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Lincoln North Star
5801 North 33rd St
Lincoln NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
ext. 1 - Attendance
ext. 1 - Registrar
ext. 2 - Main Office
ext. 3 - Counselors
ext. 4 - Athletics
ext. 5 - Special Ed.
Fax 402.436.1054
CEEB Code 281304
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Lincoln North Star
High
School is committed
to
developing academic
excellence, positive
relationships, and
productive citizens.
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Lincoln North Star
High School |
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Dr Nancy Becker
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About Lincoln North Star
We are the North Star Navigators!
The North Star has played an important role in human culture throughout history. It is a conspicuous star in
the northern hemisphere, and has been used by navigators throughout recorded history for charting navigation
routes on land and sea. The North Star helps them find their way. Many different Navigators. Many different desitnations. One common guide. It is for this reason the mascot name for North Star High School is the Navigators.
Logo
The school logo is the letter N formed by a fluid forward motion of two separate arcs. Together they signify
leadership, strength and the ability to move into the future.
Mission Statement
Lincoln North Star High School is committed to developing academic
excellence, positive relationships, and productive citizens.
Colors
Traditionally Navy Blue, North Star’s primary color, is the color of constancy and faith and is symbolic of the sky and the oceans. Blue represents the ideals of the ancient navigators using celestial navigation to guide their ships to explore and reach new boundaries. Burgundy, our accent color, is symbolic of power, leadership, ambition, education, and respect. It represents the goals and ambitions of North Star High School students, faculty, and families to prepare future leaders and pillars of our community.
NaviGATOR
Navi Gator is our school mascot.
Foundation Statement
- NORTH STAR HIGH SCHOOL will guide students and staff to...
- focus on academic achievement and success for all students
- ensure a welcoming, safe environment for students, staff and families
- embrace a respect for diversity
- demonstrate self, and shared responsibility
- promote open and honest home and school communication
- participate in activities, promote high standards and a healthy life style
- develop a sense of community among students and staff
- provide a safe environment for discussions of differing perceptions
- create partnerships with community members to develop values of serving others
North Star Philosophy
The North Star High School philosophy is based on having
high expectations for ALL students. We value and appreciate diversity. We will promote and create personalized opportunities where each student is actively engaged in their education. We will provide active collaboration between students, teachers and the community that creates a seamless integration of school and real world learning. North Star High School will prepare each student to live and work productively in a modern global society.
North Star High School Academies
North Star High School is charged with creating smaller learning communities for all students. After numerous meetings with students, parents, teachers, district administrators and community members, it was decided to incorporate the academy concept at North Star. You can learn more about the North Star High School Academies by going to the Academies page.
School Song
GATOR PRIDE
Chart the course the Gators choose.
Play the game, win or lose.
Emblem shining in the night,
Guides us all to truth and right.
Always constant, always new,
Set the standard maroon and blue.
Build the future, lead the way,
Seek the North Star day to day.
Chart the course the Gators choose.
Play the game, win or lose.
Emblem shining in the night,
Guides us all to truth and right.
Navigators hold in sight,
North Star and the shining light.
Work together, keep your stride.
Standing tall with Gator Pride.
Chart the course the Gators choose.
Play the game, win or lose.
Emblem shining in the night,
Guides us all to truth and right.
Printable Copy of School Song
Seal
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History |
| ACADEMY DAY APRIL 7, 2009 |
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Academy Day Celebrated
at North Star!
On Academy Day, April 7th, students explored their career interests as the greater North Star community of businesses, colleges, employers, institutions and volunteers came together to help LNS students learn about & plan for their future careers and life after North Star. Students visited booths and talked to speakers & guests who gave their time and expertise.
A big thank you to all the LNS guests! |
- Juli Burney, humorist & motivational speaker
- Dr. Christian Binek, UNL Physics & Astronomy
- Academy of Rock - Jason Schmit
- All Girl Club - Crystal Scholl
- Army, Army Reserve - Staff Sergent Jason McCarthy
- Awesome Aquifers The Groundwater Foundation - Susan Seacrest
- Bright Lights - Barb Hoppe
- Butherus, Maser, Love Funeral Home - John Love Bryan Block
- Central Community College Hastings, NE - Dave Engel
- Ceramic Artist at the Lux Center of the Arts - Potters - Gerit Grimm Ryan LaBar
- Champion Familly Chiropractic and Mazimized Living - Lacey Stamler
- Community Blood Bank - Jami Kassebaum
- Creighton University - Lizz Abrahams
- Doane College - Matt Huber
- Dream It! Do It! - Mike Altschuld
- Explorer Post - Jared Reimers
- Gallup - Liz Shotkoski
- Henna Designs - Reetu Singh
- Husker Divers - Joseph Tyler
- Joseph's School of Beauty - Carli Israelson
- Learn to Dream Scholarship - Walter Powell
- Lincoln Children's Zoo - Rachelle Humiston
- Lincoln Police Dept. - Officer Shane Alesch
- Lower Platte South NRD - McKenzie Barry
- Mary Kay - Marion Poggemeyer
- NASA Nebraska Space Grant - Michael Sibbernsen
- Nebraska Air National Guard - Paul Dion
- Nebraska Career Connections - Bob Smallfoot
- Nebraska Dept. of Correctional Services - Ava Huber
- Nebraska State Patrol - Randy Bybee
- Nebraska Wesleyan University - Gordie Coffin
- Novartis - Patrick Williams, Microbiologist
- Pioneer Physical Therapy - Matt Olberding,PT,AtC
- SCC-Lincoln Automotive Technology Dept. - Barry Smith
- Square D Company - Alan Bennes
- Union College - IRR Program - Doug Tallman Leah Schaber
- University of Nebraska - Lincoln - Michaela Stevens
- University of Nebraska Medical Center - Sharon Palmer, M.S.
- UNK at Kearney - Shane P. Stover
- UNL - Applied Science - Lisa Silberman
- UNL Animal Science Deartment - Anita Ferrell
- UNL Biochemistry - Joan Krush
- UNL Chemistry - Peg Bergmeyer
- UNL Computer Science & Engineering Department - Jodi Holt
- UNL Construction Management - John Tinius
- UNL Department of Agricultural Leadership - Heather Borck
- UNL Department of Food Science and Technology - Ryan Kawata
- UNL-Agricultural Economics - Rosalee Swartz
- UNL-Agronomy and Horticulture - Anne Streich
- UNL-College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources - Laura Frey
- UNL-Insect Science - Lisa Silberman
- UNL- Professional Golf Management - Pam Murray
- UNL-School of Natural Resources - Sue Ellen Pegg
- UNL-Veterinary Science - Michael Carlson
- Videographer Editor NET TV - Brian Seifferlein
- Wayne State - Makala Dostal
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Ninth Grade Academy
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Health Sciences & Biotechnology Academy
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Arts & Communications Academy
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Law, Human Services, & Global Affairs Academy
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Business & Information Technology Academy
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Science, Engineering, & Technology Academy
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Academy Day 2009 High Resoulution Pictures:
(Docushare Login Required)
Photos by James Bitz
Photos by Floyd Doughty
Photos by Becca Wunder
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THANK YOU to our Sponsors who provided prizes!
McDonald's of North Lincoln
The Blend
CiCi's Pizza
HyVee of North Lincoln
DaVinci's
Mr. Doughty
LNS Student Council
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| ACADEMY WEEK NOV 26 - NOV 30, 2007 |
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Academy Week Celebrated at North Star!
During Academy Week students explored their career interests as the greater North Star community of businesses, colleges, employers, and institutions came together to help LNS students learn about & plan for their future careers and life after North Star. Students visited booths and talked to speakers & guests who gave their time and expertise. 'A big thank you to all the LNS guests! |
- UNL School of Music/Dance
- NWU Dept. of Music
- Lincoln Symphony Orchestra
- Lincoln Journal Star
- Omaha World Herald
- KZUM
- Broadcast House
- Sandhills Publishing Company
- Creative Center in Omaha
- UNL College of Business Administration
- Tastefully Simple
- Mary Kay Cosmetics
- SCORE-Counselors to America's Small Business
- State Farm Insurance
- UNL Department of Agronomy & Horticulture
- Dr. Dan Sullivan
- Southeast Community College Lab Programs
- Health Occupation Students of America
- LNS Medical Club
- Univ of Nebr Medical Center
- College of Ag Sci & Natural Resources
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- Vacek Dental
- Lower Platte South Natural Resource District
- Area Health Education Center
- Nebraska Department of Corrections
- Lighthouse
- UNL Teachers College
- Nebraska Wesleyan University
- Nebraska State Patrol
- U.S. Army & Army Reserve
- Joseph’s College of Beauty
- Nebraska Air National Guard
- Design Data
- Associated Builders and Contractors
- Auto Collision Repair Technology
- Building Construction Technology
- Mechatronics – CCC
- Olsson Associates
- UNL Engineering
- SKILLS USA
- Dream It Do It
- Lincoln Industries
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| Ninth Grade Academy |
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Health Sciences & Biotechnology Academy |
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| Arts & Communications Academy |
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Law, Human Services, & Global Affairs Academy |
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| Business & Information Technology Academy |
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Science, Engineering, & Technology Academy |
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| SPRIT WEEK! FALL 2007 |
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Famous Navigator Returns Home! North Star Celebrates!
I searched the world far and wide,
Looking for school spirit and pride.
In San Francisco and DC too,
The schools there didn’t have a clue.
So on to Egypt, France, and Spain,
I continued my quest in vain.
But no matter where I sought,
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When I saw from afar,
A brilliant, dazzling, glowing star.
Shining down brightly from the sky,
On my very own North Star High.
Filled with students full of pride,
The glow was coming from inside.
Where every day and all year through,
North Star pride and spirit is ringing true! |
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| WOODMEN OF THE WORLD PRESENT FLAGS TO NORTH STAR ON 9/11/2007 |
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- Members of Woodmen of the World Lodge 264 Barb and Neil Stanley, Judy Moser, Dave Kadavy and President Linda Nagle presented a United States flag and a Nebraska flag to Principal Dr. Nancy Becker on September 11, 2007.
- Woodmen of the World is one of the leading presenters of U.S. flags to school and non-profit groups. Lodges conduct volunteer, patriotic and charitable activities that benefit individuals and communities. Woodmen lodges have presented more than 1.4 million U.S. flags over the past 60 years!
- Thank you Woodmen of the World! - North Star will fly the flags proudly!
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| CLEANEST HIGH SCHOOL AWARD! 2006 & 2007! |
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- Congratulations to the North Star Custodial Staff which was awarded the Cleanest High School Award at the annual custodial conference. This is the second time the North Star Custodial Staff received the cleanest high school award!
- The Custodians were also awarded most improved school and a number of them were recognized for lengthy years of dedication to Lincoln Public Schools. Way to go North Star Custodians!
- See the Award Certificate
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| NORTH STAR LAUNCHES COLLEGE PREP ACADEMY - SUMMER 2007 |
 Lincoln North Star High School launches its first annual College Prep Summer Academy
- Through this summer academy, 24 students are spending the week preparing for the ACT, visiting colleges, and learning how the college application process works. Students wrote essays and collected teacher recommendations to gain admission. The College Prep Academy seeks to enhance the desire to achieve within a student population that too often does not attain a college degree. "As we strive to increase student achievement and close the achievement gap, one of our top goals is to increase the number of students from diverse backgrounds who attend post secondary institutions," said LNS Principal Dr. Nancy Becker.
- The academy will feature motivational speakers such as Aaron Davis, Eddie Brown, Dr. Derrick Anderson, T.J. McDowell, Jose Soto, and Senator Dave Landis. The participating North Star teachers are Al Bock and Cyndy Maddux. John Baylor of Baylor Test Prep is providing the test preparation. "The Academy could not be successful without this community-wide support," Becker said. Students will travel by bus to the University of Nebraska-Kearney, Hastings College, and Doane College. The Academy will visit the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Nebraska Wesleyan.
- Funding for the College Prep Academy has been provided through the Education Quest College Access Grant and the Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools. "We hope to grow the Academy in the future by including students from all Lincoln public high schools and increasing the number of underserved students involved," Becker said.
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| NORTH STAR RECEIVES EDUCATION QUEST GRANT - 2006 |
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North Star Receives $100,000 EducationQuest Grant
EducationQuest Foundation selected Lincoln North Star as one of 13 recipients of its College Access Grants Program designed to help Nebraska high schools increase the number of students who go to college. North Star will receive $25,000 a year for the next four years for a total of $100,000. “As we strive to increase student achievement and close the achievement gap, a top goal is to increase the number of students from diverse backgrounds who attend postsecondary institutions,” said North Star Administrator David Bell. - Learn more at http://www.educationquest.org. |
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| THE EARLY YEARS... |
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Spring of 2000, Lincoln passed a $100 million school bond for the purpose of building two new comprehensive high schools.
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November, 2000, North Star High School was named following a student vote and LPS Board of Education approval.
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December, 2000, Dr. Nancy Becker named principal of North Star.
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March, 2001, the North Star Identity Committee met to establish North Star’s “identity.”
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June, 2001, the office of North Star High School was established at Campbell Elementary.
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September-October, 2001, instrumental students from Goodrich, Culler and Dawes Middle Schools assisted in the selection of the marching band uniforms.
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January, 2002, the hiring of administration, faculty, and staff began.
- August, 2003, North Star opens it's doors to 1150 students in grades 9-12 and 250 students in grades 6-8
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