Cambridge recognition
San Antonio Elementary School has been recognized by Cambridge Assessment International Education (Cambridge International) as a Demonstration Center, an honor that means it can serve as a model for the prestigious program, according to a news release.
Demonstration Centers are qualified to host showcase events for teacheres, school administrators, and district leaders from around the nation who are interested in learning about Cambridge International.
Cambridge International is dedicated to helping schools deliver the best education possible by providing comprehensive support, including teacher professional development and training, classroom resources, and membership of a global learning community, the release said.
“This is a huge honor for San Antonio Elementary School and for our entire school district,” said Kurt Browning, Pasco superintendent of schools, in the release.
“This speaks volumes about the quality of our teachers and the leadership here. The opportunity this provides our students is incredible,” said Browning.
Pasco Middle School also has been honored as a Demonstration Center.
Visit CambridgeInternational.org for more information.
Finance Challenge
Land O’ Lakes High School is one of the top four teams in the United States for essential skills in personal finance, after winning the Florida state championship and national semifinal rounds in the National Personal Finance Challenge, according to a news release.
The team scored an all-expense-paid trip to New York City on June 5, to compete with three other teams in the national finals.
Organized by the Council for Economic Education (CEE), the Finance Challenge allows high school students to demonstrate mastery of earning, spending, saving, investing, and managing credit and risk.
Only 24 states require students to take a course in personal finance to graduate, according to the CEE and its 2022 Survey of the States.
The Land O’ Lakes team includes Andrew Domonkos, Allen Ho, Rishabh Kanodia and William Shelton, coached by teacher Andrew Camp.
Summer meals program
Pasco County Schools Summer Food Service program will begin on June 6 and continue through July 29.
Breakfasts and lunches will be provided Monday through Thursday to anyone age 18 and younger, at various West Pasco, Central Pasco and East Pasco schools.
Students attending PLACE or Extended School Year programs will receive meals on campus while attending the program.
For school locations, visit Connectplus.pasco.k12.fl.us/summerfoodpasco/site-locations/.
Additionally, buses will be available at these locations, also Monday through Thursday:
- Hilltop Landings Apartments, 37611 Colina Drive, Dade City
- Resurrection House Park, 37124 Lock Street, Dade City
- Trilby United Methodist Church, 37504 Trilby Road, Dade City
- Zephyrhills YMCA, 37301 Chapel Hill Loop, Zephyrhills
- Crystal Springs Community Center, 1655 Partridge Blvd., Zephyrhills
For questions and information, email .
Student achievements
• Roland Anthony Chacon, of Lutz, earned a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Mars Hill University, North Carolina.
• Tyler Jacob Lala, of Odessa, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Mars Hill University.
• Madison Nichols, of Odessa, was named to the Dean’s List at Nazareth College, Rochester, New York.
• Dylan Schaffer, of Lutz, earned a spot on the Dean’s List at Rockhurst University, Kansas City, Missouri.
Award recipients
Pasco-Hernando State College announced the recipients of the annual NISOD (National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development) Excellence Awards.
The 2022 honorees include: Julie Hendrickson, associate professor and department chair, biological services; VickieAnn Laubach, Ed.D., assistant professor, nursing, and simulation coordinator, health and nursing programs; and Curtis Scaglione, professor and program director, information technology.
NISOD’s awards recognize men and women each year who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment and contribution to their students and colleagues.
“Recognizing those individuals who have contributed to student success and their colleges’ mission is something we look forward to doing each year,” said Dr. Edward J. Leach, NISOD executive director, in a news release.
The NISOD membership organization is committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning and leadership at community and technical colleges.
For information, visit NISOD.org.
