SPCS COMMUNITY CONNECTION
SPRINGFIELD PLATTEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 2023-2024
JAN/FEB 2024
Thank You for Helping Us Be an 'Excellent' School District!
As a district, Springfield Platteview Community Schools received an “excellent” classification from the Nebraska Department of Education. Each building in our district received a classification of great or excellent. For the week of February 5-9, we are celebrating this great achievement at our schools. Please take a moment to tell an SPCS staff member, thank you!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
SPCS Good Vibes Employee of the Month
Andrew Soneson, Platteview Central Junior High School
Congratulations to Andrew Soneson, 7th and 8th-grade social studies teacher at Platteview Central, for being recognized as the SPCS Good Vibes Employee of the Month! Thank you for going above and beyond. We appreciate your hard work. Please tell Mr. Soneson congrats for being the SPCS Good Vibes Employee of the Month!
WE APPRECIATE YOU!
We Appreciate our SPCS Board of Education
Jan 21 - 28 was Nebraska School Board Appreciation Week. The SPCS School Board dedicates HOURS of volunteer time to help our schools! We are incredibly lucky to have their support. Thank you so very much: Lisa, President; Kyle, Vice President; Brenda, Board Secretary; Lee, Board Treasurer; Brian O., Member; Brian W., Member
WE APPRECIATE YOU!
Foundation Releases 22-23 Impact Statement
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the SPCS Education Foundation. This outstanding community always comes through. Thank you for helping make an impact in the community and enhancing the lives of students and teachers through many different avenues. We appreciate you! Click the button below to see the full Impact Report.
Beauty and the Beast Presented by PHS
This year, Platteview High School will be presenting the Broadway musical 'Beauty and the Beast' on March 8-10th. Friday 3/8 and Saturday 3/9 will be 7:00 pm shows, and Sunday 3/10 will be a 2:00 matinee. Tickets go live next week!
Local VFW Awards
A huge congratulations to our District 10 VFW Patriot Pen 2024 winners! (Not all of our outstanding winners are pictured above.)
Hiring for Classified and Certified Positions
Springfield Platteview Community Schools aim to recruit, develop, and retain the highest quality staff members to join our school district. We hire individuals who are passionate about education and who care about the students. Take a moment to look at jobs and apply online. Classified and certified positions are open now.
'Popcorn Fridays' at Westmont Elementary
Westmont Elementary 3rd graders had a very special Popcorn Friday guest reader last Friday! Dr Saunders read The Coffee Beans For Kids story to the 3rd graders. Popcorn Fridays have become a tradition at Westmont Elementary. It's a great way to have special readers to help the classrooms celebrate a successful week.
2024 Element Comic-Con4 at PC
Mrs. Clayton's 4th year of Element Comic-Con was a blast again. It's a fun and memorable way for Platteview Central science students to learn about Platteview Central atoms and the periodic table of elements.
Alumni & Friends: Senior Scholarships
The Alumni & Friends Society is proud to offer (5) $750 scholarships to graduating seniors at Platteview High School. Students attending a trade, vocational, 2-year, or 4-year institution are welcome to apply. Print of this flyer or head to the front office at PHS to get one. Deadline is 4/15/2024.
Available scholarships for seniors can be found here on the "Just for Seniors" page on the PHS website.
Dr. Saunders Visits Westmont's Green Plant Club with Wiggler Worms
The Green Plant Club welcomed Dr. Saunders to their group to show off his wiggler worms. Saunders has thousands of worms that he uses to help in creating rich composting soil for his outdoor gardens. The worm's specialized digestive system converts food waste and other organic materials to a nutrient-rich compost. Thank you for teaching the kids all about your worm farm, Dr. S.
PHS Yearbook Offer
By purchasing one yearbook, you will be placed in all the raffles and can win multiple times.
Cost: $60
Where to purchase: www.yearbookforever.com
Last Day: April 1st, 2024
Raffle Dates: Feb. 20, March 5, 13, 27
Prizes: Please see the image!
Happy 100th Day of School!
In Other News...
STAY INFORMED
A lot is happening at our schools. Here are a few ways that you can stay informed. Let us know if you are currently not getting this information and we can add you to our list, where it makes sense.
District emails
District text messages (used sparingly)
District Website: spcsne.org
Facebook: facebook.com/SpringfieldPlatteview
Twitter: twitter.com/SpringfieldPV
District news: www.spcsne.org/News-Contact
