03-13-2026 —- Spring Break; Yearbook Last Call; Music Contest; Track Apparel
Hi parents!
* We’ve nearly made it to spring break. NO SCHOOL next week. Class resumes on Monday, March 23, at 9:10 AM.
* Yearbook sales close on March 31. If you still wish to purchase a school yearbook, please fill out the form attached and send it to the office with requisite payment.
* On Friday, March 27, our music department will host the annual Platteview Central Music Contest. This is a fun day for our musicians as they perform in front of adjudicators (judges) to receive a performance grade and feedback. You may attend the performance(s) of your choice. Please note, you must arrive early, as the doors shut and will not be opened once a performance begins.
8:40 AM – 6th Grade Band (Auditorium)
9:30 AM – Community Choir (Band Room)
10:00 AM – 7th/8th Grade Band (Auditorium)
11:15 AM – 7th/8th Grade Choir (Auditorium)
1:50 PM – Jazz Band (Band Room)
* Check out the online TRACK APPAREL STORE which will be open through March 31.
Have a terrific spring break!
03-11-2026 —- Quiz Bowl; Wrestling Pizza; Progress Reports; Concert; NSCAS
Hi everyone!
* Congratulations to our Quiz Bowl team, who overcame an opening round loss, to march back through the bracket to win the Trailblazer Conference Championship in dominant fashion! Way to go!!
* On Friday, the wrestling team will have their end-of-season pizza party during first lunch. Uniforms must be turned in to participate.
* Progress reports will be given to students tomorrow. These should make their way home. Please ask your student to see it. We do not need them returned.
* Our Spring Concert is on Tuesday, March 24, at 6 PM, in the PHS Auditorium. Cost is $4 for adults and $3 for students. Activity passes are accepted. That same week, on Friday, March 27, we host our annual Music Contest during the school day.
* NSCAS testing will happen next month. Please be considerate of these dates when scheduling appointments or need for missing school.
April 8 and 9 – Math
April 14 and 15 – ELA
April 16 (8th grade only) – Science
Thanks and have a great day!
03-06-2026 —- Wrestling; Quiz Bowl; Attendance; Spring Break
Hi parents and happy spring day!
* Tomorrow, our wrestlers finish up their season at the Nebraska City Invite at 4 PM at NC High School.
Congrats to these wrestlers who were Conference Champs and Runners Ups on Saturday at Wahoo: Cael Miller, Champion; Maverick Curry, Runner-Up; Emerson Rachwalik, Runner-Up.
The end-of-season wrestling pizza party is this Friday (uniforms needed to participate).
* Our Quiz Bowl team will compete tomorrow afternoon in the Trailblazer Conference Championship at Ashland. Best wishes!
* The attendance results from the first week of March are below. This month’s competition is out of 2nd period classes.
* Spring Break is next week. No School from March 16-20.
Have a great week!
7th Grade 8th Grade
March 2-6 (5 school days) March 2-6 (5 school days)
Stork – NA Elder – NA
Arch – 94.44% Blum – 96.26%
Lusienski – 88.89% Gray – 92.75%
Clayton – 98.38% Wills – 90.81%
Laughlin – 87.51% Thomas – 91.22%
7th Grade – 92.57% 8th Grade – 92.65%
TOTAL SCHOOL —> 92.61%
03-06-2026 —- TBC Wrestling; Shoe Drive; Spring Break
Hi parents!
* Tomorrow, our wrestlers are at the Trailblazer Conference Wrestling tournament at Wahoo, starting at 10 AM.
* The NJHS Shoe Drive continues through this month. We’ll take any shoes in any condition, just as long as they are cleaned up as best possible.
* Spring Break is March 16-20. There will be NO SCHOOL during that week. Classes resume on Monday, March 23, at 9:10 AM.
* Check out this new opportunity for those interested in the performance arts:
The Platteview High School chapter of the International Thespian Society (ITS), sponsored by Dr. Kersulov (high school ELA), is planning something a little different for their induction ceremony this spring. ITS is a club for high school students involved in the performing arts such as One Act, the musical, speech team, and other theatre activities.
This year, Dr. Kersulov would like to partner interested junior high students with current ITS members. Students will have the opportunity to learn more about theatre and work with a high school student to perform a short piece together at the induction ceremony in early May.
To learn more, interested 7th and 8th grade students are invited to attend a short informational meeting on Thursday, March 12th during Advisory. Mrs. Svoboda and Mrs. Clayton will take students to the auditorium, where Dr. Kersulov and the ITS members will give a brief presentation about the opportunity.
If your student is interested in attending the informational meeting, please have them let their Advisory teacher know. We’re excited to offer this opportunity for students who enjoy theatre and performing arts! Please send questions to Mrs. Clayton shannon.clayton@spcsne.org or Dr. Kersulov at michael.kersulov@spcsne.org
Have a great weekend!
03-02-2026 —Fidget Protocol; NE Teacher Recognition; Grease Matinee; Track; Wrestling
Hi parents!
* This notice was in today’s student bulletin!
Fidgets and Toys – Effective immediately, please keep all fidgets and toys put away and out of sight during school (includes: classrooms, hallways, and lunchroom).
When they are allowed: These items may only be used if they are specifically written into your personalized education plan.
- What happens if they are out: If a teacher sees a fidget or toy out during class, it will be collected. Once an item is taken, it will only be returned to a parent or guardian who comes to the school to pick it up.
* Tomorrow is Nebraska Teacher Recognition Day. Thanks to our awesome teaching staff for the work they do each day!
* On Wednesday afternoon, our junior high students will be guests at a matinee performance of the high school musical, Grease.
* Track practice will begin on Monday, March 30, immediately following school. More details to come soon, including the full meet / invite schedule.
* The wrestling team has added one invite at the end of the schedule. Please add Tuesday, March 10, at Nebraska City (high school), at 4 PM.
Have a great week!
02-25-2026 —- 7th Field Trip; NJHS Shoe Drive; No Tardies; Wrestling Sat
Hi parents!
* Tomorrow, 7th graders are set to see The Outsiders at the Ruth Sokolof Theater in downtown Omaha. Lunch is provided. A filled water bottle may be taken into the theater. The bus leaves at 10 AM and will return to school at 2 PM.
* Our NJHS is hosting a ‘Shoe Drive.’ Shoes of any condition may be brought to school through March 31. There is an Advisory competition with the following point scale:
Sneakers = 2 points
Other shoes = 1 point
one shoe = 1/2 point
* For the second time in a week, we had ZERO tardies to school in the morning. Keep up the great work!
* Our wrestlers are at the Weeping Water Invite on Saturday. Coaches will share details.
Have a great afternoon!
2-23-26 —- Girls BB; Art Show; Band Boosters; Softball Clinic
Hi parents!
* The girls basketball season-ending pizza party that was scheduled for last Friday will be tomorrow during lunch. Uniforms must be collected in order to participate.
* Check out the SPCS Art Show graphic below.
* There will be a Band Booster meeting on Tuesday, February 24, at 7:00 PM in the band room to plan the Junior High Music Contest in March. This event is the band program’s biggest fundraiser of the year.
* There is a softball clinic being offered if interested. See flier for details.
2-12-26 —- PT Conf Thanks; No School; Geo Bee; Sports; 8th Reg; Social Worker News
Hi parents!
* Great to see so many parents and families at Parent Teacher Conferences yesterday. Looking forward to another great turnout today! Thanks for taking the time to support your student(s), our staff, and our combined efforts!
* There is NO SCHOOL tomorrow and Monday. Classes resume at 8:10 AM on Tuesday, February 17.
* Congratulations to our ten Geography Bee finalists who competed in Tuesday’s school championship. These two 8th grade boys took home the top spots:
Champion – Callum Songster
Runner Up – Aaron Steenbock
* On Tuesday, PC will be hosting two sporting events simultaneously. The girls basketball team will be in the Front Gym at 4:00 for their season finale vs. Louisville, while the boys wrestling team will be in the Main Gym at 4:00 for their home finale with Ralston and Beatrice.
* 8th grade registration paperwork is due to Mrs. Svoboda on Tuesday, February 17. Please have the signed yellow sheet returned to the office.
* Check out the attached Social Work Newsletter. If you ever need assistance, this is a great resource for you or someone you know in our school community.
Have a great extended weekend!
2-9-25 —- BBall; Wrestling; PT Conf; Yearbook; No School; Geo Bee; Attendance
Hi parents!
* Our girls basketball team will be at home this afternoon vs. Plattsmouth for three games starting at 4 PM. Game order is C -> B -> A.
* Our wrestlers will be at home tomorrow afternoon (Front Gym) for a triangular with Wahoo and Plattsmouth. Matches start at 4:30.
* It’s Parent Teacher Conference week. We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday or Thursday! If you still want to order a 2025-26 yearbook, please fill out the attached form and bring it to conferences with payment.
* There is NO SCHOOL on Friday and the following Monday (Feb. 16). Classes resume on Tuesday, February 17, at 8:10 AM.
* The Geography Bee school championship will be tomorrow morning during Advisory Period. Best wishes to our ten contestants!
* Below is the attendance data from last week. During February, we are tracking Period 1 attendance for a chance to earn donuts (winning first period class in each grade).
Have a great week and enjoy this amazing weather!
7th Grade 8th Grade
Feb 2-6 (5 school days) Feb 2-6 (5 school days)
Stork – 94.72% Elder – NA
Arch – 93.16% Blum – 97.69%
Lusienski – 90.30% Gray – 93.82%
Clayton – 91.39% Wills – 93.33%
Laughlin – 97.28% Thomas – 89.29%
7th Grade – 93.69% 8th Grade – 93.61%
TOTAL SCHOOL —> 93.65%
2/6/26 —-No School and Conf; BBall Bracket; Geo Bee; Cupid Combo
Good morning, parents!
* There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 13, and Monday, February 16, as teachers have a comp day following conferences and then President’s Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 17, at 8:10 AM.
As a reminder, be sure you’ve scheduled your P/T Conference time.
7th Grade Parent Teacher Conferences
8th Grade Parent Teacher Conferences
* Platteview Central is hosting this year’s Trailblazer Conference girls basketball tournament, which is tomorrow morning. Check out the bracket below.
* On Tuesday, ten PC students will take part in the annual Geography Bee in front of a live audience. Always a fun competition!
* Last call for the Trojan Zone’s Cupid Combo if interested. See details below.
Have a nice weekend and we’ll see you next Wednesday or Thursday at conferences!
02/4/26 —-PT Conf; StuCo; 8th Reg; BBall; Attendance; Trojan Zone; Newsletter
Hi parents!
* Our second semester Parent Teacher Conferences are next week (February 11 and 12). As always, it is our desire to have ALL parents in attendance to support our process of teaching and learning. Please take the time to join us on one of these days. Please use the link(s) below to choose your date and time.
7th Grade Parent Teacher Conferences
8th Grade Parent Teacher Conferences
* Malcolm Middle School is currently on campus with our student council. They will spend the morning together in leadership activities and enjoy some lunch before heading back home. Our kids will visit Malcolm on March 25.
* A reminder that Mrs. Svoboda will be in 8th grade classes on Friday to discuss registration. Please return the signed yellow registration sheet by February 17.
* Our girls basketball team is in Nebraska City tomorrow afternoon. There are only two games. They will start at 4:30 with the A game first, followed by the B game.
* Congratulations to Mr. Blum and Mr. Laughlin and both of their Advisory Periods on winning the January attendance challenge. Snacks delivered on Friday. For the first time this school year, the 7th grade had better attendance than the 8th grade during the challenge month. What will happen in February? See results below.
* If you want to order a treat for your student prior to the Valentine weekend, please check out the graphic below from the Trojan Zone.
* The January picture newsletter is attached.
02/02/26 —- Counselor’s Week (and Reg); BBall and Wrestling; Quiz Bowl; StuCo Exchange
Good afternoon!
* It is School Counselor’s Week. Thanks to Mrs. Svoboda for her role in making Platteview Central a great place for students, teachers, staff members, and families!
* Speaking of Mrs. Svoboda, she will be in the classroom later this week with 8th graders to talk about high school registration. See her message below:
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On Friday, February 6th, I will be going into Language Arts classes to go over high school registration information. Each student will come home with a green folder of registration materials for you to go over as a family. There will be a yellow registration sheet that needs to be filled out and signed by a parent/guardian. These registration sheets will be due at the office by Tuesday, February 17th. If you have questions or would like to meet to go over the registration process, please feel free to stop by during Parent Teacher Conferences or email/call to set up an appointment!
* Girls basketball is at home this afternoon at 4 PM vs. Wahoo (C -> B -> A). Tomorrow, our wrestlers travel to Ralston for a 4 PM quadrangular (PC, Ralston, Plattsmouth, Beatrice).
* Today, our quiz bowl students took part in the ESU 3 Mad Hatter Quiz Bowl competition.
* On Wednesday, our Student Council will welcome the Malcolm Middle School Student Council for the first half of a school exchange. Malcolm will spend a chunk of the school day on our campus, then in late March, our Student Council will head to Malcolm to see their school in action. Always a great time!
Have a great week!
01/30/26 —- PT Conferences; Quiz Bowl; Girls BBall; Wrestling
Hello parents and happy Friday!
* Our second semester Parent Teacher Conferences are coming quickly (February 11 and 12). As always, it is our desire to have ALL parents in attendance to support our process of teaching and learning. Please take the time to join us on one of these days. Please use the link(s) below to choose your date and time.
7th Grade Parent Teacher Conferences
8th Grade Parent Teacher Conferences
* On Monday, our Quiz Bowl teams will be headed to ESU 3 to participate in the annual Mad Hatter Quiz Bowl competition. Good luck!
* Our girls basketball team is back at home on Monday afternoon for a conference game vs. Wahoo. Start time is 4 PM with the game order being C -> B -> A.
* Our boys wrestling team will get their season started next week with a quad at Ralston (Beatrice, Plattsmouth, Ralston, PC). Start time is 4 PM.
Have a wonderful weekend!
***See original email for attachments
01/26/26 —- Drinks/Snacks; PT Conf; BBall; HAL; Attendance
Hi parents and happy Monday!
* The following announcement is in the student bulletin starting today:
NO DRINKS or SNACKS – Starting immediately, from the 8 AM bell until our 3:25 PM dismissal, there are NO DRINKS or SNACKS during the school day. The exception is water and second chance breakfast to start period 3 (or personal snack). Drinks and snacks are to be in lockers or consumed prior to being at PC at 8 AM. This includes energy drinks, soda, chips, candy, etc. Thanks for your attention to this matter!
* Our second semester Parent Teacher Conferences are fast approaching (February 11 and 12). As always, it is our desire to have ALL parents in attendance to support our process of teaching and learning. Please take the time to join us on one of these days. Please use the link(s) below to choose your date and time.
7th Grade Parent Teacher Conferences
8th Grade Parent Teacher Conferences
* Our girls basketball team will host Malcolm this afternoon for two games. The B game will begin at 4 PM with the A game to follow.
* Tomorrow, our HAL students will attend a Forensic Anthropology Workshop called ‘Bones and Clues.’
* With one week remaining in January, here is how the Advisory Period attendance challenge is shaping up (see below).
Have a great week!
7th Grade 8th Grade
Jan 6-22 (12 school days) Jan 6-22 (12 school days)
Stork – 94.39% Elder – 89.61%
Arch – 90.31% Blum – 94.75%
Lusienski – 94.23% Gray – 88.45%
Clayton – 94.81% Wills – 94.44%
Laughlin – 97.80% Thomas – 91.31%
7th Grade – 94.25% 8th Grade – 91.75%
TOTAL SCHOOL —> 92.94%
01/21/2026: Parent Teacher Conferences; Girls BBall; Attendance
Good morning, parents!
* Our second semester Parent Teacher Conferences are in three weeks (February 11 and 12). As always, it is our desire to have ALL parents in attendance to support our process of teaching and learning. Please take the time to join us on one of these days. Please use the link(s) below to choose your date and time.
* Tomorrow, our girls basketball team will travel to Beatrice for a set of conference games. The C team will begin play at 4:00, with the B and A games to follow. I’ve attached the updated girls basketball schedule.
* The January ‘advisory period’ attendance update is below.
Have a terrific day!
| 7th Grade | 8th Grade |
| Jan 6-16 (9 school days) | Jan 6-16 (9 school days) |
| Stork – 95.78% | Elder – 90.12% |
| Arch – 93.39% | Blum – 94.51% |
| Lusienski – 93.97% | Gray – 85.40% |
| Clayton – 96.05% | Wills – 93.28% |
| Laughlin – 99.31% | Thomas – 90.88% |
| 7th Grade – 95.64% | 8th Grade – 90.90% |
| TOTAL SCHOOL —> | 92.40% |
see original email for attachments.
01/16/26 —- MLK Day; Honor Band; Girls BBall
Good morning and happy Friday!
* Monday is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. There is NO SCHOOL. Classes resume on Tuesday at 8:10 AM.
* On Monday, the Trailblazer Conference Honor Band will gather at Nebraska City High School for clinical experience and a performance. Congratulations to the following musicians who were selected to participate:
(**names in original email)
* Our girls basketball team will open their season at Ashland-Greenwood on Monday afternoon. The C game will start at 4 PM, followed by the B game –> A game. Coaches will communicate the bus departure time.
Have a great holiday weekend!
Jan 9, 2026 —- Good week; Preschool Registration; Bond Facts
Hi parents and happy Friday!
* We’ve had a good first week back to school. Let’s keep the momentum going…
* If you know of anyone with preschool aged children for next school year, please have them check out the link for registration information –>
Preschool Registration
* Check out the bond facts graphic below to learn more about the upcoming SPCS bond.
Have a great weekend!
See original email for any attachments.
Jan 7 —Wrestling Practice; Attendance; Girls BB Zoom
Hello parents!
* Our boys wrestling season will begin on Monday, January 12, immediately following school in the north wrestling facility. Practice will end at 5 PM each day. The wrestling schedule is attached.
* During January, we will have another attendance competition between Advisory classes in each grade. Please be here when healthy and be on time!
* On Monday, January 12, the girls basketball coaches will host a parent Zoom meeting at 6:00 PM. The link to join is –>
https://zoom.us/j/91072053511
Have a great afternoon and enjoy this amazing weather!
Dec. 19 —- Girls BBall; Perfect Attendance; Newsletter
Hi parents and Happy Holidays!
* Girls basketball begins on Tuesday, January 6, at 6 AM in the front gym at PHS.
* Congratulations to these four boys for having PERFECT ATTENDANCE during the first semester of the 2025-26 school year. This includes ZERO TARDIES. Very impressive!
– Hudson Davis (7th); Xander Arnold (7th); Adam Dorn (8th), Treyvn Renz (8th)
* The December picture newsletter is
here!
As a reminder, classes resume on Tuesday, January 6, at 8:10 AM.
Have a wonderful break and we’ll see you in 2026!
See original email for any attachments.
Dec. 10 —- Concert; Girls Basketball; PAC Gift Cards; End of Season Pizza
Good morning!
* Tomorrow evening is our junior high holiday concert. Start time is 6 PM in the PHS Auditorium. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for students with Activity Passes accepted.
* The girls basketball season will start upon our return from break. The first practice is Tuesday, January 6, at 6 AM in the high school Front Gym. The game schedule will be shared in an update next week.
* ONE WEEK REMAINING – Our Principal Advisory Council (PAC) is promoting a gift card tree for teachers and staff. This is a very simple way to thank the faculty and staff for their work at Platteview Central. Here’s how it works:
IF you wish to participate, simply pick up a gift card or two ($25 each) to restaurants, shops, theatres, etc. Drop off the gift cards to Tren at the office by December 17 and we’ll handle the rest. Right before semester break, our staff will have a holiday gathering and the gift cards will be shared with all teachers and staff. There is no obligation to participate.
* The boys basketball team will have their end-of-season pizza party on Tuesday, December 16. In order to participate, players must have their uniform turned in to the coaches or at the office.
Have a great day!
See original email for any attachments.
Dec. 8 —- Food Drive; Sports; Final Exam Schedule; PAC Gift Cards
Hi parents and happy Monday
* Our Student Council is hosting a Food Drive this week with an Advisory competition. The highest priority items are: Boxes of Cereal, Oatmeal, Chunky Style Soups, Sloppy Joe Sauce, 6-packs of Applesauce, Bush’s Beans (Large), Canned Fruit, Canned Pasta, and Canned Tuna. Other non-perishable items are accepted too. The Springfield Methodist Food pantry can always use money as well to help purchase other needed items.
* Our sports schedule for the week is below:
Tuesday – Boys basketball at Wahoo at 4:30 (C, B, A)
Saturday – Boys basketball (B Team) at Weeping Water Tourney
Saturday – Boys basketball (A Team @ Trailblazer Conference) at Nebraska City
Saturday – Girls wrestling (Trailblazer Conference) at Ashland at 9 AM
* Final Exams are next week. The schedule is below:
Wednesday, December 17 – Periods 1, 2 and 3 (dismissal at 1:25 PM)
Thursday, December 18 – Periods 4, 6, and 5 (dismissal at 1:25 PM)
Friday, December 19 – Periods 7 and 8 (dismissal at 11:25 AM)
* Our Principal Advisory Council (PAC) is promoting a gift card tree for teachers and staff. This is a very simple way to thank the faculty and staff for their work at Platteview Central. Here’s how it works:
IF you wish to participate, simply pick up a gift card or two ($25 each) to restaurants, shops, theatres, etc. Drop off the gift cards to Tren at the office by December 17 and we’ll handle the rest. Right before semester break, our staff will have a holiday gathering and the gift cards will be shared with all teachers and staff. There is no obligation to participate.
Have a great week!
Dec. 5 —- PAC Gift Cards; Cheer Clinic
Hi parents and happy Friday!
* Our Principal Advisory Council (PAC) is promoting a gift card tree for teachers and staff. This is a very simple way to thank the faculty and staff for their work at Platteview Central. Here’s how it works:
IF you wish to participate, simply pick up a gift card or two ($25 each) to restaurants, shops, theatres, etc. Drop off the gift cards to Tren at the office by December 17 and we’ll handle the rest. Right before semester break, our staff will have a holiday gathering and the gift cards will be shared with all teachers and staff.
As you’re out and about over the next few weeks, please consider this gift card option as an easy way to recognize our teachers and staff. As always, there is no obligation to participate.
* If interested in the Junior High Cheer Clinic, see the image below.
Have a great weekend!
See original email for any attachments.
Dec. 3 —-Sports; Holiday Concert; TeamMates; Attendance; Newsletter
Attachments in original email.
Hello parents!
* Tomorrow, our girls wrestling team and our boys basketball teams are on the road for competition. The girls will wrestle at Elkhorn Middle School at 4 PM. Our boys basketball teams are at Plattsmouth at 4:30 (C -> B -> A).
* Next Thursday, December 11, the PC choir and band will take the stage for a holiday concert at 6 PM. The concert will be in the PHS auditorium. Cost is $4 for adults and $3 for students. Activity passes are accepted. See graphic below.
* There are also a couple of TeamMates fliers attached. Check them out if you are interested in supporting this new district initiative.
* The November attendance information is below. Congratulations to Mr. Blum’s 2nd period class and Mr. Lusienski’s 2nd period class for winning the pizza parties for best attendance in each grade during November. In December, we will recognize students with PERFECT attendance through semester one!
* The November picture newsletter is also attached.
Have a great afternoon and bundle up!
| 7th Grade | 8th Grade |
| Nov 3-25 (17 school days) | Nov 3-25 (17 school days) |
| Stork – NA | Elder – NA |
| Arch – 92.16% | Blum – 95.94% |
| Lusienski – 92.81% | Gray – 94.83% |
| Clayton – 90.29% | Wills – 93.61% |
| Laughlin – 90.51% | Thomas – 94.77% |
| 7th Grade – 91.38% | 8th Grade – 94.75% |
| TOTAL SCHOOL —> | 93.08% |
Dec 1 —- BBall; PAC G.C.’s; Final Exams; PreSchool
Good morning, parents!
Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving weekend!
* Our boys basketball team is home today and tomorrow. Games will be played vs. Nebraska City (Mon) and Louisville (Tues). Game time is 4:00 with the order C -> B -> A.
* Our Principal Advisory Council (PAC) is promoting a gift card tree for teachers and staff. This is a very simple way to thank the faculty and staff for their work at Platteview Central. Here’s how it works:
IF you wish to participate, simply pick up a gift card or two ($25 each) to restaurants, shops, theatres, etc. Drop off the gift cards to Tren at the office by December 17 and we’ll handle the rest. Right before semester break, our staff will have a holiday gathering and the gift cards will be shared with all teachers and staff.
As you’re out and about over the next few weeks, please consider this gift card option as an easy way to recognize our teachers and staff. As always, there is no obligation to participate.
* Final Exams will be held during the last week of the semester. The schedule is below:
Wednesday, December 17 – Periods 1, 2 and 3 (dismissal at 1:25 PM)
Thursday, December 18 – Periods 4, 6, and 5 (dismissal at 1:25 PM)
Friday, December 19 – Periods 7 and 8 (dismissal at 11:25 AM)
* If you or someone you know has a student that is of preschool age, check out the registration information below. Share as you can!
Have a great week!
Nov. 25 —- BBall; PAC Gift Cards; Cheer Clinic; Trojan Blanket; Happy Thanksgiving
Good morning, parents!
* Our boys basketball team will have a busy schedule upon our return to school next week:
Monday, Dec. 1 – at home vs. Nebraska City (C -> B -> A); first game at 4:00
Tuesday, Dec. 2 – at home vs. Louisville (C -> B -> A); first game at 4:00
Thursday, Dec. 4 – at Plattsmouth (C -> B -> A); first game at 4:30
* Our Principal Advisory Council (PAC) is promoting a gift card tree for teachers and staff. This is a very simple way to thank the faculty and staff for their work at Platteview Central. Here’s how it works:
IF you wish to participate, simply pick up a gift card or two ($25 each) to restaurants, shops, theatres, etc. Drop off the gift cards to Tren at the office by December 17 and we’ll handle the rest. Right before semester break, our staff will have a holiday gathering and the gift cards will be shared with all teachers and staff.
As you’re out and about over the next few weeks, please consider this gift card option as an easy way to recognize our teachers and staff. As always, there is no obligation to participate.
* Check out the Cheer Clinic flier if interested (Dec. 18).
* The band blanket order form is attached once again, if interested.
Thankful for all of you! Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov. 21 —-PAC Gift Cards; Girls Wrestling Results; TeamMates
Hi parents and happy Friday!
* Our Principal Advisory Council (PAC) is promoting a gift card tree for teachers and staff. This is a very simple way to thank the faculty and staff for their work at Platteview Central. Here’s how it works:
IF you wish to participate, simply pick up a gift card or two ($25 each) to restaurants, shops, theatres, etc. Drop off the gift cards to Tren at the office by December 17 and we’ll handle the rest. Right before semester break, our staff will have a holiday gathering and the gift cards will be shared with all teachers and staff.
As you’re out and about over the next few weeks, please consider this gift card option as an easy way to recognize our teachers and staff. As always, there is no obligation to participate.
* Our first girls wrestling event was on Tuesday. Here are those that earned wins: Elsa Yockey (pin); Ainsley Shea (pin); Jaylee Newcomb (pin); Ashleigh Hopp (pin); and Ila Milander (2 wins, one by pin).
* Check out the attached TeamMates fliers to learn more about ways to support this new program within our school district.
Have a great weekend!
Nov. 9, 2025 —- PAC Mtg; Boys BBall; Thanksgiving Break; Community
Hi parents!
* We will have a PAC (Principal’s Advisory Council) meeting tomorrow night (Thursday, November 20), at 7 PM at Platteview Central. The PAC meeting is just an update of all the things happening at school and a chance for me to meet with parents about the school year. Please RSVP (by email) to attend so that I know how many to expect. This is a relaxed Q&A night and nothing extra will be expected of you going forward. Just come as an interested and engaged parent(s).
* Tomorrow, we will host Ralston in boys basketball. The game order is flipped, being played: A –> B –> C, starting at 4:00.
* Thanksgiving break is next week. We do not have school from Wednesday-Friday, November 26-28. Classes will resume on Monday, December 1, at 9:10 AM.
* There are two community meal outreach programs to assist those needing extra support during the holidays. Check them out if you or someone close to you needs some help. Here is the link for the Serving Sarpy meals –>
Sign Up Form
Have a good afternoon!
Nov. 17, 2025 —-BBall; Wrestling; PAC Meeting; Attendance; Band Blankets
Good afternoon and happy Monday!
* Our boys basketball team will head to Malcolm this afternoon for their first away games. Start time is 4:30, with the order –> C – B – A.
* Our first ever girls wrestling team will take to the mats tomorrow afternoon at Ashland-Greenwood. Start time for this quadrangular is 4 PM.
* We will have a PAC (Principal’s Advisory Council) meeting this Thursday, November 20, at 7 PM at Platteview Central. The PAC meeting is just an update of all the things happening at school and a chance for me to meet with parents about the school year. Please RSVP (by email) to attend so that I know how many to expect. This is a relaxed Q&A night and nothing will be expected of you going forward. Just come as an interested and engaged parent(s).
* Our weekly attendance update is below.
* If interested in a Band Booster blanket, check out the flier to make your order.
Have a super week!
| 7th Grade | 8th Grade |
| Nov 3-14 (10 school days) | Nov 3-14 (10 school days) |
| Stork – NA | Elder – NA |
| Arch – 93.67% | Blum – 96.96% |
| Lusienski – 92.35% | Gray – 95.94% |
| Clayton – 91.36% | Wills – 91.86% |
| Laughlin – 90.58% | Thomas – 94.60% |
| 7th Grade – 92.01% | 8th Grade – 94.78% |
| TOTAL SCHOOL —> | 93.41% |
Nov. 12, 2025 —- Vets Day; Boys BBall; PAC Meeting; OPAA Info
Hi parents!
* We had a fantastic Veterans Day on campus yesterday. It was a pleasure to celebrate our veterans and see our students show community support, pride, and patriotism. We showed ourselves quite well once again.
* Boys basketball is home again tomorrow afternoon, starting at 4 PM vs. Beatrice. Game order is C, B, A.
* We will have a PAC (Principal’s Advisory Council) meeting on Thursday, November 20, at 7 PM at Platteview Central. The PAC meeting is just an update of all the things happening at school and a chance for me to meet with parents about the school year. Please RSVP (by email) to attend so that I know how many to expect. This is a relaxed Q&A night and nothing will be expected of you going forward. Just come as an interested and engaged parent(s).
* I’m attaching an OPAA flier regarding their upcoming Thanksgiving feast.
Have a great evening!
11/10/2025 —-Boys BBall; Veterans Day; Attendance Update
Good afternoon and happy Monday!
* Our boys basketball teams are at home this afternoon. Games begin at 4:30 in the following order vs Ashland-Greenwood: C -> B -> A
* Tomorrow is Veterans Day. Please join us to celebrate and recognize the veterans of our community. Program begins at 10 AM in the high school Main Gym.
* The weekly attendance update is below. The winning 2nd period classes in each grade in November will earn a pizza party with their class.
Happy Veterans Day and thanks to all who have served! Have a great week!
11/07/2025 —- Boys BBall; Traffic Flow PM; Food Resources; ESports
Good afternoon and happy Friday!
* Our boys basketball season tips off on Monday with home games vs. Ashland-Greenwood. The order of play will be C -> B -> A, starting at 4:30. Best wishes this season!
* The after school traffic flow is very congested right now. With the high school between sports seasons and no junior high teams practicing after school, there is a lot of extra vehicle traffic. Simple message –> please be patient, slow down, let buses go in front of you, etc. Thanks for helping us maintain a safe parking lot.
* The food resources flier has some updates. Check it out if you or someone close to you is in need of assistance.
Have a great weekend. Sounds like a wintry forecast 🙁
Attendance; Vets Day; Newsletter
Hi parents!
* Tomorrow morning, we will have donuts for our grade level attendance winners. Winners are: Mrs. Clayton’s Period 1 class and Mr. Blum’s Period 1 class. Very coincidentally, tomorrow is National Donut Day. Who knew? See attendance graphic below.
* Our Veterans Day program is next Tuesday at 10 AM. Please join us as we celebrate veterans in our community. See flier and please share.
* The October picture newsletter is attached. Enjoy!
Have a great afternoon!
| 7th Grade | 8th Grade |
| Oct 27-31 (22 School Days) | Oct 27-31 (22 School Days) |
| Stork – 94.24% | Elder – NA |
| Arch – 94.98% | Blum – 97.37% |
| Lusienski – 94.08% | Gray – 95.23% |
| Clayton – 96.85% | Wills – 97.05% |
| Laughlin – 95.68% | Thomas – 94.42% |
| 7th Grade – 95.26% | 8th Grade – 96.09% |
| TOTAL SCHOOL —> | 95.72% |
11/05/2025 —- One Act – Matinee and Weekend Performances
Good morning, parents!
On Friday afternoon, our PC students are invited to attend the high school One-Act play production. The synopsis is below. If you do not wish for your student to attend for any reason, they are welcome to stay at Platteview Central for a study hall. Reach out if you have any questions.
Come see the PHS One Act this weekend, Nov. 7-9, 2025. Tickets are available online and at the door.
Students: $5
Adults: $6
Show Times:
Friday, Nov. 7th: 7:00pm
Saturday, Nov. 8th: 1:00pm and 3:00pm
Sunday, Nov. 9th: 3:00pm
A Night at Club Sin: An original play written by PHS faculty and students.
A Night at Club Sin is a 1920s jazz-noir mystery set in a glamorous Chicago nightclub during a stormy evening. Twin jazz performers, Viola and Olivia Summer, captivate the crowd until chaos erupts when Viola collapses, poisoned. As Detective Jones and eager rookie Collins investigate, secrets unravel among the club’s shady patrons: a crooked agent, a desperate club owner hiding a past, a mobster, and a jealous sister living in her twin’s shadow. Each flashback reveals betrayal, greed, and longing beneath the glitz of the stage. When Viola’s body vanishes, suspicion deepens, blurring the line between spotlight and sin.
11/07/2025 —- Boys BBall; Traffic Flow PM; Food Resources; ESports
10/31/2025 —-TBC Honor Choir; Girls Wrestling; Food Resources; PHS VB
Good afternoon and happy Friday!
* The Trailblazer Conference Honor Choir will bring together all eight conference schools next Tuesday. They will be at Ashland, where they will practice, learn, and perform.
* Girls wrestling practice begins on Monday after school. Contact Coach Elder with questions –> christina.elder@spcsne.org
* If you or someone you know has a food resource need, please see the attached flier or share as necessary.
* The Platteview High School volleyball team will play tomorrow afternoon for a chance to head to the state tournament in Lincoln. Match details below:
Have a super weekend!
10/30/26 —- Vets Day; Holiday Assistance; Trojan Zone
Good morning!
* Veterans Day is fast approaching. Our district program is a long-standing tradition and an outstanding way to recognize those who have served and sacrificed. If you haven’t been, please consider taking the time to join us. If not able, at least pass along this flier to those who have served or have family members serving. I can assure you that this will be a great day four our students, staff, and community! The program is at 10 AM on Veterans Day – November 11.
* Veterans Day apparel is on sale through tomorrow! See image below.
* With some generous help from our community, we have access to assistance in order to help students and families who are struggling financially during this time. Whatever the reason may be, if you need assistance with gifts, food, clothing, or any other items during this season, please fill out the form below. This information will remain confidential and anonymous. If you have students in more than one building across the district, please only fill out a form from one school! –>
Holiday Assistance Form
* The Trojan Zone has a lot of apparel for sale, including Trojan Ugly Sweaters (see below)! Check it out –>
thetrojanzone.com
Have a great day!
Oct. 27, 2025 Girls Wrestling; Costumes Friday; Attendance Update —
Good afternoon and happy Monday!
* Girls wrestling practice will begin next Monday. Coach Elder will be in contact and communicating plans.
* On Friday, students may wear a costume to school. Costumes MUST be school appropriate. Masks or other distractions may be asked to be removed during instructional time(s) or as necessary. No hair or face paint may be applied at school.
* The latest attendance update is below. This is the final week of October. Who will win the donuts in each grade (1st period)? It’s a tight race!!!
Have a great week!
7th Grade 8th Grade
Oct 20-24 (17 School Days) Oct 20-24 (17 School Days)
Stork – 95.12% Elder – NA
Arch – 93.56% Blum – 97.41%
Lusienski – 94.95% Gray – 95.68%
Clayton – 96.62% Wills – 96.65%
Laughlin – 94.88% Thomas – 94.34%
7th Grade – 94.61% 8th Grade – 96.06%
TOTAL SCHOOL —> 95.40%
October 24, 2025 —Volleyball Pizza; Vets Day; Holiday Assistance; BBall Update
Hello parents and happy Friday!
* Today, our volleyball teams will have their end-of-season pizza party.
* A reminder that our Veterans Day program is fast approaching. I’ve attached the flier and also the apparel order information. Please join us for the special ceremony. As always, it will be impactful for our school and community.
* Holiday Assistance Info – With some generous help from our community, we have access to assistance in order to help students and families who are struggling financially during this time. Whatever the reason may be, if you need assistance with gifts, food, clothing, or any other items during this season, please fill out the form below. This information will remain confidential and anonymous. If you have students in more than one building across the district, please only fill out a form from one school! –>
Holiday Assistance Form
* Boys Basketball Schedule Change –> The game scheduled at Wahoo on Monday, November 24, has been moved to Tuesday, December 9. Games will begin at 4:30 (C, B, A).
Have a super weekend!
10/20/2025 —Basketball Zoom Mtg; PT Conf. Thanks; PAC; Attendance
Good afternoon, parents! Happy Monday.
* Tomorrow evening, at 6 PM, the boys basketball coaches will host a Parent Zoom meeting. Please have at least one parent attend. Link below:
* Thanks for your attendance at Parent Teacher Conferences. We had a good turnout, with 84% of our students having a parent/guardian visit with our teachers. The other Parent Teacher Conferences are slated for mid-February (11th and 12th).
* We would love your consideration of a PAC donation to help fund all of our student reward programs. We fell considerably short of our goal to be fully funded. Our PAC fund provides for pizza parties for teams and clubs, student of the month awards, and more. I’ve attached the donation form. Please drop off with Tren at the front office.
* We continue to have good attendance. Our weekly update is below with just two weeks left in October. Finish strong!
| 7th Grade | 8th Grade |
| Oct 1-16 (12 School Days) | Oct 1-16 (12 School Days) |
| Stork – 95.21% | Elder – NA |
| Arch – 95.37% | Blum – 97.76% |
| Lusienski – 95.20% | Gray – 95.53% |
| Clayton – 95.92% | Wills – 96.56% |
| Laughlin – 95.52% | Thomas – 94.07% |
| 7th Grade – 95.47% | 8th Grade – 96.03% |
| TOTAL SCHOOL —> | 95.78% |
Have a fantastic week!
10/16/25 —- TBC VB; Boys BB; Thanks
Hi parents!
* Our volleyball team will compete on Saturday at Malcolm in the Trailblazer Conference Tournament. We are seeded #3 and will take on Beatrice to start the day.
* Boys basketball practice begins Monday morning at 6 AM. Please be on time 🙂
* Many thanks to those parents that brought in food for Parent Teacher Conferences. We are blessed to have THE BEST parents. You are appreciated!
Have a great weekend!
10/15/2025 —PT Conf; NO SCHOOL; Career Day; Girls Wrestling; Thanks
Hello parents!
* Looking forward to our Parent-Teacher Conferences. As a reminder, please arrive at the office five minutes before your scheduled time. Our office team will give you a grade report, MAP test data, and a PAC donation form (also attached).
* There is NO SCHOOL on Friday. Classes resume Monday at 9:10 AM.
* Career Day is tomorrow. We have (9) terrific speakers ready to chat with our students. Should be a fun morning.
* Our inaugural season of girls wrestling is just around the corner. Practice will start on Monday, November 3. The schedule is attached. Reach out to Coach Elder if you have questions.
* A very big THANK YOU to our fall coaches. The energy and effort required to coach a junior high sport is extensive. As you can, please share your thanks as well!
See original email for attachments and specific names.
10/13/2025 —VB; FB & XC Pizza; Boys BB; PAC; Yearbook; AD News; Parking Lot; Attendance
Hi parents and happy Monday!
* Our volleyball team is at Wahoo this afternoon. Games start at 4:30 (C, B, A).
* The football pizza party is today. We will also host an end-of-season Cross Country pizza party on Thursday (returned uniforms required to participate).
* Boys basketball practice begins on Monday, October 20, at 6:00 AM in the high school. There will be a parent meeting via Zoom next Tuesday night (Oct. 21). Details and link will come in an email later this week. The game schedule is attached.
* The PAC donation form is attached. This is how our school pays for the end-of-season parties and other student rewards. Your donations are very important to make this happen.
* If you haven’t purchased a yearbook yet, you may do so at Parent Teacher Conferences. Form attached.
* Mr. Siske, our 7-12 Activities Director, has the following information to share regarding BOUND registration if you haven’t done so already (needed for sports sign-up).
Step by step guide to help you register
Register here:
Video help:
* For our afternoon pickup, we ask that you DO NOT enter the parking lot from the north entrance to the west of our school(s). Use the south entrance and follow the traffic flow. You may exit from either drive. A map is below for visual reference.
* The October attendance update is below. Keep up the good work!
Have a great week. See you at Conferences.
| 7th Grade | 8th Grade |
| Oct 1-10 (8 School Days) | Oct 1-Oct 10 (8 school days) |
| Stork – 95.18% | Elder – NA |
| Arch – 96.73% | Blum – 97.63% |
| Lusienski – 94.82% | Gray – 96.98% |
| Clayton – 95.01% | Wills – 98.33% |
| Laughlin – 95.14% | Thomas – 93.88% |
| 7th Grade – 95.36% | 8th Grade – 96.78% |
| TOTAL SCHOOL —> | 96.14% |
Oct. 10, 2025 —Vets Day; Sports; PT Conf; No School
Good morning and happy Friday!
* Our annual school and community Veterans Day program is one month away. Please check out the flier and also the apparel order information. Mark your calendar and join us for this one-of-a-kind community event.
* At yesterday’s Trailblazer Conference XC meet, the following athletes earned medals:
Girls – Haley Sybert (Conference Runner Up); Lana Brandt (8th Place)
Boys – Bradley Newman (4th Place); Kael Parys (15th Place)
* Our volleyball ‘B’ team is at Weeping Water tomorrow morning (9 AM). On Monday, the C, B, and A teams play at Wahoo at 4:30. The season ends next Saturday with the Trailblazer Conference tournament at Malcolm (A team).
* On Monday, the football team will have their end-of-season pizza party. All uniform items must be collected before participating. Congratulations on a very nice season!
* Parent-Teacher Conferences are next week. If you have yet to sign up for a time slot, please do so below:
* There is NO SCHOOL next Friday, October 17 (Teacher Comp Day).
Have a great weekend!
Oct. 9, 2025 —PAC; FB & XC Pizza; VB Tourney (B); Marching Band
Good afternoon, parents!
Each year, our Principal Advisory Council asks for your help as we look to fund all of our student rewards programs at Platteview Central. The list below outlines a few of the areas where we spend money on our students outside of our regular school budget:
– Pizza parties for our clubs, sports teams, activities, etc.
– 7th Grade Bowling Field Trip
– Kona Ice Truck (Spring)
– Student of the Month prizes
– WeOverMe Character Trait Prizes
– Other student related activities
We’d love your help. I’ve attached a simple check-off for you to use when considering making a donation. Please return this page with your donation at Parent Teacher Conferences. As always, there is no obligation to participate.
* On Monday, we will host our first sports pizza party (football). Cross Country will have a party on Thursday, Oct. 16. In order to participate, you must end the season in good standing and have ALL equipment checked in to the coaches or office.
* Our ‘B’ volleyball team will be at Weeping Water for a tournament on Saturday morning. The first game is at 9 AM vs. Syracuse.
* The PC band will march in the pregame festivities before the varsity football game tomorrow night. Marching begins at 6:30. Kickoff is set for 7 PM.
Have a super afternoon!
Oct. 6, 2025 —XC Canceled; Music; Pic Retakes; PT Conf; Boys BB; Attendance
Good morning, parents. Happy Monday!
* Our home cross country invite is canceled this afternoon. Our campus course is completely saturated and would not hold up well with all of the expected runners.
* We host a vocal concert at 6 PM on Wednesday in the PHS auditorium. We also have our junior high band performing in Friday’s pregame before the 7 PM varsity football game.
* Picture retakes are this Wednesday morning.
* Parent-Teacher Conferences are next week. Conferences are very important, used as a way to communicate student progress. Your investment in this process is invaluable, and we can’t wait to see all of you at PC. Please use your grade level SignUp Genius link below to select a P/T Conference time slot.
* Boys basketball practice will begin at 6 AM on Monday, October 20. A sign up sheet will be at the office.
* Below is the attendance update using first period groupings for the month of October.
Have a great week!
| 7th Grade | 8th Grade |
| Oct 1-Oct 3 (3 school days) | Oct 1-Oct 3 (3 school days) |
| Stork – 94.77% | Elder – NA |
| Arch – 91.27% | Blum – 98.46% |
| Lusienski – 94.28% | Gray – 99.03% |
| Clayton – 93.03% | Wills – 98.07% |
| Laughlin – 96.30% | Thomas – 90.74% |
| 7th Grade – 94.04% | 8th Grade – 96.69% |
| TOTAL SCHOOL —> | 95.49% |
October 3, 2025 — School Clean Up; HAL; Sports Schedule; Band
Hello parents and happy Friday!
* Tomorrow, there is a school cleanup for anyone who wishes to help. This is a parent led activity. Start time is 9 AM. See the flier for details.
* Today, nine of our HAL students are at a computer programming workshop, learning technical and digital skills for the future.
* Next week, our athletes have the following competitions:
– XC – HOME Invite on Monday at 4 PM; Trailblazer Conference meet at Nebraska City on Thursday at 10 AM
– Football – at Ashland at 4:30 on Tuesday, A then B
– Volleyball – at Ashland on Monday at 4:30 (C,B,A); Home vs. DC West on Tuesday at 4:00 (C,B,A)
* Next Friday night, our band students will take part in the pregame festivities at the home varsity football game vs. Gretna. Game time is 7 PM.
Have a great weekend!
Oct. 2, 2025 —
RE: Attendance; Vocal Concert; Custodians Day; Pic Retakes; Newsletter
Hello parents!
* Congrats to Mrs. Stork and Mr. Wills and their Advisory classes for winning our first ever attendance challenge! We had a very good month with student attendance. Let’s keep this momentum going in October and beyond. This month, we are competing in 1st period classes, with the best attendance percentage earning donuts! As a reminder, a ‘tardy to school’ counts as a missed class period for contest purposes.
| 7th Grade | 8th Grade |
| Sept 2-Sept 30 (20 school days) | Sept 2-Sept 30 (20 school days) |
| Stork – 97.99% | Elder – 97.22% |
| Arch – 95.98 | Blum – 96.98% |
| Lusienski – 96.80% | Gray – 95.49% |
| Clayton – 94.31% | Wills – 97.62% |
| Laughlin – 94.03% | Thomas – 97.04% |
| 7th Grade – 95.82% | 8th Grade – 96.89% |
| TOTAL SCHOOL | 96.37% |
* Our first concert of the school year is next Wednesday evening at 6 PM in the PHS auditorium. This is a 7-12 concert with the following admission –> $5 for adults and $4 for students. Activity passes are accepted.
* Today is National Custodian Day. Thanks to Tony Robertson for keeping our school clean and tidy.
* Picture retakes are next Wednesday, October 8. As a reminder, anyone that was absent when pictures were taken in August, must have their photo taken. For those wanting retakes, simply return your picture packet (intact) to the photographer and have photos retaken.
Have a super day!
