Papillion Montessori

Papillion Middle School is a public middle school at 423 South Washington Street in Papillion, serving seventh and eighth-grade students within Papillion La Vista Community Schools. Conveniently located near downtown Papillion, the school prepares adolescent learners for high school through departmentalized core academic instruction and diverse exploratory opportunities. Students take pre-algebra, algebra, English language arts, integrated science, and American history, accompanied by elective rotations in visual arts, computer science, family and consumer sciences, industrial technology, vocal choir, and instrumental band. Seventh and eighth graders can participate in interscholastic athletics as the Junior Monarchs, including cross country, volleyball, football, basketball, wrestling, and track. Special education case managers deliver resource room support, co-taught classroom instruction, speech-language therapy, and individualized accommodations.

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.