Monarch Memo
February 3, 2020
Contact PLHS
Principal: Jerry Kalina
Email: nveitch@paplv.org
Website: www.plhs.paplv.org
Location: 402 East Centennial Road, Papillion, NE, USA
Phone: 402-898-0400
Facebook: facebook.com/PapillionLaVistaHighSchool
Twitter: @PLPulse
Mark Your Calendars
Important Dates for Spring Semester
Feb 12: Freshmen Orientation, PLHS Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
Feb 18: Academic Excellence Program, PLHS Auditorium, 7 p.m.
Feb 20: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Mar 16-20: Spring Break
Apr 4: Prom, Beardmore Event Center - Bellevue, 8-11 p.m.
Apr 4: Spring Craft Fair, PLHS, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Apr 7: ACT Testing for all JUNIORS
May 5: Honors Night, PLHS North Gym, 7 p.m.
May 10: Graduation, Baxter Arena, 1 p.m.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parents of Juniors
Boys’ State, Girls’ State, and Junior Law Cadet program are selective summer programs for students finishing their junior year. These competitive programs are a great opportunity to develop leadership skills, build your resume, and meet other high achieving students from around the state. All of the programs are free. Representatives from the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary will interview all candidates and select the final representatives. Pick up an application from the counseling office and return by February 14. Interviews will take place February 20.
Monarch Band Benefit Dinner and Auction
Peer Tutoring
Peer tutoring will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30-4:00 PM, in the counseling office. Students are free to drop by to complete homework, ask questions, get help preparing for a test/quiz, etc. No appointment needed. Contact Mrs. Dunbar with any questions – sdunbar@paplv.org.
Graduate Safe
Help support GRADUATE SAFE – a fun and safe event to celebrate our graduates.
If you would like to volunteer for Grad Safe, please sign up at the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0448AEAA2DA02-grad1
If you would like to donate a prize to Grad Safe, please email Kara Campbell at soupgirl@cox.net
*Please include the prize you would like to donate. Some ideas are gift cards, or supplies for college (everything from hydroflasks to microwaves to electronics).
If you would like to donate money to Grad Safe, please follow the link below to do so and specify “PLHS Graduate Safe Fund”
http://plvschoolsfoundation.org/donate
For more information about Graduate Safe, please click on the blue link at the very BOTTOM of this email.
Sports & Activities
Important Phone Numbers
Athletic Office 402-898-0410
Guidance Office 402-898-0409
Bookstore 402-898-0488
Kitchen 402-898-0411
PLV Cares
A Community That Cares
PLV Cares is a partnership between PLCS and the cities of Papillion and La Vista. PLV Cares advocates for mental health support for families in the Papillion La Vista Community.
- We are dedicated to connecting families to mental health resources.
- We are driven to enhance the well-being of our community.
- We are a community that cares.
Visit www.plvcares.org for more information.
531-444-CARE - PLCS Helpline - Available For Free To All Families
Papillion La Vista Community Schools has implemented a helpline for staff, students and parents to use FREE of charge. The helpline is staffed 24 hours a day 365 days a year with trained Boys Town Counselors. Are you concerned about your child? Do you have family issues and need some extra support? Call 531-444-CARE (2273) for FREE counseling.