ZHS Weekly Update
January 2, 2022
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!
January 2, 2022
Principal's Message
Happy New Year! I hope you had a great Winter Break time with your family and friends and made many happy new memories. A tradition at our house is to have dinner together on Christmas Eve and then watch Elf and other Holiday movies. My family members are good sports about it and I look forward to it every year.
New Start Time:
Our new start time and bell schedule begins on Tuesday, June 4. Please see the schedule below.
**Starting 10 minutes earlier as of January 4, 2022**
1st Period 7:10 – 8:05
2nd Period 8:10 – 9:00
Academic Period 9:05 – 9:25
3rd Period 9:30 – 10:20
Lunch A 10:20 – 10:50
Period 4A 10:55 – 11:45
Period 4B 10:25 – 11:15
Lunch B 11:15 – 11:45
5th Period 11:50 – 12:40
6th Period 12:45 – 1:36
Student Grades and Classes:
The first semester ended on Friday, December 17. On Monday, January 3, all ZHS Instructional staff will be finalizing their plans for semester 2 and finishing semester 1 grades.
We will be balancing classes, creating additional opportunities for 9th and 10th grade students to make up failed classes, and welcoming new staff. Your student's schedule MAY change from what it was during 1st semester.
Please check MyStudent after 3 p.m. on Monday, January 3 for your student's schedule. We will have period 1 class lists posted all over campus and will ensure that your student receives their schedule once in their period 1 class.
Student Discipline and Dress Code:
Many of our students are exemplary when demonstrating academic skills, positive behaviors, and language choices. We will continue to focus on re-creating the ZHS PRIDE school culture and will continue to hold students accountable for their behavior and language choices when outside of PRIDE standards.
Proud
Respectful
Individual Thinker
Dedicated to Academics
Engaged
We will continue with dress code expectations, class attendance and hall pass expectations. We follow the Pasco County Schools Student Code of Conduct and Dress Code guidelines for all students. We encourage all students and parents to review the Pasco County School Student Code of Conduct and Dress Code. Students who continue to violate the Pasco County Schools Student Code of Conduct will be referred for consideration of alternative placement.
COVID-19:
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:
We are waiting on some final touches in the Media Center, as well as some punch list items. We are planning to have an Open House Celebration at the end of January.
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
Monday, 1/3:
•Teacher Planning Day/No School for Students
•Girls Varsity Soccer home vs CHS (6 p.m.)
Tuesday, 1/4:
•ULS Access testing window opens
•ZHS Priority Walkthroughs (pds. 1, 2) with District Staff
•FFA Skillathon Practice (2 p.m., Room 800)
•Girls JV/Varsity Basketball away @ RRHS, Girls JV/Varsity Soccer home vs WCHS (6 p.m.)
Wednesday, 1/5:
•Wear College/Career/AVID/Academy/ZHS gear
•Extended School Day (2-4:45 p.m.)
•Boys JV/Varsity Basketball home vs CCHS, Boys JV/Varsity Soccer home vs Mulberry (6 p.m.)
Thursday, 1/6:
•PLC meetings during Teacher Planning Periods
•Girls Varsity Soccer away @ CHS (7 p.m.)
Friday, 1/7:
•Wear Bulldog spirit gear or colors
•ZHS Cheer @ Best of Pasco competition (2 p.m., at PHS)
•Boys JV/Varsity Basketball away @ WCHS (6 p.m.)
•Girls JV/Varsity Basketball home vs WCHS (6 p.m.)
•Girls Varsity Soccer home (6 p.m.) & Boys Varsity Soccer home vs Patel (7:30 p.m.)
Saturday, 1/8:
•ZHS Wrestling Tournament (9 a.m., ZHS Gym)
•ZHS Cheer @ Battle of the Bay Competition
Transportation Questions or Concerns?
Transportation Southeast
813.794.0503
Bell Schedule for 21-22 (Second Semester)
**Starting 10 minutes earlier as of January 4, 2022**
1st Period 7:10 – 8:05
2nd Period 8:10 – 9:00
Academic Period 9:05 – 9:25
3rd Period 9:30 – 10:20
Lunch A 10:20 – 10:50
Period 4A 10:55 – 11:45
Period 4B 10:25 – 11:15
Lunch B 11:15 – 11:45
5th Period 11:50 – 12:40
6th Period 12:45 – 1:36
Testing Schedule:
Tuesday, January 4: ULS ACCESS testing window opens
Monday, January 24: WIDA testing window opens
Monday, February 21: FSA 10th ELA & ALG retake testing window opens
Monday, February 28: Quarter 3 Check testing window opens
Soccer Parking Update!
Science Lab Fun
Ms. Sutton's Science Lab Team Work
Science Lab Fun
Angel Tree @ ZHS AND WZES
Thank you for ensuring the students in the Zephyrhills community had something to open this Holiday season!
ZHS Important Dates
Calendar/Save the date!
Monday, 1/3: Teacher Planning Day. No School for Students
Tuesday, 1/4: New start time begins for students! (10 minutes earlier)
Tuesday, 1/11: Report cards distributed, FBLA District competition
Wednesday, 1/12: Early Release Day, 9th and 11th Grade Hands-Only CPR
Monday, 1/17: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. No School for Students. National Day of Service (volunteering)
Wednesday, 1/19: SAC Meeting (AM), PERT Test after school for students interested in Dual Enrollment
Tuesday, 1/25: ZHS Cap and Gown Senior Photos
SAT/ACT Bootcamps!
Congratulations to the 21-22 Outstanding Senior!
He was interviewed at the District Office in November for the opportunity to be selected as the Pasco County's Outstanding Senior. We are so proud of you!
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! She was recognized by District Leadership at a School Board Meeting on December 14th.
Extended School Day
Extended School Day is every Monday and Wednesday through 3/11/21, 2:00-4:45pm, excluding non-school days.
Outside Food/Food Deliveries
Outside food, candy, chips, beverage sales PROHIBITED
Pasco County Schools Student Code of Conduct and Dress Code
myStudent Parent Portal Emergency Card information updates
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.
*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!
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 6:15 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.
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.
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.
- January 19
- February 16
- March 23
- April 20
- May 18
Thank you!
Thank you to Donnie Welsch and all the Zephyrhills community members who donated food and gifts for our Angel Tree and ABC students, as well as all those who donated food for our students for Thanksgiving Break. We were able to assist 56 families!
Thank you to the Zephyrhills community businesses that donated pies, a turkey, and a gift card to our staff members to bless them during this holiday season!
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 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