Anti-bullying event draws student leaders
The Pasco County School District recently hosted “Together We Stand,” a training session to empower current and future student leaders with the knowledge and tools they need to stand up against bullying.
During the event, students embraced critical strategies to support one another — identifying signs of bullying and how to stand up to those who engage in such behavior, according to a news release.
“We are so proud of our student leaders for their commitment to fostering a safe and supportive environment,” said Kurt Browning, superintendent of Pasco County Schools, in the release. “By equipping our students with these essential skills, we create a community where every student feels respected and valued.”
Events like “Together We Stand” help to create a positive and inclusive school culture.
For more information about anti-bullying initiatives and upcoming Pasco County School District events, visit Pasco.k12.fl.us.
New Horizons program
Saint Leo University is now offering its Next-Level Grad Award, a scholarship available to graduate program students who study online or at one of the university’s education centers.
This graduate program scholarship is for students newly enrolled in Saint Leo’s Master of Business (MBA) or Master of Science in criminal justice degree programs. It covers the tuition costs for the final nine credit hours of the program (all specializations).
Technology, book and assessment fees are not waived for those who receive the award, and up to six transfer credits will be accepted for those enrolling.
Eligibility requirements include that the recipients must be Saint Leo WorldWide students, fully admitted to the MBA or master’s in criminal justice programs that are now enrolling.
To continue receiving the scholarship, students must meet all academic performance requirements and maintain good standing in their program from an attendance, student conduct and GPA requirement standard (3.0 cumulative average or better).
For more information about the Next-Level Grad Award, email , or call 855-523-2472 or 800-707-8846.
Pasco Schools Job Fair
Pasco County Schools will host a Community Job Fair on July 9 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Chasco Elementary School, 7906 Ridge Road in Port Richey. The event will highlight the opportunities available throughout the county from teaching to transportation and more. To preregister, visit ryu.pasco.k12.fl.us/hreq-mform/view.php?id=140520.
Sparking a passion for STEM
Area high school students not only built robots, but also made them come to life through programming during a recent Robotics Summer Camp at Saint Leo University.
The goal of the camp is to create an atmosphere for students to embrace innovation and spark a lifelong passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math).
“The students are stretching their imaginations,” said Dr. Monika Kiss, chair of the Mathematics Department in the university’s College of Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Data Science, in a news release.
Not every high school has the financial means to incorporate robotics into the curriculum, so “Saint Leo’s camps are providing important, additional learning opportunities for the local area,” said Kiss.
The camp students also explored Saint Leo’s Robotics Lab in Kirk Hall and worked with the NAO programmable robots, for a hands-on learning experience.
Saint Leo summer camps still have spots available for youth looking to participate. To see full details, visit SaintLeoCamps.com, click on the icon for the camp and then go to “Shop” to see details and to enroll.
For more information, email Carrie Fidurko at .
Florida F1rst Summer Camp
Florida F1rst (Forensic Institute for Research, Security & Tactics), an entity of the Pasco Sheriff’s Office, will offer a Summer Camp July 22 to July 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for students ages 15 to 18.
This intensive camp gives students the unique opportunity to see aspects of the criminal justice system in action. Students will take part in hands-on activities, participate in a mock crime-scene/field recovery and a forensic laboratory exercise. The camp also includes K-9 and unmanned aerial systems (drones) demonstrations.
Students must complete a 500-word essay on why they want to attend and submit a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher.
Transportation to and from the camp is not provided. The cost is $250 per student, which includes lunch, snacks and refreshments.
For more information and to apply, visit FloridaFirstTraining.org/Upcoming-Training/.
Send completed application packet to . Submission deadline is July 15.
Back to School Event
UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County will host a Back to School Event on July 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the One Stop Shop, 15029 14th St., in Dade City. For information and to register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/back-to-school-event-tickets-923958563937.
