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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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Old Stars in a New Sky

Eleanor Prekker, Copy Editor September 6, 2023

For centuries, humans have looked to the stars for guidance and inspiration. In ancient times, they used the stars to tell stories, which we still retell to this day. However, those stars can’t be seen...

Zoo Academy students pose in front of the penguin enclosure.

Zoo Shadowing Begins

Izzy Gerharter, Assistant Editor In Chief August 31, 2023

With the beginning of the new school year, Zoo Academy students make an effort to explore new opportunities provided by the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium. Shadowing is an involved experience that...

The academic wing entrance into the 100-200 classrooms.

Adjusting to the Academic Wing

Julia Davenport, Writer August 31, 2023

When freshmen enter the PLHS doors on their first day of high school, they are led directly to their own section of the school: the vibrant and spacious freshman wing. Yet when summer ends and school starts...

Monarchs varsity football team wins their game after a long week of practicing in the extreme heat.

It’s Hot Hot Hot

Evie Frisch, Staff Writer August 30, 2023

It’s hot hot hot! An extreme heat advisory has hit students hard at PLHS.  The elevated heat index, with temperatures feeling hotter than 115 degrees, has caused alarm and is affecting afternoon...

Ms. Cawthorn working on art one grades.

New Canvas, New Teachers

Olivia Harruff, Staff Writer August 29, 2023

With the beginning of the 2023 - 2024 school year, a page is turned and a new chapter begins. For new faculty members at PLHS, this means a fresh canvas.  Among those who are currently adding to their...

Senior Student Section

Make it Count

Hayden Hatch, PLPulse Editor-in-Chief August 25, 2023

Graduation, prom, college and the final exams: these are a few things people think of when they picture senior year. The dream of finally finishing high school is close to becoming true, but before graduation...

Remembering Our Fallen

Remembering Our Fallen

Eleanor Prekker, Staff Writer May 19, 2023

“Man does not die until he is forgotten.” That is the philosophy of Patriotic Productions, a non-profit organization founded by Bill and Evonne Williams to remember veterans who died in service of...

Preparing For Our Futures

Ellen Pham, Video Editor April 4, 2023

Sophomores and juniors prepare to take on the ACT April 4th, the national test date. Watch to see the efforts which students and teachers put into the learning its content. https://youtu.be/UoUWcOlSAxI

So You Think You Can Tap Dance?

Emily Schmid February 28, 2023

Students participate in tap dance classes to prepare for the upcoming musical, "Big Fish."

Skills USA members that are going to state meet.

Skills for the Future

Hayden Hatch, Staff Writer February 27, 2023

Monarchs is home to many different clubs, whether it be a foreign language club or a business club such as DECA. Most of these clubs are known to the school’s students, however, there are a few clubs...

The Paper Hearts

The Paper Hearts

Evie Brilz, News Editor February 20, 2023

Hundreds of hearts with the names of students can be found lining the halls in all areas of the school during the second semester. A little heart shaped paper may seem minuscule, but it lets students know...

Photo Illustration by Courtney Withers.

Signing up for your Future

Danae Collver, Assistant Editor-In-Chief February 14, 2023

With January registration always arriving sooner than expected, selecting next year’s courses at an expedited rate and finalizing a schedule is no easy task. High school is all about finding out what...

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