Seniors, keep in mind the importance of attending school your senior year! We understand the excitement around senior skip days, but please remember that skipping school can have negative consequences like missing important information in class, potential disciplinary action, and even impacting your grades. Let's focus on celebrating our senior year responsibly and make sure we're all present in class. Papillion La Vista Community Schools DOES NOT recognize or encourage seniors to ever skip school!
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
SENIORS' LAST DAY - May 8
GRADUATION - May 11 @ 5:00 PM, Baxter Arena
ATTENTION SENIORS!
Seniors, watch for scholarship scams! Never pay to apply for a scholarship. If a company promises you a scholarship or grant in exchange for a “processing cost,” “redemption fee,” or other upfront payment, walk away.
Signs of a Scholarship or Financial Aid Scam
Not sure if an offer is a scam? Here’s how to tell. If someone advertises an offer with any of these phrases, or a variation, it’s a scam.
- Scammers say: “The scholarship is guaranteed or your money back.”
- Scammers say: “You can’t get this information anywhere else.”
- Scammers say: “I just need your credit card or bank account number to hold this scholarship.”
- Scammers say: “We'll do all the work. You just pay a processing fee.”
- Scammers say: “The scholarship will cost some money.”
- Scammers say: “You're a finalist [for a contest you never entered].”
Also, keep in mind if Papillion La Vista High School nominates you for a scholarship or award of any type, we will contact you! Companies looking to sell you a service or product will often tell you that you have been nominated by someone at our school. If you ever have a questions about something like this, see your counselor or Mrs. Bradley. They will be happy to look it over with you to determine if it is legitimate.
UNSURE WHAT TO DO AFTER GRADUATION? HERE ARE A FEW IDEAS!
Check out Metropolitan Community Colleges Programs & Certifications.
Have you ever considered going into Graphic Design? Check out the American Graphics Institute.
Interested in the health field you can earn a Multispecialty Sonography Associate Degree in as little as 21 months.
As demand for renewable energy grows, so does the need. Check out the Wind Energy Technology degrees at Central Community College and Northeast Community College.
Computer- Aided Drafting has many high paid positions in the Metro area. A career certificate enables students to enhance their job-relevant skills in the workplace using CAD software. They are able to use 2-D and a variety of 3-D CAD solids modeling software to complete the drafting details and assemblies.
Graduation Requirements To earn this degree, a student must complete all required courses.
Total credit hours required: 27
THINK ABOUT GETTING AN CNA
High school students can take Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) classes at Metropolitan Community College (MCC) through the Concurrent Enrollment program. This program allows high school students to earn both high school and college credit at the same time.
Here are some steps for taking CNA classes at MCC:
- Apply: Complete the online CNA application.
- Admission: If the application is reviewed and the student meets the minimum requirements, they will be admitted and notified by email.
- Background check: Students will receive an email with a link to complete a background check.
- Enrollment: Students will be enrolled in the requested section if possible.
- Course schedule: Students will receive an email with their course schedule and bookstore information.
Students can also call MCC at (531) 622-2400 to schedule an advising appointment with a Success Navigator or Academic Advisor.
Some admission requirements for the CNA program include:
- Being at least 16 years old
- Submitting a completed application form
- Submitting a signed and dated Technical Standards form
- Submitting a signed and dated Background Check form
- Providing proof of a current Mantoux PPD Skin test (Tuberculosis test)
High school students can take Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) classes at Metropolitan Community College (MCC) through the Concurrent Enrollment program. This program allows high school students to earn both high school and college credit at the same time.
ATTENTION SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS!
Have you been awarded a scholarship? If so, please email Mrs. Bradley a photo of your scholarship award letter! We would like to know about all the scholarships you have been awarded!
CONGRATULATIONS to this week's scholarship winners!
Blake Mazur
Concordia University, Academic Scholarship
Would you like to see the list of scholarships students received last year? CLICK HERE
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE EVENT - DON'T MISS OUT!
Attention seniors interested in applying to Metropolitan Community College (MCC). MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
A representative from MCC will be at PLHS to help students apply to MCC as well as scholarships with a focus on the trades. This is an amazing opportunity to apply and learn about Metropolitan Community College's scholarship opportunities. In addition, you will also receive tips and help on how to apply and tips on how to write your essays. Don't miss out on this opportunity!
When: November 11
Where: Excellence Center
Time: TBA
Please email Mrs. Bradley if you are interested in attending this event.
TIME TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS!
Seniors, don't miss these scholarship opportunity's. These opportunities are only available to students who attend school at Papillion La Vista High School. They are perfect opportunities to apply for scholarships with a limited amount of competition.
NEW - PAPILLION LA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL BAND SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is offered to students who have participated in the Papillion La Vista band.
Deadline: December 1
THIS APPLICATION HAS 26 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND WE ONLY 14 APPLICATIONS!
PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PTO/PTN SCHOLARSHIP
If you attended an elementary or middle school in our district, there is a scholarship on this application for you.
WE HAVE VERY FEW APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP!
PAPILLION LA VISTA SCHOOLS PRINCIPALS & SUPERVISORS ORGANIZATION SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: November 22
This application offers scholarships for students who plan to major in education.
WE HAVE VERY FEW APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP
PAPILLION LA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL SCOOP SCHOLARSHIP - Deadline: November 22
This scholarship is for students who have participated in show choir at PLHS.
WE ONLY HAVE A COUPLE OF APPLICATIONS FOR THESE SCHOLARSHIPS
PAPILLION LA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL PLEA MEMBER SCHOLARSHIP & PLEA EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: November 22
This scholarship application is for students who have parents who teach in the PLCS District and belong to PLEA and there is also a scholarship for students who plan to major in education.
WE ONLY HAVE A FEW APPLICATIONS FOR THESE SCHOLARSHIPS!
Deadline: November 29
This scholarship application has a variety of scholarships on one application. There is something for everyone. Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, STEM, Cursing, and a few general scholarships.
NOT MANY STUDENTS HAVE APPLIED FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP!
Deadline: December 1
Anyone can apply for this scholarship.
WE ONLY HAVE ONE APPLICATION FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP!
Papillion La Vista High School Student Council Scholarship
Deadline: December 1
This scholarship is for students who have been on Student Council at PLHS.
LOOKING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS?
CLICK HERE to view scholarships available to students at PLHS. This list is updated on a regular basis!
NEW SCHOLARSHIPS ADDED THIS WEEK
DECA Student Scholarship - Deadline January 10
This scholarship is for high school students who participate with DECA.
2025 Profile in Courage Essay Contest - Deadline January 17
This scholarship has students describe and analyze an act of political courage by a US elected official who served during or after 1917, the year of JFK's birth.
SENIOR TIPS FOR COLLEGE
November is a time for eating turkey and celebrating the holidays with family and friends. It is also a time to start paying attention to your upcoming college and scholarship deadlines!
Here is a November check list to help you keep on track!
- Stay on top of your college admissions to-do lists. This may mean that you have to monitor/manage multiple portals. (UNL's MyRed, UNO's Mavlink, etc.) Be sure to keep track of your login credentials.
- Watch your early admission deadlines. Many of these fall between now and December 1.
- If you have applied to college, you will want to email Mrs. Bradley and have her send your official transcripts to the institutions you have applied to.
- It is NOT too late to retake the ACT if you would like to raise your score. November 8 is the last day to register for the December 14 ACT without a late fee.
- Finalize your college list. Use the information you have gathered to create a list of five to eight colleges. Once you have decided on your list, go over that list with your counselors, teachers, and parents/guardians.
- Keep track of those deadlines. November and December are big months for scholarship deadlines.
- Start thinking about FAFSA. If you have not created your FAFSA ID, now is a good time to do this. FAFSA will open in early December!
- Stay on track with your grades! Colleges will continue to look at what you have done your senior year.
- Continue your search for scholarship. Your Senior Bulletin is a useful tool to help you with this. Local scholarships such as the Midlands Place Scholarship and PTO Scholarship are great opportunities for you.
COLLEGE REP VISITS AT PLHS
UPCOMING VISITS
No visits 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!
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 transcripts? CLICK HERE
Military Recruiter Schedule CLICK HERE
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.
Thinking of majoring in the trades? CLICK HERE to see the Career & Trade Bulletin.
Parents, please considering a donation for Post-Prom CLICK HERE to make a donation.
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
