Updates from your Principal: Mr. Darin Johnson
08/12/26 —- Parent Pick-Up; School Pictures; Sports Practices
Hi parents!
* It has been a good start today. It’s fun to have kids back in the building!
* AS A REMINDER, parents who are picking up students from school are to park in the space(s) in the west part of the high school lot, between the red construction fence and 108th street. PLEASE DO NOT come into the junior high driveway, as it is reserved for our buses.
* School pictures are two weeks from today, on Wednesday, August 26. Photos will be taken the first two hours of the school day, before PE. Regardless of purchasing, all students will be photographed for the yearbook and student ID badge. Here is the online ordering link:
WEBSITE: https://inter-state.com/order
CODE: 0493MVB
* Sports practice start dates:
Football – Equipment checkout tomorrow (8/13). First practice Monday (8/17)
Cross Country – First practice Monday, August 17
Volleyball – First practice Monday, August 24
Have a wonderful day and welcome back!
08/11/2026 —- August 21 Event; Apparel and Yearbook; BOUND
Hi parents!
Just a couple of quick things today before tomorrow’s arrival!
* Reminder, school starts at 8:10 AM and ends at 3:25 PM.
* We have a Back-to-School Event on the calendar for Friday, August 21, immediately following school (3:30-6:00 PM). This is a great event for our students to hang out, get acquainted, and have fun. The event is $10 per student, sponsored by our faculty and staff. See the flier for details. $10 payable at the office by Thursday, August 20.
* The apparel order form is attached (Due Wednesday, August 19). The yearbook order form is attached. You may order a yearbook now or during Parent Teacher Conferences in October or February.
* As a refresher, athletes must be registered in BOUND. Here are the details:
If you did this last year, you will use your same account to register again at: https://www.gobound.com/
Once there, click on registration and the dropdown of “activities”. This will then either take you to your family portal where you will begin the registration process, or it will prompt you to sign in.
If this is your first time, you will still go to: https://www.gobound.com/
If you need help, please watch this video showing how to add a student to your family and register them. https://drive.google.com/
All questions regarding BOUND can go to catherine.dodd@spcsne.org OR joshua.siske@spcsne.org
Looking forward to tomorrow!
Hi parents!
08/10/2026 —-Construction; Buses; Parent Drop-off & Pick-up; Orientation Slides
Ready or not, it’s back-to-school week!
* Classes start on Wednesday at 8:10 AM. If dropping off a student, between 7:45-8 AM is a great target time.
* The construction work on our 7-12 campus will continue during this school year and much of next school year. We will communicate as needed to keep you updated and ensure student, staff, and parent safety while on our campus.
* The south drive that will wrap around the back of the junior high is not yet fully paved. With the wet weather the past few weeks, it has been a challenge to complete the driveway. Once that paving is finished (scheduled this week) and has passed inspection, it will become our bus drop off (morning) and pick-up (after school) until the entire project is complete.
* PARENT DROP OFF – In the morning, you may drop off your student directly in front of Platteview Central. These first few days will require more patience as buses will be dropping off using the same space. Please be early to help alleviate some traffic and congestion. See the graphic below.
* PARENT PICK UP – This is VERY IMPORTANT. If you are picking up your child after school, use the west parking spaces in the front of the high school (outside of the red construction fence). Park in a stall and your student will walk to you. PLEASE DO NOT pick up your student directly in front of PC, as that will be strictly for buses. See the attached graphic.
* The orientation slides from Thursday are attached if you did not attend or if you wish to revisit them.
Hope you have a great week! Keep watching for school updates.
07/27/2026 —- iPad Checkout; Back to School Night; Sports Meetings
Hello parents!
* A reminder that we have our iPad checkout next Monday and Tuesday (Aug. 3 and 4). If you still need to sign up, please do so here –> iPad Checkout SignUp
For iPad checkout, consider these things:
-Online Verification Complete (iPad Fee paid; Transportation Form Complete; F/R Lunch Form complete if applicable)
-7th Graders will complete a quick health screen at iPad checkout
-Student Physical Turned in to the office (required for 7th grade; 8th for sports)
-Apparel Order Form is attached (optional)
-Yearbook Order Form is attached (optional)
– Lunch Money in account by cash, check, or online (see eFunds info below)
** Please note – we do NOT accept credit or debit cards at school. Payments for yearbook and apparel are by cash or check only.
* Our Back-to-School Night is set for Thursday, August 6. Below are the locations of the meetings. Park in the north lot of the high school and use the gymnasium entrance. We will communicate if the construction work changes this plan.
Sports Meetings at 5:30
Volleyball – PHS Front Gym
Football – PHS Main Gym
Cross Country – PHS Cafeteria
Orientation at 6:15
Students and parents in the PHS Auditorium (sit with family)
Open House at 7:00
Junior high and high school open to visit (core teachers available in classrooms)
* The 2026-27 district calendar is attached
* School starts at 8:10 AM on Wednesday, August 12. Now seems like a good time to readjust sleep schedules!
* Sports schedules will be shared later this week. Coaches will also share at your sport(s) meetings next week.
Looking forward to seeing everyone next week!
Attachements:
2026-2027 School Calendar Final.pdf
Yearbook Order Form (1).pdf
TShirt Order Form 2026-27.pdf
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Yearbook Order Form (1).pdf
TShirt Order Form 2026-27.pdf
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07-13-2026 —- Back-to-School Reminders
Hi parents!
* School starts on Wednesday, August 12. Still a lot of summer left, but we are just inside one month away! Please check out the important information below:
* Late last week you should have received a family email from PowerSchool Enrollment. This is your back-to-school student verification email. Just follow the steps to be ready for back to school. Please complete this REQUIRED process by Monday, August 3.
* The school supply list can be found –> HERE
* Be sure you have your school physical appointment made (or completed). ALL 7th graders need a physical exam prior to starting school. 8th graders need a physical to play sports.
* On Thursday (July 16), I will send an email with a SignUp for iPad checkout on August 3 and/or August 4. Please sign up for a ten-minute block to come to school (with your student) to get the iPad and provide your school physical. 7th graders will complete a quick screening with our health staff as well.
* Back-to-School Night is Thursday, August 6. The schedule is:
Sports Meetings at 5:30
Orientation (auditorium) at 6:15
Open House at 7:00
* Registration for 2026-27 athletics is ongoing (REQUIRED if playing a sport). See the message below from our Activities Director, Mr. Siske:
If you did this last year, you will use your same account to register again at: https://www.gobound.com/
Once there, click on registration and the dropdown of “activities”. This will then either take you to your family portal where you will begin the registration process, or it will prompt you to sign in.
If this is your first time, you will still go to: https://www.gobound.com/
If you need help, please watch this video showing how to add a student to your family and register them. https://drive.google.com/
* Construction updates will be shared as they become available. As we start back to school, we will keep you posted on this process. Right now, access to our campus is fairly limited. As we near school start-up, much of this will be cleared up. Keep in mind this is an 18-24 month project, so there will be ongoing work as students return to school.
Have a great week and look for that SignUp on Thursday for iPad checkout!
07-02-2026 —- Mid Summer Update
Hello PC parents!
With the calendar now showing July, we are at the ‘halfway’ point of summer break. With that comes a few more emails and a few reminders. So, here ya go!
* Physical Exam – ALL 7th graders MUST have a completed physical exam prior to entering junior high. 8th graders that plan to play a school sport, MUST also have a physical exam on file prior to taking part in any practices/games. We will accept your physical form that your doctor provides, or you can share this one with your physician. Most doctors prefer to use their own form.
* The School Supply list can be accessed here –> SCHOOL SUPPLIES
* In roughly one week, you will receive an email from our district office that will direct you to complete the Online Verification process for back to school. This must be done by August 1.
* Registration for 2026-27 athletics is now open. See the message below from our Activities Director, Mr. Siske:
If you did this last year, you will use your same account to register again at: https://www.gobound.com/
Once there, click on registration and the dropdown of “activities”. This will then either take you to your family portal where you will begin the registration process, or it will prompt you to sign in.
If this is your first time, you will still go to: https://www.gobound.com/
If you need help, please watch this video showing how to add a student to your family and register them. https://drive.google.com/
If you have questions about this process through BOUND, please email Josh Siske at joshua.siske@spcsne.org or Catherine Day catherine.dodd@spcsne.org
* Our iPad checkout days will be on Monday, August 3, and Tuesday, August 4. In about two weeks, I will share a SignUp Genius so that you can select your time to pickup your student iPad. These are 10 minute time slots, so it is generally very quick and easy.
* Back to School Night is Thursday, August 6. The following schedule will be used:
5:30 – Fall Sports Meetings (Volleyball, Football, Cross Country)
6:15 – Orientation for ALL students and parents
7:00 – Open House (tour PC and PHS)
* As a reminder, we have a very big construction project taking place right now. The junior high has very limited access. Updates will be shared as we inch closer to the start of school.
* The junior high office will be open starting Monday, July 20.
Thanks for being on top of these ‘Back to School’ items in coming weeks.
Have a wonderful July 4 weekend!
05-21-2026 —- Thank You
Dear PC Families,
As we wrap up the school year, I want to express my gratitude to each of you. Thank you for your steady teamwork and your commitment to our school community. Your support at home makes everything we do possible.
For those of you who have younger children returning to us in the future, we look forward to continuing this journey. We’ll see you down the road!
If this year marks the departure of your final student from PC, please know that it has been my absolute pleasure to serve you and your family. You will always be a part of our community, and we wish you the very best.
Thank you again for a wonderful year. Have a safe and happy summer!