Our Proud History

On September 30, 1958, residents from 13 rural Class 1 school districts in Sarpy County, Nebraska, overwhelmingly voted to merge into a single Class III school district, with a remarkable 70% turnout and a 6 to 1 margin in favor. This new district became known as Springfield Platteview Community Schools.

On April 2, 1959, the community supported a significant step forward by passing an $890,000 bond issue with 85% approval, aimed at acquiring land and constructing a new junior/senior high school, which remains known as Platteview. Over the past 60 years, we have witnessed incredible transformations.

Facility Timeline:

1960: Platteview Junior/Senior High opens.
1964: Springfield Elementary School opens.
1977: Springfield Elementary undergoes an addition.
1978: Westmont Elementary School opens.
1980: Platteview Central Junior High School opens.
1969: Band room added to the high school.
1973: Addition of the north section of classrooms and library at the high school.
1977: Small gymnasium added to the high school.
1991: Vocational education area added to Platteview High School.
2000: LaPlatte Elementary, built in 1955, closes due to declining enrollment and funding.
2004: Major addition to the high school, including a 1,400-seat gymnasium, a 600-seat auditorium, a new vocational education wing, band room, weight room, and student commons area.
2018: Demolition and renovation project updates 33,000 square feet of the Junior High and 7,500 square feet of the High School, enhancing classrooms, administrative offices, science labs, and more.
2022: A new Springfield Elementary School building opens at 940 Main Street, alongside enhancements at Westmont Elementary School.
2022: Renovations at Platteview High School include an updated Strength and Fitness area.
2023: A newly renovated Administration Building opens at the old Springfield Elementary School building, 756 Main Street in Springfield, while the former Administrative Building is transformed into an Athletic Building featuring a baseball batting cage, wrestling mats, golf simulators, and flexible training space.