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Standing Bear High School ready for first students

• Alyssa Johnson | Lincoln Journal Star
• Jul 21, 2023
• Jul 21, 2023
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Standing Bear High School's interior is shown, featuring the cafeteria, main entrance and gym.

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Scott Wieskamp, the director of operations for Lincoln Public Schools, stands in the cafeteria and dining space at Standing Bear High School on Friday.

HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star

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Standing Bear Principal Sue Cassata answers questions about school culture during a tour of the new school in July. The school opens Monday with nearly 300 students in ninth and 10th grades.

HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star file photo

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A classroom with a garage door-style entry is seen at Lincoln Standing Bear High School in July 2023. Standing Bear and Lincoln Northwest, the city's two newest high schools, both have classrooms with the wider door style. The feature has raised concerns about security from students and teachers.

Journal Star file photo

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Interior of the library at Standing Bear High School.

HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star

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The "learning stairs" at Standing Bear High School reach from the second to third floor and are called the “Grizzly Den.”

HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star

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Interior of first level family consumer science classroom at Standing Bear High School. The classroom is modeled after industrial cooking spaces rather than the traditional home kitchen.

HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star

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An employee buffs the first level hallway at Standing Bear High School on Friday.

HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star

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Interior of the gym at Standing Bear High School.

HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star

Photos: Inside the new Standing Bear High School in southeast Lincoln

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Interior first level hallway at Standing Bear High School.

HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star

Standing Bear Highschool, 7.21

Interior of first level stairwell at Standing Bear High School.

HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star

Standing Bear Highschool, 7.21

A classroom with a garage door-style entry is seen at Lincoln Standing Bear High School in July 2023. Standing Bear and Lincoln Northwest, the city's two newest high schools, both have classrooms with the wider door style. The feature has raised concerns about security from students and teachers.

Journal Star file photo

Standing Bear Highschool, 7.21

Interior of the gym at Standing Bear High School.

HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star

Standing Bear Highschool, 7.21

An employee buffs the first level hallway at Standing Bear High School on Friday.

HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star

Standing Bear Highschool, 7.21

Standing Bear High School’s football field.

HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star

Standing Bear Highschool, 7.21

The interior of the northern main entrance at Standing Bear High School.

HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star

Standing Bear Highschool, 7.21

Interior of the main office at Standing Bear High School.

HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star

Standing Bear Highschool, 7.21

Interior of first level family consumer science classroom at Standing Bear High School. The classroom is modeled after industrial cooking spaces rather than the traditional home kitchen.

HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star

Standing Bear Highschool, 7.21

Interior of the library at Standing Bear High School.

HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star

Standing Bear Highschool, 7.21

Interior of second level common space at Standing Bear High School.

HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star

Standing Bear Highschool, 7.21

Scott Wieskamp, the director of operations for Lincoln Public Schools, stands in the cafeteria and dining space at Standing Bear High School on Friday.

HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star

Standing Bear Highschool, 7.21

The "learning stairs" at Standing Bear High School reach from the second to third floor and are called the “Grizzly Den.”

HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star

Standing Bear Highschool, 7.21

Interior of the gym at Standing Bear High School.

HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star

Standing Bear Highschool, 7.21

The cafeteria and dining space at Standing Bear High School, which opens on the first day of school, Aug. 14.

HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star

Standing Bear Highschool, 7.21

Standing Bear Principal Sue Cassata answers questions about school culture during a tour of the new school in July. The school opens Monday with nearly 300 students in ninth and 10th grades.

HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star file photo

Standing Bear Highschool, 7.21

Interior of the cafeteria dish return station at Standing Bear High School.

HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star

Standing Bear Highschool, 7.21

LPS Director of Operations Scott Wieskamp stands in the interior of the northern main entrance at Standing Bear High School.

HAYDEN ROONEY, Journal Star

Reach the writer at 402-473-7241 or ajohnson2@journalstar.com. On Twitter @ajohnson6170

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Scott Wieskamp, the director of operations for Lincoln Public Schools, stands in the cafeteria and dining space at Standing Bear High School on Friday.

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Standing Bear Principal Sue Cassata answers questions about school culture during a tour of the new school in July. The school opens Monday with nearly 300 students in ninth and 10th grades.

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A classroom with a garage door-style entry is seen at Lincoln Standing Bear High School in July 2023. Standing Bear and Lincoln Northwest, the city's two newest high schools, both have classrooms with the wider door style. The feature has raised concerns about security from students and teachers.

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An employee buffs the first level hallway at Standing Bear High School on Friday.

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Interior of first level family consumer science classroom at Standing Bear High School. The classroom is modeled after industrial cooking spaces rather than the traditional home kitchen.

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Interior of the library at Standing Bear High School.

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The "learning stairs" at Standing Bear High School reach from the second to third floor and are called the “Grizzly Den.”

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