Standing Bear High School is a public high school in Lincoln, Nebraska. It opened in 2023 and is part of the Lincoln Public Schools system. The school is named after civil rights activist Standing Bear.
History
Lincoln Public Schools built Standing Bear to accommodate the growing population in the city. Classes first began on August 14, 2023, opening with an all-underclassmen enrollment of 325 and a 30-person staff. Susan Cassata serves as the school's first principal.[1]
Athletics
Standing Bear sponsors 21 varsity sports programs and competes in the Class B division of the Nebraska School Activities Association.[2] The school hired former National Football League tight end Adam Schlitz as the first head football coach.[3]
References
- ^ Lanier, Kendall (July 21, 2023). "First Look at Standing Bear High School". KOLN-TV. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
- ^ "Lincoln Standing Bear Athletics". Standing Bear High School. Lincoln Public Schools. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
- ^ Carnazzo, Gio (August 20, 2024). "Former NFL Tight End Gives Back at Standing Bear High". Nebraska News Service. University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Retrieved March 1, 2025.