ZHS Weekly Update
October 31, 2021
Zephyrhills High School is the home of the Bulldogs!
Our vision is that all of our students achieve success in college, career, and life.
Our theme for the 2021-2022 school year is Building Excellence!
October 31, 2021
Principal's Message
Homecoming!
What a fantastic week! It was so great to have students experience the fun of HOCO again! It's been a long time!
Student Discipline and Dress Code:
Now that HOCO festivities are over, we will resume normal dress code expectations, as well as class attendance/hall passes/behavior expectations. We are following the Pasco County Schools Student Code of Conduct and Dress Code guidelines for all students. Additionally, hats, hoods, and beanies are not to be worn when inside a building or classroom. The dress code is posted later in this newsletter. If your student is out of dress code, we will work with them to resolve the concern. We encourage all students and parents to review the Pasco County School Student Code of Conduct and Dress Code.
COVID-19 update:
The District's COVID response plan is posted on the Pasco County Schools website. Parents can check the district dashboard for updates on positive COVID cases.
- The COVID-19 Daily Report will be updated on the district website each school day. It will report the number of daily confirmed COVID-19 cases among students and staff. Parents are encouraged to review the Daily Report to stay up to date regarding COVID-19 cases at their student’s school.
- Direct notification will be limited to students or staff who are required to quarantine.
Students will NOT need to quarantine until/unless they develop symptoms or become unable to pass the self-screener found on the the ZHS and Pasco County Schools websites.
Please monitor your student for symptoms and use the self-screener. If your student is not feeling well, please do not send them to school.
Construction updates:
The locker rooms are still not opened, but we hope to have them soon! The 300 hallway and Media Center are on track to be open when students return from Winter Break.
Closed Campus:
ZHS is a closed campus for lunch. Students are expected to remain on campus for the entire school day and do not have permission to leave campus for lunch. Additionally, outside food, food delivery, and food sales is not allowed, as it jeopardizes our Free and Reduced Meal status. These deliveries will be refused.
We will navigate these challenges and we will have a GREAT year!
We are resilient. We are committed. We are determined. We are Bulldog STRONG!
--Dr. Christina Stanley
This Week at ZHS
All Week:
All week: ZHS Cheer Practice, Wrestling Conditioning/Open Mat
Monday, 11/1:
•Extended School Day (2-4:45 p.m.)
Tuesday, 11/2:
•ASVAB in the gym (AM)
•Dual Enrollment meeting 2nd and 3rd period (ZHS Dining Room)
•FFA Skillathon Practice (2 p.m., Room 800)
•Girls Weightlifting home vs PHS
Wednesday, 11/3:
•Wear your College/Career/AVID/Academy/Bulldog gear
•Kirkland Ranch Presentation to 9th grade students (9 a.m., ZHS Dining Room)
•Pert Test after school (room 209)
•Extended School Day (2-4:45 p.m.)
Thursday, 11/4:
•Club and Group Picture Day (ZHS Gym)
•PLC meetings during Teacher Planning Periods
•AP teacher meeting (2:05 p.m., via Zoom)
Friday, 11/5:
•Wear your Bulldog spirit gear or Black/Orange
•V Football home vs Pasco HS (Nine Mile War)
Saturday, 11/6:
•SAT on campus at ZHS
•ZHS Cheer VA Competition Cheer Practice
•ZHS JROTC Veterans Day Parade
•ZHS Band @ Marching MPA
Congrats to our ZHS Swim Team!
Sariannah Arnold, Alex Bowe-Wootton, Marcus Cara, Mason Cara, Caleb Castorena, Eric Chaffin, Abigail Conner, Kylee Cooley, Rachel Diaz, Nathan Fitzpatrick, Lucas Gillespie, Johnna Patrick, Jacob Piankowski, Tiffany Reynolds, Allyson Wade, Hailey Wayt all represented ZHS at Regionals!
Way to go, Bulldogs! We are so proud of you!
Congrats to our ZHS Golf Teams!
Brooke Baldus represented ZHS at the Girls' Golf Regional Competition.
Way to go, Bulldogs! We are so proud of you!
Congratulations to our ZHS JROTC Raiders!
Congratulations to the 21-22 Outstanding Senior!
We are so proud of you!
ZHS Important Dates
Calendar/Save the date!
Tuesday, November 9: Grade level teacher team meetings after school, FFA Skillathon practice
Wednesday, November 10: Early Release Day
Friday, November 12: Progress reports, ZHS playoff football @ home
Dual Enrollment Update---URGENT!!
Spring Dual Enrollment Dynamic Forms are due Wednesday, November 3rd!
For English Comp 1&2 and Pasco eSchool DE classes, (Intro to Public Speaking, Microcomputer Applications, Spanish, and Business) students should choose "High School Campus" as the location.
For all other classes, students should choose "PHSC off-campus or online" as the location.
Mrs. Yonkof and the counselors will have a dual enrollment information and help session for students in the New Cafeteria Tuesday, November 2nd during 2nd, Homeroom, and 3rd period.
We will make an announcement over the intercom to let students know they can come down during 2nd & 3rd period.
Kirkland Ranch student meeting
They will offer Applied Cybersecurity and Computer Science Principles, Auto Maintenance and Light Repair, Diesel Mechanics, Biomedical and Computer Science, Biomedical and Robotics, Building Trades and Construction Technology, Electricity, Engineering and Applied Robotics, Patient Care Technician, and Welding Technology Fundamentals.
We will host a meeting for interested students on Wednesday, November 3rd at 9 a.m. in the New Dining Room.
Scan the QR code to sign up for your spot at the presentation!
AP students! Make sure you read this!
If you do not sign up for the test, one will not be ordered for you.
If you have any questions, please see Mr. Hayes or your AP teacher.
Extended School Day
Day 1 is 10/25/21, every Monday and Wednesday through 3/11/21, 2:00-4:45pm, excluding non-school days.
SAT/ACT Bootcamps!
Outside Food/Food Deliveries
Outside food, candy, beverage sales PROHIBITED
Hats, Hoodies, Beanies inside buildings
Homecoming Court '21
King: Jaxson Rivera
Queen: Madison Poe
12th grade: Emmalise Feliciano, Makenna Campbell, Brooke Baldus, Stanley Britt, Theotis Smith, Calvin Scott
Prince: Maddox Rivera
Princess: Cloey Martin
11th grade: Jade Pickett, Lana Pattituce, Alexis Martin, Blake Yearby, LJ Graham, Kenneth McCullough
10th grade: Kaylin Miller, Rodney Smith
9th grade: Emily Mohler, Dylan Fleshood
Congratulations to ZHS Senior Caitlyn Regan!
In order to qualify, Caitlyn had to demonstrate excellence in Career/Technical Education coursework, community service and involvement, academic scholarship, rigorous coursework, and and an exemplary SAT/ACT score.
Good luck at the state level, Caitlyn! We are so proud of you!
ZHS Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive
Who? You!
What? Peanut Butter, Jelly, Bread, Crackers, or Almond Butter
Where? Bring your donation to ZHS
When? Now!
Why? Many of our ZHS Bulldog families may not have access to food sometimes. Peanut Butter and Jelly is a rich source of protein, affordable, has a good shelf life, and can be used in many ways.
**A little goes a long way! Helping others is sweet!**
Celebrating our Bulldog staff
Dustin Rowe was voted ZHS Teacher of the Year for the 21-22 school year!
Angela Huffman was voted ZHS SRP of the Year for the 21-22 school year!
Transportation Questions or Concerns?
Transportation Southeast
813794.0503
Pasco County Schools Student Code of Conduct and Dress Code
myStudent Parent Portal Emergency Card information updates
Bell Schedule for 21-22 (First Semester)
1st Period 7:20 – 8:15
2nd Period 8:20 – 9:10
Academic Period 9:15 – 9:35
3rd Period 9:40 – 10:30
Lunch A 10:30 – 11:00
Period 4A 11:05 – 11:55
Period 4B 10:35 – 11:25
Lunch B 11:25 – 11:55
5th Period 12:00 – 12:50
6th Period 12:55 – 1:46
Student Fees and Lockers
Fees and Lockers
*You will also be able to pay all fees online through Rycor. All fees including parking, lockers, class fees, Grade Fees, and PE lockers can be paid online.
*Students will be assigned school lockers & parking spots during the first two weeks of school via lunches. Students will be assigned PE lockers through their PE classes. Need a locker? Reserve one here: https://zhs.pasco.k12.fl.us/mform/view.php?id=36069
You will need an active MyStudent parent portal account to be able to participate.
1. Navigate to Pasco County Schools website at www.pasco.k12.fl.us
2. Click on the Parents tab.
3. Under Parent Links/Academic, click on CheckGrades/Attendance.
4. Click the yellow link to create a new Parent Portal.
Opt-In to Text Messages
Purchase Tickets to ZHS Athletic Events
Visit https://gofan.co/app/school/FL6109
Search for the ZHS athletic contests you'd like to attend and purchase your tickets!
ZHS Sports Tryout Information
**All student-athletes MUST have a fully completed physical packet turned in and cleared BEFORE you may tryout or practice. This packet is found on the ZHS website under the athletics tab. No completed, cleared packet? No tryout. No exceptions.**
Contact: Coach Cimorelli for more information at bcimorel@pasco.k12.fl.us.
Student Parking Passes 21-22
2. All parking passes will be processed and distributed during student lunches by Ms. Ashley.
3. You must have copies of your driver's license, current registration, and current proof of insurance to receive your parking pass during lunches.
4. All students, including students who drove last year, must purchase a new parking pass each year and provide updated vehicle information. Parking passes are only good for the school year.
Dress for Success and Show your School Spirit!
On Fridays at ZHS, all students and staff are encouraged to wear Bulldog gear or Bulldog colors (Orange and Black). Show your school spirit!
Masks Optional (as of 8/1/21)
*Please contact your student's grade level administrator if you have questions.
Arrival to School in the Morning
- Buses will drop off in the front bus loop off of 12th Street. This loop is CLOSED to all car traffic from 6:45 to 7:25 a.m. DO NOT PASS THE BUSES.
- Student drop off is in the Gym parking lot off of Henry Street. Please pull all the way forward to drop off your student in front of the doors leading to the gym lobby.
- Upon arrival from a car or bus, students can get their breakfast from the nearest mobile cart or cafeteria line and then head to the cafeteria or their 1st period class to eat.
- Students who do not eat breakfast at school will be expected to go directly to their 1st period class as soon as they arrive on campus.
Student and Staff Hallway Guidelines
Social distancing will be expected at all times.
Students and staff are expected to follow the signage on all doors and in all hallways.
Seating Charts and Sign in Sheets
When in another classroom not on their schedule, students will need to sign in and take a seat as directed by the teacher.
If you have any questions about this, please reach out to your grade level administrator.
Classroom Expectations
- Each student and staff member will help keep ZHS as clean as possible. Inside the classrooms, teachers will have a procedure for the beginning and end of class.
- Students will have assigned seats in each classroom and are expected to sit in their assigned seat every day.
- Students and teachers will utilize a sign in/sign out sheet when leaving or entering a classroom or area that is not covered by a seating chart.
Cafeteria Expectations
Serving lines:
- Multiple carts and lines will be available for student use.
- Social distancing guidelines will be followed.
- Students will be permitted to eat inside the cafeteria and in the commons. Some teachers will allow students to eat in their classrooms (utilizing the sign in sheet) and will assign seating.
- Social distancing will be encouraged while in the cafeteria, commons, and dining room areas.
School Lunch Questions?
The Free and Reduced Meal Application for the 2021-2022 school year is now available online at https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application.
If you are unsure if you qualify, you can also review the income eligibility guidelines on the Pasco County Schools website https://connectplus.pasco.k12.fl.us/do/fns/.
Pasco County Schools Covid-19 Protocols
Click here for more information on the 21-22 Pasco County Schools Covid-19 Protocols:
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 2021-2022 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/
SAC Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:45 a.m.
Scheduled dates for the 2021-2022 SAC meetings.
- November 17
- December 15
- January 19
- February 16
- March 23
- April 20
- May 18
Thank you!
Thank you to Suellen Smith for ensuring we had everything we needed for Homecoming and that it ran smoothly. You are the best! Thank you for loving our kids!
Thank you to the ladies at the Rustic Pearl Boutique for helping ZHS and the ABC program by collecting food for the holidays. Thank you to Amber for your donation of a gift card for our families!
Thank you to the HOCO parade float judges:
Mickey McPhee (manager of the ZHills Publix and a ZHS graduate)
Lynn Fountain (MBA Senior Coordinator for St. Leo School of Business),
Karen Knight (ZHS graduate, former principal's secretary at ZHS, and wife of ZHills City Councilman Alan Knight
Teresa Kinsman (retired school employee, ZHS graduate, and co-owner of Martin Electric)
Thank you to Billy Poe and the City of Zephyrhills for hosting our HOCO 21 parade!
Thank you to Roger and Judy SIbley, Fellowship Bible Church, Thomas Promise, Carmel Friendship Church, Outreach Ministries, Dawn at Sundance Mobile Home Park, Bonnie, Lee Reed Insurance, Martin Electric, Ben Hudgins Law Firm for your donations to the ZHS ABC (Assist, Believe, Care) program that directly supports ZHS students and families!
Thank you to Dave Walters and the Zephyrhills Free Press for all the great photos and positive coverage of our students' amazing accomplishments!
Thank you to Steve Lee and the Zephyrhills News for supporting our programs!
The Bulldog Community is unlike any other! Your kindness and generosity is a blessing! #BulldogPRIDE
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