Papillion-La Vista Public Schools
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The Papillion-La Vista School District is headquartered in Papillion, Nebraska
. The school district covers all of Papillion, La Vista
, and a small portion of Bellevue
. The district was originally established as the Papillion School District but with the rapid growth of La Vista (incorporated in 1960) the city was officially added to the school districts name in 1987 by former Superintendent
Roger Miller.
The school district is home to three high schools (Papillion-La Vista South High School
, IDEAL School, and Papillion La Vista Senior High School
). It is also home to two junior high schools (Papillion Junior High
and La Vista Junior High). Most students from Papillion Junior High
graduate to Papillion-La Vista South High School
, while students from La Vista Junior High move on to attend Papillion La Vista Senior High School
. Papillion La Vista High School is sometimes colloquially referred to as "North", even though the word "north" is not in its name.There are also elementary schools: Tara Heights, Hickory Hill, Carriage Hill, G. Stanley Hall, Rumsey Station, Portal, Trumble Park, Walnut Creek and Patriot Hill among others.
Papillion, Nebraska
Papillion is a city in Sarpy County in the U.S. state of Nebraska. It is a suburb to the southwest of neighboring Omaha, and is the county seat of Sarpy County. The population of Papillion was 18,894 at the 2010 census. In 2009, Papillion was named the #3 best place to live in the United States by...
. The school district covers all of Papillion, La Vista
La Vista, Nebraska
La Vista is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 15,758 at the 2010 census. The city was incorporated in 1960 and is the newest city in the state. La Vista is a suburb of Omaha, Nebraska and is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. La Vista is part of the...
, and a small portion of Bellevue
Bellevue, Nebraska
Bellevue is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 50,137 at the 2010 census. Eight miles south of Omaha, Bellevue is part of the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area. Originally settled in the 1830s, It was the first state capitol. Bellevue was incorporated in...
. The district was originally established as the Papillion School District but with the rapid growth of La Vista (incorporated in 1960) the city was officially added to the school districts name in 1987 by former Superintendent
Superintendent (education)
In education in the United States, a superintendent is an individual who has executive oversight and administration rights, usually within an educational entity or organization....
Roger Miller.
The school district is home to three high schools (Papillion-La Vista South High School
Papillion-La Vista South High School
Papillion-La Vista South High School is a high school in Papillion, Nebraska. It is one of two high schools in the Papillion-La Vista Public School District. The school's principal is Dr...
, IDEAL School, and Papillion La Vista Senior High School
Papillion La Vista Senior High School
-Papillion La Vista Senior High School, often referred to as Papio, PLHS, North or "Old School", is located in Papillion, Nebraska, and is operated by the Papillion-La Vista Public School District....
). It is also home to two junior high schools (Papillion Junior High
Papillion Junior High
Papillion Junior High is a junior high school in Papillion, Nebraska, which currently holds 7th grade and 8th grade. The school building was opened in 1957 as Papillion High School, which relocated to its present site in north Papillion in August 1971....
and La Vista Junior High). Most students from Papillion Junior High
Papillion Junior High
Papillion Junior High is a junior high school in Papillion, Nebraska, which currently holds 7th grade and 8th grade. The school building was opened in 1957 as Papillion High School, which relocated to its present site in north Papillion in August 1971....
graduate to Papillion-La Vista South High School
Papillion-La Vista South High School
Papillion-La Vista South High School is a high school in Papillion, Nebraska. It is one of two high schools in the Papillion-La Vista Public School District. The school's principal is Dr...
, while students from La Vista Junior High move on to attend Papillion La Vista Senior High School
Papillion La Vista Senior High School
-Papillion La Vista Senior High School, often referred to as Papio, PLHS, North or "Old School", is located in Papillion, Nebraska, and is operated by the Papillion-La Vista Public School District....
. Papillion La Vista High School is sometimes colloquially referred to as "North", even though the word "north" is not in its name.There are also elementary schools: Tara Heights, Hickory Hill, Carriage Hill, G. Stanley Hall, Rumsey Station, Portal, Trumble Park, Walnut Creek and Patriot Hill among others.