The student news site of Papillion-La Vista High School

PLPulse
The student news site of Papillion-La Vista High School

PLPulse
The student news site of Papillion-La Vista High School

PLPulse
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Run. Hide. Fight.

PLCS Health Academy students participate in an active shooter training simulation with the La Vista Police Department.
Carly Peterson and Surina Burlington
February 23, 2026
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See you next year!
See you next year!
Emily Ballou and Tinley Tanton pose for a picture, dressed up for their freshman year Homecoming.
Not What They Expected
The senior class of 2026 celebrates their graduation on May 10, 2026.
Final Countdown
Junior Kaleb Chereck, junior Noah Finn and freshman Daniel Manley hold their candles during the International Thespian Society induction ceremony on May 6. The inductees take an oath to become a part of ITS Troupe 68.
ITS Awards Slideshow
Sophomore student aide Callie Thompson and librarian Carmen Anderson pose next to the Valentine's Day Speed Dating display.
Blind Date with a Book
Illustration: Brynn Augustine
Interesting Internship
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Vicky Wu gets ready to walk the stage at graduation on May 5. Wu was the only senior in her class to be accepted into an Ivy League, and plans to attend Harvard University in the fall.
Photo Gallery: 2026 Graduation
Running for Reelection
Running for Reelection
Sophomore Josselyn Ward, senior Sophia Ream and junior Sarah Binkley prepare to sell candy grams on their first day.
Skills of Luck
Musical Mania
Musical Mania
Senator Rick Holdcroft reads the PLHS Scepter in chemistry teacher Nathan Doorlag's class. Holdcroft toured the school during November after an invite from the NSEA.
The Cost of Keeping Talent
National Honor Society members go to elementary school Tara Heights as they cleaned up the area around the school.
The Highest Honor in Papillion
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Hoops and Hope
Hoops and Hope
Shopping Made Sweet
Shopping Made Sweet
Friendship On and Off Stage
Friendship On and Off Stage
Recycling Heroes
Recycling Heroes
Dancing Through Life
Dancing Through Life
The Power of Saying No (Overcommitment PSA)
The Power of Saying No (Overcommitment PSA)
About the Contributors
Carly Peterson
Carly Peterson, Photography Editor
Carly Peterson is the photography editor for the Scepter! She is a junior and it is her second year on the staff. When she is not busy writing, working at Chipotle, or taking photos she is probably at a concert. Her favorite things to do are photography and hanging out with friends. She is looking forward to contributing to the Scepter and going to the NSAA Journalism Contest.
Surina Burlington
Surina Burlington, News editor
Surina Burlington is your News editor on the Scepter! She is a junior and it is her second year on staff. She loves making the Scepter with her staff and locking in and getting medals at state. When she’s not doing school work or in one of her many extra-curriculars, outside of school she loves to watch movies, be outside, take pictures, try new restaurants and sleep in her amazing beautiful bed.