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Greatness Update (Families)

May 13th, 2024

Greatness Update (Families) May 13th, 2024

May 16, 2024

We did it (almost)! This is the final Greatness Update of the 2023-2024 school year and what a great year it was! This year has been filled with laughs, learning, growing, personal goals achieved and unforgettable memories. Thank you for your part in making Papillion La Vista Community Schools one of the best districts in Nebraska. Have a great summer!

BOE Sounds Bites: 5/13/24

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The Papillion La Vista Community Schools Board of Education met on May 13, 2024, at the Central Office to discuss several items. The following are some important highlights from the meeting:


  • Board Recognitions

  • Superintendent Report

  • Refunding/Restructuring of Series 2020C Bonds

  • YATP Construction Project

  • Summer facility Projects

  • District Copiers Request for Proposal

  • Transportation Services Request for Proposal

  • Review Policy 5000 - Students


See full recap and video clips here.


The next regular Board of Education meeting will be on June 10, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the PLCS Central Office. All the PLCS Board of Education meetings are streamed online through YouTube and viewable on the District website at www.plcschools.org/BoardMeetingsLive.


Submitted by: Tyler Cronin, Communications Specialist

Minute of Greatness

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Congratulations to our 511 Monarch graduates! Watch the recap here!


Submitted by: Chantelle Green, Communications Specialist

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Congratulations to our 494 Titan graduates! Watch the recap here!


Submitted by: Chantelle Green, Communications Specialist

Moment of Gratitude

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Take a look at the Certified and Classified Superintendent Gratitude Award April recipients as Dr. Rikli surprised them in their classrooms! Congratulations to Kate Konrad from Trumble Park and Natalie Masada from La Vista West!


Submitted by: Chantelle Green, Communications Specialist

Did you hear the news?

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Watch this in-depth coverage about a piece recently played by the Monarch band during their spring concert, in collaboration with Sing Me a Story. Thank you to Tim Keller for his willingness to talk to the media and have them at the concert!


Submitted by: Chantelle Green, Communications Specialist

Honor a classroom hero today! 2024 Thank a Teacher Parent Campaign

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Stuck on how to thank your child’s teacher for a great year? Honor them with a note of appreciation and gift to the PLCS Family Fund – a program for PLCS staff and their families in times of illness, family emergencies, and other unexpected financial crises. Honor a classroom hero today! Donate HERE!


Submitted by: Taylor Brethouwer, Marketing & Events Manager, PLCS Foundation

FREE Meals This Summer!

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June 3-27 (Monday - Friday)

Breakfast: 7:45 - 8:45 AM

Lunch: 11:00 - 12:15 PM

Location: La Vista West Elementary (7821 Terry Drive, La Vista)

Open to all children 1-18 with free meal(s) for their accompanying adult(s)!


Over the summer, when kids are the most active, it’s important to have the fuel needed for fun activities. That’s why PLCS is offering FREE meals for all children in June. Adult meals are made available through the generous support of the Food Bank for the Heartland and local churches. View the menu here.


Submitted by: Julie Denker, Director of Food Services

Register NOW for Summer Swim Lessons!

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There are 3 summer sessions running Monday - Thursday. $60 per child/session. Registration is OPEN!


Submitted by: Nick Baker, Aquatics Director

Papillion La Vista Community Schools
Be Known for GREATNESS

Email: Communications@plcschools.org
Website: www.plcschools.org
Location: 420 South Washington Street, Papillion, NE, USA
Phone: 402-537-6200


Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Papillion La Vista Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Students: Dr. Trent Steele, Director of Secondary Human Resources and Student Services, 420 South Washington Street, Papillion, NE 68046 (402) 537-6214 (trent.steele@plcschools.org). Employees and Others: Dr. Kati Settles, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources, 420 South Washington Street, Papillion, NE 68046 (402) 537-6204 (kati.settles@plcschools.org). Complaints or concerns involving discrimination or needs for accommodation or access should be addressed to the appropriate Coordinator. For further information about anti-discrimination laws and regulations, or to file a complaint of discrimination with the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education (OCR), please contact OCR at One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, #320, Kansas City, Missouri 64106, (816) 268-0550 (voice), or (877) 521-2172 (telecommunications device for the deaf), or email ocr.kansascity@ed.gov.