Plattsmouth High School is a nationally recognized wall-to-wall academy high school. Our College and Career Academies began in 2016 after many years of visioning and planning by PHS staff, students, and stakeholders.

National Recognition

Meet our leadership team

Tina Harvey

Principal

Mrs. Tina Harvey is a Plattsmouth High School Alum. She graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a Bachelor's degree before starting her career in Bellevue Public Schools in 2000. She earned a Masters of Education from Peru State College followed by Certifications in Educational Administration from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Mrs. Harvey joined Plattsmouth Community Schools in 2014.

Dan Oatman

Career Academy Coordinator

Mr. Oatman graduated from Buena Vista University and began his teaching career in 1995. He started teaching and coaching in Plattmouth in 2005. He has been involved in the Career Academies at PHS since they started in 2016. He has guided the STEAM Academy and Academy Core leaders and has attended several national conferences focusing on Career Academy Leadership.

Luke Chadwell

Activities Director

Mr. Luke Chadwell joined Plattsmouth Community Schools in 2021. He graduated from Peru State College with a Bachelor's degree before starting his career in Madison, NE. He also spent ten years as an elementary physical education teacher in Superior, NE. He earned a Masters in Physical Education from the University of Nebraska at Kearney and is working on his Principalship through UNK as well.

Kevin Tilson

Assistant Principal

Mr. Tilson is a PHS Alum. He graduated from Peru State college with a Bachelor's Degree in 2003. Then graduated from University Nebraska at Kearney in 2013 with a Master's Degree in Educational Administration. He has dedicated his career to teaching, coaching and serving as an administrator at Plattsmouth High School.

Facilities

CTE Building

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Building supports expanded opportunities for students in the culinary arts, agriculture education, woods/home construction, welding/metals /manufacturing, CNC, and auto/diesel transportation.

Outstanding Equipment

All equipment is industry-standard providing relevant experience to prepare for college and career.

Hands-on Learning

Students get to learn through hands-on activities that meet current industry standards.

National
Career
Academy
Coalition

The Career Academies at Plattsmouth High School earned the status of “Model Academy” in 2019 by the National Career Academy Coalition. This career academy review process is based on the National Standards of Practice - identifying career academies around the country that exemplify the career academy research-based best practices with evidence of fidelity to the National Standards of Practice.

Rule 47 approved

Plattsmouth High School became Rule 47 approved in September 2017. This designation from the Nebraska Department of Education is reserved for Academies that meet strict quality and content standards for students and stakeholders. Every career field offered at PHS is Rule 47 approved making a total of 6 approved programs.

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Want to Share Your Career Experience?

The institution of the College and Career Academies has helped open doors, literally and figuratively, at PHS. Whether you are an entrepreneur, part-time or full-time employee, experienced or new to your career field, your experiences are valued.