Updates from your Principal: Mr. Darin Johnson
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
Adults: $6
Show Times:
Friday, Nov. 7th: 7:00pm
Saturday, Nov. 8th: 1:00pm and 3:00pm
Sunday, Nov. 9th: 3:00pm
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:
7th Grade Conferences –> SIGN UP HERE
8th Grade Conferences –> SIGN UP HERE
* 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.
7th Grade Conferences –> SIGN UP HERE
8th Grade Conferences –> SIGN UP HERE
* 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!
SAVE THE DATES:
- August 4 and 5 – iPad Checkout Days
- August 7 – Sports meetings and Orientation (Open House)
- August 13 – First Day of School
Have a Great Summer!
