Culler Middle School is a professional learning community with a tradition of service, a culture of collaboration, and a commitment to student learning.
Hello Cougars,
As we approach the end of the first quarter, please look for our weekly Monday Message to stay up to date on the weekly events and school celebrations!
Principal
dchurch@lps.org
Is your student motivated to succeed in school and beyond? Do they want support in building the skills, confidence, and habits that lead to college and career readiness?
At Culler Middle School, AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is more than just a class—it’s a community. AVID students learn organization, study strategies, goal-setting, and leadership skills while being surrounded by peers who are just as focused on their future.
Applications for AVID will open online next week and will remain open through the end of March.
Encourage your student to apply if they are ready to:
👉 More information and the application link will be available on the Culler website and in the media center next week.
Don’t miss this chance for your student to join a program that helps them unlock their potential and achieve their goals.
AVID (Achievement Via Individual Determination) is an educational program that is designed to help students develop the skills they need to be successful in college and beyond. This segment is meant for all Culler students and their families, not just those in the AVID Elective, so that every student can reap the benefits of successful habits and routines now, and in the future!
For more information, visit https://home.lps.org/curriculum/avid/ or reach out to our AVID Elective Instructor, Mx. Beatty via email (abeatty3@lps.org)
Thanks so much for being part of the AVID family!
In AVID pursuit of excellence,
Mx. Beatty
AVID Elective Teacher
@ Culler Middle School
Empower learners to be curious, critical, and creative thinkers; enthusiastic readers; skillful researchers; and conscientious digital citizens.
Are you looking for books with diverse characters and themes? MOSAIC is an annual collection of high-interest diverse books for preschool through high school students reviewed by LPS librarians and educators.
Our students are learning about online communication and etiquette. Here are some prompts to help you continue the conversation at home:
Want ideas for supporting digital citizenship in your home? Follow your school, LPS Library Services, or #lpsdigcit on social media to get weekly tips. Find additional digital citizenship tips on our website: Library Services Digital Citizenship Tips
In the next few weeks, families will receive a Notification of Continuation of Services. This document outlines the level your scholar is currently being served and the classes they are in. If you have any questions about this information, please reach out to Mrs. Bandy.
Aqeel Fadhil
(402) 436-1715
Hager Mohamed
(402) 436-1958
Claudia Rains
(402) 436-1988
Khudhur Ali
(402) 436-1994
Sernaypaw
(402) 436-1434
Toan Tran
(402) 436-1955
Amanullah Ahadi
(402) 436-1832
Olena Savchenko
(402) 436-1524
The mission of Culler Middle School’s counseling program is to advocate for ALL students which is demonstrated through forming positive connections and cultivating a sense of community. As professional school counselors, we will provide a comprehensive, data driven, developmentally-appropriate program that supports each student’s academic, prosocial, and career development.
6th Grade
dmarr@lps.org
7th Grade
kwashbur@lps.org
8th Grade
scharles@lps.org
Attendance Counselor
squirino@lps.org
Registrar
kgrefe@lps.org
Social Worker
dklein3@lps.org
Parenting a “Chromebook student” can present some interesting challenges. While few students would choose to do worksheets all evening just for fun, your student might actually WANT to be on their Chromebook at night. It can be hard to tell what they’re focusing on while staring at the device screen. Use this Parent Guide to Student Chromebooks & the Digital Learning Environment in LPS resource to help inform your conversations about expectations for Chromebook use at home.
There is a lot that parents COULD know about the tools their students use in LPS. These are the 10 most important things! 10 Things to Know about Student Technology in LPS
As a reminder, damage caused on purpose, or because of a lack of care for the Chromebook, cannot be covered by the Chromebook Assurance Program (CAP). Families will be billed for any intentional damage.
The Lincoln Public Schools District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship status or economic status in its programs, activities and employment.
ParentVue is a component of the LPS Student Information System that allows parents/guardians to:
