Dr. Seuss was in the house
Watergrass Elementary School, in Wesley Chapel, hosted a “Read Across America” event in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Guest speakers from Sunlake High School, Saint Leo University, and parents read various Dr. Seuss favorites in the kindergarten through fifth-grade classrooms.
Campus open houses
Pasco-Hernando State College will host open houses at all five of its campuses in April. The events are aimed at 2016-2017 high school graduates who are undecided on college plans and any potential students seeking higher education opportunities.
Attendees can learn about the variety of certificate, associate and bachelor degree programs offered through the college. There also will be opportunities for campus tours and information on admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and more than 50 clubs and organizations available.
Open house dates and locations include:
- East Campus, 36727 Blanton Road in Dade City: April 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (financial aid workshop included)
- Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel: April 7 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- North Campus, 11415 Ponce de Leon Blvd., in Brooksville: April 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (financial aid workshop included)
- West Campus, 10230 Ridge Road in New Port Richey: April 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Spring Hill Campus, 450 Beverly Court: April 13 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (financial aid workshop included)
For information, visit PHSC.edu/calendar.
Round Up at John Long Middle
Dr. John Long Middle School, 2025 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will host the annual PTSA “Round Up” on April 8 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
This is its largest community event to support the continued “A” rated education needs of the students. There will be games, prizes, food and a disc jockey.
For information, visit JohnLongPTSA on Facebook, or call (813) 346-6200.
Chamberlain High reunion
Chamberlain High School Class of 1961 will celebrate its 55th year of graduation with a reunion on April 9 at 10 a.m., at Lowry Park Pavilion 115. Classmates should bring a lunch.
For information, call (813) 949-3074, and leave a message.
Homeschool Day at Cracker Country
Cracker Country, a rural Florida living history museum at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 in Tampa, will host Homeschool Day on April 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Students can learn about the lives of settlers in rural Florida before the turn of the 20th century through hands-on activities. The theme for the day is “Make and Take Crafts.”
Educators in historic dress will be on hand at the 1885 Carlton House, railroad depot, general store, church and other authentic structures. Participants can make toys, dolls and helpful items for the household, and can also learn to operate an early 20th century printing press and make postcards.
Admission is $8 per person, ages 4 through adult. Children younger than age 3 are free. Tickets can be purchased online at CrackerCountry.org.
For information, call (813) 627-4225.
Head Start applications being accepted
The Pasco County Schools Early Childhood Programs Department will have open application days across the county for Head Start and Early Head Start for 2016-2017.
Expectant mothers and parents/guardians of infants, toddlers and children through age 4 may apply. Eligibility is based on family need and income.
Locations, dates and times are as follows:
- RCMA-The Stallings Building, 15029 14th St., Dade City, on April 20 and May 17, from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Lacoochee Elementary School, 38815 Cummer Road in Dade City, on April 20 and May 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Alice Hall Community Center, Zephyr Park, 38116 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills, on April 26 and May 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- District Office Complex, Portable 23, 20425 Gator Lane in Land O’ Lakes, on April 28 and May 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
For required documents and information, visit PascoSchools.org/ecp, or call Alexis Russell at (727) 774-2730 or (813) 794-2730.
Chamberlain High’s 50-year class reunion
The Chamberlain High School Class of 1966 is planning a 50-year class reunion on Oct. 14 and Oct. 15. The committee needs help locating the Class of 1966 graduates.
If you graduated in 1966 and would like to have your name included for future updates and information, send your name (including maiden name), email, current address, home and/or cellphone number, and spouse’s name to .
If you know anyone else in the class who has not yet been contacted, email their name and contact information to the same email address.
Saint Leo welcomes new partners
Saint Leo University now has professional working agreements with four new community partners.
In the Tampa Bay area, the new organization is The Circle of Veterans and Families, a charitable organization that offers an educational, relaxing and rejuvenating space for veterans, first responders, and their families, who have served post 9/11.
The other three organizations are the Corpus Christi Police Officers Association in Texas, the Newport News Sheriff’s Office, and the Town of Culpeper, in Virginia.
Scholarship in honor of Dr. Katherine Johnson
CareerSource Pasco-Hernando presented a $1,500 scholarship to Pasco-Hernando State College in honor of Dr. Katherine M. Johnson, former president of PHSC and director on the CareerSource Pasco-Hernando board.
Johnson’s service to the community through her work has encouraged growth and success.
CareerSource and PHSC are partners in an effort to help jobseekers, students and businesses further advance their knowledge in order to become more competitive in today’s job market.
For more information regarding the scholarship, call (813) 877-1300.
Free math circle program
Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, is offering its free, weekly Math Circle program for area middle and high school students. The program includes hands-on activities that engage young people and help them sustain an enthusiasm for mathematics.
Sessions are on Thursdays, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., through May 12 in Lewis Hall, Room 207. There will be no class on March 17, due to Spring Break.
For information, contact Monika Kiss at (352) 588-8836 or .
