Mrs. Pattenburg's 1st graders had their moments as living their doctor lives on Friday as they celebrated the end of their Body unit. Parents were able to assist in the procedures 😃🩺 #WildcatEra #WashingtonOhana #LearningIsFun
about 23 hours ago, Mrs. Simmons
pattenburg class
family project q
Family engagement
Family engagement 2
Family engagement 3
Family engagement 4
Family engagement 5
Family engagement 6
Family engagement 7
Family engagement 8

Mrs. Vencill's 1st graders wrapped up their Body unit in Reading this week by adding digestive, circulatory, muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems to paper bodies. They also fixed "ouchies" by putting body puzzles together. What a fun way to put to paper what they learned! More photos on Facebook!
#LearningIsFun #WildcatEra #WashingtonOhana

3 days ago, Mrs. Simmons
Liam smoking
Julio smiling
body unit circulatory picture
Roman smiling
body puzzle 1
finished body puzzle
fixing ouchies body puzzle
circulatory system
Zuri smiling
buddies putting puzzles together
Lady Bulldog Basketball Youth 3 on 3 League!

The Cost is FREE!
Open to ALL GIRLS Grades 2-5
Open to ALL Skill Levels

Questions? Contact one of the coaches!

Coach Tyson Hammond - tyhammond@nppsd.org
Coach Kyle Milton - kmilton@nppsd.org
Matt Kaminski - mkaminski@nppsd.org
Adam Sterup - asterup@nppsd.org
Nolan Hammond - nhammond@nppsd.org

Parents must register/sign waiver at drop off.
North Platte basketball T-Shirts will be available for purchase
Free Will Donations will be accepted to benefit the lady bulldogs basketball program
3 days ago, MEGHAN WEAVER
Lady Bulldog Youth 3 on 3 League Information Poster
Washington! We have a NEW page that you're going to want to FAVORITE! It has everything you need for the month in one place - a link to the newsletter, the lunch menu, parent letter, dress-up days, and a link to everything else!! It's called "Happening Now"!
Here's the link to bookmark: https://www.nppsd.org/o/washington/page/happening-now
3 days ago, Mrs. Simmons
Wally emblem
Happy Wednesday! Don't forget that Washington Elementary has an early dismissal today at 2:30pm!
4 days ago, MEGHAN WEAVER
School scene with four children. Reminder! Washington Elementary School Early-Dismissal Today 2:30 pm
Hot off the press!! Our October Washington Newsletter is here! Check out the Important Dates, Lunch Menu, Red Ribbon Week Plans, a Message from Principal Gale, Parent Poll, and more!! https://app.smore.com/n/f7p8b
4 days ago, Mrs. Simmons
Washington October 2026
principal Gale
Mrs. Simmons
Happy Friday! We couldn't be MORE grateful to live in such a supportive community with businesses who invest in our schools. Shout out to Nichols and Dimes for setting up a great book fair and The Danish Drip for the coffee cart out front this morning. We needed out caffeine!! #NPCanteenSpirit #CanteenSpirit #WildcatEra #WashingtonOhana #NorthPlatteStong #NPAChamber
9 days ago, Mrs. Simmons
the Danish Drip
danish drop menu
Nichols & Dimes bookstore
books
Book Fair! Wildcats! Make sure to check out our incredible book fair while you're in the building for your parent-teacher conference today or tomorrow. There's everything from books signed by local authors to cooking to Pete the Cat to journals! #WashingtonBookFair #WildcatEra #WashingtonOhana
10 days ago, Mrs. Simmons
local author book options
Dolly Parton
cooking books
biggie books
book options 1
journals and tumblers
book options2
Happy Wednesday! Don't forget that Washington Elementary has an early dismissal today at 2:30pm!
11 days ago, MEGHAN WEAVER
School scene with four children. Reminder! Washington Elementary School Early-Dismissal Today 2:30 pm
🚨‼️Hey! Hey! Wildcat VIP Status Alert 🚨‼️ At Washington Elementary, we work hard to walk the Washington Way every day - that means we're respectful, responsible, safe, kind, and a positive influence! We love to see you grow in character each day and represent your school with pride. We are proud of you! Congratulations to our newest award recipients! Mr. Ferguson nominated Waylon for being safe and kind and Lydia for being a positive influence. Mrs. Pantenburg nominated Jay'Sin for being a great role model and always following directions. Mrs. Vencill nominated Liam for being respectful and respectful!; she nominated Zuri for being respectful and a positive influence. GREAT JOB, Wildcats!!
16 days ago, Mrs. Simmons
Waylon
Lydia
jay’sin
Liam
Zuri
Today, our Washington Ambassadors had the distinct honor of hosting Mr. Jim Griffin, Curator and Director of the Lincoln County Historical Museum and Society. Mr. Griffin shared the remarkable history of the North Platte Canteen during WWII, highlighting how a community united together to offer kindness, generosity, and hope to servicemen heading to war. The enduring "Canteen Spirit" perfectly embodies patriotism, volunteerism, and sacrifice. Be sure to ask your Washington Ambassadors how they plan to channel this inspiring "Canteen Spirit" into meaningful service projects for our school and community! Our Washington Ambassadors are going to take up the torch and carry it into the next generation!! #WashingtonCanteenSpirit #NPCanteenSpirit #WildcatEra #CanteenEra #LincolnCountyMuseum
17 days ago, Mrs. Simmons
Mr. Griffin Speaking
Mr. Griffin Speaking to the class
2026 Ambassadors

Change Wars Coming Soon!
A friendly competition between buildings

September 29th through October 6th.

Gather up coins and bring them to school starting Tuesday, September 29th.
70% of proceeds go directly to your school.
30% of proceeds go to the NPPSFoundation to host the Change Wars and give out prizes to teachers and classes.
Tell family and friends to go online if they are not local at www.nppsdf.org

Updates will be posted daily on the North Platte Public Schools Foundation social media pages.

Thank you for your support!

17 days ago, MEGHAN WEAVER
Change Wars Coming Soon September 29th  - October 6th. Gather coins and bring them to school starting September 29th.
Today in Guidance, Washington is celebrating "You Matter Week." We spent time discussing what it means to be a "bucket filler" with our younger students and with our older students, we talked about how to see the value in others and build one another up.

Throughout the week, we are reflecting on the people who love us most - parents, grandparents, family, and friends. By understanding how much we are cherished and noticing the concrete ways loved ones show us affection, we learn how to pass that same care on to others.

Every single classmate is loved just as deeply by their own families because everyone possesses inherent purpose and value. By recognizing that worth in those around us, our students are learning how to be great friends and treat everyone with genuine kindness.

If you want to keep the conversation going at home.. Here are some Family Table Talk Questions:

1. What is one way someone in our family showed you love today, and how can you "fill a bucket" by showing that same kind of love to a classmate tomorrow?

2. If everyone in your classroom was made to feel like they truly matter, how do you think your school day would look or feel different?
#YouMatter #WeMatter #CelebrateKindness #WildcatBucketFillers #WashingtonKindness #WashingtonOhana
18 days ago, Mrs. Simmons
You Matter. We Matter
Happy Wednesday! Don't forget that Washington Elementary has an early dismissal today at 2:30pm!
18 days ago, MEGHAN WEAVER
School scene with four children. Reminder! Washington Elementary School Early-Dismissal Today 2:30 pm
Go, Bulldogs!!! Washington walked with pride to cheer on our beloved Bulldogs tonight in the Homecoming Parade. Thanks to all who came out for the fun!! Please share your photos in the comments below (Facebook)!!
#Wildcats4Bulldogs #WildcatEra #WashingtonOhana #Wally4TheBulldogs
25 days ago, Mrs. Simmons
Staff coming together
leftover candy
parade walkers
parade walkers again
parade wagon
Wally and friends
Wally and the boys
Wally joking around
Happy Wednesday! Don't forget that Washington Elementary has an early dismissal today at 2:30pm!
25 days ago, MEGHAN WEAVER
School scene with four children. Reminder! Washington Elementary School Early-Dismissal Today 2:30 pm

NPPHS' Homecoming Parade isTOMORROW!
"Walk with Washington" in the parade to cheer on the Bulldogs! After the parade, there will be a pep rally and firework show. You won't want to miss it!
When: Line-up begins Wednesday, September 9 @ 6:45PM. Parade starts walking at 7 PM.
Where : Line-up is in the parking lot at A St. & Bailey Ave.
Wear: Washington apparel or anything red!
ALL students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the parade.
#WashingtonOhana #WildcatEra #WalkWithWashington #NPPHSHomecoming26 #Wildcats4TheBulldogs

26 days ago, Mrs. Simmons
NPPS homecoming parade flyer
Parade and pep rally flyer
NPPS parade flyer in Spanish
Learning to read is extra fun and special for Washington's kindergartners when they have a big 4th grade reading buddy! Mrs. Stine's kinders teamed up with Mrs. Kring's 4th graders yesterday and these little readers couldn't be cuter!! We love seeing the big kids helping and inspiring our young Wildcats. #WildcatEra #WashingtonOhana #ReadingBuddies #LeadersAreReaders
29 days ago, Mrs. Simmons
Reading buddies one
Reading buddies two
Reading buddies three
Reading buddies four
Reading buddies five
Reading buddies six
Reading buddies seven
Hello, Washington families!
Quick reminder: We will not have school on this coming Monday, September 7 due to the Labor Day holiday. Enjoy the long weekend and we will see you back at school on Tuesday, September 8!
#WildcatEra #WashingtonOhana #3DayWeekend #LaborDay
30 days ago, Mrs. Simmons
No school due to Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 7
Happy Wednesday! Don't forget that Washington Elementary has an early dismissal today at 2:30pm!
about 1 month ago, MEGHAN WEAVER
School scene with four children. Reminder! Washington Elementary School Early-Dismissal Today 2:30 pm