments can be made via credit card through your ParentVUE account starting July 25, 2025.

Student Photos

Student photos are available through Digital Solutions. They can be purchased online or paid for at the time of photo handing form with cash or check during Readiness Days. Order forms are included in the summer mailing packet.

Free & Reduced Lunch Applications

Families must submit a new application each school year to determine eligibility for free or reduced-price school meals. The online application link can be found at LPS.org under popular pages/ meals. Applications should be submitted on or after July 1 to be considered for the new school year. Parents can apply for benefits at any time during the school year.

Dance Expectations

Requirements

  • Students must have no more than one “F” or unsatisfactory at the time of purchase.
  • Students must not have any out-of-school suspensions during the current term.
  • The administration will determine all other circumstantial situations.

Ticket Sales

  • Ticket sales will begin on the Wednesday of the week of the dance and continue through Friday.
  • Ticket Price: $20

Dance Details

  • Prom: Offsite, from 8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
  • Homecoming: At the school, from 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Dress Code

Students are encouraged to dress appropriately for the occasion; formal or semi-formal attire is preferred.

Behavior Expecations

All students are expected to behave respectfully and responsibly. Inappropriate behavior may result in removal from the dance.

Important Note

Doors will close one hour after the dance starts. Once students leave, there will be no readmittance.

Additional Information

  • A designated area will be available for students to socialize and relax.
  • Students should arrange for transportation home after the dance ends.