School Choice window open
The Pasco County Schools’ School Choice application window is now open and will close at 4:30 p.m., on Jan. 20.
The Pasco Pathways Innovative Programs and School Choice application is available for parents via the myStudent parent portal.
Parents who do not have an account can establish a myStudent account by going to the district website, PascoSchools.org, and clicking on the myStudent link.
This will be the only application window for all grade levels, and is for all school choice options, including STEM and STEAM magnet schools, Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation, Wendell Krinn Technical High School, International Baccalaureate (IB), and the Cambridge Programme.
Citizens of the Month
Ten students were honored by The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Month program.
Students were chosen by the teachers and administration of the individual schools for their exemplary effort, achievement and contribution to their school, family and community.
The chamber has recognized students through this program each month of the school year, for 22 years.
Recipients of the award were: Khamaron Paul and Noah Sublette, Academy of Spectrum Diversity; Cordell Hooks and Janice Robles, The Broach School; Emily Lopez and Jomar Ruiz, Heritage Academy; Kira Fasig and Joseph Mohler, Stewart Middle School; Hailey Carter and Ximena Cortez, West Zephyrhills Elementary School.
Fee adjustment meeting
The Pasco-Hernando State College’s District Board of Trustees (DBOT) will consider approving proposed adjusted course-related fees at its Jan. 18 board meeting.
Fee adjustment proposals are reviewed and approved for DBOT consideration by PHSC’s Council of Academic Affairs, a committee that includes representation by administrators, deans, academic department chairs, program directors, faculty and staff.
Many fee adjustments relate to vendor increases for workforce courses, laboratories, and program testing.
Some fees may be covered by financial aid, scholarships and grants.
For details regarding proposed fee adjustments, justification for the fees and fee implementation details, visit Policies.phsc.edu, and click on Policies and Procedures, Public Disclosure.
Duke Energy awards grants
Duke Energy has awarded a total of $250,000 in grants to support a wide range of education and community assistance initiatives across Florida, according to a news release.
This year’s grant recipients range from local education foundations to community assistance programs that address economic and quality of life issues for students and families, as well as diversity and access to educational and training opportunities.
“These programs are more important than ever, as many students and educators continue to face academic challenges and families across the state struggle to get by,” said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president, in the release.
“Duke Energy Florida is proud to support the organizations that work tirelessly to eliminate barriers and create opportunities for all children, individuals and families to thrive and reach their full potential,” said Seixas.
The list of the 2021 local grant recipients includes: Citrus County Education Foundation, $5,000; Hernando County Education, $5,000; A Gift For Teaching, $50,000; AdventHealth Foundation in Sebring, $15,000; Boys & Girls Club of North Central Florida, $5,000; Boys & Girls Club of Volusia/Flagler County, $5,000; Find, Feed & Restore, $5,000; Lake Wales Care Center, $5,000; Seminole State College Foundation, $15,000; The Foundation for Orange County Public Schools, $40,000; United Arts of Central Florida, $50,000; Conservation Corps of the Forgotten and Emerald Coast (Franklin’s Promise Coalition), $5,000; Jefferson County Education Foundation, $5,000; Lafayette Penny Foundation, $5,000; Levy County Schools Foundation, $5,000; Public Education Foundation of Marion County, $5,000; Sumter Education Enhancement Foundation, $5,000; The Education Foundation of Alachua County, $5,000; Madison County Foundation for Excellence in Education, $5,000; and Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership, $10,000.
