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About Papillion La-Vista High School

I graduated from Morningside College with a B.S. in Biology Education and taught science for 12 years - first at Bishop Heelan Catholic High School in Sioux City, IA and then here at Papillion-La Vista High.  I earned my M.S. in Educational Administration from UNO and my Educational Specialist degree from Wayne State.  I have been the 11th grade principal at PLHS for the past 9 years.  In addition to discipline, I am in charge of educational technology, coordinate the professional development program and our Professional Learning Teams.  Our students and staff make this a very special place that I am proud to say is the best high school in the state.  Go Monarchs!

2021-22 Night School CNA

Considering a career as a Certified Nurse Assistant or as a registered nurse? CNAs tend to make significantly more than typical entry-level jobs and to apply for a nursing program in Nebraska you must have your CNA. 

Sophomores & Juniors: You can learn more about this opportunity from the attached flyer and link to the two-part application here. The application is short and simple but PLHS only gets six spots so submit your strongest application. The application will close on April 23rd.

There is a $100 tuition payment due in early August (Most CNA programs are about $500.) and you will need to pay $43 for a pair of scrubs that will need to be ordered by mid May. There is also a background check that you will need to complete in early May.

The ACCESS Your Future team will communicate more specific details and deadlines if you are accepted to the program.