It isn't easy being a new teacher, or new to a school district. North Platte Public Schools breaks this barrier by pairing all new teachers with their own mentor teacher! #NPPSCanteenSpirit #DestinationNPPS
Another opportunity to grow together and perfect our craft. What a great professional development day for North Platte Public Schools! #NPPSCanteenSpirit #DestinationNPPS
Be a reason someone has an awesome day today! Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day! #NPPSCanteenSpirit #randomactsofkindness
Happy Presidents' Day! Wishing everyone a wonderful day, reflecting on the leaders who shaped our nation.
Starting off our week announcing some awesome news! Welcome to NPPS Andrew Russell! We are excited to have you! #NPPSCanteenSpirit #DestinationNPPS
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We are THRILLED to have Erica Brown on our team! #NPPSCanteenSpirit #DestinationNPPS
Guess what! We have another teacher announcement!! Let's welcome Lillian Ralston to North Platte Public Schools! #NPPSCanteenSpirit #DestinationNPPS
NPPS Kindergarten Round-up is March 30, 2026, 5:30-6:30 pm at all our elementary schools! Make sure your child is registered! Registration info can be found at: https://www.nppsd.org/page/kindergarten-registration
We thought it would be fun to share some exciting news! Welcome to NPPS, Sarah Thomas! #NPPSCanteenSpirit #DestinationNPPS
North Platte Public Schools is excited to announce Mr. Kyle Drake as our next Athletic Director, beginning July 1, 2026!
Kyle earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney and later returned to UNK to complete his master’s degree in PreK–12 School Principalship in 2017. Kyle has spent the past three years as a 9–12 science teacher and coach at North Platte High School. Prior to that, he served as principal at Burwell Public Schools. He also brings classroom teaching experience, including sixth-grade science and reading at Kearney Public Schools and eighth-grade science at North Platte Public Schools. Kyle’s wife, Emily, is also an educator, and they are the proud parents of four children: Nora, Crew, Jett, and Mack.
Kyle is honored to serve North Platte Public Schools as Activities Director and looks forward to working with coaches, sponsors, families, and students to create opportunities for involvement, leadership, and pride in our schools and community.
Kyle earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney and later returned to UNK to complete his master’s degree in PreK–12 School Principalship in 2017. Kyle has spent the past three years as a 9–12 science teacher and coach at North Platte High School. Prior to that, he served as principal at Burwell Public Schools. He also brings classroom teaching experience, including sixth-grade science and reading at Kearney Public Schools and eighth-grade science at North Platte Public Schools. Kyle’s wife, Emily, is also an educator, and they are the proud parents of four children: Nora, Crew, Jett, and Mack.
Kyle is honored to serve North Platte Public Schools as Activities Director and looks forward to working with coaches, sponsors, families, and students to create opportunities for involvement, leadership, and pride in our schools and community.
Check out this achievement growth on ACT scores! Keep up the great work NPHS! #NPPSCanteenSpirit #DestinationNPPS
Congratulations NPHS Bulldogs of the Month, Kenedi Creasman and Blake Tonkinson! We enjoyed having you at our Board of Education meeting!
NPHS Mobile Food Pantry Tuesday, February 10th! Please start the line outside the school parking lot next to the tennis courts. Do not come into the parking lot prior to the semi unloading of the distribution items. This is an open air, drive thru distribution. Patrons will drive their car through a line, and volunteers will bring boxed food to the car. Free of charge. 325 households will be served on a first come, first serve basis. The Food Bank of the Heartland sponsors the Food Pantry. #NPPSCanteenSpirit
February is Dental Health Month! Teaching little ones good habits now ensures a healthy smile for life!
It's Financial Aid Awareness Month! Take a moment to visit with your guidance counselor for resources or advice on selecting a college that offers a quality program of interest, at the most affordable rate!
Thank you Heartland Quilters' Guild of North Platte for helping our 4th graders discover Nebraska through the use of quilts! Our Cody Panthers loved it! #NPPSCanteenSpirit
It is Career & Technical Education Month! Check with our career counselor to find a pathway of classes that could prepare you for your future. You will be amazed at the number of options we have! #CanteenSpirit #CTEMonth
There are great things happening all over our district. One example is our Nationally Recognized Blue Ribbon School, McDonald Elementary! #DestinationNPPS #NPPSCanteenSpirit
Community members joined Jefferson Elementary 3rd grade for a fish dissection as part of their "Trout in the Classroom" unit! Thank you to all who helped and for supporting our kids! #NPPSCanteenSpirit
