ZHS Weekly Update
October 2, 2022
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!
October 2, 2022
Principal's Message
I am grateful to those who were able to assist in shelter operations and that we were able to avoid the major storm impacts from Hurricane Ian. Our student body and staff will be working with approved agencies to collect items for relief efforts in Southwest Florida. Please see the graphic below if you would like to help.
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: http://pasco.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/?skipSAML=true.
Completing the acknowledgements and consents are EXTREMELY important as they prescribe the resources available to your student while they are at ZHS, including clinic access, counselor access, media center access, PSAT and other testing supports, yearbook photos, and more. ZHS staff can only use the information that is available in myStudent (what you have in your parent portal).
Please be sure to complete these acknowledgements and consent tasks as soon as possible so that we can effectively assist your student and you.
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.
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: Pre-season conditioning for ZHS Wrestling in ZHS Weight Room
Monday, 10/3:
•ELA FSA Reading Retakes Day 1, FSAA Retakes
•Quarter Check window opens: Biology, USHistory, US Govt
•ZHS Varsity Football away @ WCHS (7:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, 10/4:
•ELA FSA Reading Retakes Day 2, FSAA Retakes
•Fall Picture Retakes (last chance for students and staff)
•AVID field trip to USF St. Pete
•FFA Skillathon Practice after school
•ZHS Boys Golf home vs RRHS, Girls Golf away @ RRHS (4 p.m.)
•ZHS JV/V Volleyball away @ Patel High School (5 p.m.)
•ZHS Cheer/Junior Bulldogs practice 5:30-7:30 p.m.
•RBSMS football @ ZHS (RBSMS vs. Centennial, 6 p.m.)
Wednesday, 10/5:
•Early Release Day (Recovery Day in all classes) for students, Student Gallup in ELA classes
•Staff Professional Development and FFA Skillathon Practice after school
•ZHS Swim Meet away vs RRHS/AHS (6 p.m.)
•ZHS JV/V Volleyball away @ CCHS (6 p.m.)
•ZHS Cheer/Junior Bulldogs practice 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, 10/6:
•PLC meetings for teachers during planning period
•Flu Shots (ZHS Media Center, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.)
•ZHS College and Career Fair (ZHS gym)
•FFA Skillathon Practice after school, ZHS Wrestling Open Mat (3:30 to 4:30 p.m.)
•ZHS Senior Parent Cap and Gown meeting (6 p.m.)
•ZHS JV Football away @ SLHS (7 p.m.)
Friday, 10/7:
•Calendar Meeting (9 a.m., ZHS Admin Conf room)
•ZHS Varsity Volleyball home (SLAM, 6 p.m.)
•ZHS Varsity Football home vs South Sumter (7:30 p.m.)
Saturday, 10/9:
•ZHS Cross Country away @ Clearwater Catholic (8 a.m.)
•ZHS Swim/Dive away @ Conference County Meet (8 a.m.)
Early Release Day Wednesday 10/7/22
Early Release Bell Schedule – 2022-2023
1st Period 7:10 – 7:45
2nd Period 7:50 – 8:25
3rd Period 8:30 – 9:05
5th Period 9:10 – 9:45
A Lunch 9:45 – 10:15
4th Period A 10:20 – 10:55
4th Period B 9:50 – 10:25
B Lunch 10:25 – 10:55
6th Period 11:00 – 11:36
Students attend periods 1-3, then 5, then lunches/period 4, and end in period 6.
Bus Loop Closed to Traffic
Buses begin dropping students off at 6:45 a.m. each morning and wrap up around 7:05 a.m.
All student drop off from a car should take place in the Gym parking lot only--not the bus loop.
Buses begin to line up around 1 p.m. each day for student dismissal at 1:36.
If you need to pick up your student before the end of the school day, you must use the student lot near the tennis courts. Do not pull in between the buses. All student pick up from a car should take place in the Gym parking lot only--not the bus loop.
ZHS Testing Update
Save the Dates!
10/3 and 10/4: 10th grade Reading FSA retakes (Still required for graduation, must attend both sessions)
10/3 through 10/14: Quarter Check Window (Biology, US Govt, US History)
10/12: PSAT
10/27: School Day SAT (Non-college reportable, but can meet graduation requirements)
Want to go to Homecoming?
Themed dress up days and games will occur all week
Pep Rally and Football Game: October 28
Dance: October 29
Want to be able to attend the dance?
*Behavior: No Level 3 referrals and no more than 1 Level 2 referral.
*Academics: Must have a 2.0 GPA or higher, with zero F's.
*Attendance: Must have no more than 5 unexcused full days/30 class periods.
Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce Student Citizen of the Month for September 2022
PERT
Students must sign up via the school website under the "Students" tab and choose the "PERT Test Sign Up" option.
If you have more questions about Dual Enrollment for spring semester, please sign up to see your counselor using the school website under the "Students" tab and choose the "Request an Appointment" option.
ZHS Student Shout Outs from ZHS Staff (September 18-26)
Kaden Tanner, Sky Martinez, Mackenzie Wares, Maiya Kaylor, Mariah Sandoval, Jaycee Simmons, Symone Walters, Nollie Pratt, Trinity Stevenson, Jasmine McAuley, Anna Weeks
ZHS Yearbook Info
Want to celebrate your student? Create a page for them in the ZHS Yearbook!
$275 FOR A FULL PAGE COLOR AD
$175 FOR A HALF PAGE COLOR AD
$150 FOR A QUARTER PAGE COLOR AD
You get a free ZHS Yearbook when you purchase a color ad!
We need sponsorship donations to help pay for student workshops and competitions.
BULLDOG PLATINUM $1000
BULLDOG GOLD $500
BULLDOG SILVER $250
BULLDOG BRONZE $100
Businesses can also purchase ads too!
For more information, check out the ZHS website. Click the Students tab and scroll down to Yearbook.
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!
ZHS Teacher/Staff Shout Outs from ZHS Staff (September 18-26)
Rose Clemons, Tom McHugh, Kayla Zine, Jennifer Yonkof, Alan Mullins, Michelle Hoskins, Gina Granger, Judy Williams, Maya Clark, Taylor Travis, Deb Walters
Parents' Bill of Rights and Parent Portal Acknowledgments
Your student's schedule and transportation information will be available to you in the portal once all acknowledgments are complete.
Transportation Information
The Call Center is open for your questions!
6:30 - 10 a.m. and 2 - 6 p.m.
Number to call: 813-794-2500
Visit the ZHS Website!
There's lots of information for you!
Be sure to click the drop downs under each category.
Outside Food, Food Deliveries, & Closed Campus for Lunch
Give Back to Your ZHS Community!
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!
22-23 Pasco County School Calendar
To access the calendar for the school year, please visit https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/library/home/calendar-next-year.pdf
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 next meeting is October 26 at 7:45 a.m. in the ZHS Media Center!
Thank you!
Thank you to all of the people, organizations, and community members who donate time, money, gifts, food, resources and more to the ZHS student body, staff, and community.
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