Pleasanton Public Schools

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.

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.

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

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

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

Good luck to all those competing in activities this week!

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!

Pleasanton Public School Closure & Lunch Update Due to the anticipated winter storm, Pleasanton Public School will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, March 19. Additionally, Thursday’s lunch will be Chicken Alfredo and a Bosco Stick, while Friday’s lunch will remain as scheduled. Stay safe, and thank you!

Good luck to all participating in activities this week!

Pleasanton Heart Heroes! Yesterday we kicked off our Kids Heart Challenge. Did you know the average heart beats 72 times per minute?!! Pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood every day?!! And beats about 2.5 billion heartbeats in a lifetime?!! EVERYONE’s hearts are working hard to keep us healthy, which is why we are raising awareness this year. Don’t forget–if we reach our school goal of 50% online participation, Mr. Westland will visit your classroom wearing an inflatable DUCK costume at the end of next week!

It's time for PreK & Kindergarten Round-Up! Save the date for Friday, April 11th from 9:00-11:00AM. This is a great time for your child to meet new friends, see the classrooms, and interact with the teachers! We are excited to meet the newest Bulldogs! **If you have not already registered your child but would like them to enroll next year, please contact the office at (308) 388-2041. We still have some spots available! **

Students who complete Finn’s Mission will receive their superhero cape. Students who sign up and complete the free awareness videos will be recognized as heart heroes, too! We will also be giving away some fun prizes to celebrate. THANK YOU!!!