NPHS FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER 2022
Good morning Bulldog Country! We hope everyone was able to enjoy the holidays and their new year is off to a great start! A reminder that Groundhog Day is just around the corner! Is Punxsutawney Phil going to give us an early spring?! Only time will tell. There are many exciting things happening in NPHS. Winter sports are enjoying successful seasons. After school we've seen some running in the halls, which means the spring activity season is nearly here! Included in this newsletter are items that staff has sent in to be included, and be sure to check nppsd.org to stay current with other things happening around the district.
Activity Office
Spring Sports officially starts February 28th, with the week of the 21st being conditioning.
Requirements to receive your Yellow Slip for a Spring sport is a:
Physical, Family Id online paperwork, Activity card $40, and Concussion testing online. Stop in the Activities Office for any questions or to pickup paperwork.
Counselors' Corner
Registration for the 2022-2023 school year: Registration for next year’s classes is happening now! School counselors are visiting with students about choosing courses for next year. We encourage students to have a conversation with parents, teachers and guidance counselors about class selections and educational planning. It is important to understand the classes being selected so please investigate with counselors, teachers and the course description book. Individual appointments are welcomed.
Attention senior parents: Reminder to all college bound seniors… Get your FAFSA applications completed as soon as possible. If you have specific questions you can contact EducationQuest at 1-800-666-3721.
Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation Scholarship forms will be available in the Counselor’s Office on or about Monday, February 1st . There are over 30 different scholarships this year, and some of them are renewable, so be sure to stop in the Counselor’s Office and pick them up! The completed applications need to be returned to Mrs. Schumacher in the Counselor’s Office before 3:30pm on Thursday, February 24th to be delivered to the Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation Office before their deadline. Late scholarships will NOT be accepted and will have to be delivered to the Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation Office by the student! If scholarships are being delivered to MNCF by student, all copies are students responsibility. Transcript and ACT requests will require a 24-hour notice. Please see Mrs. Schumacher in the Counselor’s Office if you have any questions.
Senior Awards Night will be Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 7:30pm in the Performing Arts Center. At this time, it is open to the public. If you receive a scholarship, please notify Mrs. Schumacher in the Counselor’s Office or call her at 535-7105, option 4, with the exact name and amount of the scholarship, or bring a copy of the scholarship confirmation letter to her. This information is needed no later than Friday, April 8th so the senior student can be recognized at Senior Awards Night and in the commencement program.
If you have a senior student graduating in May, and have NOT ordered a cap and gown, you need to do this as soon as possible online at midwestgrads.com.
Graduation practice date and time will be announced as we near graduation. Students MUST plan to attend practice if they wish to participate in the commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 15 th @ 2:00pm. A sheet of instructions and rain tickets will be sent home with the graduating senior, along with their cap and gown, which will be distributed at the end of graduation practice.
Undergraduate Awards Night will be held Wednesday, April 27 th @ 7:30pm in the Performing Arts Center. More information to come.
Counselors' Calendar
The daily announcements are posted on the web. Go to www.nppsd.org. Click on high schools, find North Platte High School and click on it. Scroll down to North Platte High School Announcements and click on it.
NPHS Musical
Join us for a Journey to the Past as NPHS presents Anastasia
You do NOT want to miss this! Save the date for the 2022 NPHS production of Anastasia. Auditions are complete, the cast has been chosen, and rehearsals are underway for this entertaining and heartfelt musical! From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family. Don’t miss your chance to see this show that is perfect for the whole family! Performance dates are March 18 at 7:00 pm and March 19 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm and March 20 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are available now at www.showtix4u.com.
French Class
The World Language Department is proud to announce a new language offering of French, levels 1 and 2, for next year; the 2022-2023 school year. Please see your counselor if you are interested.
Technology Classes
Mr. Petersen's Graphic Design, IT Fundamentals, and Web Design students are working hard learning skills for in-demand emerging technology careers. Even if students are not interested in pursuing careers in these areas, the software, troubleshooting skills, and experience will make them marketable in any career. Graphic Design students have finished their identity design section, and are now learning about typography. Recent projects have included vintage-style postcards, and inspirational quote prints. Students are really starting to learn Adobe Photoshop and are doing great at paying attention to detail of their work to make them "pixel perfect."
IT Fundamental students have learned about computer hardware and components by designing a computer build for a purpose of their choice. They then have moved on to learning about Operating Systems and software. Students are working on a comparative analysis of Windows, Linux, and macOS.
NPHS Web Design class is the largest it has been in recent memory. It is great to see many students taking an interest in learning a skill that can help employment at any business. The class is offered as high school credit as well as dual credit through MPCC. Students have been learning basics of html, and are getting close to learn how to design their pages using CSS.
Thank You
Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter. We look forward to seeing you at our school. We wish you all a very Happy Groundhog Day, and GOOOOOO BULLDOGS!