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Greenback Family,

This is a note to announce a significant end-of-year scheduling change meant to accommodate our construction projects and associated moves.

We will make the last day of school for PreK-11^th grade students May 17^th.  May 17^th will be a full day of school with release at 3:30. Seniors will be released on May 14^th—this will also be a full day of school and the last day of finals for our Seniors.

The early release will allow us to use staff to pack and stage our furniture and materials for moving into the new PreK center and the 4^th & 5^th grade classrooms at the Pratt Academic Center (PAC).  These days will also allow us to do some vertical curriculum alignment with our teaching staff.  We often find it challenging to devote enough time to some of the professional development and strategic planning teams that require cross-building collaboration.

The construction projects are going well.  We look forward to scheduling and hosting some open house times in August for people to see the classrooms and facilities.  We are fortunate to be in a wonderful community, which supports our efforts to provide a world class education for our kids. I believe this will prove to be a great long-term investment for our school district and community.  I hope you are following along on the progress with our updates on our social media updates and on our website.

We appreciate your support.  Go Greenbacks!

Sincerely,

Tony Helfrich

Pratt USD 382 Superintendent

The Frog Talk Podcast is here! This podcast highlights students, faculty, and activities throughout our district. Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@FrogTalk-382.

Last day of school for Seniors - May 14th

Last day of school for PreK - 11th Grade - May 17th

PHS Graduation - May 19th 4:00 p.m.

On behalf of our teachers, staff, and school board I welcome you to our district webpage.  We are proud of the important work we do with kids to set them up for success and personal well-being this day, this year, and in their future. 

We are small-town schools where strong relationships are an integral part of what we do—our principals know every student.  Our high school students pair with elementary students (Greenback Match), providing positive leadership and building connections within our student family.  Elementary and middle school students hold daily “family” meetings to foster our sense of teamwork and togetherness. Developing our students’ social-emotional strengths is an important goal because we recognize its connection to personal well-being and success both now and in the future.

Because of our size, we are still able to provide a wide variety of opportunities for our students.  We have first-class arts programs (band, vocal, theater, debate, forensics, and art), a model elementary MTSS program, an enrichment program for all students, multiple career pathways with instructors in the specialties, and internship and apprenticeship programs.  With our connection to Pratt Community College, our college-bound students often leave with 15-30 hours or more of college credit. 

In athletics and activities, we compete at a high level—4A for most activities (3A in football).  This level allows our entire student body to participate and be successful in multiple activities if they are willing to commit and work hard.  But, make no mistake, you must compete with grit to be successful at our level. We have Greenback alumni on scholarship at D1 and D2 programs as well as smaller colleges, community colleges, and technical schools—both for athletics and academics.  Regardless of the educational path they choose to take when they leave us, we are proud of our Greenback graduates who are positive contributors to our community and others.  

We are small schools with big opportunities.  We are a Greenback family. If you would like a tour, please feel free to contact our principals or myself.

Tony Helfrich, Superintendent

Pratt Schools USD 382