The mission of Pasco High School is to create a collaborative environment that nurtures learning, mutual respect, and a strong work ethic, thereby helping to develop future citizens for the challenges that lie ahead.

La misión de Pasco High School es crear un ambiente de colaboración que fomente el aprendizaje, el respeto mutuo y una fuerte ética de trabajo, ayudando así a desarrollar futuros ciudadanos para los desafíos que se avecinan.

Parent Bill of Rights Information:

https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/oll_documents/parent-bill-of-rights

Student Code of Conduct:

http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/library/student_services/conduct/csc_eng.pdf

Student Progress:

We are entering week 7 of quarter 2. The end of quarter 2/semester 1 is on Friday, January 10th (3 more weeks of school). Please take a few minutes and review your students’ progress. It is important to remember that the quarter 1 grade is averaged with quarter 2 grade to determine the semester grade. The semester grade is what is on student transcripts. If you have questions, contact your student’s teachers. If you would like to schedule a parent/teacher conference, contact Ms. Collige at 352-524-5539. Remember we have free tutoring on Monday’s and Wednesday’s. See the flyer in the newsletter for more information.

Testing:

Please take a minute and review the testing calendars below for December and January. Have your student reach out to their teachers or administration with any questions. Their attendance is mandatory for all of their required tests.

Attendance/Tardies:

Parents and Guardians, we really need your support with communicating with your students the importance of coming to school daily and getting to class on time. I encourage you to check your parent portal and look at your student’s attendance at least weekly. Please make sure you are aware that the school day begins at 7:15am.

Student Parking:

If your student plans to park on campus, please make sure they have purchased their parking permits. Parking permits are required and strictly enforced.

Community Service:

Community service opportunities are available. Sign-up on your CRC Canvas Course. See Ms. Edwards for details.

Seniors:

Attention Seniors! Now is the time to take your Senior Portraits for the Yearbook. The deadline to have these pictures taken is Dec 13th. Gigante will be on the PHS campus on Dec 12th. However, if you want personality portraits, then you must go to the studio in Wesley Chapel. If you have questions, please see Ms. Bromley or Mrs. Vogel.

Please stop by the main office back desk to verify the spelling of your name for your high school diploma. No nicknames allowed. You must verify by December 20th.

Be sure to pick up a cap and gown brochure, the deadline to order is March 1st. Brochures are available in the main office or see the QR code below.

Seniors, the Pasco Education Foundation Scholarship is open! Deadline is January 31, 2025. This one application is for many scholarships. Also, there are a few other scholarships available, check the CRC Canvas course to apply. See Ms. Edwards with questions.

NHS:

The next NHS meeting will be held afterschool on Wednesday, December 11th, in Mr. Pless’ classroom, 4-201.

Class of 2027:

There will be an open class meeting in Miss Harbour's room, 15-102, on Wednesday, December 11th, afterschool.

Yearbooks:

Yearbooks and Senior ads are on sale now! Visit yearbookforever.com to purchase yours today. See Mrs. Vogel if you have any questions.

Parent Volunteers:

If you are interested in being a volunteer for PHS, please make sure you have visited the Pasco County Schools website and complete the volunteer application.

PTSA:

Pasco High School has a very active PTSA. We would like to invite all parents that would like to be a part of this phenomenal group to the next meeting on December 17th @ 6:00pm in the front office.

Pirate Nation,

Please make sure you are aware of the Wireless Communication Device (WCD) Policy for Pasco High School. There is a change from last year. Students will only be able to use their WCD's during lunch. Also, it is important to note that the policy includes headphones/earbuds. It is imperative that you understand and plan to follow this policy starting on day one of the school year. If you have any questions, please reach out to administration. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

12/9 Girl's Soccer vs. LOLHS

12/10 Girl's Basketball vs. CCHS

12/10 Boy's Basketball vs. Fivay High

12/11 Girl's Soccer vs. WCHS

12/12 Girl's Basketball vs. Central High

12/13 Boy's Soccer vs. South Sumter High

If you have questions about Winter athletics, please contact Coaches:

Wrestling Coach Lennard rlennard@pasco.k12.fl.us

Boy's Soccer Coach Montelongo Jr. gmonty38@yahoo.com

Girl's Soccer - Coach Mutombo mmutombo@pasco.k12.fl.us

Boy's Basketball Coach Davenport cdavenpo@pasco.k12.fl.us

Girl's Basketball Coach Lawson alawson@pasco.k12.fl.us

Girl's Weightlifting Coach Tejada rtejada@pasco.k12.fl.us>

Competitive Cheerleading Coach Hicks tshicks@pasco.k12.fl.us

Athletic Director Jim Ward jaward@pasco.k12.fl.us

It is extremely important that each parent/guardian have a parent account on the MyStudent portal. This is where you will be able to access student fees, review your student's schedule, monitor absences/tardies, check grades, and email teachers.

Parents,

Due to unforeseen circumstances, it is very important to make sure your contact information is always current and accurate. The school needs to be able to communicate with you regarding any changes or emergencies. Please review the step-by-step instructions below on how to access and fill out the emergency forms.

Video: Emergency Card Entry for Families

Florida Statutes require that we report to parents any teacher who is teaching a subject(s) outside his/her certification area. The following teachers are in the process of taking the required course work to earn their certification: Virginia Kirk, Brian, Singleton, and Madison Vogel

English and Reading teachers who teach students that qualify as English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) are required to take 300 hours of additional course work beyond their teaching degree to earn an ESOL Endorsement to their teaching certificate. The following teachers are in the process of taking the required course work to earn their ESOL Endorsement: Samson Crazy Horse Clark, Charles Greener, and Mark Valdez

All of our out-of-field professional educators are dedicated to helping students succeed in their learning!

The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final rule, 40 CFR Part 763 Subpart E, Asbestos Containing Material in Schools. This rule requires all Local Education Agencies to identify asbestos containing materials in their school buildings and to take appropriate actions to control the release of asbestos fibers.

An Asbestos Management Plan for Pasco High has been completed and describes the results of the inspection, if applicable, and the action plan to control any asbestos found during the inspection. A copy of this plan is located in the administrative office of this school and at the Pasco County Schools Maintenance & Facility Services Department and is available for review upon request.

Be sure to stay in touch with all of the events through Facebook and our school website

Email: kkadlub@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: https://phs.pasco.k12.fl.us/
Location: 36851 County Road 52, Dade City, FL, USA
Phone: 352-524-5500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PascoPirates/