ZHS Weekly Update
January 23, 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 23, 2022
Principal's Message
As we settle in to second semester, please help your student stay organized by doing weekly backpack clean out, reconciling papers in that backpack with assignments you see in your MyStudent parent portal, checking on their tardies, and clearing any absences with written parent and/or doctor's notes. Reach out to your student's teachers via email or PTC with any questions you may have.
If your student, your family, or you would like to give back to your local community--please contact The Thomas Promise Foundation to see how you can help pack food backpacks for local children and families. You can visit thethomaspromise.org or find them on Facebook (at The Thomas Promise) and Twitter (@ThomasPFdn). Their contact information is 4542 Gall Boulevard, Zephyrhills (33542) and their phone number is 813.782.0000. You can make a difference in the life of a child!
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 celebrating 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 arefiinishg up final touches and some punch list items. Save the Date: We are planning to have a Renovation Open House Celebration in the evening of February 24th.
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: ULS Access testing window, WIDA Access for ELL’s testing window
Monday, 1/24:
•NA3 Class Clinicals @ ZHH AdventHealth
•G V only Basketball away @ PHS (7 p.m.)
Tuesday, 1/25:
•Bus Evacuation drills (7 a.m., bus loop)
•ZHS Cap and Gown Senior Photos (ZHS gym, 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
•FFA Skillathon Practice (2 p.m., Rooms 800 and 802)
•G JV/V Basketball away @ FHS (6 p.m.), B JV/V Basketball home vs LOLHS (6 p.m.)
Wednesday, 1/26:
•Wear College/Career/AVID/Academy/ZHS gear
•ZHS Jazz Band Performance (Sleepy Hollow Mobile Estates, 9 a.m.)
•Fire Drill
•Wrestling home vs JWMHS (6 p.m.), G Soccer away @ WCHS (7 p.m.)
•B JV/V Basketball away @ WRHS (6 p.m.)
Thursday, 1/27:
•PLC meetings during Teacher Planning Periods
•FCA Club meeting (2 p.m., Rm 26-216)
•G JV/V Basketball home vs SLHS (Senior Night, 6 p.m.)
•B Soccer Districts away at TBD (7 p.m.)
Friday, 1/28:
•Wear Bulldog spirit gear or colors
•NA3 Class Clinicals @ ZHH Advent Health
•Stetson University Men’s Choral Festival
•B JV/V Basketball home vs SLHS (6 p.m.)
Saturday, 1/29:
•JROTC Rifle Match (7 a.m., Room 712/713)
•G Weightlifting away @ Regionals/Lake Wales
Transportation Questions or Concerns?
Transportation Southeast
813.794.0505
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
Saturday, February 12: ACT on campus (B Bldg)
Monday, February 21: FSA 10th ELA & ALG retake testing window opens
Monday, February 28: Quarter 3 Check testing window opens
Science Lab Fun
Ms. Sutton's Science Lab Team Work
Science Lab Fun
ZHS Important Dates
Calendar/Save the date!
•1/31: Registration presentations for 22-23 in 9th-11th grade ELA classes
•2/2: Early Release Day, ZHS Cheer @ State Meet
•2/3: Criminal Justice classes at St. Leo University
•2/4: NA3 Class Clinicals @ ZHH Advent Health, OneBlood Blood Drive
•2/5: Florida FFA State Food Science Contest, Band FBA Solo/Ensemble @ JWMHS
•2/7: NA3 Class Clinicals, 8th grade Registration presentation @ AATF, Teachers sign Course Cards, ZHS Curriculum Fair
•2/8: ZHS Cheer @ National Competition
•2/11: NA3 Class Clinicals
•2/12: ACT on campus at ZHS (B Bldg)
Seniors: Last Call for Yearbook Dedication Pages!
Senior Families!
We have 5 spots left for our Senior Dedication Pages.
You can go to www.yearbookforever.com to purchase them!
Remember ALL DEDICATION PAGES COME WITH A FREE YEARBOOK!
Here’s your pricing breakdown:
$250 for a full page ad
$175 for a half page ad
$125 for a quarter page ad
IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED THROUGH THE STUDENT PORTAL, THE DEADLINE TO TURN IN ANY REMAINING BALANCE AND PHOTOS WILL BE NEXT FRIDAY.
YOU CAN TURN PHOTOS IN BY:
- USB DRIVE
- PHOTO ALBUM LINK THROUGH GOOGLE FORM (PLEASE MAKE SURE TO LABEL YOUR STUDENT’S NAME IN THE FILES, AND YOU MAY HAVE TO UPLOAD TWICE AS IT LIMITS PHOTO NUMBER TO 10)
- Here’s the google link https://forms.gle/hkSkC3hwN2z1Sezj9
If you have any questions, contact Mr. Fernandez.
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, 1:45 to 5 pm, 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:
- February 16
- March 23
- April 20
- May 18
Thank you!
Thank you to the following people, organizations, and community members who donated time, money, gifts, food, resources and more to the ZHS Angel Tree and ZHS ABC students:
Sleepy Hollow, Charles Chapin, San Antonio Pottery, Jack Boyles and Debbie Gillars, Terry Turner, Anne Benedini, Linda Fernatt, Jan Jones, Gerri Orr, Sharon Holloway, Tallory Broderick, Catholic Daughters of America, Fellowship Bible Church, First Methodist Church, Coach Cimorelli, Donald Welsch, Suncrest Sales, Karen and Alan Knight, Nicole Saly, Tracy Jennings, Mary Lou Jordan, Kelli Richards, Kenneth Clark, Gina Granger, 1st Sgt McAuley, Sgt Smith, C J. Smith, Kelly Anderson, Dorraine Dyser, Susan Daniels, Angie Stone, Mike Novak, Elks Club, Jay Klammer and Shirley Crawford, Eagles Club, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Sutton, Ashley Sutton Thompson, Renee Carpenter, Bodine and Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fernandez, Sundance Mobile Homes, Dawn Lakin, Andrea Guarnieri, Jennifer Yonkof, Patricia Goltry, Teresa Kinsman, Rebecca Mastykarz, Denice Ferraina, April Simons, the ZHS National Honor Society, and Donna Mills.
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