Free student flu vaccines
Pasco County Public Schools, the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County, and Healthy Schools LLC will once again offer students free immunizations to fight influenza Oct. 4 through Oct. 12, as part of the “Teach Flu a Lesson” program.
The immunizations will be administered by Healthy Schools nurses to students with parental consent in every participating Pasco County public school.
The program is voluntary and only children with consent forms signed and completed by a parent or guardian will be vaccinated.
Forms are available at PascoSchools.org, by clicking on the flue vaccine banner.
There also is a vaccination schedule link on the page.
Academic calendar adjusted
Pasco-Hernando State College has adjusted its 2017-2018 academic calendar and commencement dates due to the interruptions in college operations caused by Hurricane Irma.
The plan effectively addresses the loss of seven instructional days, and ensures that instructors and students have the time needed to cover course content for effective learning outcomes.
The changes include:
- Oct. 5: full day of classes for students; the previously scheduled All College Day, faculty and staff professional development event will take place during the spring semester
- Oct. 18: Term IA ends, extended from Oct. 13
- Oct. 19: Term IB begins, instead of Oct. 16
- Dec. 8: full instructional day, instead of the last day of classes for the semester
- Dec. 11: full instructional day/evening
- Dec. 12: full instructional day/evening
- Dec. 13: final instructional day/evening for the semester. The Nursing Pinning Ceremony will take place in the evening at the West Campus in New Port Richey.
- Dec. 14: Winter commencement ceremonies
For information, visit PHSC.edu.
Hammond Elementary collecting donations
Hammond Elementary School, 8008 N. Mobley Road in Odessa, will accept hurricane relief donations.
Donations can be sent in with a child to school or dropped off at the school’s office during normal business hours. PTA volunteers also will be available to pick up donations from the car line on the mornings of Oct. 4, Oct. 5 and Oct. 6.
The school also will host a donation drive Oct. 8 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., in which donations can be dropped off at the rear entrance to the cafeteria.
Items needed include water, Gatorade, hand sanitizer, baby wipes/diapers, first aid supplies, mosquito repellant, dish soap, trash bags, gloves, paper towels and more. School supplies needed include pencils, pens, paper, folders, new and used books, and more.
For information, call (813) 792-5120.
Manufacturing Day
CareerSource Pasco-Hernando announced the fifth annual Manufacturing Day will take place Oct. 6.
More than 26 manufacturers and more than 650 high school students will tour local manufacturers in Pasco and Hernando counties. Also, more than 1,800 virtual manufacturing tours will be viewed by high school and middle school students.
For information about tour locations and times, visit MfgDay.com, or call CareerSource at (352) 200-3020.
Saint Leo open house
Saint Leo University will host its Undergraduate Admissions Fall Open House Oct. 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Guests can explore the campus at 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, and speak with members of the university’s community.
Current high school seniors or students who are looking to transfer can complete an application and meet with an admissions counselor on-site during the open house.
Students who bring official copies of transcripts and test scores may also be reviewed for instant on-site admission into the university.
For information, or for special accommodations, call (352) 588-8283, or email .
Application deadline extended
Pasco-Hernando State College has extended the application deadline for the practical nursing program until Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. The extension is due to the school’s closure in response to Hurricane Irma.
In addition to applying to the college, those wishing to enter the Practical Nursing program that begins in January, must also be accepted into the program. Admission to the college does not imply acceptance into the program.
Students must submit a specific program application, along with a completed application checklist, and meet all admission requirements for consideration, found at bit.do/practical-nursing.
Also, due to the hurricane, notifications of selection to the Registered Nursing Generic Program and the Registered Nursing Transition Program for LPN have been delayed.
For information, visit PHSC.edu.
Sukkot celebration
Hillel Academy, at private Jewish Community Day School at 2020 W. Fletcher Ave., in Tampa, will host a Sukkot Celebration Oct. 9 from 5:30 p.m., for Hillel students, families and staff.
Sukkot is often referred to as The Harvest Festival, which commemorates the wanderings of the Israelites in the desert after the revelation at Mount Sinai.
There will be a service, and light appetizers and beverages.
For information, call (813) 963-2242.
College nights
Pasco-Hernando State College will host its annual College Nights events from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., as follows:
- Oct. 11 at East Campus in Dade City, 36727 Blanton Road
- Oct. 12 at West Campus in New Port Richey, 10230 Ridge Road
College Night at Nature Coast Technical High School will not be rescheduled.
Representatives from PHSC and many public and private colleges, universities other educational institutions, as well as the military participate to provide residents in PHSC’s service area with a one-stop opportunity to get information about admissions, financial aid and programs for post-secondary study. High school students, their parents and prospective students of all ages are encouraged to attend.
College Night is free and open to the public.
For information, visit PHSC.edu.
