Dear Students, Staff, and Parents/Guardians,
Thank you for taking the time to read the Superintendent Briefing for February. In this edition, we have included new topics to keep you and your student/s informed about important events at North Platte Public Schools and around our community.
As we continue through the spring semester, I would like to remind you how valued you are to NPPS. Your support of volunteering, partnerships, and participation does not go unnoticed at the fantastic events in which our students are able to participate. We thank you and are grateful for your dedication to the district.
Please note the two additional teacher workdays added on February 4th and 11th. These dates will allow teachers to catch up on work that has been set aside to accommodate the ever-challenging COVID-19 pandemic.
We are NPPS. Come Grow With Us!
Sincerely,
Ron Hanson, NPPS
Superintendent
COVID-19 Testing Still Available
Access to COVID-19 testing continues to be available to those who need it.
To locate facilities near you, reach out to your physician's office or contact your local health department. For additional information on testing or vaccines, contact the Nebraska COVID-19 Information Line every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at (531) 249-1873 or toll-free at (833) 998-2275.
Relay calls for deaf and hard of hearing and Language Line access are available at the numbers above. Nebraska is committed to ensuring that residents with disabilities are able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, no matter where in the state they live.
Junior ACT Test Prep & Sophomore Pre-ACT Test Prep:
North Platte High School, in partnership with North Platte's very own Prodigy Studios, will be offering four Saturdays of ACT Test Prep for Juniors and four Pre-ACT Test Prep sessions during Bulldog Time for Sophomores. Both the junior and the sophomore sessions will be led by Prodigy Studios Instructor, Tyler Cronin. The test prep sessions will focus on several key areas:
- Familiarity of test structure
- Practice with test questions
- Tips & Tricks to better identify generalities
- Subject matter covered within the test
All juniors and their families were sent a sign-up link for the Saturday Test Prep Sessions. The sign-up is voluntary and test prep is free to NPHS juniors. All sophomores will attend their Pre-ACT test prep sessions during their assigned Bulldog Time period. No sign-up will be distributed.
The Nebraska NSCAS Junior ACT will be administered on March 22nd, 2022 and the Nebraska Pre-ACT for Sophomores will be administered on April 6th, 2022. More information on the specifics of these testing dates will be shared out to families by North Platte High School administration in the coming weeks.
North Platte High School Graduation Requirements:
The North Platte Public School Board of Education will enter into discussion during the next several board meetings to review the Financial Literacy Act that was signed into law on August 28, 2021. The requirements of the new law are outlined in the Nebraska Revised Statute 79-3001 to 79-3004. The North Platte Public School District will be moving forward to adopt the addition of the graduation requirement outlined in the statute. All students enrolled in North Platte High School beginning with the graduation cohort of 2024 and beyond will be required to take Personal Finance. North Platte High School already offers Personal Finance as an elective course so the course will be moved to a required course status. The statute further outlines financial literacy requirements for grades K-8. The Teaching & Learning Department will continue to review current financial literacy instruction at this level to ensure the requirements of the statute are met.
"Self-Serve" in the Parent Portal is ready for you to use.
Have you moved to a new location or have a different phone number? Did your household membership change?
"Self-Serve", in the Parent Portal, is ready for you to use to update any changes in your household.
If you have not used "Self-Serve",this means, as parents and guardians of North Platte Public School students, you can make change requests through your parent portal account for address information, demographic data, and family information. This is a convenient way for you to keep your household information current to avoid missing any communication from your student’s teacher, principal, or the district office. These requests are then processed and updated by the IC system administrator at McKinley
You can find these features under "MORE" in the menu.
If you have not signed up for a Parent Portal account, you can send an email to welcomecenter@nppsd.org and include your
Student(s) name(s)
birthdate(s)
grade(s)
school(s) they are attending
As soon as this information is confirmed you will receive your Activation Key number and instructions explaining how to set up your account, via email.
There are other convenient and cool features in the Parent Portal.
Learn more at:
ESSER Funding
Important Notice: There is no connection between ESSER Funding eligibility in regard to safety or health, including face-covering mandates. Please visit the link above to view the ESSER Allocation guidelines.
Legislative
Members of the NPPS administrative team and board of education continuously review new and existing school-related legislation. This team will implement newly passed bills when appropriate.
Visit The official site of the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature
Kids Klub had a wonderful STEM mega day in January.
We enjoyed a day of building with legos, creating straw marble mazes, cup stacking, building marshmallows and spaghetti structures, and racing aluminum foil and craft stick skiers.
**IMPORTANT**
As a reminder for anyone who uses Kids Klub after school, there will be NO Kids Klub at any site on Thursday, February 24th.
We will be closed so that our staff can attend an after-school conference. We thank you for understanding and allowing our staff the opportunity to grow their skills.
Thank you for your continued support.
Carrie Lienemann, Director
Show off Your School Pride Today!
Thank you for the donation Western Nebraska Bank. We greatly appreciate your support as a School Business Partner.
Request your North Platte Bulldogs Debit Card from Western Nebraska Bank at
no charge. They're a fun way to show off your school spirit and give back at the same time.
The more you swipe and sign for your debit card transactions, the more Western Nebraska
Bank will donate annually to your school. Start swiping today and make an impact!
Left to Right: Dr. Hanson, Marcy Hunter, & Stuart Simpson
North Platte Area Chamber Development
Welcome to the North Platte Area
The North Platte area is a wonderful place to live, work, play, and retire. We are pleased to bring you this website to show you what North Platte offers its citizens and businesses.
On this site, you will find information on the North Platte & Lincoln County area, Chamber & Development members, programs and events, and links to important community resources, projects and organizations.
Visit the website at http://www.nparea.com/
Nebraska Outdoor Calendar
Nebraska Game and Parks offer a host of events and virtual events throughout the year.
For a complete list of events, visit https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/
Virtual events https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/events/photo/?tribe_filterbar_events_virtual=yes
North Platte/Lincoln County Visitors Bureau
See Everything That North Platte Has To Offer And Start Planning Your Trip Today.
Explore North Platte. The home of Buffalo Bill has tons of great options for anyone looking to have fun and if you want a sure-fire good time just look for Buffalo Bill’s Buffalo of Approval. Bill’s bestowed it on the attractions, activities, and events that are sure to leave a smile on your face. From great outdoor activities, to sipping locally crafted beverages, to exploring the area’s unique history you’ll find something for everyone in North Platte.
Visit the website at https://visitnorthplatte.com/
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February 4, 2022, NEWLY ADDED Teacher Workday
February 11, 2022, NEWLY ADDED Teacher Workday
February 18, 2022: Staff Professional Development
February 25, 2022
March 4, 2022
March 10, 2022: Staff Professional Development
March 11, 2022
March 17-18, 2022 Parent-Teacher Conferences
April 14-18, 2022
April 19, 2022: Staff Professional Development
We Are Hiring!
Are you looking for a position with NPPS? If so, please visit https://nppsd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx to see a list of available positions.
Sodexo Is Also Hiring~
Sodexo @ NPPSD
Are you looking for a family-friendly schedule that offers competitive pay, insurance, and 401K? Sodexo Nutrition Department is looking to hire part-time, and sub positions for the upcoming school year. www.sodexo.jobs
Make an Impact in a student’s Life
Part-time and sub positions available
Excellent schedule – no weekends or evenings
Opportunity for advancement
Competitive pay
Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer
Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer. Sodexo is committed to upholding the spirit and principles of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the 1998 amendment to the Act. If, due to a disability, you require a reasonable accommodation to navigate this site and/or complete the online application process, please contact USASodexoFrontlineApplicationSupport@sodexo.com for assistance.
