Inspire School of the Year
This award is the highest honor given to an LPS school or program, recognizing outstanding academic achievement and progress toward school improvement goals. In addition to being named Inspire School of the Year, the winning school receives $5,000 for its Fund for Excellence, which can be used at the principal’s discretion for staff appreciation, classroom supplies, student experiences, or other initiatives that enhance its positive impact on students, staff, and the broader community.
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2024-2025
Park Middle School
Principal: Charlotte Everts -
2023-2024
Meadowlane Elementary
Principal: Daniele Schulzkump -
2022-2023
Don D. Sherrill Education Center
Principal: Cindy Vodicka -
2021-2022
Dawes Middle School
Principal: Liz Miller -
2020-2021
Clinton Elementary
Principal: Angee Luedtke -
2019-2020
Lincoln Southeast
Principal: Brent Toalson -
2018-2019
Lefler Middle School
Principal: Jessie Fries -
2017-2018
Irving Middle School
Principal: Jason Shanahan -
2016-2017
Roper Elementary
Principal: Tim Muggy -
2015-2016
Fredstrom Elementary
Principal: Vicki Schulenburg -
2014-2015
Hill Elementary
Principal: Michelle Phillips -
2013-2014
Lincoln Northeast
Principal: Kurt Glathar -
2012-2013
Lincoln Southeast
Principal: Brent Toalson -
2011-2012
Elliott Elementary
Principal: Jadi Miller -
2009-2010
Kahoa Elementary
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2008-2009
Everett Elementary
Principal: Jadi Miller -
2007-2008
Arnold Elementary
Principal: Kathy Honeycutt -
2006-2007
Hawthorne Elementary
Principal: Cindy Schwaninger -
2005-2006
West Lincoln Elementary
Principal: Scott Schwartz -
2004-2005
Morley Elementary
Principal: Connie Schwartz -
2003-2004
Lefler Middle School
Principal: Hugh McDermott -
2002-2003
Sheridan Elementary
Principal: Mary Kanter -
2001-2002
Riley Elementary
Principal: Ruth Heinrichs -
2000-2001
Bryan Community School
Principal: Becky Breed -
1999-2000
Belmont Elementary
Principal: Barry Fritch -
1998-1999
Maxey Elementary
Principal: Patrick Decker -
1997-1998
Lincoln Northeast
Principal: Jerry Wilks -
1996-1997
Park Middle School
Principal: Tim Carroll -
1995-1996
Dawes Middle School
Principal: Darlene Rischling
