IMPORTANT DATES
Cap & Gown Order - Deadline - October 21
COLLEGE CAREER EXPO - October 29 from 12:30 PM - 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 - More information to come.
HONORS NIGHT - May 6 - 7:00 PM, PLHS North Gym
SENIORS' LAST DAY - May 8
GRADUATION - May 11 @ 5:00 PM, Baxter Arena
SENIORS, TIME IT RUNNING OUT TO ORDER YOUR CAP & GOWN! DEADLINE: OCTOBER 21
If you are using a sibling's cap & gown from a previous year, please let Mrs. Bradley know. Don't forget you will need to order a tassel.
THE MONARCH COLLEGE & CAREER EXPO IS COMING!
WHEN IS THE COLLEGE AND CAREER EXPO?
Tuesday, October 29
SENIORS TIMES
Session One: 12:45 PM -1:10 PM
Session Two: 12:55 PM -1:20 PM
WHERE IS THE FAIR?
This year the fair will be held in the North Gym. You will be dismissed from class to attend. Your teacher will let you know your time. CLICK HERE for details and to see the list of vendors attending.
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.
ACADEMIC LETTERS
Academic Letter
Academic lettering at Papillion La Vista High School serves as an acknowledgement of high academic achievement for dedicated and hardworking students in grades 9 - 12.
Eligibility
To be eligible for an Academic Letter, a student must:
- achieve a cumulative GPA of 4.0 or above for the academic school year AND
- successfully complete (pass) a minimum of 5 graded, mark-point courses for each semester they are enrolled.
Awarding
First-time recipients will receive a letter. Repeat recipients will receive a chevron each time they achieve the award.
Current Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors will be recognized this Fall 2024 semester - date to be determined.
"My senior doesn’t eat at school. Why would we apply for a free and reduced lunch program?"
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.
TIME TO START TURNING IN YOUR SCHOLARSHIP AWARD LETTERS!
PLHS loves to celebrate our Seniors' achievements! If you are awarded a scholarship, please share your good news with Mrs. Bradley.
All students who turn in their scholarship award letters will be recognized at Honors Night. This event is a time to recognize the hard work, dedication, and academic excellence of our students, who have earned scholarships. We look forward to celebrating their success and bright futures at our Honors Night on May 8. Please take the time to send Mrs. Bradley your award letters to insure we do not miss anyone at this celebration.
CONGRATULATIONS to this weeks scholarship winners!
Brenden Fischer
Kansas State University, Wildcat Non-Resident Award
Lillian Vitera
University of Sioux Falls, Volleyball Scholarship
DON'T MISS THESE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNTIES ALL MONARCHS SHOULD APPLY FOR
PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PTO/PTN SCHOLARSHIP - These are scholarships to the elementary school you attended and the middle school you attended. You must plan to attend college or a trade school the fall of 2025.
Deadline: November 15
PAPILLION LA VISTA SCHOOLS PRINCIPALS & SUPERVIORS ORGANIZATION SCHOLARSHIP - For students whose parent(s) work in the PLCS Schools or students who plan to major in education. You must plan to attend college or a trade school the fall of 2025.
Deadline: November 22
PAPILLION LA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL SCOOP SCHOLARSHIP - For students who have been in show choir and plan to attend a college or trade school the fall of 2025. Deadline: November 22
PAPILLION LA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL PLEA MEMBER SCHOLARSHIP & PLEA EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP - One Scholarship is for students who plan to major in education. The other scholarship is for students whose parent are members of PLEA and work in the Papillion La Vista Community Schools. You must plan to attend a college or trade school the fall of 2025. Deadline: November 22
MIDLAND PLACE SCHOLARSHIP - There are a variety of local scholarships on this one application. You must plan to attend a college or trade school the fall of 2025. - Deadline: November 29
Papillion Eastern Star #39 - This scholarship is for students who have good citizenship & high moral character. You must plan on attending a 2 or 4 year college/university or trade school the fall of 2025. Deadline: December 1
Papillion La Vista High School Student Council Scholarship - This scholarship is for for seniors who have participated in Student Council and plan to attend a college/university or trade school the fall of 2025. Deadline: December 1
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
American Culinary Federation Education Scholarship - The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation is offering a limited number of scholarship. Deadline: October 31
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship - This scholarship is designed to encourage and support outstanding students who work hard and have a financial need. Deadline: November 14
COLLEGE REP VISITS AT PLHS
UPCOMING VISITS
No visit are scheduled right now.
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!
APPLY TO COLLEGES IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY
Colleges are issuing acceptance letters already. If you have not already applied to your top colleges, do so soon. It would also be wise to apply to "safe" or back up schools. When the financial aid packages are put together in the spring, sometimes the most viable option is a school that was not initially a top choice. It is nice to have all your options in front of you and timely applications will allow your schools to present their financial award packages.
To put together those packages, colleges will want official transcripts even if you self-reported on the application. Either request via the PLHS website or let Vickie Bradley know where to send transcripts.
Through the end of October, UNL and UNK will waive their $45 application fee. Using the Nebraska application, use the waiver code “HUSKER” or “LOPER”. UNO’s application will remain free.
FAFSA
FAFSA is NOT just for four year colleges! It is also for trade schools and community colleges.
FAFSA can cover cost for your educational path based on need.
- Grants: FREE money that doesn't need to be repaid.
- Loans: Low-interest lows can pay for school. You need to repay these!
- Work Study: Earn money while attending school.
The FAFSA application will open December 1 for the 2025-26 academic year!
How to get started NOW!
Create your FSA ID now CLICK HERE (PARENTS be careful to use your OWN information for your account and the student will need to use THEIR OWN information to create their account.
A NOTE FROM COLLEGE POSSIBLE
Is your goal to attend college after graduation? College Possible may be for you!
My name is Chris, and I’m the College Possible coach at Papillion-La Vista High. I provide one-on-one coaching and group sessions on all things college - financial aid, scholarships, essays, and of course college applications. Our application is closing soon for seniors, and I want to make sure no one misses out on this awesome, FREE program.
Last year, Papillion-La Vista College Possible seniors were awarded over $250,000 in scholarships and all of them were accepted to college. Let us help you meet your goals!
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
2.5 minimum GPA
Meet family income requirements (if unsure if your family would qualify based on income, we always recommend applying and we will help determine your eligibility)
Interested in a 4-year (bachelor’s) degree
Willing to commit to full program participation (one group session per month and one meeting with your coach per month)
Our senior application closes at the end of the month, so if you are interested, please visit www.collegepossible.org/apply and click on “Omaha”, or simply click here!
WHY SHOULD I TAKE THE AP EXAM?
PLHS does not mandate that exams are taken, but they are encouraged because of the many benefits they have. As AP Coordinator, Mr. Caruso would like you to consider taking the exams. There will be a window to make the deposit. This is essential for the exam to be ordered. AP Exam Deposit Payment Windows:
- For all year and 1st semester classes: September 27th – November 4th
- For 2nd semester only classes: February 4th – March 4th
How do I sign up?
Step 1: This step should have already happened in your student’s class. They will need to join the class and move the exam status to “YES” on the MyAP site.
Step 2: Pay the deposit and confirm intentions by 11/4 on APTSUSA.
