Pershing Elementary School

Pershing Elementary School Pershing Elementary, is a Title 1 school located in Northeast Lincoln, serving approximately 460 students in Preschool through 5th grade.

We are committed to providing high levels of student engagement and learning. At Pershing, our mission is a community working together to educate lifelong learners. We are committed to providing a safe, orderly, respectful environment, which promotes high levels of student engagement and performance. Honoring the diversity and unique strengths and talents of each student guides our planning for in

dividual success. Pershing staff work collaboratively with one another to provide focused instruction as we implement rigorous academic curriculum across all grade levels. Specialists serve Pershing students in Music, Physical Education, and Art, while teachers deliver collaborative instruction with a Media and Computer specialists. Additionally, our interventionists, Instruction Coach, Reading Recovery, Social Worker, and Special Education staff support students on a daily basis. Teachers work through Professional Learning Communities to review student progress on a regular basis and respond to student needs through a wide range of researched-based instructional practices. Common area expectations are taught, practiced, and reinforced throughout the year to support a positive school culture and climate where all students can achieve success. Additional student programming includes: TeamMates, Child Guidance, Food Bank Backpack Program, Math Intervention Support and Literacy Intervention Support. Pershing partners with our Community Learning Center to provide before and after school programming to meet the care and academic needs of students and families. The Pershing Parent Teacher Organization (PPTO) is a group of committed parents and staff who enhance this sense of community and learning through the many activities they plan throughout the year.

REMINDER: There will be no classes Monday, Sept. 7 and Tuesday, Sept. 8. All LPS buildings will be closed Sept. 7 and Se...
09/05/2026

REMINDER: There will be no classes Monday, Sept. 7 and Tuesday, Sept. 8. All LPS buildings will be closed Sept. 7 and Sept. 8 is a professional learning/planning day.

🎃 We are getting SO close to Mr. Wendelin's goal! Currently we have 99 registrations!! Mr. Wendelin's goal is 125!!! 🎃 ...
09/03/2026

🎃 We are getting SO close to Mr. Wendelin's goal! Currently we have 99 registrations!! Mr. Wendelin's goal is 125!!! 🎃

🎃 We do have ​scholarships available, if you are interested in a scholarship please email Mr. Wendelin at [email protected] or call the Pershing office at 402-436-1160. https://www.pumpkinrunlincoln.com/ 🎃

Event Date: Sunday, September 27th

🎃 Pricing:
$14 until September 15th
$16 from September 16th-27th (NO SHIRT)
Students registered after Sept. 15th will not receive a shirt.

🎃 Heat Schedule:
10 AM – 5th Grade and Above
10:30 AM – 4th Grade
11 AM – 3rd Grade
11:30 AM – 2nd Grade
12 PM – 1st Grade
12:30 PM – Kindergarten and Below

Students in Mrs. Carter's class worked together as engineers to figure out how to get their train (wood block) to move. ...
09/03/2026

Students in Mrs. Carter's class worked together as engineers to figure out how to get their train (wood block) to move. They used teamwork to complete the challenge! Nice job comets! ☄️💟☄️

Yesterday students in Ms. Upchurch's 4th grade class described a food using descriptive sensory language, then other stu...
09/02/2026

Yesterday students in Ms. Upchurch's 4th grade class described a food using descriptive sensory language, then other students in their group had to guess what food they were describing.

Through Allo SmartTown for Education, middle and high schoolers (grades 6–12) can access over 100,000 free Wi-Fi spots a...
09/01/2026

Through Allo SmartTown for Education, middle and high schoolers (grades 6–12) can access over 100,000 free Wi-Fi spots across Lincoln for schoolwork—at zero cost to your family.
Parent permission is required to opt in. Follow the link below for step-by-step instructions to get connected! https://trst.in/eYQqGx

🎃 Currently we have 70 runners registered, Mr. Wendelin's goal is 125!!! We do have ​scholarships available, if you are ...
09/01/2026

🎃 Currently we have 70 runners registered, Mr. Wendelin's goal is 125!!! We do have ​scholarships available, if you are interested in a scholarship please email Mr. Wendelin at [email protected] or call the Pershing office at 402-436-1160. https://trst.in/MiN6b7 🎃

Event Date: Sunday, September 27th

🎃 Pricing:
$14 until September 15th
$16 from September 16th-27th (NO SHIRT)
Students registered after Sept. 15th will not receive a shirt.

🎃 Heat Schedule:
10 AM – 5th Grade and Above
10:30 AM – 4th Grade
11 AM – 3rd Grade
11:30 AM – 2nd Grade
12 PM – 1st Grade
12:30 PM – Kindergarten and Below

Ms. T's 1st grade students have been working hard the first few week's of school! 💜
09/01/2026

Ms. T's 1st grade students have been working hard the first few week's of school! 💜

It's going to be warm this week, the health office asked we share this with families to remind everyone to stay and vigi...
09/01/2026

It's going to be warm this week, the health office asked we share this with families to remind everyone to stay and vigilant! 😎

The book fair is almost here! Join us at Pershing September 1st and 3rd to join in the fun!Set up an eWallet for your st...
09/01/2026

The book fair is almost here! Join us at Pershing September 1st and 3rd to join in the fun!
Set up an eWallet for your student and shop online at https://trst.in/oNpLEr all orders over $35 ship free to your home!

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6402 Judson Street
Lincoln, NE
68507

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