Students of the Month
The Greater Zephyrhills Students of the Month are chosen by the teachers and administration of their individual schools for exemplary effort, achievement and contribution to their school, family and community. Receiving recognition for February were: Pablo Martinez, The Academy of Spectrum Diversity; Ava Mazurkiewicz, The Broach School; Aiden Hill, Chester Taylor Elementary School; Nicole John, East Pasco Adventist Academy; Sierra Pittenger, Heritage Academy; Ava Stephens, Raymond B. Stewart Middle School; Jaxon Smith, West Zephyrhills Elementary School; Sammy Adams, Woodland Elementary School; and, Serenity Wolf, Zephyrhills High School.
STEAM Night
Lutz Elementary School, 202 Fifth Ave., S.E., will host a STEAM Night on March 7 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The event will include an art show; performances by the K-8 student rock band and a DJ; interactive math, science and technology exhibits; robotics; coding; a Book Fair and more.
For information, visit Lutz.hysdhc.org.
Spring job fair
Pasco County Schools will host a job fair for teachers, maintenance technicians, bus drivers and other positions on March 7 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at River Ridge High School, 11646 Town Center Road in New Port Richey.
Applicants can get on-the-spot interviews and prizes for participating.
Positions available at the elementary, middle and high school levels include:
- Food and Nutrition Services
- Plant manager
- Intermediate elementary teacher
- Child care assistants
- Registrars
- Sports coaches
- Licensed practical nurse
- Custodian
- Bus drivers
For information and to register, visit PascoHires2019.eventbrite.com.
Social work conference
Saint Leo University’s social work programs will sponsor a one-day conference March 8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo.
Social workers, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, human service and criminal justice system professionals can attend.
The keynote speaker will be Dr. Ruth A. Brandwein, winner of the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Social Workers.
Brandwein and faculty experts from Saint Leo and the broader community will give presentations throughout the day, based on the theme “Transformative Social Work: Solutions, Action, Hope.”
For information, and how to access the program and registration form, contact Jilliam Gartner, academic coordinator, at (352) 588-7732 or .
Hillel Academy gala
Hillel Academy’s 46th Annual Gift of Gold Gala will take place March 9 at 7:30 p.m., at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC, 522 N. Howard Ave., in Tampa.
The event will honor long-time Hillel supporters, the Fisch family, in recognition of their donation of the new Torah.
There will be a Havdalah experience, including a dinner, silent auction with mobile bidding, and music and dancing.
Cocktail attire and Kosher dietary laws will be observed.
For tickets, visit HillelAcademyTampa.ejoinme.org.
For information, call (813) 963-2242.
College & career fair
Wesley Chapel High School will host its annual College and Career Fair on March 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the gymnasium, for students and parents in the surrounding areas.
Guests can meet with representatives from more than 40 colleges, universities, technical schools and military branches.
Representatives will be on-hand to offer current information about diverse programs, scholarships and financial aid, and career opportunities available through each institution.
Admission is free.
For information, contact Kelly Faysash at (813) 794-8717 or .
Merit scholar finalist
Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School senior Hannah Holliday has been selected as a National Merit Scholarship Finalist and is the only student in a Diocese of St. Petersburg high school to be named a finalist.
To become a finalist, a semifinalist must submit a detailed scholarship application, which provides information on the student’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, a demonstration of leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received.
National Merit Scholarship winners will be selected from the group of finalists.
Three types of scholarships will be offered in the spring.
YEA! Award nominations
All students who live in Hillsborough County are eligible for the YEA! Awards, whether they attend private or public schools, or are home-schooled. Anyone can nominate a student.
Each year, six winners, three from high school and three from middle school, are chosen in one of three categories: Leadership, Success Despite Difficult Odds and Volunteer or Community Service.
The deadline to nominate a student is March 11 at 5 p.m.
Winners will be notified in April, and the award ceremony will take place May 1 at 9 a.m., in the second-floor board room at the County Center in Tampa.
Applications are now open at tinyurl.com/y6bjjg73.
