Prepared to Learn Program

The Prepared to Learn Program is designed to offer immediate assistance to NPPS students in need by providing necessary elements crucial to their academic, emotional and social success, all in a confidential manner.

Background: Since its creation in Spring 2010, the NPPSF Prepared to Learn Program has helped with broken eyeglasses, nutritional needs during the school day, lack of appropriate clothing, student activity cards, and necessary school supplies.

Geographic Scope: North Platte Public School District, Nebraska (all 13 schools)

Focus Areas:
Any type of assistance that will make a student more successful in the classroom will be considered, including:

• Broken eyeglasses
• Nutritional needs during the school day
• Appropriate clothing
• Student activity cards
• Necessary school supplies

Student Selection:

• Students are identified by NPPS staff members
• All 13 schools in the North Platte School District have a Prepared to Learn Committee member in their building
• Committee members are ready to assist identified students immediately
• Assistance is provided in a confidential manner

Funding:

• The Prepared to Learn program is 100% donor dependent
• Community resources are also used to help fulfill needs when available

Contact Information:

• Phone: (308) 696-3325
• Address: 301 West F Street, P.O. Box 1557, North Platte, Nebraska 69103

Prepared to Learn Program - Request Process

How NPPS Staff Submit Requests:

1. NPPS staff members identify students in need
2. Staff members submit request through the Prepared to Learn Request form (available to NPPS staff on the foundation website)
3. Prepared to Learn Committee member in the student's building reviews the request
4. Committee member works to assist the student immediately

Access:

• NPPS Staff should click on the online form to access the Prepared to Learn Request form on the website