If you're healthy and feeling well, you can help ensure hospitals have enough blood on the shelves and receive insight into whether you may have been exposed to this coronavirus. The Red Cross is now testing all blood, platelet & plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. Appointments are strongly encouraged. Schedule now: rcblood.org/appt for our upcoming blood drive on June 22, 2020. Thank you!
Paxton Prom at Harbor Lights will be held July 16, 2020, 6:00 to 12:00 MT. Post prom activities will be included. Students must Register at www.gotoprom2020.com. There will be a $5.00 registration fee. Out-of-down dates will also need to be registered.
Registration needs to be completed by July 1, 2020.
Details about Paxton Prom can be found on the Paxton Prom link http://gotoprom2020.com/paxton or the
Parent Letter link http://gotoprom2020.com/letter.
Transportation by bus will be available by the school. Please be sure to complete this question when registering. Buses will leave from the school at approximately 5:15 MT.
The National Honor Society members will be hosting a blood drive AT the SCHOOL on Monday, June 22 from 9:30-3:30. You may schedule an appointment by using your Blood Donor App or emailing Mrs. Spencer at jean.spencer@paxtonschools.org
Driver's Ed - students must have at least a learner's permit!
WEIGHT ROOM – Paxton Schools will open the Weight Room to public access for adults, beginning Monday, June 1st as permitted by CDC guidelines. Access will be available from 4 pm to 9 pm daily. Please follow social distancing guidelines and disinfect the equipment when finished using. Disinfectant wipes and spray will be available in the weight room. ONLY the Weight Room is available for use, NO GYMS as per CDC guidelines. The facility will be monitored daily for compliance. Contact the school at 239-4283 for access to the weight room or if you have any questions.
Dear Parents and Students, we will be checking in student materials on Monday, June 1 and Tuesday, June 2. Please use the following schedule: using the first initial of the last name, please come at the following times: A,B 9 am, C,D 10 am, E,F 11 am, G-I noon, J-L 1 pm, M-O 2 pm and P-Z 3 pm. Elementary students will enter through the South entrance to drop off school materials and pick up their belongings. JH and HS students will enter through the South JH entrance to drop off their materials and clean out lockers, if necessary. Students should return digital devices with chargers and cases, library books, classroom books and other school issued materials. Students with combination locks should put them in their computer cases. Thank you
High school summer conditioning will begin Monday June 1 from 6:30 - 7:30 AM. Workouts are Mon - Thurs. There will also be a fall sports meeting after conditioning on Monday as well. Any ??'s please contact Mr. Jorgensen
Dear Parents, We would like your feedback concerning the remote learning experience. If you have not already completed the short parent survey, we would appreciate your feedback. The survey link is below and will close next Tuesday, May 28 at 12:00 PM MT.
Thank you.
https://nasb.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8czQui4eco76RjT
School Physicals for 2020-21 are required for incoming Kindergarteners, 7th graders and out-of-state transfer students per Nebraska Statute. NSAA is only requiring sports physicals for incoming 9th graders. Students in grades 8, 10, 11, 12 in 2020-21 only need a sports physical if they do not already have one on file at the school for the 2019-20 year. All students in grades 7-12 who are participating in NSAA extracurricular activities will need to complete the NSAA Consent Form together with their parent(s). Forms are available in the Documents section @ paxtonschools.org
Dear Parents, Thank you again for all your help supporting your children and our teachers during remote learning. We could not have done this without you and I am positive this will make our school community even stronger. We would like your feedback concerning the remote learning experience, so would you please go to the following url to complete a short survey. Have a great summer! https://nasb.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8czQui4eco76RjT
For our last day of the 2019-2020 school year, enjoy this video in summary! We are looking forward to seeing everyone in the fall! Enjoy your summer!
https://vimeo.com/418580612 you will need the password tigers in order to view it.
Dear Parents and Students, we will be checking in student materials on Monday, June 1 and Tuesday, June 2. Please use the following schedule: using the first initial of the last name, please come at the following times: A,B 9 am, C,D 10 am, E,F 11 am, G-I noon, J-L 1 pm, M-O 2 pm and P-Z 3 pm. Elementary students will enter through the South entrance to drop off school materials and pick up their belongings. JH and HS students will enter through the South JH entrance to drop off their materials and clean out lockers, if necessary. Students should return digital devices with chargers and cases, library books, classroom books and other school issued materials. Students with combination locks should put them in their computer cases. Thank you
Congratulations to the Paxton Consolidated Schools graduating class of 2020!!
https://youtu.be/-OBtqTcOZYc
Please enjoy the senior video prior to the virtual graduation. Graduation will be posted at 9 a.m.
https://youtu.be/M_Wrtv26BC0
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK! Thank You, Paxton Teachers for all you do for our students and school. You are Truly the BEST!!!. Have a great week. #gotigers #tigerpride
Senior Window Spotlight! This week we will spotlight Aaron Melvin and Jeremy Peters. We Are Proud Of You! #tigerpride
Congrats to the 6th grade FPS team for taking 6th place at this year's VIRTUAL Future Problem Solvers State Bowl! Well done Marlee, Madi, AJ, and Preston! And thank you to all of our Paxton FPSers for a great year!
Happy School Principal Day! Thank you Mrs. Chittenden and Mrs. States for all you do for our students, school and community. You are AWESOME!!! #gotigers
THE NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SEEKS FEEDBACK ON FEDERAL CARES ACT
The Nebraska Department of Education is seeking feedback to help school districts address immediate needs in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The United States Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, And Economic Security (CARES) Act, which includes one-time relief funding for local school districts, intended to address challenges of providing education during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The NDE is asking for responses through a short survey to understand local needs as well as potential investments and support. The survey is available in English and Spanish on the department’s website:
https://tinyurl.com/ybc39ula
Everyone is encouraged to fill out the survey by Monday, May 11, 2020.
Dear Parents and Students, please see the following announcement. https://5il.co/foui