Panther Press

Parent Teacher Communications will be held on Wednesday, October 7 and Thursday, October 8. Please choose from the days and times available on your teacher's page..

Sign up for one time slot per student. Each teacher has a separate form.

Click Here for the Portal Page!

https://www.signupgenius.com/org/FallComm

FREE & REDUCED MEAL APPLICATIONS - DEADLINE APPROACHING

• Last year's Free/Reduced grace period ends September 30.
• If your family may qualify for free or reduced meals, please remember that a new application must be submitted each school year, even if your status hasn’t changed.
• Apply anytime at: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application

Thank you for keeping your child's meal account positive.

• Visit www.myschoolbucks.com to pay online.
• If you're setting up a new account, you’ll need your child’s student ID number, available from Mrs. Thompson in the office.
• Need help? Contact Lanessa Lehr at lehr.lanessa@westside66.net or call 402-390-3382.
• You can also reach out to support@myschoolbucks.com.

Prairie Lane Elementary - District 66 - https://www.facebook.com/prairielaneelementary

Prairie Lane Community Club - https://www.facebook.com/plcc.panthers

☕ Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first PLCC Meeting! It was wonderful to reconnect with familiar faces and meet some new members of our Prairie Lane community. We loved spending time together and getting to know our Panther families! Our next meeting is Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30.

• Click HERE for the August PLCC minutes.

We hope you’ll join us for our next PLCC event on September 11th for Movie Night! 🎬🍿 We’ll be watching Super Mario Galaxy and look forward to another fun evening together!

PL Yard Signs and Stickers are available in the office. See below for pricing:

• Yard Signs For Sale $30
• Stickers For Sale $3

The online store is open from August 10–September 11 for this year’s Panther Gear! We’re offering one awesome design with a variety of styles to choose from.

• Order Deadline: Friday, September 11
• Delivery: Orders will be distributed the week of September 28th
• Design Details: We’re offering a double-sided apparel design: "Prairie Lane" design on front, "A Collage Back" on back.
• Order Accuracy: All apparel is printed to order. Please double-check your order for accuracy, as there will be NO returns or exchanges this year.
• No returns/exchanges – All items are printed to order
• Sizing: Check carefully—some styles run small
• Be sure to select the correct grade/classroom

Link to the Online Webstore:

https://http-courtyardink-89cf1042-f959-4a18-8430-812fd940c1c4.printavo.com/merch/prairie-lane-2026

2026 Homecoming Theme: Out of this World

Parents, blast off and join us for an OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD Homecoming Parade—come cheer on our Panthers and Warriors and make some stellar memories with us!

Westside Homecoming Parade!

When: Wednesday, September 16, 2025, The parade begins at 6:00 and the pep rally will immediately follow.
Where: Meet near the main entrance 1 at Westside High School by 5:30 pm

What to Wear: Dress like astronauts, aliens, stars, planets, or anything space-themed and bring your best Panther spirit!

Bring your biggest smiles and walk as a school in the parade as we toss sweet treats to spectators. Families and students are welcome to walk with us.

RSVP by September 14, 2025: Homecoming Parade

One of the things that makes Prairie Lane special is that students are welcome to bring a snack to school each day! While snack policies vary from school to school, we are happy to provide our Panthers with an opportunity to enjoy a healthy snack during the school day. Nutritious snacks can provide energy to students to stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn throughout the school day. We encourage families to choose easy, nutritious snacks such as fresh fruit, applesauce or fruit cups, dried fruit, veggie straws, fruit snacks, crackers, popcorn, pretzels, granola bars, and other options. Your child’s teacher may share any additional classroom specific guidelines for snacks.

We try to save special treats for special occasions! Items such as cookies, candy, chips, or other sweets are best enjoyed occasionally as part of classroom celebration rather than as an everyday snack.

Families must use the Westside Community Schools District-Approved Snack List when choosing whole classroom snacks for celebrations or birthday treats. Our student population has a variety of food allergies and sensitivities, and following the approved list helps reduce the risk of exposure to serious food allergens and keeps our school community safer.

Thank you for promoting PAWSitive choices, healthy habits, wellness, and safe learning for all of our Panthers!

Westside Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital/parental status, military/veteran status or any other category protected by law in its programs and activities or in admission or access to, or treatment in, hiring and employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The following District personnel have been designated to coordinate compliance and can address inquiries about the District’s nondiscrimination policies and procedures:

For questions or concerns by students, parents or others:

• Coordinator of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator – ABC Bldg. 909 So. 76th St. Omaha (402) 390-2100 E-mail: titleixcoordinator@westside66.net

• Director of Special Services/ADA & 504 Coordinator (disability/accommodation) ABC Bldg. 909 So. 76th St. (402) 390-2100 E-mail: ADAcoordinator@westside66.net

For questions by District employees or applicants:

• Ass’t Supt. for Human Resources/Lead Title IX Coordinator - 909 So. 76th St. Omaha, NE (402) 390-2100