TITAN STUDENT BULLETIN
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022
KEY DATES
FEBRUARY 21 - NO SCHOOL/STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY
MARCH 14-18 - SPRING BREAK
APRIL 4 - NO SCHOOL/STAFF DEVELOPMENT
APRIL 9 - PROM (RALSTON ARENA) & POST PROM @ PLSOUTH
APRIL 15 - NO SCHOOL/NO STAFF DEVELOPMENT
APRIL 18 - NO SCHOOL/STAFF DEVELOPMENT
APRIL 28 - HONORS NIGHT - 7 PM - TITAN ARENA
MAY 8 - GRADUATION - 5 PM - BAXTER ARENA
ANNOUNCEMENTS
YEARBOOK GROUP PICTURE DAY - FEBRUARY 15
All school-sponsored clubs and activities will participate in Group Picture Day on Tuesday, Feb. 15. Groups will be called over the intercom and should report immediately to the main gym. Photos will start at 8 a.m and should be finished before lunch. Check with your sponsor about wearing group shirts or other photo details.
ROSES FOR SALE!
BACKSTAGE TECH CREW HELP NEEDED!
ATTN: SPRING SPORTS ATHLETES
The athletic office will begin handing out blue cards for spring sport athletes on Monday, February 14th. All students intending to participate in a sport must acquire a blue card and give it to his/her coach on or before the first day of tryouts (Monday, February 28th). The blue card indicates to your coach that you have met all the requirements for participation and that you are eligible to participate. You will NOT be able to participate in practice/tryouts without the blue card. You must get a blue card even if you've already participated in a sport already this year.
To receive a blue card the following items must be completed:
1. A current physical on file in the athletic office, must have been completed after May 1, 2021.
2. Permission to treat form on file. Can complete using the following link, https://forms.gle/176SrKnbgWzK6vWx7. Only needs to be completed once.
3. Parents and students have signed the online consent and handbook forms (completed via student verification for both student and parent).
4. Purchased an Activity Ticket from the athletic office ($70.00).
5. Have passed 4 classes in the previous semester.
See Mrs. Medeck in the athletic office with any questions.
21-22 YEARBOOK INFO
YEARBOOK DISCOUNT FOR THIS WEEK ONLY
Use the discount code PLSSPRINGCONF22 at checkout while placing an order at www.yearbookforever.com to save $10 on your yearbook purchase. Offer good through Feb. 18th.
BOYS & GIRLS TRACK MEETING - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 - CAFETERIA
TITAN CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
TITANS UNITE - FEBRUARY 16 @ 3:30 IN B10
CULINARY CLUB - FEBRUARY 15 @ 3:30 IN B12
MONDAYS:
ART CLUB @ 3:30 IN B08
ANIME CLUB @ 3:30 IN C03
ALAI (ASIAN LIVES ARE IMPORTANT) - 7:30 IN D05 (EVERY OTHER MONDAY)
SPEECH TEAM @ 3:30 IN B09
POETRY CLUB @ 3:30 IN E03
TUESDAYS:
MESA @ 7:15 IN FLEX SPACE
ROBOTICS CLUB @ 3:30 IN A10
CRAFTING/KNITTING CLUB @ 3:30 IN B02 (2/15)
WEDNESDAYS:
MATH CLUB @ 3:30 IN B23
SKILLS USA @ 7:30 IN A10
TITANS UNITE @ 3:30 IN B10
SkillsUSA @ 7:30 in A10
THURSDAYS:
YGB! @ 3:30 IN G02
FRIDAYS:
KEY CLUB @ 7:30 NEAR G08
FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE
HAPPY SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR WEEK! WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR ALL THE WORK OUR COUNSELORS DO TO HELP STUDENTS SUCCEED IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM!
COLLEGE REP SCHEDULE
02/14 Northwest Missouri State University
02/14 Wayne State College
02/17 Kansas State University
03/01 University of South Dakota
03/03 Texas A&M University zoom 4:00 https://tamu.zoom.us/j/97923260079?pwd=MUkzdXZkRTk2V0VibDNRY0J4Q0syUT09
03/08 Missouri Western State University
03/10 University of Nebraska-Lincoln
04/06 Simpson College
Sign up through Naviance Student http://bit.ly/PLCSNaviance. There is also a link from our school homepage. Once logged in, click on the Colleges tab and under Research Colleges select College Visits to register.
MAVERICK MOMENTS!
FEBRUARY 15 - 9-12
FEBRUARY 22 - 9-12
A representative from UNO will be in the Counseling Office on 2/8, 2/15, and 2/22 from 9-12. They will be able to answer any question dealing with Dual Enrollment, the Admissions Process, and Scholarships.
CAREERS IN TRANSPORTATION DAY
The transportation industry has a variety of in demand, high impact, and technology driven careers. Participants will learn alongside industry leaders, SCC instructors and current students through hands-on activities as they explore career options in the transportation field.
Event Details:
Wednesday, February 16th, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Milford Campus
Participants will take part in hands-on station rotations and will have the opportunity to learn about selected career fields listed below:
- Auto Collision Repair Technology
- Automotive Technology
- Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment Tech
- Diesel Ag Equipment Service Technology
- Diesel Technology - Truck
- Ford/GM/MOPAR Partnership Programs
- John Deere Tech
- Powersports Technology
- Professional Truck Driver Training
- Welding Technology
Have questions? We are here to help!
Contact us today at admissions@southeast.edu or call us at 402-437-2600.
CORNHUSKER BOYS STATE
The 82nd Annual Session of Cornhusker Boys State will be held June 5 - 11, 2022. Any boy who has been a member of the junior class for the 2021-2022 year and attends a Nebraska school, or is home-schooled, is eligible for Boys State. The purpose of this program is to educate youth in the duties, privileges, rights, and responsibilities of American citizenship. Applications are available in the Career Ed Center and are due back by February 15.
CORNHUSKER GIRLS STATE
The 81st Annual Session of Cornhusker Girls State will be held June 5 - 11, 2022. Any girl who has been a member of the junior class for the 2021-2022 year, and attends a Nebraska school, or is home-schooled, is eligible for Cornhusker Girls State. The purpose of the program is to educate youth in the duties, privileges, rights, and responsibilities of American citizenship. Applications are available in the Career Ed Center and are due back by February 15.
WE THE STUDENTS ESSAY CONTEST FOR SCHOLARSHIPS!
Bill of Rights Institute's 2022 We the Students Essay Contest!
The grand prize is $7,500 and a scholarship to the Constitutional Academy summer program in Washington, DC. Submissions are due April 15th at 11:59 p.m. ET.
This year's topic is: How does an understanding of natural rights and respect build a free society?
Answering the question requires an understanding of natural rights and how they relate to the principle of respect and how the flourishing of a free society is dependent upon them. To truly explore this question in an essay that is between 500 -800 words, students will need to go beyond "dictionary definitions," and express their understanding and reasoning about the connections among these principles. This reasoning involves a combination of observation, experience, and some pretty "big ideas." What does it take to understand them? To build toward and maintain them? To see them with regard to each other? Why are these relationships important?
2022 JUNIOR LAW CADET PROGRAM
ACT PREP COURSES OFFERED
Two courses are offered: ACT Prep Level 1 and ACT Prep Level 2.
- ACT Prep 1 Level 1: Suggested for any student who has not previously taken the ACT OR has scored a 26 or lower on the ACT.
- ACT Prep Level 2: Recommended for any student who has taken the ACT Prep Level 1 course OR scored a 27 or higher on the ACT. This course assumes students are proficient in time management and the basic content knowledge necessary for that subject area.
Spring Dates and Locations (you may take classes at PLSHS and/or PLHS)
Session 1: March 12, 2022
Papillion La Vista High School
Level 1 Math
Papillion La Vista South High School
Level 2 Reading
Level 1 Science
Level 1 English
Session 2: March 19, 2022
Papillion La Vista High School
Level 2 Math
Level 1 English
Level 1 Science
Papillion La Vista South High School
Level 1 Reading
TO REGISTER: Click on the registration link below and submit which session(s) and subject(s) you plan to attend. Bring your payment to the counseling office desk to complete your registration. Checks payable to "PLCS ACT Prep."
- Spring 2022 Registration Link: https://bit.ly/plcsactprepspring22
- Time of Each Prep Session: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
- Cost for Each Prep Session: $40
All PLCS ACT prep courses will be offered in person. Students must register for the course by NOON on the FRIDAY prior to the session date (for example, for the March 12 session, students will need to be registered by March 11 at 12:00 p.m.).
*Please note that all juniors will automatically be registered for the April 5 State ACT exam. They will complete preliminary information in their English classes after spring break to set up ACT accounts. The state ACT is provided to juniors at no cost to families!
**There has been some question about whether or not the state ACT on April 5 is a practice or "real" ACT - it's a real ACT! Students can use their state ACT scores for college admissions and scholarship purposes!
PLEASE CHECK JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN CAREER ED!
HILLCREST HEALTH SERVICES CAREER FAIR
ADMINISTRATORS
Mr. Brent Gehring, Assistant Principal - 11th - brent.gehring@plcschools.org
Mr. Yano Jones, Assistant Principal - 10th - yano.jones@plcschools.org
Mr. Bubba Penas, Dean of Students/Assistant AD - bubba.penas@plcschools.org
Ms. Jessica Prusha, Assistant Principal - 9th - jessica.prusha@plcschools.org
Mr. Jeremy Van Ackeren, Assistant Principal - Activities - jeremy.vanackeren@plscschools.org
PAPILLION LA VISTA SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
PLCS CRISIS HOTLINE: 531-444-CARE(2273)
Available 24/7/365
Email: plshsattendance@plcschools.org
Website: https://www.plcschools.org/plshs
Location: 10799 State Hwy 370, Papillion, NE, USA
Phone: 402-829-4600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PapillionLaVistaSouthHighSchool/
Twitter: @PLSHSTitans