One of the greatest gifts we receive as educators is when our kids do and create something amazing. As we officially unveiled the new Student Serve initiative for Lincoln Public Schools today I had the opportunity to speak about the powerful leadership of Hope Edwards – a senior at Lincoln Southeast High School – and her team of energetic friends.
Student Serve is a community service program at LPS set for Saturday, Oct. 1, a program imagined, developed and led by Hope. And as I listened to this young woman talk about the importance of making a difference in the lives of others, and the significance of giving back to the community, I teared up several times. Her inspiration and passion are infectious.
LPStudent Serve encourages and urges all 36,000-plus LPS students to participate in a project that will improve the quality of life in Lincoln. WOW….
Meanwhile, in school business, our Lincoln Board of Education continues to work through the options for determining the site for a new LPS District Office building. As of this week we have narrowed the original list of 31 proposals to a field of nine, and we will further narrow that list at the next School Board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27. I am amazed at the work of Scott Wieskamp – director of Facilities and Maintenance at LPS – and his fine team in their comprehensive evaluation of each and every site. Our planning timeline calls for approval of the final site at the School Board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 25th. However, at that point, the hard work will really begin as we analyze, determine and develop what the new LPSDO will include.
As the weather begins to change and turn to autumn, I want to remind all of you about the need to take care of yourselves. Each year the flu season seems more and more pronounced, and the experts tell us that much of it can be mitigated by practicing healthy living habits. For me, I know exercise works. So take a walk this week, bike or jog. And enjoy the beauty of a Nebraska fall.
Have a great next couple weeks.
Steve
