ZHS Weekly Update
December 5, 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!
December 5, 2021
Principal's Message
Student Grades:
We have only 10 school days (2 weeks) until the end of Semester 1. Parents, Guardians, and Students: please review your student's academic progress on the MyStudent parent portal. You can view your student's grades, missing assignments, attendance and tardies, and discipline. Now is the perfect time to contact your student's teachers or for a parent, teacher, grade level admin conference so we can help support you and your student.
Student Discipline and Dress Code:
We are continue to see an increase in student behaviors and an unwillingness by some to attend class or homeroom. We will hold students accountable for their behavior choices, will continue with normal dress code expectations, class attendance and hall pass expectations, and behavior expectations. We are following 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.
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:
The locker rooms have opened, and the 300 hallway and Media Center are now open as well.
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:
ZHS Cheer Practice, Testing Window (FCLE, State EOC, District Finals, NWEA, Quarter 2 Checks)
Monday, 12/6:
•NWEA testing in 300 & Media Center, Guest speaker (Room 220, ZHS Hospital Rep)
•Extended School Day (2-4:45 p.m.)
•ZHS JV/V B Soccer away @ WRHS, JV/V G Soccer home vs WRHS (6 p.m.)
•ZHS V G Basketball home vs AHS (7 p.m.)
Tuesday, 12/7:
•NWEA testing in 300 & Media Center
•FFA Skillathon Practice (2 p.m., Room 800)
Wednesday, 12/8:
•Wear your College/Career/AVID/Academy/Bulldog gear
•Early Release Day (Staff content PD/Zoom), Students attend lunch of Pd 5 teacher
•FLCE Makeups in Media Center, NO Extended School Day (due to ERD)
•ZHS G Weightlifting Eastside Conference Meet (home, 4:30 p.m.)
•ZHS JV/V Girls Bball away @ JWMHS, V B Soccer away @ Hernando HS
•RBSMS Soccer home (@ ZHS) vs Rushe Middle (6 p.m.)
Thursday, 12/9:
•AICE General Paper test Day 1 (AM), Geom/Alg EOC testing day 1 (PM)
•Teacher PLC’s during Planning Periods, Holiday Performance @ ZHS City Hall (11:30 a.m.)
•ZHS JV/V B Bball away @ RRHS, ZHS JV/V B Soccer home vs CCHS (6 p.m.)
•ZHS Winter Band Concert (7 p.m., ZHS Gym)
Friday, 12/10:
•AICE General Paper test Day 2 (AM), Geom/Alg EOC testing day 2 (PM)
•Holiday Performance @ Heartland (10 a.m.)
•Severe Weather Drill (5th period)
•ZHS Wrestling away @ Hernando HS, JV/V G Soccer away @ GHS
•JV/V B Bball away @ LOLHS, JV/V G Bball home vs FHS (6 p.m.)
Saturday, 12/11:
•ACT on campus at ZHS (B Bldg)
•ZHS Wrestling away @ Hernando HS
•ZHS Cheer Competition, ZHS Girls Bball away @ WCHS
Soccer Parking Update!
Angel Tree @ ZHS
If you would like to participate in providing Holiday presents for ZHS students in need, please take an Angel Tree ornament from the tree in the ZHS front office. Be sure to tell us the number you took so we can make sure all tags are completed/returned. Thank you!
ZHS Important Dates
Calendar/Save the date!
Monday, 12/13: CNA class @ Advent Health
Tuesday, 12/14: ZHS District Walkthroughs, CNA Health Screenings @ WES, FFA Skillathon practice, ZHS Student School Board Recognition
Wednesday, 12/15: SAC mtg, PERT test after school, JROTC awards in Gym
Thursday, 12/16: CNA Health Screenings @ WZES, Winter Chorus Concert
Friday, 12/17: Testing windows close
Upcoming Testing
Monday, December 6: NWEA testing, District Finals and Quarter 2 Check Windows open.
Tuesday, December 7: NWEA testing
Wednesday, December 8: FCLE makeups
Thursday, December 9: AICE General Paper Day 1 (AM), Algebra/Geometry EOC day 1 (PM)
Friday, December 10: AICE General Paper Day 2 (AM), Algebra/Geometry EOC day 2 (PM)
Congrats to our ZHS Cheer Squads!
Congratulations to the ZHS JROTC Bulldog Battalion!
SAT/ACT Bootcamps!
Congratulations to the 21-22 Outstanding Senior!
He will be interviewed at the District Office on November 17 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 will be recognized 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
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.
*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 6:45 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.
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.
- December 15
- January 19
- February 16
- March 23
- April 20
- May 18
Thank you!
Thank you to all the Zephyrhills community members who donated food for our students for Thanksgiving Break. We were able to feed over 50 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 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 staff!
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