SENIOR BULLETIN

Senior Class Quote

“Let us make our future now, and let us make our dreams tomorrow’s reality.”- Malala Yousafzai

IMPORTANT DATES

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

POST - PROM - April 26 - 11:30 PM - 3:30 AM - PLHS

COLLEGE DAY - April 30 - Photo 11:00 AM South Gym

HONORS NIGHT - May 6 - 7:00 PM, PLHS North Gym

SENIOR LAST DAY - May 8

GRADUATION - May 11 @ 5:00 PM, Baxter Arena

Attention Seniors!

Over the past several years, more than half of the senior class has been awarded scholarships, totaling around $17,000,000. So far this year, we have 88 students who have submitted their scholarship award letters, totaling just under $6,000,000. Your senior class has 451 students in it!

The deadline to turn in scholarship award letters is fast approaching! April 14 is the final day to submit your scholarship information for the Honors Night Program and Graduation Program. This is your time to shine, and we want to celebrate all your hard work and achievements!

If you have been awarded a scholarship, please email a copy of your scholarship award letter(s) to Mrs. Bradley as soon as possible. ALL scholarships count! It doesn't matter whether you plan to attend the school offering the scholarship—we celebrate them all!

Let's make this year’s scholarship celebration the best yet!

Honors Night

Tuesday, May 6 -7:00 PM - Papillion La Vista High School North Gym

Honors Night is a celebration of our students who have enlisted in the military and our students who have been awarded scholarships. We encourage ALL seniors who meet this criteria to attend!

IT IS TIME TO TURN IN THOSE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS to Mrs. Bradley.

If you have enlisted, let Mrs. Bradley know.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Admitted Student Day is March 29!

Students who have been admitted to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are invited to attend and learn more about college life, connect with other future Huskers, and discover helpful resources for their next steps to Nebraska! CLICK HERE to register!

Receiving a college acceptance letter or scholarship or a job offer is validating! Celebrate each and every success! Not receiving something you applied for should not feel like the end of the world. Every experience is a chance to grow and improve. This is also an important time to avoid procrastination. Stay focused on your current classes and responsibilities. Avoid "Senioritis"! Whether you are attending college or entering the workforce, it is important to be motivated to prepare for your next steps. Maintain a good balance between your social life and academics. This is the key to success in and out of school.

You should be hearing about your scholarship awards from the college/university. If you have been awarded a scholarship, please email Mrs. Bradley a copy of your award letter.

Aarju Acharya

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nebraska Emerging Leaders Scholarship

Creighton University, Academic Opportunity Award

Creighton University, Labaj Award

Izzy Ashby

Bellevue University, Women's Soccer Athletics Scholarship

Adeline Bigelow

Iowa State University, Academic Achievement Award

Iowa State University, Expedition Award

Hills Dale College, Werner J & Margaret F Gogel Scholarship

Hillsdale College, Merit Scholarship

Southern Methodist University, SMU Second Century Scholar

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Board of Regents Scholarship

Joshua Buike

Suburban Rotary Club, Suburban Rotary Scholarship

Kahlan Campbell

University of Kansas, SELF Fellowship Scholarship

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Board of Regents Scholarship

Jonas Foster

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nebraska Emerging Leaders Scholarship

Sydney Gassaway

Creighton University, Next Generation Leadership Scholarship

Alyssa Jimenez

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, O & G Kammerer Scholarship

College of Saint Mary, Distinguished Women Merit Scholarship

Creighton University, University Award

Camryn Kruse

Grand Canyon University, GCU Direct President Scholarship

Nathan Llewellyn

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Board of Regents Scholarship

Lucy Mohr

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Board of Regents Scholarship

Elaina White

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, David Distinguished Scholarship

Papillion La Vista High School, Monarch Band Booster Scholarship

Would you like to see the list of scholarships students received last year? CLICK HERE

If you are heading to college it is time to complete the FAFSA! This is a very important part of your college application process! Completing the FAFSA is an excellent opportunity to learn of financial aid you may receive, to encourage postsecondary education, and to make more informed college-going decisions.

CLICK HERE to create your FSA ID this is the first step to completing your FAFSA it will take a few days for this to process before you can complete your FAFSA. BOTH the parent and student will each need to create their own ID!

CLICK HERE to complete your FAFSA.

The FAFSA priority deadline is May 1, 2025

Keep working on your scholarship applications! The scholarship season is going to come to an end quickly!

Would you like to find more external scholarship opportunities? Websites like FastWeb.com or EducationQuest are also great resources for scholarship searches.

Pink Bandana College Scholarship is now open to Nebraska high school students who plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college/university the fall of 2025. Applicant must be a student who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, or a student who has a parent or legal guardian that has been diagnosed with breast cancer in the last 5 year. DEADLINE: April 1

NE EAGLE SCOUT SCHOLARSHIP - DEADLINE JUNE 1

This scholarship may be used at 30 eligible colleges or university in Nebraska. You must be an Eagle Scout and a 2025 high school senior. You must plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college/university in Nebraska beginning the fall of 2025 and you must also be an Eagle Scout. To apply CLICK HERE.

Goya Food Culinary Art Scholarship - Deadline March 3

Goya Foods Culinary Art Scholarship is open to any student with at least a 3.0 GPA who plans to attend a two year or four-year college/university. You must be planning on majoring in culinary arts or food services. For more information and to apply CLICK HERE.

United Latino Endowment Scholarship - Deadline March 10

This scholarship is accepting applications from graduating seniors, of Latino descent, attending a Metro Omaha area high school. You must be of Latino descent, have a financial need, and have a GPA between 2.3 and 3.5. To apply see application below. DEADLINE March 10

Rod Stuehm Memorial Fund HVAC Scholarship - Deadline April 18

This scholarship is for students who will enroll in a HVAC program.

Be a legal Nebraska resident.

Have a financial need.

Be in good academic and social standing.

See application below.

Must be accepted at an accredited four-year institution.

Must be a legal resident of Nebraska

Must demonstrate financial need.

Must be in good academic and social standing.

Preference will be given to a student with personal knowledge of Mr. Stuehm.

See application below.

Scholarship Requirements:

• You must plan to attend a college/university or trade school.
• You need to have participated in a varsity sport and in an additional school activity such as another sport, band, show choir, etc.

CLICK HERE to apply.

YOU DO NOT NEED TO REQUEST YOUR RECOMMENDATION TO BE SENT TO THE FOUNDATION. MRS. BRADLEY WILL AUTOMATICALLY SEND THEM FOR YOU!

Omaha Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women Scholarship - Deadline February 15 (See Application Below)

University of Nebraska-Omaha, Goodrich Scholarship - Deadline February 27

Nuclear Family Scholarship - Deadline February 28

AMS Scholarship for Underserved Communities - Deadline February 28

Textile Merchandising Scholarship - Deadline February 28

Anntonette Willa Skupa Turner Scholarship - Deadline: February 28

Monarch Athletic Booster Club Scholarship - Deadline: February 28

Coyner and Donna Smith Diversity Scholarship - Deadline: February 28

James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship - Deadline March 1

American Chemical Society Scholarship - Deadline March 1

Danish Sisterhood of America - Deadline March 1

Foundation 649 Scholarship - Deadline March 1

Life Happens Scholarship - Deadline March 1

American Legion Auxiliary Children of Warriors Scholarship - Deadline March 1

Nebraska Public Leadership Foundation Scholarship - Deadline March 1

Nebraska Society Professional Engineers Scholarship - Deadline March 1 (See Application Below)

Women's Cyber Security Scholarship - Deadline March 3

Jewish Federation of Omaha Scholarship - Deadline March 3

United States Army ROTC Scholarship - Deadline March 4

United Latino Endowment Scholarship - Deadline March 10 (See Application Below)

To sign up for a college visit in our Counseling Center: Log on your Maia account, click on the events tab on the left side, click actions on the right side, click attend. Keep in mind it is your responsibility to show up for the event.

Northwest Missouri State University - April 25 at 9:00 AM

Attention female students who are interested in construction!

Metropolitan Community College and NAWIC Greater Omaha will be hosting a Women in Construction Luncheon. This FREE event will welcome current students to come learn from women in the construction industry and engage in this fun networking opportunity.

DATE: March 6

TIME: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

WHERE: Metropolitan Community College Swanson Conference Center

TO REGISTER CLICK HERE.

Drake-Williams Steel is dedicated to helping youth in the Omaha/Council Bluffs Metro to attend to and succeed in higher education institutions. The purpose of the DWS Trades Scholarship program is to provide scholarships annually to high school seniors with the goal of pursuing a career in the steel industry. The recipient(s) will receive tuition funds to apply to a trade related degree [ex: Welding, Electro-mechanical Maintenance, Machining, Drafting] from a local community, or technical college, and an accompanying employment opportunity. CLICK HERE to apply.

Johnny Baxter Carriage House Foundation is pleased to announce the continuation of its scholarship program for students interested in attending one of Nebraska's Community Colleges to study in an automotive related field. To apply see application below.

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