Some students in the Papillion La Vista district won't just be starting a new grade this fall. They'll also be in a brand-new school.Â
Andrew Rikli, superintendent of the Papillion La Vista Community Schools, speaks during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Lincoln View Elementary in Papillion. Lincoln View is the district's 17th elementary school.Â
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Students and families walk into Lincoln View Elementary in Papillion following the school's ribbon-cutting Thursday. The school will have around 270 students this fall, according to Principal Monica Thompson.Â
Photos: Take a look inside Lincoln View Elementary in Papillion
Andrew Rikli, Papillion La Vista Community Schools Superintendent, speaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony for Lincoln View Elementary in Papillion on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Andrew Rikli, Papillion La Vista Community Schools Superintendent, speaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony for Lincoln View Elementary in Papillion on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Lincoln View principal Monica Thompson cuts the ribbon during a ceremony for the new elementary school in Papillion on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Lincoln View is Papillion La Vista Community Schools 17th elementary school to open.
Students and families walk into Lincoln View Elementary for the first time in Papillion on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
A look at the play areas at Lincoln View Elementary in Papillion on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Lincoln View principal Monica Thompson at Lincoln View Elementary in Papillion on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
A look at a fifth grade classroom at Lincoln View Elementary in Papillion on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Andrew Rikli, Papillion La Vista Community Schools Superintendent, speaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony for Lincoln View Elementary in Papillion on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Andrew Rikli, Papillion La Vista Community Schools Superintendent, speaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony for Lincoln View Elementary in Papillion on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Andrew Rikli, Papillion La Vista Community Schools Superintendent, speaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony for Lincoln View Elementary in Papillion on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Lincoln View principal Monica Thompson during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new elementary school in Papillion on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Brian Lodes, Papillion La Vista Community Schools board member, speaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony for Lincoln View Elementary in Papillion on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Lincoln View principal Monica Thompson cuts the ribbon during a ceremony for the new elementary school in Papillion on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Lincoln View is Papillion La Vista Community Schools 17th elementary school to open.
Lincoln View principal Monica Thompson cuts the ribbon during a ceremony for the new elementary school in Papillion on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Lincoln View is Papillion La Vista Community Schools 17th elementary school to open.
Lincoln View principal Monica Thompson cuts the ribbon during a ceremony for the new elementary school in Papillion on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Lincoln View is Papillion La Vista Community Schools 17th elementary school to open.
Students and families walk into Lincoln View Elementary for the first time in Papillion on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
A look inside the Lincoln View Elementary school library in Papillion on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Students and families walk into Lincoln View Elementary for the first time in Papillion on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
A look down a hall in Lincoln View Elementary in Papillion on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
A look at a fourth grade class at Lincoln View Elementary in Papillion on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
A look at a fourth grade class at Lincoln View Elementary in Papillion on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
A look at the gymnasium at Lincoln View Elementary in Papillion on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Andrew Rikli, Papillion La Vista Community Schools Superintendent, at Lincoln View Elementary in Papillion on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
A look at the art room at Lincoln View Elementary in Papillion on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
A look at a hallway at Lincoln View Elementary in Papillion on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
