We are excited to announce that Jesse Bouwens will be our next Boys Head Basketball Coach at Lincoln Lutheran. Coach Bouwens is a graduate of Lincoln East High school where he was a member of the 2001 State Champion basketball team. Most recently Bouwens was the Junior Varsity Head Coach at Lincoln Southwest under Head Coach Alex Bahe. Bouwens has worked for some... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Lincoln Lutheran alumni, Jeremy Wiemer ('01), on being awarded the 2021 Alice Buffett Outstanding Teacher Award! This year's winners were acknowledged for "having taught through a pandemic, learned to innovate and be flexible as new challenges and changes arose." The award, which included monetary gifts, has been awarded each year since 1988 and... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Chris Deeter, Lincoln Lutheran High School Chemistry and Physics teacher, who has been selected as a participant in the Nebraska Nanoscale Facility (NNF) Research Experience for Teachers (RET) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during the summer of 2021 (https://nanoscale.unl.edu/ret). This RET program is in partnership with other RET sites... READ MORE >
After serving for 9 years and the Head Boys Basketball Coach and 4 years as the Assistant Coach for High School Boys Basketball, Coach Jason Glines is stepping down as the Warriors Head High School Boys Basketball Coach. In a letter that went out to the current High School Boys Basketball team members, Coach Glines wrote: "With many prayers, conversations and... READ MORE >
The Lutheran Education Foundation is pleased to announce its 26th Annual Gala will be held on Friday, March 19, 2021. This event will once again be held virtually, but it won't be what you might expect! If you would like the opportunity to bid on 94 Live, Almost Live, and Silent auction items you will need to purchase your tickets by going to... READ MORE >
It is hard to believe, but with the turn of the calendar and the beginning of the second semester here at Lincoln Lutheran, we have begun the process of looking toward the 2021-2022 school year! Currently enrolled students as well as families who have reached out to us expressing their interest in attending next year, will be receiving a mailing in the next few... READ MORE >
Ordering CLOSED! Looking for a creative way to reconnect and send some love to all those special people in your life that you haven't been able to see due to COVID? Maybe you simply want to share a special message with the ones you love. Here is your chance to send a virtual "hug" while supporting the Lincoln Lutheran High School Choir! The choir is selling $10... READ MORE >
UPDATED: Lincoln Lutheran Middle/High School is pleased to announce the 2020-2021 Semester 1 Honor Roll. Congratulations to these hard-working students who have shown what it means to be an academic Warrior! Students who qualified to receive the distinction of High Honor Roll earned a GPA of 3.75 or above. Our High Honor Roll students are: Students who achieved... READ MORE >
Due to the attendance restrictions for Basketball and Wrestling, we wanted to share with everyone ways that you can Live Stream ALL our HOME games and matches. Lincoln Lutheran will stream all home Varsity matches and games on the LL Striv Channel: https://striv.tv/channel/linco... Please note, many of the schools we play throughout the season also have Striv... READ MORE >
We wanted to share an online opportunity to our Lincoln Lutheran families that is sponsored by the Nebraska Parents Coalition. Join us for an exciting event coming up that will tell us more about how parents like you can make a difference for your child’s education – and what’s next for Nebraska. What: Parent Power in Education When: Tuesday, December 15,... READ MORE >
Just in time for Christmas Shopping - We are taking orders to sell our in-stock Warrior Wear! We have limited stock on most items, and will NOT be reordering many of the designs. All orders will be filled on a "first-come-first-serve" basis, so SHOP TODAY! Please allow the office staff 2-3 full business days to fill your order. If we are sold out of an item you... READ MORE >
Did you miss our virtual Discover Lincoln Lutheran Night? Would you like to know more about Lincoln Lutheran? Do you know someone who would like to get an idea of what Lincoln Lutheran has to offer? If you didn't get a chance to view the collection of videos that we put together for our "Virtual Discover Lincoln Lutheran Night", we would love to invite you to take... READ MORE >
The Lincoln Lutheran Wrestling Program is again planning to offer the Champions Wrestling Program to K-8th graders. Due to the current Lincoln/Lancaster County DHM we aren't allowed to start yet, but we want to get the information out so we can get started as soon as possible. Dates for practices are listed on the flyer linked below, and we will start as soon as... READ MORE >
This Saturday (11/21) from 9am - 1 pm, the Lincoln Lutheran Tech Team will be hosting their annual Technology Sale!45+ computers, 10+ laptops, 5+ projectors, 4+ iPads, 8+ printers, 30+ monitors, 15+ switches, 2 iPhones, lots of electronics, cables, drives, keyboards, mice, chairs, musical instruments, and much more.NOTES:1) Cash, checks & credit cards accepted.2)... READ MORE >
From the Executive Director -This afternoon the LLCHD announced a new DHM that will begin Monday, November 16th. The DHM has a direct impact on our ministry as it includes a complete shutdown of K-12 youth sports in Lancaster County for the next 3 weeks. A copy of the new DHM can be found HERE. In response to the DHM, Lincoln Lutheran will suspend all student... READ MORE >
Because of the new DHM and the uncertainty associated with the next few weeks, the Lincoln Lutheran Christmas Concert will now be a pre-recorded virtual concert. It will still feature all 6-12th grade bands and choirs, but will be recorded during the school day and presented on-line. There will be no live concert on Sunday, December 13th. We will share more... READ MORE >
Join Lincoln Lutheran's Middle and High School Drama departments as they present the Fall Theatre Showcase! November 13-15th both the Middle School and High School Drama departments will present One-Act productions. The Middle School will perform, "The Complete History of Theatre" a humorous take on the history of the theater throughout the years. The... READ MORE >
Are you considering Lincoln Lutheran for your student? We would like to extend an invitation to join us to learn more about the educational opportunities at Lincoln Lutheran during our “Discover Lincoln Lutheran Night” on Thursday, November 19, 2020 from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Lincoln Lutheran is a special place for special people, and we want to invite your child to... READ MORE >
Despite the Covid craziness and the suspension of the Spring 2020 season, the Lincoln Lutheran/Raymond Central Women’s Soccer Team continued to excel in the classroom. The 2019-2020 team continued the strong academic tradition of the Warrior’s women soccer teams. They had an average great point average (GPA) of 3.68 that earned them the team’s 16th academic award... READ MORE >
If you are planning on purchasing an Activities Pass for the 2020-2021 school year, we would ask that you please take this opportunity to purchase them BEFORE the first home games. Activity passes will get you into all HOME sporting events, but EXCLUDE all tournaments. *Please note that this fall on Mondays, there will be an email to "Warrior Families" outlining... READ MORE >
If your son or daughter is interested in participating in the 7th & 8th grade Basketball Champions program and you HAVE NOT already registered, please do so. This year we have implemented an online registration & payment process similar to our summer camps. All registrations must be completed and paid for online. Simply go to Champions-program.com You will not... READ MORE >
We are looking to fill a few Basketball coaching positions for the 2020 Winter season. If you would be interested in filling any one of these positions, we would ask that you please contact our Activities Director, Joel Brase either by calling between 7:30 am - 4 pm M-F at 402-467-5404 ext 208 OR you can email him at jbrase@lincolnlutheran.orgCoach Openings:High... READ MORE >
Homecoming will be a bit different this fall. Homecoming week will be Sept. 27-Oct. 3. This year’s theme is “Time After Time”. Throughout the week the Student Council has various AP/Access class competitions and activities planned to get everyone excited about being Lincoln Lutheran Warriors!One of the annual activities is the daily "dress up" days for the... READ MORE >
With the 2020-2021 school year officially begun, we wanted to introduce you to our three new Faculty members. Mr. Ian Ball will be serving as an English teacher as well as the Media Specialist. He earned his degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara and California Lutheran University. He has taught English for the past seven years in Southern... READ MORE >
Lincoln Lutheran is again helping to organize our Champions Volleyball teams for 3rd-6th grade girls. The teams will play in the YMCA Spirit League, which begins games on Sep 27. Registration is due back to the Lincoln Lutheran office by Tuesday, Aug 18. In general, practices will begin in late August with two practices per week held at Lincoln Lutheran. There... READ MORE >
Lincoln Lutheran has an opening for a HS Girls Basketball Assistant Coach. Anyone interested can contact Joel Brase, AD at Lincoln Lutheran, at jbrase@lincolnlutheran.org or 402-467-5404. READ MORE >
The Lutheran Education Foundation (LEF) hosted its 25th annual Lincoln Lutheran Gala on March 27 through livestream instead of in-person due to the coronavirus situation. Early in March, LEF started discussing alternatives for the gala, and on March 17th decided to shift to livestream. The decision was made easier because mobile bidding has been utilized for the... READ MORE >
Lincoln Lutheran is very excited to announce Wade Coulter as our next Head Girls Basketball Coach. Coach Coulter is a graduate of Columbus High School, completed his Social Science Education undergraduate coursework at Peru State College, and obtained a Master’s in Educational Administration from the University of Nebraska-Kearney. While at Peru State he was a... READ MORE >
With the unknown situation concerning closures, we wanted to clarify the Summer Camps at Lincoln Lutheran registration. What we have decided to do is have all registrations be a "waiting list". We encourage people interested in participating in Summer Camps (both Discovery and Sports) register TODAY. We will register your student for the camp, you will NOT be... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Coach Sue Ziegler on being selected to the 2020 Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame. This is an amazing and well-deserved honor. Coach Sue Ziegler is a tremendous Christian coach. teacher, mentor and friend. We are truly blessed to have you a part of our Warrior family. READ MORE >
Lincoln Rotary #14 annually invites a student from each local high school to present information to the club membership regarding the importance of community service at their school. Senior Tice Jenkins was honored as the 2020 recipient of the Lincoln Lutheran Rotary Student Leadership Award. Tice gave a short presentation to the Rotary Club last week about his... READ MORE >
There are a couple of Warrior coaching positions that are open for the 2020-2021 school year. We are looking for a High School Head Girls Basketball Coach. We are also looking for a Middle School Head Cheer Coach. If you are someone you know might be interested in either position, please contact Activities Director Joel Brase by email at jbrase@lincolnlutheran.org... READ MORE >
This spring Lincoln Lutheran's Middle School began a SKILLS USA chapter, becoming the first nonpublic chapter in the state of Nebraska. Thursday, 2/27/20, 15 middle school students traveled to Grand Island to compete at the middle school competition. Students competed in Speech, Engineering Challenge, and Robotics-Urban Search and Rescue. The students had a... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Lincoln Lutheran High School Cheerleaders for winning State in the C1 Game-day Performance! Game-day is a reenactment of an actual game-day situation. Cheer squads are judged on technique, skills, creativity, sharpness, synchronization, emotions and how the cheer squad engages the crowd. The Warriors scored a 89.5 our of 100 points. The... READ MORE >
Over the course of the past few weeks, the seniors of Lincoln Lutheran's Boys Basketball team, have gone to some of the association elementary schools to lead chapel. This year they lead chapel at Messiah, Trinity and Faith Lutheran. The seniors' chapel centered around their team's theme verse of "Standing Strong" based on 1 Corinthians 16:13. Their presentation... READ MORE >
Lincoln Lutheran Middle/High School is accepting applications for: High School Spanish Teacher: This position could be either full-time or part-time. Candidates must hold or be eligible to receive a valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Spanish for the 2020-21 school year.Full-time grades 6-12 Business Teacher: This position includes... READ MORE >
On Wednesday, 1/29/20 all the Lutheran Schools part of the Lutheran Schools of Lincoln, gathered at Lincoln Lutheran for the annual All-Schools Chapel. Each year Faith, Christ, Messiah, Trinity and Lincoln Lutheran gather together to celebrate the blessing of being able to worship together during the National Lutheran Schools Week. This year there were 785 kids who... READ MORE >
We are currently accepting applications for new incoming students for the 2020-2021 school year. We would love the opportunity to meet with you and your student so you can learn more about how you can "BE MORE" with Lincoln Lutheran! If you would like more information about Lincoln Lutheran, we would encourage you to click on the "Visit" button at the top of the... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Coach Sue Ziegler. She is a finalist for the National Track & Field Coach of the Year from the NHSACA. Coach Ziegler led the 2019 Girls Track & Field team to a State Championship. This honor is a huge & well-deserved achievement! READ MORE >
Congratulations to Lincoln Lutheran Sophomore, Grant Wells, for breaking Lincoln Lutheran's All-School Wins Record on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Bob Osborn Classic Invitational. Grant was on the way to winning the tournament, but had to forfeit his next match do to a conference ruling. This is a huge accomplishment for the sophomore who has continued to see... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the following Lincoln Lutheran Students who were named to either the High Honor Roll (3.750 GPA or higher) or Honor Roll (3.500 - 3.749 GPA) for Semester 1 of the 2019-2020 school year! We are very proud of the hard work and dedication these students have made to their course work. Thank you students for being great examples of being a... READ MORE >
On Saturday, January 11th, Lincoln Lutheran played host site for the Bi-Annual Clothing Giveaway. Once again, thanks to the generosity of our Lincoln Lutheran community, there were several people blessed with clothing, shoes, small household goods, books and toys. Sheila Ziems, who has been organizing these giveaways for a number of years now wanted to thank... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the following fall sports athletes who received All-City and All-State honors. We are Warriors!!VolleyballMarriah Buss - 1st Team Super-State (Honorary Captain), 1st Team Class C1 All-State (Honorary Captain), 1st Team All-City (Honorary Captain)Lexie Kreizel - 3rd Team Super-State, 1st Team C1 All-State, 1st Team All-CityAbi Wohlgemuth - 2nd... READ MORE >
We would like to congratulate our fall sports Academic All-State Award winners. These students were great examples of what it means to be Warriors in both the classroom as well as on the field of competition. Each of these students hold a minimum GPA of 3.7 and made significant contributions to their Varsity sports team. Students earning this award:Front Row: Janna... READ MORE >
Lincoln Lutheran is pleased to again welcome Joel Janecek to the Lincoln Lutheran community. Janecek will serve as the new Director of Enrollment, a position newly created as part of the schools strategic planning process. In addition to this position, as previously announced, Janecek will also serve as Lincoln Lutheran’s new Head Coach for High School Track &... READ MORE >
The Student Council would like to thank ALL who participated in our annual Food Drive for the Food Bank! This is a city-wide competition between schools, and our school placed 3rd with a total of 1604 total pounds of food. We also had an internal contest between AP and Access classes. Congratulations to Mrs. Troyer's AP class for donating the most pounds per... READ MORE >
The Warrior Volleyball team has earned the honor of becoming the 2019 NE Class C1 State Champions by defeating previously undefeated St. Paul in the finals of the State Championship match on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Devaney Center in Lincoln. To get there the #3 Warriors needed to defeat #6 Chadron in the 1st round of competition. Even though the team took a... READ MORE >
As you may have noticed, Lincoln Lutheran has a new website. In addition to the exciting new homepage, we've also streamlined pages and tried to make things easier to find. 90% of the time the information you are looking for will be on the page For Current Families. That’s the Connect option on the main menu. You can get to everything else on the site from... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Lincoln Lutheran Warriors Volleyball team on their District C1-3 Championship! The Warriors came to win on Saturday as they faced Ashland-Greenwood in the District final. The Warriors came on strong in the first set and carried the lead to win the first set 25-15. The Warriors remained consistent in their play taking the second and third sets... READ MORE >
Please join the Lincoln Lutheran Music Department on Thursday, Oct. 24th for our annual Fall Soup Supper and Concert! Beginning at 5 pm in the commons we will serve a variety of soups as well as desserts! A free will offering will be collected to support the Music Department. At 7 pm in the Main Gym, join us for a concert featuring the choirs and bands for Grades... READ MORE >
Lincoln Lutheran had two golfers shoot personal-best scores on Tuesday. Another Lutheran golfer, who had just taken up the game, gave the team a major boost on the first day. It all came together in the form of a state championship. The Warriors didn't let go of their first-round lead, and shot a 765 to win the Class C girls state golf tournament at Lake Maloney... READ MORE >
Lincoln Lutheran is excited to announce Dakota Judds as our new Head Coach for Boy’s High School Soccer. His coaching experience comes from the City of Lincoln, where he currently coaches for FC Lincoln soccer club as a U19 girls head coach and recently as an assistant coach for women’s soccer at Nebraska Wesleyan University. He also had experience with a U12... READ MORE >
Calling all Kids Ages 1- Grade 5! Join the Lutheran Schools of Lincoln as we celebrate FUNtober Fest THIS Sunday, October 20 from 3-5 pm at Lincoln Lutheran. No registration needed, just come and bring a gently used coat to share with People's City Mission and Lincoln Cares. Let's celebrate Fall!! READ MORE >
Fourteen Lincoln Lutheran 7th grade students participated in the I've Got A Name Walk For Freedom event on Sunday, October 6. Participants convened at the UNL student union and then walked to the State Capital building. This event drew over 400 participants this year! I’ve Got A Name began as an event in 2010 to raise awareness and resources to fight sex... READ MORE >
Crete/LL softball team battled the cold and rain, but still had an awesome day on Friday, 10/04, at the Central Conference softball tournament. In three games played, the team scored 40 runs and only allowed two. The team hit 9 total home runs while only playing 10 total innings. The 1st game against Holdrege was a 12-0 victory. In Game 2 against Adams Central,... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Lincoln Lutheran Senior Marriah Buss on surpassing 2000 career kills on Thursday, 10/3/2019 at the Ashland-Greenwood volleyball tournament. She had 22 kills on the evening to surpass the mark that only 2 players in Nebraska have ever accomplished!! Way to go Marriah!!The Warrior's Volleyball team will be in action again on Thursday, Oct. 10 at... READ MORE >
On Friday, October 20, Lincoln Lutheran honored two of our alumni during halftime of the Homecoming football game. This year's honorees were Liz (Justus) Schultz ('77) as the Distinguished Alumni and Miranda (Rabbe) Watson ('99) as the Distinguished Young Alumni.We asked these two graduates to share a little bit about themselves and how Lincoln Lutheran impacted... READ MORE >
This upcoming Wednesday (9/25) is the annual date for "See You At the Pole”. For those who aren’t familiar with the event, See You At The Pole is a national movement that aims to promote school prayer and religious celebration in all educational settings. On Wednesday, September 25, thousands of students from Kindergarten to College will gather around their school... READ MORE >
On Friday, September 20th, the LL Warriors High School Marching Band participated in the annual "Battle of the Bands" for local radio station B107.3's "Gina & Joe the Morning Show". Under the direction of Lincoln Lutheran Band director, Michael Werner, the band played selections from their half-time routine made up of pieces of Disney Movie theme songs. The... READ MORE >
On September 5, 2019 Lincoln Lutheran opened its doors for its annual Grandparents Day! The day was a great success with 285 Grandparents attending. The afternoon began with the Grandparents enjoying some drinks and snacks while the Executive Director Scott Ernstmeyer, Advancement Director, Lloyd Wagnitz and Principal Matt Heibel presenting a variety of information... READ MORE >
Lincoln Lutheran collects BoxTops as a way to pay for sports equipment for our Middle School program. The traditional program of clipping BoxTops and bringing them into the office is being phased out. The new program will have you download an app and scan your receipt. The advantage there is no more little clippings to bag and bring in AND you get to see how much... READ MORE >
On August 23, 2019, Lincoln Lutheran's own Jeff Schoettlin, went back to school! Mr. Schoettlin joined 25 other men to begin their studies in the SMP (Specific Ministries Pastor) at the Concordia Theological Seminary in St. Louis. This four-year program through the Seminary prepares these men to serve as LCMS pastors in specific ministry areas. While taking online... READ MORE >
Lincoln Lutheran is excited to announce Joel Janecek as our new Head Coach for High School Track & Field. He comes to Lincoln Lutheran from Dubuque, IA where he served as a track coach for Wahlert Catholic High School and coached several state champions and state medal winners as well as the girls' team routinely finishing in the top three at the Iowa State Track &... READ MORE >
The 2019 Lincoln Lutheran women’s soccer team earned the Platinum Ethics Award from the United Soccer Coaches (USC) and the Gold Ethics Award from the Lutheran All-American Association (LAAA) in recognition for exhibiting fair play, sporting behavior and adherence to the laws of the game for an entire season.The Warriors also excel in the classroom. The 2018-2019... READ MORE >
The World Cyber Games are a testament to how massive the ESports scene is worldwide. Taking place in Xi’an, China, the event described by its participants as the ESports Olympics will play host to hundreds of professional video game competitors all out to earn medals and thousands in cash prizes. And one of the gamers representing the United States is 17-year-old... READ MORE >
Congratulations, to LL Senior Grant Donovan on being named as one of more than 4,500 candidates in the 2019 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates were selected from nearly 3.6 million students expected to graduate from U. S high schools this year. Inclusion in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, now in its 54th year, is on of the highest honors... READ MORE >
Grant Donovan and Rachel Ziems are among approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 64th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million that will be offered next spring. National Merit Scholarship... READ MORE >
I recently received an email from one of our wonderful Lincoln Lutheran seniors. Their email signature included a quote from Warren Buffett which read, "Price is what you pay. Value is what you get." These words, shared by a man who has realized many successes in the eyes of the world, caused me to consider how they apply to our Warrior Community. Price and... READ MORE >
Lincoln Lutheran was blessed with an undesignated gift from the estate of Ivadelle Repschlaeger in late June for just over $150,000. This was an incredible blessing! Per policy, any undesignated gift over $50,000 requires representatives from the Lutheran Education Foundation, the LLSA, an Association Pastor and the Lincoln Lutheran Executive Director to meet and... READ MORE >
Is your family benefiting from Lincoln Lutheran's Scrip Program? This message is intended to serve as a reminder to all Lincoln Lutheran Families that you can earn "tuition credit" and also support the school by purchasing gift cards to use at a wide variety of business around Lincoln (and online). READ MORE >
Process The leadership team of Lincoln Lutheran solicits feedback from parents through a climate survey every couple of years. This is done to assist in efforts toward continuous improvement and also to meet the requirements of accreditation standards. This summer the LLSA Board of Directors created a sub-committee to assist administration in the process of... READ MORE >
Last week I had the privilege to attend a "celebration of life" service for a member of one of our Association churches who passed away. This individual spent the final 18 of his 47 year life span as a quadriplegic because of a motorcycle accident that nearly took his life. He relied fully on others to help take care of him. As a man of strong faith, he... READ MORE >
Each year we are required to release a report to our constituents including enrollment information, financial information, and testing and school improvement information. You can access a copy of the 2019-20 Annual Report by clicking here. ACT data is not yet available. The report will be updates with Class of 2018 ACT data when that information is available. READ MORE >
The 2018-19 Preliminary Budget, as approved at the Delegate Assembly meeting on January 11, 2018 can be accessed by clicking here or on the link below. You can read the budget highlights on the first, summary page. The final budget will be approved at the September, 2018 Delegate Assembly meeting. READ MORE >
You can access the Lincoln Lutheran Digital Citizenship for both middle and high school here. It is in Google Doc form. You will be prompted to make a copy of the document. That's what you want to do. READ MORE >
You can use this link to access a screencast that goes through the process of creating a parent account in Canvas. A bonus is the student account will also be set up, saving your student time the first day of school. If you rather use a document, with pictures, that takes you through the process of creating a parent account in Canvas, you can use this link. This... READ MORE >
Each year we are required to release a report to our constituents including enrollment information, financial information, and testing and school improvement information. You can access a copy of the 2018-19 Annual Report by clicking here. ACT data is not yet available. The report will be updates with Class of 2018 ACT data when that information is available. READ MORE >
The outside of the multi-use building has been completed! Thank you Schwisow Construction for a job well done! The funds for the construction of the building were made possible by 294 donors to the Now Through Eternity campaign. After the wrestling season wraps up, the building will be closed to build walls and restrooms. Additional funds are still needed to... READ MORE >
The Lincoln Lutheran Men of Faith Basketball Tournament was once again a tremendous success. 13 teams and over 100 men participated in this: the 17th annual tournament. The Christian fraternity was positive and the action was once again very exciting! In the Open Division (30 & younger), 8 teams competed. This division included a strong alumni representation. ... READ MORE >
LLSA Site-Study Committee Engages in an RFI Process Last spring the Lincoln Lutheran Board of Directors authorized the creation of a study committee in response to a critical target from the Association’s strategic plan. The critical target focused on Facilities states, “Lincoln Lutheran provides a multi-functional facility, designed and maintained to promote and... READ MORE >
Dear Alumni, Donors, and Friends, Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this; He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. —Psalm 37:5-6 This past school year was filled with celebrations. Many people gathered at our 50th Anniversary Celebration and Worship to acknowledge the... READ MORE >
Christ has risen! Hallelujah! What great joy we have to announce to everyone that our Savior lives and through him we have eternal life. Thank you again for your generous support of Lincoln Lutheran to Illuminate life for our young people. We are again humbled by your generous donations and support. Every year we gather together for our Annual Gala and Auction... READ MORE >
On October 18th, Congressman Jeff Fortenberry visited with Lincoln Lutheran seniors and government students. In town hall format, Congressman Fortenberry reminded students that the simple phrase "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, and that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are... READ MORE >
As a result of tremendous support of friends of Lincoln Lutheran, the Warrior Wellness Makeover planned for the space currently occupied by the weight room and old boys and girls locker rooms is moving forward. With an estimated cost of $100,000, the project is nearly fully funded. If you would like to financially support the project or know someone who would... READ MORE >
Lincoln Lutheran was blessed with an undesignated gift from the estate of Ivadelle Repschlaeger in late June for just over $150,000. This was an incredible blessing! Per policy, any undesignated gift over $50,000 requires representatives from the Lutheran Education Foundation, the LLSA, an Association Pastor and the Lincoln Lutheran Executive Director to meet and... READ MORE >
This Warrior thought represents the fourth of seven monthly articles intended to celebrate within our Warrior Family the blessings we have in Christian middle and secondary education. As a reminder, in each of these publications, I will reference statements from the LCMS Office of National Mission-School Ministry explaining “Why Lutheran Schools.” I will then... READ MORE >
On Saturday, February 16th, the Blue Angels Dance Team competed at the Nebraska Cheer and Dance State Competition in Grand Island. The Angels performed two routines, a Pom routine and a High Kick routine. The routines are scored on many varying elements by a panel of professional dance judges who evaluate them on a 100 point scale. There were 13 teams in the Pom... READ MORE >
Lincoln Lutheran will be arranging ways to “be the hands and feet of Christ” as it organizes service to our community. Students may accomplish several things through these opportunities. First, it accomplishes our calling to serve our neighbors, as commission by Christ (Act 20:35). Second, it creates an appreciation for the many blessings in our lives. Third,... READ MORE >
LLSA Site-Study Committee Engages in an RFI Process Last spring the Lincoln Lutheran Board of Directors authorized the creation of a study committee in response to a critical target from the Association’s strategic plan. The critical target focused on Facilities states, “Lincoln Lutheran provides a multi-functional facility, designed and maintained to promote and... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Lincoln Lutheran Girls Golf Team! The varsity team brought home the District Championship trophy on Monday, October 6th. Competition was held at the Oakland Golf Club in Oakland, NE. The Lady Warriors won Districts with a team score of 377. The Lady Warriors placed four girls in the top five in the 13 team District Championship. The... READ MORE >
Join us in recognizing Coach Lyle Ziems!After 19 seasons at the helm of the Lincoln Lutheran Football Program, Lyle Ziems is retiring from the Head Coach's position. Everyone is invited to join LL in celebrating this ministry that has spanned nearly two decades. An open house will be held Saturday, Dec. 21 from 4-6pm in the Lincoln Lutheran Media Center. We... READ MORE >
Current Lincoln Lutheran parents are invited to attend an important event Monday, February 17 @ 7:00 p.m. Lincoln Lutheran is ready to launch a new Warrior Ambassador Program and you are invited to consider playing an important role in the recruitment of new Warriors to our campus. Information about this new program will be shared with parents at the February 17... READ MORE >
The Lincoln Lutheran Men of Faith basketball tournament was once again tremendously successful. For the first time in several years, the tournament maxed out its quota of sixteen teams (8 in each of two age divisions). The Christian fraternity among the approximately 130 players was quite positive and the game action was extremely competitive and exciting. ... READ MORE >
Lincoln Lutheran Gala – 2014 The spring of 2014 marks the 19th consecutive year friends and supporters of Lincoln Lutheran gathered for an evening of fellowship and shared commitment to Christian Education. The Embassy Suites Regents Ball Room served as a wonderful venue for 422 guests to support the students and ministry of Lincoln Lutheran. The evening... READ MORE >
A June “Warrior Thought” This Warrior thought represents the final installment of seven monthly articles intended to celebrate within our Warrior Family the blessings we have in Christian middle and secondary education. As a reminder, in each of these publications, I will reference statements from the LCMS Office of National Mission-School Ministry explaining “Why... READ MORE >
Greg Olson, manager of the Lincoln ReStore, and Michele Williamson, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity (Lancaster), have a passion for supporting those in need by repurposing items. Wednesday evening, 10 Lincoln Lutheran students, parents and staff shared that same passion. The cross-generational volunteer group organized and cataloged 700+ books to be... READ MORE >
Eighteen senior high biology students participated in this year’s LL Science Fair. There were a lot of hours of work on display. All student participants are to be applauded for the extra time and energy they invested to pursue experimental research! To God be the glory!Caleb Ziems won 1st place, a trophy, Caleb received a $100 SCRIP voucher for his experiment... READ MORE >
Miss Carr's 7th grade English class created some pretty awesome pieces of writing this year. One such recognizable piece was a handmade children's book, completed in the spring. Students worked in groups of 2-4 to re-create a biblical account (of their choosing) in a modern setting, for an elementary audience. After two weeks of hard work the students traveled next... READ MORE >
In the second Community Outreach Team event, the impact in our community truly was a team effort. The event, created by a partnership with City Impact, found students, staff and parents pooling efforts to recognize over 160 tutors in nearby schools. Media Specialist, Anna Rickords, who organized workspace in the media center and coordinated parent volunteers,... READ MORE >
THIRTY-THREE Warrior faithful provided strategy, muscle, and machines Saturday morning, August 3. Thanks to their combined efforts, new bleachers now stand next to the east game field AND the boundaries, yard lines, and hash marks of the game field and all the practice fields are now cut. The total linear distance covered by all the field lines combined is... READ MORE >
This article will be somewhat different in the report December’s partnership with Jacob’s Well. It will be a bit of a devotion first, followed by images from Part One of our service in the community. At a recent chapel, I was struck by the lines of the Christmas hymn, “O Come All Ye Faithful / Joyful and triumphant…” And actually, I was tempted to use those... READ MORE >
The Lady Warriors varsity golf team completed their terrific season Tuesday, Oct. 14th with a third place finish at the State Championship held at the Quail Run Golf Course in Columbus. The team had a two day total of 788 to finish behind Minden (750) and Columbus Scotus (766). The Lady Warriors were led by Klaire Nuttelman who had a two day total of 190 to place... READ MORE >
The Fine Arts Department extends a huge THANK-YOU to ALL who contributed to the success of our recent Music Department soup supper fundraiser – Thanks to the students who blessed us with their performances; the parents, faculty and staff who invested their time and talents in the soup supper and fundraiser; and to EVERYONE who attended the soup supper and Fall... READ MORE >
Each year we are required to release a report to our constituents including enrollment information, financial information, and testing and school improvement information. You can access a copy of the 2017-18 Annual Report by clicking here. READ MORE >
Each year Lincoln Lutheran students have the privilege of celebrating Homecoming Week with a variety of activities. This year there is also a special emphasis on celebrating the 50thAnniversary of the school’s ministry. Please take some time to review the list of activities below. We hope you can join us for one or all of them. 50th Anniversary Celebration Service... READ MORE >
When you picture a chess tournament, you probably think of a quiet room where everything is still except for the movement of the occasional chess piece. That was not an accurate picture of our 7th grade chess tournament. Our chess tournament was an exciting, noisy and funny culminating event for Lincoln Lutheran's annual 7th grade chess day. "The tournament, the... READ MORE >
A May “Warrior Thought” As a reminder, in each of these publications, I will reference statements from the LCMS Office of National Mission-School Ministry explaining “Why Lutheran Schools.” I will then share excerpts from a document titled “Why Lutheran High?” created by a sister school written to debunk some of the most common hurdles preventing a family from... READ MORE >
Lincoln Lutheran's Spanish 1 students had the privilege to share their knowledge with their 4th and 5th grade Spanish buddies at Trinity Lutheran School. Miss Kelly took her high school students over to meet with Mrs. Ziems' classes, which has become a bi-annual Spanish class gathering. Lincoln Lutheran students reminded Trinity students of blessings that God... READ MORE >
LL Families: Please watch your mail for a letter with information regarding 2013-2014 tuition rates. Included with the letter are registration and financial aid forms. Early registration deadline is March 15, so please be aware the registration fee increases after March 15. Please contact the school office if you have questions about tuition rates, the... READ MORE >
The week before Thanksgiving, Mr. Wieting and Mr. Krall challenged the Lincoln Lutheran middle school students to provide help for the families that were devastated by Hurricane Sandy. As part of the challenge, Mr. Krall and Mr. Wieting would grow mustaches if the students raised $500 and $750 respectively. If they somehow managed to raise $2000, the rest of the... READ MORE >
Each year, approximately 3000 of the best high school musicians in the state audition for the Nebraska All-State Band, Chorus, Jazz Band and Orchestra which are sponsored by the Nebraska Music Educators Association. Selection as a member of one of these groups is one of the highest musical honors attainable in Nebraska. Four Lincoln Lutheran students will be... READ MORE >
The first major snowfall landed Saturday, and on that same day the Lincoln Lutheran Community Outreach Team chalked up a few of “firsts” of its own in a partnership with Tabitha. It was the first time some of the crew delivered Meals-on-Wheels to the home-bound. It was the first time some of the crew spent a couple of hours visiting with elderly or singing piano... READ MORE >
In the daily hustle and bustle of life, it is too easy to take for granted the many blessings God places in our lives. One such blessing is a Lutheran middle and high school in Lincoln, NE. It is a privilege to serve in a ministry where God uses outstanding teachers and staff to do amazing work in the lives of young people and their families. Over the course of... READ MORE >
In the daily hustle and bustle of life, it is too easy to take for granted the many blessings God places in our lives. One such blessing is a Lutheran middle and high school in Lincoln, NE. It is a privilege to serve in a ministry where God uses outstanding teachers and staff to do amazing work in the lives of young people and their families. Over the course of... READ MORE >
A January “Warrior Thought” This Warrior thought represents the second of seven monthly articles intended to celebrate within our Warrior Family the blessings we have in Christian middle and secondary education. As a reminder, in each of these publications, I will reference statements from the LCMS Office of National Mission-School Ministry explaining “Why... READ MORE >
A February “Warrior Thought” This Warrior thought represents the third of seven monthly articles intended to celebrate within our Warrior Family the blessings we have in Christian middle and secondary education. As a reminder, in each of these publications, I will reference statements from the LCMS Office of National Mission-School Ministry explaining “Why... READ MORE >
An April “Warrior Thought” This Warrior thought represents the fifth of seven monthly articles intended to celebrate within our Warrior Family the blessings we have in Christian middle and secondary education. As a reminder, in each of these publications, I will reference statements from the LCMS Office of National Mission-School Ministry explaining “Why Lutheran... READ MORE >
A February “Warrior Thought” This Warrior thought represents the third of seven monthly articles intended to celebrate within our Warrior Family the blessings we have in Christian middle and secondary education. As a reminder, in each of these publications, I will reference statements from the LCMS Office of National Mission-School Ministry explaining “Why... READ MORE >
A January “Warrior Thought” This Warrior thought represents the second of seven monthly articles intended to celebrate within our Warrior Family the blessings we have in Christian middle and secondary education. As a reminder, in each of these publications, I will reference statements from the LCMS Office of National Mission-School Ministry explaining “Why... READ MORE >
It’s that time of the year again: science fair time! The small gym is full of card tables displaying all different types of projects that Lincoln Lutheran middle school students have been working hard on for the last few months. The science fair judging took place on Saturday February 9th while the displays remained open to the public through February 12th. Many... READ MORE >
Saturday, March 14th found 41 students, staff and parents gathered for prayer and devotion before splitting into two groups to serve in the Lincoln Community. Some sorted, stocked and cleaned at People's City Mission. Others spent the morning with residents at Lancaster Manor making crafts, assembling supplies for Children’s Hospital and making Easter Eggs for a... READ MORE >
This Warrior thought represents the fourth of seven monthly articles intended to celebrate within our Warrior Family the blessings we have in Christian middle and secondary education. As a reminder, in each of these publications, I will reference statements from the LCMSOffice of National Mission-School Ministry explaining “Why Lutheran Schools.” I will then... READ MORE >
An April “Warrior Thought” This Warrior thought represents the fifth of seven monthly articles intended to celebrate within our Warrior Family the blessings we have in Christian middle and secondary education. As a reminder, in each of these publications, I will reference statements from the LCMS Office of National Mission-School Ministry explaining “Why Lutheran... READ MORE >
COT Strikes up Support for Big Brother Big Sister April’s outreach event was unique in the fact that we went bowling – I’m quite certain that’s a first. It was like many other events though in the fact that we really enjoyed being together. Two teams (teachers vs. seniors) raised funds to donate to Big Brother Big Sister’s annual fundraising drive: “Bowl for Kids... READ MORE >
Thursday evening, Lincoln Lutheran's 8th grade English classes hosted a Poetry Recitation Night for family and friends at a local coffee shop. 8th grade writers gathered together with excitement to read their original poetry and celebrate their work during National Poetry Month. READ MORE >
A May “Warrior Thought” As a reminder, in each of these publications, I will reference statements from the LCMSOffice of National Mission-School Ministry explaining “Why Lutheran Schools.” I will then share excerpts from a document titled “Why Lutheran High?” created by a sister school written to debunk some of the most common hurdles preventing a family from... READ MORE >
A June “Warrior Thought” This Warrior thought represents the final installment of seven monthly articles intended to celebrate within our Warrior Family the blessings we have in Christian middle and secondary education. As a reminder, in each of these publications, I will reference statements from the LCMS Office of National Mission-School Ministry explaining “Why... READ MORE >
The first Community Outreach Team event of the year happened to fall on the 10th anniversary of hurricane Katrina, which ravaged many homes in the New Orleans area back in 2005. While the COT did not travel to Louisiana to build homes, nine students and four adults did spend the day building homes here in our community with Habitat for Humanity. Volunteers... READ MORE >
Having already topped her season goal total from 2014, sophomore Esther Soenksen has ridden a hot start to 2015 to GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week recognition, as announced by the conference on Tuesday. It’s the first career weekly award for the former Lincoln Lutheran High School standout. In last week’s only contest,... READ MORE >
By Rebecca Onnen Saturday mornings are great for sleeping in, getting up to a leisurely breakfast, and lounging around in your pajamas. However, in a different world, some high school students are up before dawn so that they can board a bus at seven in the morning, dressed business-casual. These students sing “The Circle of Life” to the sun to greet it on the... READ MORE >
Lincoln Lutheran Welcomes The Rock Lutheran Three new students started school at Lincoln Lutheran in August with a couple of things in common: they share the same last name and they are all members of The Rock Lutheran located in Seward, NE. Ben, Ella and Gretchen Moll are the second set of triplets to attend Lincoln Lutheran and the younger siblings of Warrior... READ MORE >
Tomorrow we will send out our annual device Buyer’s Guide, but before we do that, we would like to share with you the results of our survey of how satisfied students are with the devices they currently have. These results come from surveying all of our students at all grade levels with a 99% participation rate. Executive Summary: Android tablets were the devices... READ MORE >
The Nebraska Arts Council provided a NAC School Bus Arts Grant to Lincoln Lutheran, allowing us the opportunity to take our entire 7th and 8th grade classes to Celebrate Creativity at the Joslyn Museum of Art, hosted by the Omaha Symphony Orchestra on Friday, October 30th! Celebrate Creativity is is an arts-infused experience designed to spark creativity with... READ MORE >
December 2015 marked the 10th year the faculty, staff and students of LL have joined together to prepare for Christmas through a service of hymns, carols and scripture. Mr. Sommerer initiated the format in 2005 and has led this special chapel each of nine years since then. He likes Christmas Carols and decided to structure a chapel service around Advent and... READ MORE >
“That was the most fun I’ve had in a long, long time!” said Cindy. Cindy is a resident at Arbors Memory Care Community and she was referring to the two hours she spent caroling, painting and craft-making with the Community Outreach Team. I agree with Cindy! This month’s outreach event was special beyond words. “We were supposed to bless them, which we probable... READ MORE >
When Lincoln Lutheran students start school next fall, they will be welcomed with three new classrooms dedicated specifically to science education. A $615,000 renovation project will re-purpose two different areas within the building. Two current high school science classrooms will be transformed into one larger life sciences classroom, a prep room and a guidance... READ MORE >
Have you noticed the several light bulb sculptures around town? They are in recognition of the Lighthouse’s outstanding work, helping Lincoln’s youth with graduation and vital life skills training. For 26 years the Lighthouse has been a beacon of hope for high school students. For three hours on Saturday, the Lincoln Lutheran Community Outreach Team shared in that... READ MORE >
There were 15 years of soccer tradition on the sideline to witness Lincoln Lutheran’s game against Columbus Lakeview on Friday. You may know them as the Soenksens. Five brothers stood next to their mother to offer support and encouragement for their youngest brother, Uriah, as he played in his final home game. After a left-footed shot by Uriah was corralled by the... READ MORE >
Lincoln, NE (September 8, 2016) – Bryan Health today awarded $90,000 to Lincoln and Crete schools to assist students pursuing careers in health care. The event served as the capstone of Bryan’s 90 Acts of Kindness this summer, in celebration of its 90th anniversary. Schools receiving gifts today include: · College View Academy, $5,000 · Crete... READ MORE >
Lincoln Lutheran coach Sue Ziegler recorded her 300th career win with a three-set sweep over Auburn 25-15, 25-17, 25-22 on Tuesday. The Warriors recorded 13 ace serves as a team in Ziegler's milestone, led by Hope Leimbach (five) and Lexie Kriezel (four). Leimbach added 31 set assists, as the Warriors totaled 30 digs as a team. Ellie L'Heureux and Josie Puelz had... READ MORE >
Every Thursday, the 16 middle school students who are part of the Leadership Club walk to Trinity Elementary and do play-oriented learning activities with both Mrs. Mrs Leimbach's kindergarten class and Mrs. Christiansen's pre-school class (at least the ones who are awake at that time). The purpose of the Middle School Leadership Club is to develop a mindset of... READ MORE >
This year marks year three for Lincoln Lutheran’s Community Outreach Team. Formed by teachers and students, and funded by a series of grants, this group impacts community organizations in the Lincoln community. A typical event begins with a student-led devotion, then continues with a unique service outing, and concludes with a donation to that agency. For each... READ MORE >
We love to celebrate Grandparent's/Grandfriends week and on Thursday, September 7th, we got to celebrate with over 230 of our favorite people. This year, our Grandparents/Grandfriends joined us for a morning of coffee, juice and rolls as well as presentations by our Executive Director Scott Ernstmeyer, Principal Matt Heibel and Directory of Ministry Advancement,... READ MORE >
It has been an amazing fall sports season for the Lincoln Lutheran Warriors. For the first time in school history, all five of the fall sports teams have qualified for State competition, with our girls Softball team winning State! This season started with a new sport for Lincoln Lutheran, girls Softball. Working in cooperation with Crete, we had one student,... READ MORE >
Prompted by seeing homeless people along the street, 7th grader Breanne Blair collected coats and hats for those in need. Bre made posters that were distributed around Lincoln Lutheran as well as at her parents' work places. In less than a week's time, seven large bags full of coats and hats were collected. Those bags were donated to the People's City Mission. ... READ MORE >
Lincoln Lutheran would like to extend a special invitation to the families within your ministry. On Wednesday, January 24th at 6:30 pm, the Lutheran Schools of Lincoln will host Dr. Micah Parker in the Lincoln Lutheran Main Gym, to share a message of trust with parents and youth. We believe listeners 4th/5th grade and older will benefit most from his message, but... READ MORE >
After 32 seasons of being a head coach, Rich Olson, Lincoln Lutheran Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach, is stepping away from coaching to pursue other adventures. Coach Olson has enjoyed a celebrated career. He served 20 years as a teacher and head coach at Millard South, 6 years teaching and head coach at Lincoln Northeast High and 6 years serving as Head Girls... READ MORE >
Lincoln Lutheran's Athletic Department is excited to announce that Allen Simpson has been named as the head coach for the High School Girls' Basketball team. For the past two season, Simpson has served as assistant coach under Coach Olson. Prior to being at Lincoln Lutheran, Simpson served as head basketball coach at Lincoln NorthStar high school for three years... READ MORE >
On March 5th, 2018, the Lincoln Lutheran Jazz Band toured the Lutheran schools of Lincoln. This experience allowed jazz band members to share their musical talents and Warrior pride to elementary students. While visiting Messiah, Trinity, Faith, and Christ, they were able to interact with many students varying in ages. Fifth graders incorporated their musical... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Lincoln Lutheran Warriors for finishing 4th in the NSAA Cup Class C All-School Standings. Contributing to this outstanding achievement were District Music performances, the Football team qualifying for the State Playoffs and advancing to the State Semifinals, the Volleyball team qualifying for the State Tournament and earning 3rd place, the... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Jacob Meyer who has been accepted into admission to the US Naval Academy located in Annapolis Maryland. This is a huge honor as the Academy only has a 9% acceptance rate. Admission is granted based on a number of qualifications and applicants must have a nomination made by a US Senator or Congressman or by Presidential Nomination, Jacob received... READ MORE >
Congratulations and a big shout out to the varsity volleyball team as they made it to the championship match of the 2018 Nebraska State volleyball tournament. The team made it an exciting match, as they came out strong and took down #1 seed Wahoo 25-18 in set 1. But then the opponents came back and took sets 2 and 3, 25-20, 25-14. Our Lincoln Lutheran Warriors... READ MORE >