ZHS Weekly Update
May 7, 2023
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 2022-2023 school year is Choose Your Own Adventure!
May 7, 2023
Principal's Message
This week is Staff Appreciation Week at ZHS and in Pasco County Schools. Please take a minute to send a "thank you" email or call a ZHS or Pasco County Schools staff member who has positively impacted your student(s), your family, or you. Let's celebrate them BIG!
Only three weeks remain in this school year and we will be using every single instructional minute. Please see the testing and activity calendars for all events. We don't want you to miss out on a single thing!
ZHS Bus Loop:
The front bus loop is CLOSED to all parent/car traffic beginning at 6:45 a.m.
No cars can use this entrance until 7:30 a.m.
If you plan to drop off your student, please use the gym lot or the student parking lot.
ZPD and Pasco Sheriff will be enforcing this, so please plan ahead.
Bulldog PRIDE:
Our behavior, academic, and conduct standards are exemplified through Bulldog PRIDE.
PRIDE stands for
Proud
Respectful
Individual Thinker
Dedicated to Academics
Engaged
During the school year, we recognize students for showing Bulldog PRIDE in the classroom, in the cafeteria, on campus, and in the community with HERO points and other rewards. Many ZHS students model the BulldogPRIDE behaviors each day and we will continue to celebrate them!
**For students in the halls or out of class, parents and guardians will be contacted when your student is not meeting expectations. Please partner with us and talk with your student about the importance of attending each class every day on time and actively participating in their education. If you'd like to volunteer to help us clear the hallways and restrooms, please email cstanley@pasco.k12.fl.us so we can arrange a time.**
MyStudent Portal and Required Acknowledgments:
Thank you to our families have completed the required acknowledgments in the MyStudent Portal.
The required Parents' Bill of Rights acknowledgments and consents are viewable in the Parent Portal at http://pasco.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/?skipSAML=true.
Please be sure to complete these acknowledgements and consent tasks so that we can effectively assist your student and you.
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, 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
This Week at ZHS
All Week: ZHS Staff Appreciation Week, Spring Weightlifting for Wrestling (3 p.m.), Testing
Monday, 5/8:
•Testing: BEST Algebra 1 EOC, AP Calculus, AP Computer Science Principles
•ZHS Swim Team Parent Meeting (6 p.m., Room 208)
Tuesday, 5/9:
•Testing: BEST Algebra 1 EOC, AP English Language and Composition
•EF Trip Parent Meeting (6:30 p.m., Media Center)
•Baseball Playoffs (Time, teams TBD)
Wednesday, 5/10:
•College Wear Wednesday! Wear your college, career, avid, ZHS academy gear
•Testing: BEST Geometry EOC, AP Spanish Language, AP Biology
•PERT test after school for potential Dual Enrollment/ECP students
•Yearbook Signing (5 p.m., ZHS Commons and Media Center)
•ZHS Boys’ Weightlifting Banquet (6 p.m., ZHS Dining Room/Cafeteria)
Thursday, 5/11:
•Staff Dress Up Day: Wear a shirt with a positive/uplifting message
•Testing: BEST Geometry EOC, AP World History, AP Physics
•ZHS Band Awards Night (6 p.m., ZHS Dining Room)
•ZHS JROTC @ Tri County Drill Meet
Friday, 5/12:
•Spirit Day! Wear Bulldog gear or colors!
•Testing: US History EOC
•ATP Drill Video in period 2
•ZHS Musical Theater Variety Show (5 p.m., ZHS Commons)
Finish Q4 strong with ZHS Testing information!
May 8: B.E.S.T. Algebra 1 EOC
May 9: B.E.S.T. Algebra 1 EOC, AP Eng Lang & Compo Exam
May 10: B.E.S.T. Geometry EOC, AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam, AP BIO Exam
May 11: B.E.S.T. Geometry EOC, AP World History: Mod Exam, AP Physics 1 Exam
May 12: US History EOC
May 15: Grade 9 ELA FAST PM 3 Makeups
May 16: Grade 10 ELA FAST PM3 Makeups
May 17: District Finals, Semester Exams, B.E.S.T. Algebra 1 EOC Makeups
May 18: District Finals, Semester Exams, B.E.S.T. Algebra 1 EOC Makeups
May 19: District Finals, Semester Exams, Biology EOC Makeups
May 22: Makeups for US History EOC, FCLE, District Finals, Semester Exams
May 23: Last Day to Submit Senior District Finals Scores
May 24 to May 26: Makeups for EOC's, District Finals, and Semester Exams
Congratulations to ZHS student Diego Martinez!
Diego placed 2nd with his shark tank presentation on AquaSun. His parents and 2 siblings were also in attendance to support him. He won a $250 Visa Gift Card for his presentation.
Way to go, Diego!
Congrats to Boys Weightlifting State Champion Malachi Woodard!
#BulldogPRIDE
#BulldogSTRONG
Congrats to these ZHS Art Students!
These students have their art on display at the Dade City Courthouse:
Makayla Koteles
Makayla Williams
Saffron Stone
Jacey Crockett
Way to go, Bulldogs!
Congratulations to Yaxiel Nieves Natal!
ZHS Students of the Week
Students of the Week
Arnay Battle
Sayuri Wvaldo-Estrada
Jordan Thompson
Jaycee Simmons
Faith Surita
DaShawn Richard
Onofre Reynoso
Zackry Glavich
Nicholas Perrette
Diego Mendez
Bus Loop CLOSED to car traffic
Student drop off can occur in the ZHS gym lot or in the student parking lot.
Make sure to purchase your yearbook!
If you plan to purchase a yearbook this year, please make sure to purchase as soon as possible. We only have 5 books left and are anticipating a sell out! Cost: $85.
Link: https://express.adobe.com/page/a5ovBMOWzwIXg/
See Mr. Fernandez with any questions.
Math Tutoring for ZHS Students
Every day during student lunches, math tutoring for all math levels is available in the Media Center.
If your student would benefit from additional support, math teachers are also available after school in the media center on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for 1 hour after school.
Timely Pick Up Reminder
Once students have completed practice, a school event, or their campus meeting(s), they need to be picked up or make arrangements to safely walk home. We have many instances where students did not have a ride or were on campus long after their event had concluded. If this continues, students will not be permitted to continue in their activity.
Parent/Spectator Code of Conduct
At ZHS, we want to remind all parents and spectators of our core values.
We want to ensure that all student-athletes and participants are supported and encouraged.
While you may not agree with every decision, please remember that these students, the officials, and coaches are all human and deserve respect for their efforts.
Any abuse or disrespect of the staff, officials, students, coaches, or other spectators may result in your removal from the event.
Thank you for supporting our students, coaches, staff, and the officials with BulldogPRIDE!
Outside Food, Food Deliveries, & Closed Campus for Lunch
Outside food, candy, chips, beverage sales PROHIBITED
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 2022-2023 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 last meeting of the year is May 24 at 7:45 a.m. in the ZHS Media Center!
Thank you!
Thank you to the ZHS graduate who donated money to help a student buy pants for Prom and paid off all unpaid/overdue lunch balances! Our students are so grateful for you!
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