IMPORTANT DATES
HOMECOMING DANCE- September 21 from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM, South Gym
SENIOR PARENT POSTSECONDARY PLANNING NIGHT - September 30 at 6:30 PM in the PLHS Excellence Center
Apply 2College Day - October 2 - Tradition Center - 7:30 AM - 8:20 AM and 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES - October 8 & 9 from 4:00PM - 8:00 PM - WE HAVE SCHOOL THESE DAYS!!!
NO SCHOOL - October 11 - TAKE TIME FOR A COLLEGE VISIT!!!
Cap & Gown Order - Deadline - October 21
COLLEGE CAREER EXPO - October 29 from 12:30PM - 3:00 PM, North Gym
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
HONORS NIGHT - May 6 - 7:00 PM, PLHS North Gym
SENIORS' LAST DAY - May 8
GRADUATION - May 11 @ 5:00 PM, Baxter Arena
ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS WE ARE LOOKING FOR HELP!
We had our first post-prom meeting with a great turnout! We need your help! We are looking for more parents to join our committees! Our next meeting will be October 15th at 7:30 in the Excellence Center.
- Please check out our volunteer committee list, CLICK HERE.
- To donate items, CLICK HERE.
- Please reach out to Stacey Ingram at staceying3535@gmail.com with any questions!
NEW- NEBRASKA LATINO YOUTH SUMMIT
We are currently looking for Latino students who are interested in going to a Latino Youth Summit. There will be five $1000 scholarships awarded at this conference.
Where: La Vista Conference Center.
When: October 31
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Transportation is provided!
DEADLINE TO REGISTER - October 1 - Email Mrs. Bradley to register
What is the Nebraska Latino Youth Summit?
The Nebraska Latino Youth Summit is a statewide event that brings together hundreds of young Latinos, educators, community leaders, and advocates to engage in meaningful dialogue, share experiences, and inspire positive change. Through workshops, panels, networking opportunities, and keynote presentations, attendees have the chance to explore academic and career pathways, connect with mentors, and access resources that will help them thrive.
If you have already signed up for the Sueños Summit we will move your registration to this summit.
SENIOR TO DO LIST
- Time to order your cap & gown. Deadline to order October 21 - CLICK HERE to order.
- Send Mrs. Bradley a copy of your Senior photo when you have one. These will be used for the Senior class display.
- CLICK HERE to send your yearbook Senior photo. Deadline February 7
- CLICK HERE to vote for your Senior quote. TODAY September 20 is the LAST day to vote.
- Parents send in your Senior yearbook tribute. See form below.
WHAT IS THE POST-SECONDARY PLANNING NIGHT?
THIS EVENT IS FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF OUR SENIOR CLASS!
Parents are invited to attend this event to go over some the basic tasks needed to be completed to make their child's quest for postsecondary education as fruitful as possible.
Counselors will go over: communication, testing, résumés, letters of recommendation, college applications, transcripts, and financial aid. This event will be in the Excellence Center and will last about an hour.
POST-SECONDARY PLANNING NIGHT
WHEN: SEPTEMBER 30
TIME: 6:30 PM
LOCATION: PLHS EXCELLENCE CENTER
DETAILS: PLEASE ENTER THE BUILDING FROM THE SOUTH SIDE
HOMECOMING WEEK IS COMING!
Homecoming Game - PLHS VS Bellevue East - September 20 at 7:00PM PL Stadium
Homecoming Dance - PLHS South Gym - September 21 from 8:00PM - 10:30PM
Coronation at the Dance at 9:45PM
Tickets for the Dance on sale at gofan.
NEW SCHOLARSHIPS THIS WEEK
CLICK HERE to view scholarships available to students at PLHS. This list is updated on a regular basis!
NEW SCHOLARSHIPS ADDED THIS WEEK
Midlands Place Scholarship - Deadline November 29
Midwest Student Exchange Program
University of Nebraska-Lincoln First Responders Pledge Scholarship
STEPS TO HELP ME APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
STEP ONE
Request a recommendation. CLICK HERE for directions.
STEP TWO
Build a resume. CLICK HERE for help and tips.
STEP THREE
Time to apply for scholarships! The best scholarship to start with is a local scholarship. The Midlands Place Scholarship is a perfect scholarship to start with because they offer six scholarships on one application. CLICK HERE to apply.
STEP FOUR
Watch your senior bulletin for new scholarship opportunities weekly. If you would like tips on scholarships that are in your career field or to the school you plan to attend, email Mrs. Bradley what school you plan to attend and what your major will be. She will try to help match you with scholarships.
DOES YOUR FAMILY OF FOUR MAKE UNDER $100,000 A YEAR?
You may qualify for the Buffett & Goodrich Scholarships! These scholarships pay tuition, books and fees to Nebraska State Colleges. And UNO Goodrich Scholarship pays tuition, books, and fees to UNO.
Mrs. Bradley has a scholarship team that is currently working on the application process. She will help you from start to finish. If you would like more information or would like to be part of this team, contact Mrs. Bradley.
TURN IN YOUR SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE AS YOU RECEIVE THEM!
Papillion La Vista High school loves to celebrate our Seniors' achievements! If you are awarded a scholarship, please share your good news with our Mrs. Bradley.
We do not care if you are awarded one scholarship or ten, we would like to know about all of them!
COLLEGE REP VISITS AT PLHS
UPCOMING VISITS
University of St. Thomas - September 20 at 12:45 PM
Drake University - October 8 at 12:45 AM
Creighton University - October 9 at 12:45 PM
Sign up on MaiaLearning and visit with the college(s) in the Counseling Center. In MaiaLearning, click the "Events" tab on the left. Click the "Actions" on the right of the visit you would like to attend. Click "Attend". You will be signed up to attend!
If you sign up for a visit, please make sure you show up! You will not receive a pass!
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION TO COLLEGE
How are you applying?
Most colleges offer ‘rolling’ or ‘open’ decision admission and that is what most of your applications will be. More select institutions could extend Early Decision or Early Action options. Those approaches can strategically impact your chances of acceptance, but weigh them carefully.
Consider important factors
Are there application fees? (If you visit campus in person or with the college recruiter at PLHS, ask if those application fees can be waived.)
Be aware of various deadlines or additional requirements for specific programs.
What else does your application require?
Colleges typically require these items with the application: high school transcripts, ACT/SAT Scores, application fee, etc. PLHS will send transcripts but you will need to login HERE to request ACT scores. If you need to send your SAT scores log on HERE . Official scores need to be sent directly from ACT or the College Board. PLHS cannot send them.
What else may be needed?
Colleges may also require: letters of recommendation, essays, activities resume with your extracurricular involvement, volunteering, leadership, honors, work experience, etc.
ACT TEST DATES FOR SENIORS
October 26 (Registration Deadline: September 20)
December 14 (Registration Deadline: October 7)
To register for one of these ACT test dates, CLICK HERE.
"My senior doesn’t eat at school. Why would we apply for a free and reduced lunch program?"
Why would you apply for Free & Reduced Lunch?
There are fee waiver opportunities, scholarships available, and more, to help support families with financial needs. Unless you complete the "Free & Reduced Lunch Application," you will be unable to take advantage of these opportunities. CLICK HERE TO APPLY.