IMPORTANT DATES
NO SCHOOL - November 27-29
FINALS - December 18 - 20
WINTER BREAK, NO SCHOOL - December 23 - January 6
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES - February 6 from 4:00 PM -8:00 PM
YEARBOOK PHOTO DEADLINE - February 7
NO SCHOOL - February 17
SPRING BREAK, NO SCHOOL - March 10 - 14
NO SCHOOL - March 31
NO SCHOOL - April 18 & 21
PROM - April 26 - 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Beardmore Event Center
COLLEGE DAY - April 30 - More information to come.
HONORS NIGHT - May 6 - 7:00 PM, PLHS North Gym
SENIOR LAST DAY - May 8
GRADUATION - May 11 @ 5:00 PM, Baxter Arena
ENJOY YOUR FALL BREAK YOUR NEXT SENIOR BULLETIN WILL BE DECEMBER 6
Five things high school seniors need to do during Fall Break!
- Prepare to talk about your postsecondary plans with family...they will ask.
- Finish up some of the scholarship or college essays.
- Hit the submit button on the scholarships you have been waiting on completing.
- Get refocused, finals week is coming!
- ENJOY FAMILY & FRIENDS!
SENIORS DOING GREAT THINGS AT PLHS
Leo Geck and Kyle Van Sant have accomplished something remarkable by participating in the Congressional App Challenge, a prestigious competition designed for middle and high school student to showcase their coding and app development skills. Their app, which demonstrates creativity and utility, has earned them the opportunity to have their work displayed in the U.S. Capitol building as a testament to their hard work and innovative thinking.
Senator Flood recently reached out to congratulation them, and the duo is now preparing for an exciting trip to Washington, D.C., this summer. This is a well-deserved recognition of their talent dedication. Be sure to check out the app and support their inspiring journey!
ATTENTION POSSIBLE MILITARY ENLISTMENTS!
If you are considering enlisting in the military, please send Mrs. Bradley an email. Please let her know which branch you plan to enlist in.
HOW TO REQUEST A TEACHER RECOMMENDATION:
- Step One: Ask your teacher in person for a recommendation.
- Step Two: Complete the "Brag Sheet" below and upload it to your MaiaLearning account. This will help your teacher write a quality recommendation.
- To upload your recommendation in MaiaLearning:
- Click your university tab on the left
- Click the recommendation tab at the top
- Click the blue dot on the top right to upload your recommendation
- Step Three: Add your teacher's name in MaiaLearning. Click the University tab on the left. Then click recommendations at the top. Enter your recommenders name and the deadline for the recommendation. Keep in mind you need to give them at least 5-10 working days.
Keep in mind: after your teacher writes you a recommendation, you will not be able to have a copy of your recommendation(s). These are confidential.
If you need a copy of your recommendation, you will need to ask Mrs. Bradley in the Counseling Center. She will be happy to help you. If you have any questions see Mrs. Bradley.
DEADLINE TO ASK TEACHERS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS: January 15
FAFSA WILL OPEN DECEMBER 1
The FAFSA will open December 1! If you are planning to attend a college/university, it is important for you to complete the FAFSA. Completing the FAFSA gives you access to the largest source of aid to help you pay for college or career school. In addition many colleges use your FAFSA information to determine your eligibility for state and school aid. To start the FAFSA CLICK HERE. Watch for more information about FAFSA to come in future bulletins.
NEED HELP COMPLETING THE FAFSA?
PLHS counseling along with EducationQuest and Upward Bound will be hosting a FAFSA workshop.
WHEN: Wednesday, January 15
WHERE: PLHS Computer Lab Room 413K
TIME: 4:30 - 6:00 PM or 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
CLICK HERE to register! Space is limited.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO PRIOR TO THE FAFSA WORKSHOP?
Before you complete the FAFSA, you and the parent(s) who provided the most financial support will need to create FSA IDs. They must be verified by the Social Security Administration, which can take up to 3 days. CLICK HERE to create your account!
Follow these steps.
Enter personal information.
- Legal name, date of birth, Social Security Number.
- Email address, mailing address, mobile phone number.
- Both you and a parent will need individual email accounts. (Don’t use a high school email account.)
- Answer challenge questions. Select answers that are easy to
- remember and won’t change over time.
- Enter validation codes to confirm your mobile number and email,
- or set up the Authenticator App.
- Save your information.
ATTENTION SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS!
Time to turn in your scholarship award letter! If you have been awarded a scholarship please email a copy of your award letter to Mrs. Bradley. Automatic scholarships you receive for academics count and well as athletic scholarships.
CONGRATULATIONS to this week's scholarship winners!
Rebecca Campbell
University of Nebraska-Omaha, Board of Regents Scholarship
Ethan Logston
Iowa State University, Academic Achievement Award
Iowa State University, Expedition Award
Iowa State University, Ivy Future Leaders Award
Andrew Todd
University of Nebraska-Omaha, Board of Regents Scholarship
Lucy Mohr
University of Oregon, Summit Scholarship
Nicholas Serwatowski
University of Iowa, National Scholars Award
Iowa State University, Academic Achievement Award
Iowa State University, Expedition Award
Would you like to see the list of scholarships students received last year? CLICK HERE
DON'T MISS SCHOLARSHIP OPPROTUNITIES
The cost of attending school can be overwhelming, but applying for scholarship now can help ease that burden. Your Senior Bulletin is a great resource for finding scholarships. Spending just one hour on a scholarship application could earn you $1,000 or more! Most scholarships have similar questions, so once you start, the process becomes much easier. Don't wait, the scholarship season is happening now. By March most opportunities will be gone. Take action today to invest in your FUTURE!
EVERYONE AT PLHS SHOULD APPLY FOR THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIPS
THE PLEA Scholarship currently has four applications!
Is your parent a teacher in the district? Do you plan to teach? If so, you will want to apply for this scholarship, it is due TODAY!!! CLICK HERE to apply.
Do you plan to go into teaching apply for the Papillion La Vista Principals & Supervisors Organization Scholarship. We have 7 applications! CLICK HERE to apply
ATTENTION SHOW CHOIR STUDENTS! APPLY FOR the Papillion La Vista High School SCOOP Scholarship. This scholarship is for students who are in show choir.
UPCOMING DEADLINE!
DEADLINE NOVEMBER 29
EVERYONE CAN FIND A SCHOLARSHIP ON THIS APPLICATION!
MIDLANDS PLACE SHOPPING CENTER SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship application has a few general scholarships, a nursing scholarship, cosmetology scholarship, culinary arts scholarship, and a STEM scholarship.
DEADLINE DECEMBER 1
This scholarship is for students who participate in band.
Papillion Eastern Star Scholarship
Anyone can apply for this scholarship.
Papillion La Vista High School Student Council Scholarship
This scholarship is for students who participate in student council.
NEW SCHOLARSHIPS ADDED THIS WEEK
Acker Warren Fresh Start Scholarship is for students who participate in some sort of youth mentorship program, including Big Brothers/Big Sisters or similar organizations.
Bill Lewis Scholarship is for students who participated annually in two or more Nebraska School Activities Association sanctioned activities. See application below.
Elks Legacy Award is for any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the Order on or before April 1, 2022, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2022, is eligible to apply.
Danish Sisterhood of America is for students who are or parents who are members of the Danish Sisterhood.
UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS
You can sign up for the following college visit(s) on MaiaLearning.
- Click Events on the left side of your screen.
- Click ATTEND under action tab on the right side of your screen.
These college reps come to PLHS to visit with our students. It is your responsibility to show up to the counseling center for the college visit.
Augustana University - December 10 - 12:45 PM
NEED HELP HAVE QUESTIONS LOOK HERE!
NEED TO SEE A COUNSELOR? CLICK HERE
Would you like to see our school profile? CLICK HERE
Need to send a transcript? CLICK HERE
Military Recruiter Schedule CLICK HERE
Parents, please considering a donation for Post-Prom CLICK HERE to make a donation.
LOOKING FOR SOMTHING IN THE TRADES?
Do the trades interest you or do you just want to start a career? Visit here often to learn what is available for you as you approach graduation.
CLICK HERE to see the Career & Trade Bulletin.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Need a recommendation? CLICK HERE for directions.
If you need a copy of your recommendation, email Mrs. Bradley and she will be happy to help you out.
PLEASE DO NOT ask your teachers for a copy of your recommendation. If your scholarship application requires a teacher's email to request a recommendation, please contact Mrs. Bradley. Some of these emails can be blocked by our school's email system.
DEADLINE TO ASK A TEACHER AT PLHS FOR A RECOMMENDATION is JANUARY 15th. Please give your teachers and Mrs. Bradley 5 working days to complete your request.
COMMON APP
Are you using Common App to apply to your colleges? You will need to sign a FERPA waiver and link your Common App to Maia Learning. Click HERE for details.
COLLEGE & SCHOLARSHIP ESSAYS
Need help with your college and scholarship essays? Click HERE for a resource on how to write an effective essay and tools to support your essay writing process.
COLLEGE & SCHOLARSHIP INTERVIEW TIPS
Need help with your college or scholarship interview? CLICK HERE to find helps with Dos and Don'ts of interviewing, preparing for an interview (including conquering your nerves and answering questions), and tips from a Drake University alumni.
HAVE YOU TAKEN YOUR SENIOR PHOTOS YET?
PLEASE SEND YOUR PHOTO TO BOTH MRS. BRADLEY AND YEARBOOK.
THEY CAN BE DIFFERENT PHOTOS.
- The photo you send MRS. BRADLEY WILL BE DISPLAYED IN THE PIT AREA 2ND SEMSTER OF SCHOOL.
- The photos you send MR. ROHACIK WILL BE IN THE YEARBOOK.
YEARBOOK INFORMATION
CLICK HERE FOR YEARBOOK SENIOR AD/TRIBUTE INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO ORDER A YEARBOOK
CLICK HERE FOR YEAR BOOK PHOTO REQUIREMENTS
