Loup City Elementary School
“Finding the Groove”
Principal’s Message to Parents & Guardians
October 17, 2025
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we move deeper into this exciting school year, I want to take a moment to share an important update with you. This season has been all about “Finding the Groove” together as a school community, and I am continually inspired by how our students, families, and staff are stepping into a rhythm of learning, growing, and thriving. Guided by our district’s commitment to “Empowering Continual Success,” we are excited to celebrate a meaningful step forward in improving daily routines for everyone.
Road Construction Completion at the Main Entrance
I’m delighted to announce that the road construction at the main entrance of our school is nearing completion and should be finished any day now. This long-awaited improvement will make arrival and dismissal smoother, safer, and more efficient for our entire community.
Just as a band finds its beat and every instrument plays its part, this project allows us to fine-tune our daily transitions. Once the roadwork is complete, buses will resume unloading and loading students at the front entrance, returning us to a familiar rhythm that many of you will remember from before construction began.
However, in order to maintain the steady “groove” we’ve created with parent pick-ups, students being picked up by parents will continue to be dismissed through the southeast door nearest the playground. This consistent routine not only ensures student safety but also keeps our traffic pattern flowing like a well-rehearsed melody.
To help make this transition as smooth as possible, we’ve attached a map to this week’s notice. Please take a moment to review it carefully so that we can continue to work together in harmony during pick-up times.
Our school is built on strong partnerships between families and staff, and this milestone is a reflection of that shared commitment. Thank you for your patience, your cooperation, and for helping us keep the beat as we empower every student’s continual success.
Thank you for your continued involvement and support. Together, we are making Loup City Elementary a place where students thrive, grow, and succeed every day! If you ever need to contact me, don’t hesitate to do so at paul.barker@lcpublic.org or through the main office at 308-745-0603
Warm regards,
Mr. Paul Barker, M.Ed
Principal, Loup City Elementary School
“Finding the Groove” – One Step at a Time
