Head Start interviews
In-person interviews will take place in February for families interested in applying for Head Start/Early Head Start services through the Pasco County Early Childhood Programs for the 2019-2020 school year.
These comprehensive early education programs are for children from at-risk backgrounds, birth to age 5.
The curriculum includes early math and readings skills to help children build the abilities needed to be successful in school and in life.
For information on requirements and locations, visit PascoSchools.org/ecp.
Saint Leo open house
Saint Leo University will host an Undergraduate Admissions open house Feb. 16, starting at 8 a.m.
Students of all ages are welcome to attend with their families and friends.
Guests can explore the campus at 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, and speak with members of the Saint Leo University community.
Prospective students are welcome to tour the campus, learn about the university’s academic offerings, student life, campus involvement, financial aid and more.
For information and to register, a visit SaintLeo.edu/visit-campus.
For questions regarding special accommodations, contact the school’s Office of Admissions at (352) 588-8283 or .
Football fundraiser
Land O’ Lakes High School’s football program will host a breakfast fundraiser Feb. 23 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at First United Methodist Church (just south of the school), 6209 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.
The cost is $7 at the door for pancakes and breakfast meats.
To purchase tickets in advance, email .
Scholarship benefit
The Republican Party of Pasco Scholarship Committee will host its inaugural “5 for 5 Dinner” on Feb. 26 at Benedetto’s Restaurant Italiano in Land O’ Lakes, to benefit its scholarship fund.
The five-course meal aims to raise $5,000 for five $1,000 scholarships for Pasco County seniors graduating in the spring.
To help sponsor this event, contact Sandy Graves at (813) 817-3011 or .
Student achievements
The following local students have been named to the fall Dean’s List at their respective schools:
- Kaylynn Butts (Lutz), University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
- Jennifer Clifford (Lutz), University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
- Ryan Davey (Lutz), University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
- Michelle Graham (Lutz), Mercer University, Macon, Georgia
- Emily Leonard (Wesley Chapel), Mercer University, Macon, Georgia
- Nathan Mansour (Odessa), University of Dayton, Ohio
- Caroline Amanda Meisner (Lutz), Greensboro College, North Carolina
- Savannah Melvin (Lutz), University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
- Chase Memmer (Odessa), University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
- Julianna Mitten (Odessa), Cedarville University, Ohio
- Jacob Mocny (Odessa), University of Dayton, Ohio
- Maxim Stepanets (Lutz), Alma College, Alma, Michigan
- Emily Ymiolek (Lutz), University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Also, Olivia Sargent, of Lutz, was named to the fall President’s Honor Roll at Oklahoma City University.
And, Cody Cash, of Lutz, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Science from the University of Alabama; while Amanda Pollard, of Lutz, received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama.
Scholarships for women
GFWC Florida will award two $3,000 scholarships to women returning to college who need financial assistance for education to achieve their goal to gain employment and become self-sufficient.
Recipients must be a Florida resident and attend an accredited Florida public college, university or technical school as a full-time student.
The recipient’s application, personal statement and two references must be submitted by email to .
The application and recommended forms are available online at GFWCFlorida.org, under Member Resources, Grants, Scholarships and Awards.
The deadline for applications is March 1.
For more information about the program, contact Candi Aubin at (850) 508-3107 or .
