FAQ
Elementary Student Health Services News
End of Year Medication Pick-Up
PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
PLEASE REMEMBER TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD’S MEDICATION in the nurse’s office if you brought any in through this past school year, or it must be destroyed. This includes any medications, inhalers, nebulizers, and Epipens. Pick up must be done by dismissal time the last day of school.
STUDENTS CANNOT PICK UP MEDS TO TAKE HOME.
New Immunization Law
February 03, 2011
NEW IMMUNIZATION LAW
Effective July 1, 2011---All children in school must have the second varicella (chickenpox) shot. If your child has had the chickenpox disease then this does not apply.
If your child has not had the second varicella shot, please have this done AS SOON AS POSSIBLE & bring the documentation showing the date of receiving the second shot to the school nurse’s office.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Food Service
Are school meals posted on the website?
Yes, all North Platte Public Schools menus are posted on the district web page. To view the lunch menus click here.
Can I find out what my child’s account balance is and what they have been eating daily?
Yes, account balances and account history can be obtained by logging in to Parent Portal or from the kitchen manager at each school location, or by calling the Sodexho office at 308.535.7100 option 5.
Can I make one payment for all of my children lunch accounts at one time?
Yes, you can send a check or cash to cover all of your children’s meal accounts to the Sodexho Office, North Platte Public School, 301 West F Street, POB 1557, North Platte, NE 69101 or deliver it in person to the above address. All money should be placed in a sealed lunch envelope (can be picked up from any school kitchen manager) with the outside information properly filled out.
Do we offer or have a breakfast program?
Yes, all schools serve breakfast for free.
What is the cost of student lunches?
Elementary lunch is $2.50, Middle school lunch is $2.75 , and the High School lunch is $2.75. Reduced lunch price it $0.40 at all schools. There is no charge for Free meals.
Misc
Do you have a school supply list?
All elementary school have a common school supply list. Please refer to our website for the common supply list. Middle Schools have unique school supply lists.
How do I get a certified birth certificate?
For Nebraska birth certificates go to the Craft State Office building located at 200 S. Silber. For out of state birth certificates you must contact that state's office of vital statistics.
What immunizations are required to enter school?
You can contact the Nebraska Dept of Health and Human Services, Nebraska Immunization Program by calling (402) 471-6423 or via the web at Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Also, feel free to contact the school and ask to speak to the school nurse
Do you have all day Kindergarten?
All elementary schools in North Platte have all day Kindergarten classrooms.
What is the procedure to apply for the Enrollment Option Program?
Parents or legal guardians must submit an application to the Option School District school board between September 1 and March 15 for enrollment during the following and subsequent school years.
Applications submitted after March 15 must be accompanied by a release approval from the resident school district on the application form. A student who relocates to a different resident school district after February 1st or whose option school district merges with another school district effective after February 1st may submit an application to the Option School District school board for attendance during or immediately following and subsequent school years that does not require approval from the resident district. The Enrollment Option Application form contains a section for the resident district to complete to provide the release when required
When does the Option School District notify the Resident School District of the Enrollment Option Application?
For all applications submitted by the March 15 deadline, the option school district must provide the resident school district with the name of the applicant on or before April 1.
In the case of applications submitted after the March 15 deadline, then the option school district must provide the resident school district with the name of the applicant within sixty days after submission to the option school district.
When does the Option School District notify the parents or legal guardians that the Enrollment Option Application has been accepted or rejected?
For all applications submitted by the March 15 deadline, the option school district must notify, in writing, the parents or legal guardians of the student and the resident school district whether the application is approved or denied on or before April 1, or in the case of applications submitted after March 15, within sixty days after submission. If either the resident or option district rejects the application, the written notice must be by certified mail and contain the reason(s) for the rejection and the process for appeal.
The student can return to the resident district at their own choice at any time after attendance for one year at the option district or within the first year upon mutual agreement of the resident and option school districts.
Are the applications of siblings of Option Students automatically approved?
No. Applications of siblings are considered separately; however, option school districts must give first priority for enrollment of siblings of option students, except that the option school district shall not be required to approve the sibling of an option student if the district is at capacity. Please note that enrollment option applications for siblings must include the signature of the authorized official of the option district. The signature of the authorized official from the resident school district must be included if the application for option enrollment is submitted after the March 15 deadline.
What can we do if the Enrollment Option Application is denied?
The parents or legal guardians may appeal a denial to the State Board of Education within thirty days after the date the written notification of the denial was received. If an application is denied by the option school district or by the resident school district, the denying school district shall state in the written notification of the reason for the denial. A sample petition form for this appeal can be found in Appendix A of the Department’s Rule 61, “Rules of Practice and Procedure for Hearings in Contested Cases Before the Department.”
Important Filing Information
September 1
Earliest date for submitting applications for the next school year.
March 15
Deadline for filing applications unless a waiver of dates is granted.
April 1
Final date for option district to respond to application.
The authorized official must indicate the date the application was accepted or rejected in Section 3 of the Application for Student Transfer.
For further information, refer to the Information for Completing the Enrollment Option Application Form (03/2019)
Parent Portal
How do I gain access to the parent portal?
Parents with legal guardian status can request to have a parent portal account. Email us at parentportal@nppsd.org for assistance.
How do I get to the parent portal?
Once you are on the district homepage (www.nppsd.org). look for the "Parent Portal" button on the right side of your screen and click on it.
What information can I find in the parent portal?
Information regarding schedules, grades, and attendance can be located by logging into the parent portal. E-mail links for teachers can also be found within the portal.
Who do I contact if my household information is incorrect?
If your household information is incorrect, you can updated this information through the parent portal or contact your building secretary to let them know any changes. It is very important to keep this information current for better communication between the school and parents.
Who do I contact with questions about information on the parent portal?
When you have questions about specific courses, whether it is regarding grades or attendance, you should contact the classroom teacher. The e-mail address for each teacher is very easily accessible within the portal.
I’ve lost or can’t remember my userid and/or password. Is there a way to have them emailed to me?
Yes there is a way, provided your email address is currently on file within our student information system.
The procedure to have your userid and password emailed back to your email address follows:
1-From the district web page (www.nppsd.org) click on the “Parent Portal” button.
2-Next to the “Log In” button click on “Problems logging in?” link.
3-Enter your email address and click on the “Send Reminder” button.
If this email address is on file within our student information system an email will be sent back to this email address containing your userid and password. This email reminder may take a few minutes to process and arrive.
If you still need additional assistance you can contact the North Platte Public School District by mail, phone or email. The different contact information is below:
email: parentportal@nppsd.org
mail:
North Platte Public Schools
Attn: Parent Portal
301 West F Street,
North Platte, NE 69101
phone: 308.535.7100 Option 2, option 1 (M-F 7:30pm – 4:00pm)
I need help with a Parent Portal issue or problem, whom or where do I call or contact?
I need help with a Parent Portal issue or problem, whom or where do I call or contact?
Please contact the North Platte Public School District by mail, phone or email. The different contact information is below:
By mail:
North Platte Public Schools
Attn: Parent Portal
301 West F Street
North Platte, NE 69101
By phone: 308.535.7100 option 2, option 1 (M-F 7:30pm – 4:00pm)
By email: parentportal@nppsd.org
Understanding attendance data being displayed?
How can I understanding the attendance information begin displayed within the Parent Portal?
This is what the Attendance Screen looks like on Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Please take a look below
A-This is any Absence
T- This is any Tardy
We do not use the E-Early Release.
Yellow includes --Unauthorized absence (it is an unknown absence).
White includes—illness, bereavement, court, appointment (doctor, dentist, counseling), car trouble, medical other than illness, weather related, and youth assignment. These are excused absences.
Red includes – truancy, parent request, overslept, suspension, and out of town. These are unexcused absences NOT Unauthorized absences.
Green is any school activity.
Special Education
How can parents get more involved with my High School student's IEP/Transition Plan
Parent involvement is an integral part of transition planning and vital to its success. The parent is the ultimate advocate for the student. Parents have the greatest responsibility for transition planning. The parents and student must decide what services are needed to reach the best outcome. Therefore, parents must be knowledgeable about the transition process, current legislation, and available resources. Parents can assist by:
Actively participate in the IEP process. Parents share the right and responsibility to voice their wishes for their child.
Encourage your student to attend the IEP meeting. The student's future and present plan is discussed at the IEP meeting, so the student should be there to voice their wishes.
Provide vital information to the school and adult service agencies so the best transition services can be provided to the student
Help your student set and obtain realistic goals.
What is transition?
Transition refers to the period of time when a student is preparing to leave school and enter the adult community. It is the bridge between the security and the structure of school and the opportunities and risks of adult life. Nebraska State Law mandates that transition planning must be implemented for all students enrolled in Special Education by age 16 to ensure that students have the skills necessary to live and work in the community.
Why do we need to provide Transition Services?
Transition Services are defined as "a coordinated set of activities for a student which promote successful movement from school to post-school activities." (IDEA) These post-school activitites may include: post-secondary education, vocational training, employment, adult services, independent living, or community participation. These activities must be based on the student's needs, interests, and preferences. When Transition Services are planned in the IEP, 8 areas must be addressed.
Post-school measurable goal that includes employment, training, and living.
Course of Study
Instruction
Community Experiences
Employment
Daily Living Skills (if appropriate)
Vocational Evaluation (if appropriate)
Outside Agency Linkages
Concerns with a preschool child's development
Who do I contact with concerns about my preschool child's development?
Contact the Early Childhood Program at (308)535-5314. A referral will be made to the early childhood team who may look at a number of areas including:
Cognitive development
Physical development
Communicative development
Social/emotional development
Adaptive behavior/skills development
Is there a cost for Special Education services?
There is no cost to parents for special education services. The school district is responsible for costs associated with providing services to students who qualify for services.
We're moving into the district and my child has an IEP.
What should I do to get services for my child who has an IEP now that we have moved into the district?
Please make staff at your child's school aware of his IEP when you enroll your student in school. At this time, the school will have you sign a release so that we may request a current copy of their MDT (Multidisciplinary Team Report.) and IEP (Individual Education Program.) Upon receipt of the records, the team may adopt the current IEP from their previous school or place them on a 45 day temporary placement based on their previous IEP. This allows NPPSD staff to work with your child, determine if they meet Nebraska Department of Education verification criteria, and make the best placement for your child.
What Special Education services does your district provide?
Special education services are provided depending on individual needs and the "adverse effect the impairment has on the development or education performance of the student." (Rule 51) Services may include, but are not limited to:
Resource Services
Speech/Language Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Behavioral Consulting
Transition Services
Where will my child receive services through Early Childhood Special Education Program?
Infants and toddlers from birth to age three will receive services in their natural environment. This would include any location where the child normally is during the day. Children ages 3-5 are provided services in community preschools, childcare centers, or wherever the child spends their day.