ZHS Weekly Update
November 7, 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!
November 7, 2021
Principal's Message
Student Discipline and Dress Code:
We are seeing an increase in student behaviors and lack of willingness to go to class or attend homeroom. We are continuing 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 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 have opened, and 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:
ZHS Cheer Practice, ongoing fundraisers, 300/Media furniture delivery and installation
Monday, 11/8:
•Extended School Day (2-4:45 p.m.)
•B JV/V Soccer home vs SLHS, G JV/V Soccer away @ LOLHS (6 p.m.)
Tuesday, 11/9:
•FFA Skillathon Practice (2 p.m., Room 800)
•Girls Basketball (Preseason) away @ Bishop Moore (6 p.m.)
Wednesday, 11/10:
•Early Release Day (see bell schedule below)
•Wear College/Career/AVID/Academy/Bulldog gear
•Girls Weightlifting home vs CCHS (4 p.m.)
•Extended School Day cancelled for today
•B JV/V Soccer away @ CCHS, G V Soccer away @ PHS (6 p.m.)
•RBSMS Soccer vs CCMS (@ ZHS, 6 p.m.)
Thursday, 11/11:
•PLC meetings during Teacher Planning Periods
•Girls Basketball (Preseason) away @ GHS/WCHS (6 p.m.)
Friday, 11/12:
•Wear your Bulldog spirit gear or Black/Orange
•Progress Reports distributed
•G JV/V Soccer away @ WWHS (6 p.m.)
•V Football home playoff game round 1 (7:30 p.m.)
Saturday, 11/13:
•300 Wing/Media Furniture delivery and installation continues @ ZHS
Early Release Day Bell Schedule
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
1st Period 7:20 – 7:55
2nd Period 8:00 – 8:35
3rd Period 8:40 – 9:15
4th Period 9:20 – 9:55
Lunch A 9:55 – 10:25
5th A Class 10:30 – 11:05
5th B Class 10:00 – 10:35
Lunch B 10:35 – 11:05
6th Period 11:10 – 11:46
ZHS Important Dates
Calendar/Save the date!
Tuesday, November 16: Faculty Meeting after school, FFA Skillathon practice
Wednesday, November 17: SAC meeting, HS Principal Meeting, PERT test after school, Outstanding Senior interview @ District
Thursday, November 18: Pasco Pathways Expo (virtual)
Friday, November 19: Env Sci FT to EMC, V Cheer @ Cobra Classic Comp, Potential Varsity Football Playoff game
Monday, November 22 to Friday, November 26: Thanksgiving Break/No School for Students
Congrats to our ZHS Band!
Congrats to Emmalise Feliciano, Brent Johnson, William Jones, Caitlyn Regan, and Zachary Smith! They were nominated to the USF Festival of Winds and will represent ZHS when they perform in Tampa in early December!
Our ZHS Band and Flags both received SUPERIOR ratings at the competition on 11/6/21 at Hernando High School.
Way to go, Bulldogs! 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!
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.
Outside Food/Food Deliveries
Outside food, candy, chips, beverage sales PROHIBITED

ZHS Thanksgiving Food Drive
Who? You!
What? Thanksgiving Food Drive
Where? Bring your donation to ZHS
When? Now!
Why? Last year we were able to provide a holiday meal to 57 ZHS families. If you would like to contribute to or create a box, we would be so grateful.
**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

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.
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.
- 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