Papillion La Vista Community Schools

🧠 Students in Integrated Math at Papillion La Vista High School presented their own research to local businesses. Students formed objectives for their projects and circulated surveys among their peers to gather data related to a specific purpose. They presented their data and analysis directly to the Stormchasers, Pinnacle Bank, Chick-Fil-A, and American National Bank, and answered questions regarding their surveys and takeaways. This annual collaboration provides insight about student sentiment for local PLCS community partners, and gives students the opportunity to conduct their research related to real-life scenarios. Thank you to PLC Schools Cooperation BEST for the support in connecting students to real-life learning opportunities with local businesses!

On this Veterans Day, we honor Eileen Kolbo and ALL veterans in our PLCS family! Eileen, an Army veteran with 10 years of service, now serves as a Paraprofessional at PLSHS. Her message to fellow veterans considering education careers: "Military skills will most certainly translate. Reliability, loyalty, communication, punctuality & competency – these definitely transfer into an education career." "We try to teach students not only academic lessons, but life lessons they can use no matter what career fields they pursue. Caring about students & encouraging them is critical." Today we celebrate every veteran in our district who continues their service through education. Thank you for your dedication to our country and our students! Veterans seeking your next mission: Join the Patriots to Education webinar Thursday. Register: https://lnkd.in/gCNg85bF #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #MilitaryToEducation #PatriotstoEducation

🇺🇸 Prairie Queen Elementary hosted its annual Veterans Breakfast for military-connected families last week! Mustang families, whether active duty or retired, gathered before school for community and breakfast goodies in honor of their service. The event was also supported by several PLCS NJROTC cadets. PLCS is a proud Purple Star community, with all schools including Prairie Queen serving our military community through resources, events, and more.

📝 Register now at plcschools.org/empowered -- Meet Emily Boisseree, one of our expert school counselors who champions student mental wellness every day. This Thursday, she's sharing her strategies with YOU. Join Emily and Chris Bowlby for our Empowerment Session on managing family stress and building emotional resilience. They'll share practical tools for recognizing anxiety and stress signals, developing healthy coping strategies, and maintaining emotional regulation during challenging times. Perfect timing as we head into a season that can test even the strongest families. Thursday, Nov 13 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Virtual Register now – don't miss these evidence-based strategies from the counselors who support our students daily!

As we approach Veterans Day, meet Greg Bendon, Assistant Warehouse Supervisor and military veteran serving our PLCS community! 🇺🇸 Greg's powerful message to fellow veterans: "We have been trainers and leaders of our soldiers in the military, which means we have the ability to remain calm under pressure and do what is necessary from a teaching standpoint to create a positive and great learning environment." His military service gave him leadership, discipline, adaptability, and teamwork – skills that now benefit our students and district every day. This Veterans Day week, we celebrate Greg and all veterans who continue serving through education! Veterans looking for your next mission: Learn about opportunities with 10 Nebraska districts at the Patriots to Education webinar, Thursday, Nov. 13, 3-5 PM. Register: https://lnkd.in/gCNg85bF #VeteransDay #PatriotsToEducation #MilitaryToEducation

🌟 The Portal Stars are smashing their goals! For their annual donation drive in the month of October, the Portal STAR Council had the goal to raise 1,900 pairs of socks - and blew past that number by raising 2,539 pairs! Thanks to the students, families, and staff at Portal Elementary for their generosity. The socks will all be donated to the PLCS Community Closet to support families in need within Papillion La Vista Community Schools!

📝 Register now at plcschools.org/empowered -- Our counselor Chris Bowlby supports student mental health every day. Now she's teaming up with Emily Boisseree to help YOUR family build emotional resilience and coping strategies. Join them November 13 for our Empowerment Session focused on managing stress, recognizing emotional warning signs, and developing practical tools for staying regulated during challenging times. With the holiday season approaching, you'll learn strategies to protect your family's mental wellness when routines and expectations shift. Thursday, Nov 13 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Virtual Invest in your family's emotional health – register today!

⭐️ Students at both Papillion La Vista High School and Papillion La Vista South High School attended their annual College and Career Expo, where they have the opportunity to talk to businesses, higher education organizations, and PLCS Academy programs to explore options to shape their futures. Students from the PLCS Academy programs shared information and encouragement about applying to the programs, which include opportunities for 9th-12th grade as well as programs for Juniors and Seniors only. Applications for PLCS Academy programs are open NOW through Wednesday, November 12th. Learn more at plcschools.org/FUTURE. Thank you to all our PLC Schools Cooperation BEST partners for their support and contribution to the success of this student event!

Hear current PLCS Academy students talk about the Academy programs at the recent College and Career Expo, held at both high schools. Applications for PLCS Academy programs open TODAY! Applications will be open now through Wednesday, November 12, for Athletic Training, Education, Health Systems (Biomedical or Patient Care), Leadership, Media, STEM, and Zoo. Varying programs are open to 9th-12th grade students or Juniors and Seniors only. Learn more at plcschools.org/FUTURE.

⭐️ Students at both Papillion La Vista High School and Papillion La Vista South High School attended their annual College and Career Expo, where they have the opportunity to talk to businesses, higher education organizations, and PLCS Academy programs to explore options to shape their futures. Students from the PLCS Academy programs shared information and encouragement about applying to the programs, which include opportunities for 9th-12th grade as well as programs for Juniors and Seniors only. Applications for PLCS Academy programs are open NOW through Wednesday, November 12th. Learn more at plcschools.org/FUTURE. Thank you to all our PLC Schools Cooperation BEST partners for their support and contribution to the success of this student event!