Lincoln’s two new high schools will be will be the newest members of the Eastern Midlands Conference. EMC President Randy Gilson announced Wednesday that Lincoln Northwest will officially join the conference and participate in conference activities when the school opens in August 2022.
Standing Bear High School will open and begin competing the following year in August 2023. The Eastern Midland Conference began in 1980 and also includes Bennington, Blair, Elkhorn High School, Elkhorn North, Norris and Waverly.
The conference takes pride in promoting excellence in academics, fine arts, activities, and athletics,” Gilson says. “We believe Lincoln Northwest and Standing Bear will be an ideal fit for our conference. They exemplify the same high values for academics and sportsmanship and actively encourage participation in Fine Arts, Activities, and Athletics.