![page background](https://cdn.smore.com/_fr/vintageeducation08.07473a5d.jpg)
![Logo](https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/1bef/thumb-a1d6bf5f98764f0f837e1324a5119e93.png)
ZHS Weekly Update
Week of May 19, 2024
Zephyrhills High School
Home of the Bulldogs!
- The mission of Zephyrhills High School is to prepare students to become productive, responsible citizens and lifelong learners.
- Our vision is that all of our students achieve success in college, career, and life.
- Our theme for the 2023-24 school year is Together We...!
Week of May 19, 2024
Principal's Message
Hello Bulldog family!
Welcome to the last 5 school days in the 23-24 school year!
Every single day, every single period, every assignment, every student matters.
Our Bulldogs are making us PROUD this week!
- Our Valedictorian Chelsey Peace was celebrated by the Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce.
- Four ZHS students competed at the State track meet held in Jacksonville.
- Jakobe Campbell placed 5th in the State in the Boys' Triple Jump.
- Damien Pickett Jr. placed 12th in the State in Boys' 100 Meter Dash.
- William Poe placed 6th in the State in Boys' 1600 Meter Race (and broke his own school record)!
- Lydia Vincent placed 14th in the State in the Girls' 1600 Meter Race and 15th place in the State in the Girls' 3200 Meter Race.
Please continue to check your myStudent Parent Portal for messages and up to date information. This is the main line of communication between the school and you regarding school issues, your student's attendance, your student's grades, and more.
Reminder: Please talk to your student about their behaviors and how they can make good choices while on campus as ZHS. Fighting behaviors, class skipping behaviors, profanity/vulgarity, and disrespect will not be tolerated at ZHS or in any Pasco County school.
*We will be sending home any students refusing to attend their assigned classes, are out in the hallways/restrooms each period/repeatedly, that run away from staff, or are disrespectful to staff.
Bulldog PRIDE:
Our behavior, academic, and conduct standards are exemplified through Bulldog PRIDE.
PRIDE stands for
Proud
Respectful
Individual Thinker
Dedicated to Academics
Engaged
Closed Campus:
ZHS is a closed campus. Students are expected to remain on campus for the entire school day and do not have permission to leave campus for food/lunch. Additionally, outside food, food delivery (i.e. DoorDash and UberEats), and food sales is not allowed, as it jeopardizes our Free and Reduced Meal status. These deliveries will be refused.
We are Bulldog STRONG!
--Dr. Christina Stanley
Bulldog families, we need YOU!
TESTING
As we enter the final weeks of the 23-24 school year, students will be pulled for assessments and testing. Many of these assessments are required for graduation.
A portion of our school grade is based on whether or not we meet the 95% tested for each assessment. Please ensure your student is present at school and ready to test.
Some students refuse to test, refuse to cell phones or electronics away (causing an invalidation), or do not give their best efforts on the test. Some students say, "I'll just do it on the makeup day" ...and then they don't. This impacts their graduation status and our school grade. Please review the list of dates below and mark your calendar to ensure your student is ready.
May 20: District Finals periods 1 and 4 (See Bell Schedule below), EOC/BEST/FAST makeups
May 21: District Finals periods 2 and 5 (See Bell Schedule below), EOC/BEST/FAST makeups
May 22: District Finals periods 3 and 6 (See Bell Schedule below), EOC/BEST/FAST makeups
May 23: EOC/BEST/FAST/District Finals makeups
May 24: EOC/BEST/FAST/District Finals makeups
This Week at ZHS
Monday, May 20--
- Testing: District Finals periods 1 and 4 (see bell schedule), EOC/BEST/FAST makeups
- Spring ZHS Wrestling Weightlifting and Open Mat (3-6 p.m.)
- ZHS FFA Banquet @ Waller Ranch (6 p.m.)
- Testing: District Finals periods 2 and 5 (see bell schedule), EOC/BEST/FAST makeups
- ZHS Senior Awards Night (6 p.m., Gym)
- ZHS CTE Student of the Year honored at School Board Meeting (6 p.m., District Office)
Wednesday, May 22--
- Testing: District Finals periods 3 and 6 (see bell schedule), EOC/BEST/FAST makeups
- Wear ZHS College/Career/AVID/Academy gear
- Spring ZHS Wrestling Weightlifting/Open Mat (3-6 p.m.)
- Testing: District Finals/EOC/BEST/FAST makeups
- Wear a T-shirt with a positive/uplifting message
- A. Gonzalez @ Student Roundtable with Superintendent (8 a.m., District Office)
- Senior Check Out Day and Woodland Elementary Clap Out
Friday, May 24--
- Testing: District Finals/BEST/FAST/EOC makeups
- Wear Bulldog Spirit gear and/or colors
- Graduation Practice, Cap and Gown Distribution, Senior Field Day
- Students' Last Day of School
Textbook and Technology return
Students can return textbooks and technology this week to Mr. Mullins in the ZHS Media Center.
Locker Clean out/No Backpacks
- Starting Monday of this week, students will be cleaning out lockers and returning checked out tech and textbooks.
- Starting Tuesday of this week, students do not need backpacks on campus. Any backpacks on campus will be held for students until the end of the day by administration.
SAVE the DATE!
Mark your calendar for these upcoming events!
May 27: Memorial Day. Campus Closed.
May 28: Cheer tryouts, ZHS Class of 2024 Baccalaureate
May 29: Final SAC meeting, Cheer tryouts
May 30: Cheer tryouts
June 3: Class of 2024 Graduation
June 4: Cheer parent meeting and uniform fitting
June 5 and 6: Summer Cheer practice
June 7: Campus Closed
June 10: ESY begins
Christian V signing his Letter of Intent
4.0+ ZHS Seniors Honored
William P. signed his Letter of Intent
Valedictorian Chelsey Peace
ZHS Criminal Justice Team
Salutatorian Chloe Poulimenos
Pasco Post Newsletter from the Superintendent
Please check out the Pasco County Schools Newsletter: https://pasco.k12.fl.us/pasco_post
Breakfast
All of the breakfast carts are pulled once the bell rings for Period 1 to begin.
- At that point, the only students who will be able to get breakfast will be the ones with the late bus pass they receive when they arrive on campus.
- Students will continue to be in the commons before the bell, but once it rings—they cannot report to class and then leave to go get breakfast. They can grab it and go on their way to period 1 or choose to forfeit their access to it.
ZHS Graduation Ceremony Information for the Class of 2024
ZHS Graduation Ceremony Information for the Class of 2024
When: Monday, June 3, 2024 at 1 p.m.
Where: USF Yuengling Center (formerly the SunDome)
Cost: $8 for Parking per vehicle (card only, cashless venue)
Tickets: Not required. Ceremony is open seating.
Have questions? Please contact Mrs. Eva Wasilewski at 813.794.6142 or email ewasilew@pasco.k12.fl.us
Water Wars, Nerf Wars, Orbi Guns, and Airsoft Guns are NOT permitted on any Pasco County Schools campus
Students are expected to follow the Student Code of Conduct and refrain from these activities. Students who continue this behavior on campus or in the surrounding neighborhoods may face out-of-school suspension and potential referral for expulsion. Please talk with your students about making sure they are not engaging in this unsafe behavior and these activities.
ZHS School Advisory Council (SAC)
What is a School Advisory Council?
- The school Advisory Council is the means for community and parent involvement in and support of the schools.
- The School Advisory Council is composed of the principal, teachers, school staff, parents, business and community representatives, and secondary students.
How can I become a SAC member?
- Elected members of the School Advisory Council include teachers, educational support personnel, parents, and secondary students.
- Members are also appointed to the council by the principal to represent business and the community.
- Students serve as SAC members for a one year term.
- A chairperson is elected annually by the SAC membership.
Any parent, community business member, teacher, or student interested in serving on our SAC committee for the 2023-2024 school year--please email Mrs. McCafferty at cmccaffe@pasco.k12.fl.us for a nomination form. This is a great way to get involved and stay connected to your Bulldog family.
To complete a yearly volunteer application, please visit: http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/comm/volunteer/
SAVE THE DATE: The final meeting of the year is May 29 at 7:45 a.m. in the ZHS Media Center!
Student Drop Off and Pickup
- The front bus loop is CLOSED to car traffic and student drop off between the times of 6:30 and 7:30 a.m.
- Student drop off is to be completed in the GYM parking lot off Henry. Please pull all the way forward so we can effectively and efficiently drop off students.
- Please be careful and maintain safe/slow speed in all parking lots to ensure student safety.
Outside food, candy, chips, beverage sales PROHIBITED
Outside Food, Food Deliveries, & Closed Campus for Lunch
GIVE BACK TO YOUR ZHS COMMUNITY!
Contact info
Email: cstanley@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: zhs.pasco.k12.fl.us
Location: 6335 12th Street, Zephyrhills, FL, USA
Phone: 8137946100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pascoschools
Twitter: @ZHSBulldogs