Portal Elementary

08/24/2026

Week 3 of being back to school and who already needs a break from planning dinners? Let Texas Roadhouse take care of dinner for you on Wednesday and help raise money to support our staff and students.

08/20/2026

Your Portal PTO has some big plans this year! Please keep an eye out for the Electronic Backpack (PeachJar) emails on Tuesdays. All PLCS parents/guardians with an email address in registered with the district will automatically receive Peachjar flyers to their inbox. The Electronic Backpack replaces traditional flyer distribution and will only contain district-approved flyers.

06/24/2026

Today's the day! Our walk-in hiring event is THIS AFTERNOON at Papillion La Vista High School (3:30–5:30 PM). Know someone looking for a meaningful career with great benefits and a school-year schedule? This is for adults ready to join our support staff team — para educators, nutrition services, transportation, custodial, and more. We'd love to meet you. 🎶

The PLCS Mixtape Hiring Tour is coming! Press Play on Your Future! 🎤

We're hitting the road this summer to find our next amazing team members! Looking for a rewarding career with great benefits, school-year schedules, and the chance to make a difference? This is your moment!

🎵 TOUR DATES 🎵
📍 June 24th | @ Papillion La Vista High School | 3:30-5:30 PM
📍 July 9th | @ Papillion La Vista South High School | 3:00-5:30 PM
📍 July 16th | @ La Vista Middle School | 12:30-2:00 PM
📍 July 22nd | @ Papillion Middle School | 2:30-3:30 PM

We're hiring for a variety of positions across the district - come learn about opportunities to join the PLCS family! Whether you're interested in support staff roles, substitute teaching, and more, we'd love to meet you. For Available Positions & more info, visit PLCSchools.org/Hiring

Mark your calendars and get ready to press play on your future with PLCS!

05/19/2026

Our 6th graders are participating in a STEM engineering challenge focused on the question: “How can engineers design structures that are strong, stable, and efficient using limited materials?” Using paper, tape, and scissors, students will design and build structures that can support weight while practicing teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

05/19/2026

It's the last week of school and none of us want to cook! So let's have one last family food night out and let Spaghetti Works - Omaha Ralston cook for the family. All day today 10% of all sales will be donated back to Portal. See you all there today.

05/08/2026

Don't forget the Ice Cream Social at Portal TONIGHT 5:30-7:30 pm! Join us for ice cream, bounce houses, yard games and more to celebrate an amazing school year.

05/05/2026

This Friday is out Annual Portal Ice Cream Social! Come join us for ice cream, popsicles, bounce houses and games to celebrate the end of a great school year.

Please consider volunteering to help make this event a success by signing up to serve ice cream or watch over the bounce houses at the link below. Hope to see everyone there.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E45AAAB2AAAFF2-48826405-2024

05/05/2026

amily Food night Fundraiser - Join us tonight at Graley's Creamery & Confections in downtown Papillion from 3-8pm and 20% of your orders will be donated back to the School to help fund activities such as field trips, classroom parties and classroom resources.

04/30/2026

Congratulations, Alex!

🌟 Shine Brightly Award Nominee: Alex Demon 🌟

We are excited to celebrate Alex Demon, School Psychologist at Portal Elementary! This honor highlights the outstanding contributions of new PLCS educators. Learn more about Alex below!

“Alex has been an outstanding addition to the Portal family this year. From the very beginning, she has immersed herself in our school community—taking the time to truly get to know students, families, and staff while building strong, meaningful relationships. Her commitment to connection and collaboration has already made a positive impact across the building.
Although she is new to her role, Alex has demonstrated a strong foundation and an eagerness to grow. She consistently seeks out opportunities to learn—whether that’s reaching out to her mentor, collaborating with members of the learning center team, or independently finding the information she needs to best support students. Her initiative, curiosity, and follow-through are truly commendable.
Alex leads with quiet confidence and purpose. She may not always seek the spotlight, but her actions speak volumes. Her dedication, professionalism, and student-centered mindset position her as an integral part of our team. I am confident that as she continues to grow in her role, Alex will play a key role in the ongoing success of all students at Portal Elementary.”
-Megan Schumacher, Principal at Portal Elementary School

What is your educational background?
I attended UNO for my bachelor’s in Psychology, as well as my Master’s and Educational Specialist degrees in School Psychology.

Why did you choose to come work in Papillion La Vista Community Schools?
I've always known Papillion was where I wanted to work. I grew up in Papillion, worked at Kid's Club in high school, and worked as a paraprofessional in between undergrad and graduate school. I love the Papillion schools and community. They feel like home for me and I am so proud to say I'm in PLCS!

How did you know you wanted to become a teacher?
I always loved working with kids. I coached youth volleyball throughout high school and college and loved volunteering with any event that had to do with mentoring younger students. School psychology just seemed like the perfect career for me to meet students where they are, help them learn, and grow to become the best versions of themselves.

Who is an educator that inspired you?
One of my professors at UNO from the Goodrich Program, Dr. Todd Richardson. He made class discussions engaging and included projects throughout the semester where we could apply what we learned to make a difference in our community.

What is your favorite day or event of the school year?
As a reader, I really loved Drop Everything and Read day at Tara Heights. Unified Sports days at Portal are also my favorite!

What do you want your students to know?
I am so proud of the growth I've seen them make this year and that I am always rooting for them to accomplish whatever they set their minds to!

04/27/2026

We're thankful for Ms. Schumacher!