I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing Winter Break.
The Rikli Family had a restful holiday. We traveled to Grand Island to spend some time with our in-laws and enjoyed some family time with the kids, our two rescue dogs, and of course, Linus. It was a wonderful opportunity to relax, recharge, and reflect on 2019.
The District experienced tremendous success in 2019. Our academic achievement continues to be outstanding with our students consistently scoring above state averages on state and national exams. The District boasts a 95% graduation rate and our most recent Monarch and Titan graduates received almost $30m in scholarships.
Finally, the District received an NSPRA Gold Medal Award for excellence in communication for our bond campaign. The upcoming year is likewise full of promise and potential.
Work continues on voter-approved bond projects with our new elementary school opening next fall and expansions at G. Stanley Hall, Anderson Grove, and PLSHS. We will begin renovation work at PLHS this spring.
School safety and mental health initiatives will continue to play a prominent role as the District prioritizes student and staff well-being. We will re-start our Strategic Planning process this winter to build a future roadmap for the District.
Lastly, we will support our teachers and staff through our new, innovative PLCS Family Fund which provides financial support to employee members experiencing personal hardship. Thank you to our staff, families, students, and community members for continuing to make Papillion La Vista Community Schools such a special place to live and work.
Here’s wishing the entire PLCS family a happy and prosperous 2020.
