Papillion Middle School

Papillion Montessori is an independent, locally owned early childhood learning center located at 711 Olson Drive in Papillion. The school serves infants, toddlers, and preschool children from six weeks through six years old (Pre-K). Classrooms are prepared by certified Montessori educators to foster self-direction, focus, curiosity, and social awareness through purposeful, uninterrupted learning activities. Programs include a morning preschool session (Montessori Mornings for ages 3 to 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.), a standard School Day option from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and a Full Day option from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with four-day and five-day schedules. Before-school care from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. is also available. Papillion Montessori emphasizes individual progress across practical life, sensorial exploration, early literacy, mathematics, and creative expression in structured classroom environments.

Prairie Queen Elementary School is a modern public primary facility located at 10520 South 123rd Avenue in Papillion, serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade in Papillion La Vista Community Schools. Opened in 2015 adjacent to the Prairie Queen Recreation Area, the school features energy-efficient architecture, flexible collaborative learning spaces, and integrated classroom technology. Instruction focuses on structured phonics, literature-rich reading comprehension, mathematical problem solving, hands-on science experiments, visual art, vocal music, and physical education. Competing and celebrating school spirit as the Prairie Queen Mustangs, the school emphasizes a culture of kindness, perseverance, and mutual respect. Prairie Queen houses specialized early literacy interventions, high-ability learner (HAL) enrichment, and inclusive special education resource services with speech and motor therapy. The PLCS Foundation operates on-site Kids Club childcare before and after instructional hours.

Rumsey Station Elementary School opened in 1995 and is named for Rumsey Saling, one of the first settlers in Sarpy County and its first sheriff, whose name went to a railroad depot near the school site. That history explains our mascot: students are the Engineers, represented by a train engine, in maroon and gold. Additions followed with the 2006 bond. We serve kindergarten through sixth grade in Papillion La Vista Community Schools. Math is taught with Math Investigations in grades K to 5 and Connected Math in sixth grade, and students also have art, music, physical education, library time and counselor-led lessons. Sixth graders can join band and take part in a two-day outdoor education trip to Carol Joy Holling Camp near Ashland. After school, students can sign up for Art Club, Choir Club, ASL Club, Battle of the Books, Garden Club and an Engineering Club that builds out the school's train set, plus Student Council and Safety Patrol. District special education services, including speech, occupational and physical therapy and school psychology, are delivered in neighborhood schools whenever possible, along with Section 504 plans and High Ability Learner support.