Lincoln East High School Counseling Center

12/12/2025

December Tips from the Counseling Center

The end of the semester and winter break are quickly approaching! To ensure a smooth transition and meet important deadlines, here are crucial tips regarding letters of recommendation, scholarships, and transcript requests.

Letters of Recommendation: If you are applying for college admissions or scholarships that require letters of recommendation, planning ahead is crucial.

- Allow Two Weeks’ Notice: Writers (teachers, counselors) need a minimum of two full weeks to compose a thoughtful and personal letter.

- Provide Key Info: Always give the writer your Student Information Summary sheet or resume. This allows them to write a stronger, more personal recommendation.

If your application has a January 1st deadline, the recommendation request must be in the writer’s hands two weeks prior to the start of winter break.

(Counselors and teachers will be on break from December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026)

Scholarship Opportunities: December is a busy month for new scholarship announcements! Visit the LPS website and use jump code RCGL to view and search the latest scholarship opportunities.

Transcript Requests: Current East students (and parents/guardians of students under age 18) may request student transcripts by completing the online Google form.

Processing Time: Requests are typically processed within 2 business days and include high school credits earned, cumulative GPA, and academic achievements.

How to Request Your Transcript: Go to the LPS home page and enter jump code YZOW in the keyword/search field to access the online Google form.

Please be aware that the registrar’s office will be closed December 24, 25, 26, 30 and January 1 & 2, 2026.

12/12/2025

8th Grade Information Night

East High School invites all current 8th Grade Students and Families to our annual Informational Night! Join us to explore the exciting opportunities East High has to offer as you prepare for the transition to high school.

Date: Thursday, December 18th
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: East High School South Gym

Event Agenda:

6:00 – 6:30 PM – Doors Open: Find a seat in the South Gym
6:30 – 6:50 PM – Welcome & Pep Rally!
6:50 – 7:00 PM – Transition to Open House
7:00 – 7:45 PM – Informally Tour the School & Meet Spartan Staff

For more information about planning and preparing for the 2026-2027 school year, please visit the Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) website.

It is time to think about your student’s exciting transition from middle school to high school! Lincoln Public Schools has a variety of programs and opportunities for each child to find their unique path to graduation, and we are thrilled to share this journey with you.

12/05/2025

Important Information Regarding Caps and Gowns

Order your cap, gown and tassel on-line at https://signaturegraduation.com/. Don’t Delay! After January 31st an additional $15.00 late fee will be added to your order.

Students/Families can continue to order from the Signature Graduation website until midnight on Wednesday, May 13th. Orders placed from May 14th-21st WILL NOT be shipped instead, parents will need to pick up their order at the Lincoln Graduation office located on 4535 Normal #195. Contact Lincoln Graduation for pick up at 402-937-0812. All orders must be placed by NOON (central time) on May 21st to give adequate time for processing.

Free and Reduced Lunch Students
LPS Fee Waivers are available for students who are receiving Free and Reduced lunch this school year BUT submitting your waiver must be placed BEFORE May 8th. See Mr. Venema at the Fines and Fees window. All Fee Waiver orders will be delivered to the school the week of May 11th. The counseling secretary will contact students when their order arrives.

Questions: Call the Counseling Center 402-436-1302, opt 3.