Loup City Elementary School
“Find Your Joy”
Principal’s Message to Parents & Guardians
September 23rd, 2026
LCES Families,
At Loup City Elementary, we believe that every student deserves to feel safe, supported, connected, and ready to learn. As we continue our yearly theme, “Find Your Joy,” we are encouraging our students to discover the people, activities, relationships, and experiences that make school a joyful place to be. At the same time, our district mission, “Empowering Continual Success,” reminds us that success is built through consistent expectations, responsible choices, and a strong partnership between school and home.
We hope you enjoy the opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher during Parent-Teacher Conferences tomorrow. These conversations are an important part of Empowering Continual Success, as we work together to celebrate student growth, recognize strengths, and identify ways we can continue supporting each child.
As we connect, we encourage you to Find Your Joy in your child’s learning journey—celebrate their accomplishments, their unique talents, and the progress they are making each day. Thank you for partnering with us to help every student grow, learn, and thrive!
As we head into Fall Break, we hope our students and families take time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the simple moments that bring joy. Whether you spend time together as a family, explore the outdoors, enjoy a favorite activity, or simply relax, we encourage everyone to Find Your Joy and make meaningful memories.
A safe and restful break gives our students and staff the opportunity to return refreshed and ready to continue Empowering Continual Success throughout the school year.
We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Monday, September 28th!
Wishing our entire school community a safe, restful, and joy-filled Fall Break!
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
“Find Your Joy”