Pleasanton Public Schools

Meet Day! Good luck Bulldog Golfers!

Dear Pleasanton School Families, WOW! In the past 24 hours, an overwhelming number of families have answered our call, sending hundreds of invitations to friends and family. We're so excited to see that expanding home libraries and supporting our teachers is as important to you as it is to us. There's still time to get in on the fun. That's right: If you didn't have a chance to register and send 10 or more invitations to family and friends, you still have time. Click this link so you don't miss out! https://app.booksarefun.com/PleasantonSch68866 Complete your Treasure Map tonight and your student(s) will be entered to win the Epic Treasure Chest (KIT)! Prize drawings start tomorrow!

Dear Pleasanton School Families,  Exciting news! We are partnering with Books Are Fun and their Book Blast program to help build our students’ home libraries. For over 30 years, Books are Fun has been a trusted partner in promoting literacy. Today, our students learned about the Book Blast Program and the importance of having their own books at home. Tonight, we are asking you to take 7 minutes to support our Student Home Library initiative. Here are the steps:  1) Click this link: https://app.booksarefun.com/PleasantonSch68866 .  2) Register your student(s).  3) Send invitations to at least 10 friends or family members to support our students . (Don’t worry; all the information you provide is secure and only used for this program.) Need help registering? Watch this short step-by-step video: https://www.bb.booksarefun.com/how-to-complete Why I love this program: It’s guaranteed to put new, age-appropriate books into the hands of every student! 100% of all contributions go toward new books and classroom supplies. The book list is fantastic! It’s attached, check it out. It will take you less than 10 minutes and there is NO financial requirement from you. More books in your homes equals more pages being read! That’s the goal. We’re hoping for 100% participation. Want to see Book Blast in action? Watch this news clip from Fulton Elementary: https://www.kwqc.com/2024/03/12/books-are-fun-brings-book-blast-fulton-elementary-school/?fbclid=IwAR2L26ftQENS0vlVI1PFQp8bDFR8lBfTiNKCgXYhV9J_hBEp3OosSS55w1k Thank you for helping our school and community! Mrs. Heins Library Media Specialist

Don't wait and order your 2024-2025 Yearbook now if you haven't already! Discounted rate of $45 is available until May 20th! yearbookforever.com

Waddle we do without amazing students like YOU?! A huge flap of applause to everyone who participated in Finn’s Challenge—you've truly hatched something special! Because of your kindness and generosity, more hearts are beating stronger, and lives are being changed for the better. Your efforts weren’t just for the birds—you helped make a real difference! Keep spreading kindness, keep saving lives, and always remember… you're all a bunch of lucky ducks for being this awesome! #HeartHeroes #FinnsChallenge

No B lunch available today.

Track & Field Meet Day! Good luck at Holdredge tracksters!

The Summer 2025 driver education dates are available on the Nebraska Safety Center’s website: www.unk.edu/dred. Registration is now open! Due to a continuing instructor shortage, there have been some changes to the programs offered this summer with some programs not being offered. Please encourage your students to register early to avoid missing out on an in-person class. In addition to the in-person classes, the Safety Center is offering an online driver education course that can be taken at any time. The registration brochure is attached; however, the preferred method of registration is from our website: www.unk.edu/dred then click on the location of your choice. Please contact the Safety Center with any questions at 308-865-8256. ____ Pleasanton/Litchfield/Ravenna (8:30am to 12:30pm) *Classes at Pleasanton: June 9-13, 2025 *Range Exercises in Kearney: June 10, 2025 (9:30am-6:00pm) *Student/Parent Orientation: June 2, (8:30am) Pleasanton Public School **Transportation to Kearney on June 10th will be provided by Pleasanton School** Drivers Education Information DeAnn Keith Program Coordinator Nebraska Safety Center University of Nebraska Kearney NE 68849-4550 308-865-8562

It's almost time for Play Day! Save the date for Thursday, May 1st. Please read the attached letter with the schedule for the day. As a reminder, students in grades Kindergarten-6th will participate. We are excited for a fun day!

Flyers for the Pleasanton Youth Basketball Camp will be sent home today! All students entering grades 3rd-8th are welcome to attend. Please return your completed form, along with payment to the office by April 17th.

Here is your April Lunch Menu!

The LyonHeart Equine Assisted Learning organization helps children and adolescents improve their reading, math, and social skills while interacting with the horses. They will be celebrating their 10th Anniversary on April 12th with a Wild West Carnival at the Buffalo County Extension Building. It will be a fun day for children and families!

We’re proud to announce that Pleasanton High School will be represented at the Governor’s Virtual Event on March 27! Josh Pierce was selected as our student leader who will have a chance to ask Governor Pillen a question. 🗣️ #StudentLeadership #NebraskaFuture @esucc.org

Good luck to all those competing in activities this week!

REMINDER: Tryouts for next year's Cheer & Dance Teams will be next week, March 24th-27th. Read the attached flyer for more details or contact Coach Moore with any questions!

Alright, team—we’re in the final stretch of the Kids Heart Challenge, and we have ONE LAST WEEKEND to make something truly legendary happen… Mr. Westland in an inflatable duck costume. 🦆🤣 Imagine it: Mr. Westland waddling through the halls, flapping his little duck wings, maybe even letting out a few quacks of regret. Will he fit through the classroom doors? Will he attempt lunch duty while looking like a giant rubber ducky? Only YOU can make this happen! But if we don’t hit our goal? He gets to stay in normal, boring principal clothes. No waddling. No flapping. No duck-tastic embarrassment. And honestly… that would be a tragedy. So, don’t let us down! Register THIS WEEKEND and turn Mr. Westland into the majestic mallard he was meant to be. 🦆✨ The countdown is on! ⏳

Heidi Darby, with Buffalo County Extension, brought her Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches to the Kindergarten and 6th Grade classrooms earlier this week. It was a thrilling and fun experience for the kids!

District Speech Results: STATE QUALIFIER: Audrey Greenwood - 3rd in Entertainment Speaking State Speech: Thursday, March 27th Other Medalists: Dylan Brummer - 4th in Humorous Prose Josh Pierce, Holten Carstens, & Gavin Stark - 5th in OID Holten Carstens - 5th in POI Kialeigh Morris - 6th in POI Claire Ahrens - 6th in Persuasive Speaking Lillie Eichholz - 6th in Poetry Kelia Mata - 6th in Entertainment Speaking Josie Eichholz - 6th in Informative Speaking

Earlier this week our 6th Grade Students wrapped up their Junior Achievement program about careers! Thank you to Nathan Phillips for volunteering your time to this wonderful program!

Help us spread awareness and support our students by wearing your crazy socks this Friday!