Bash at the Ranch wrangles $35,000 for PHSC Foundation
The Pasco-Hernando State College Foundation Bash at the Ranch topped $35,000 in funds raised to create new scholarships, including an endowment established in honor of the Porter family. PHSC president Katherine Johnson was on hand to recognize J.D. Porter and family at the event. (Courtesy of Pasco-Hernando State College)
PHSC hosts open house
Pasco-Hernando State College is hosting an open house at its Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, 2727 Mansfield Blvd., in Wesley Chapel July 10 from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., in Building B.
Guests can learn about the certificate and associate’s degree programs, as well as the new bachelor’s degree programs.
There will be a campus tour and information on admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and clubs and organizations.
To RSVP, visit PHSC.edu/rsvp.
Kindergarten camp
Double Branch Elementary School, 31500 Chancey Road in Wesley Chapel, will host a kindergarten camp July 29-31 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Incoming kindergarteners will have an opportunity to meet teachers and become familiar with the school.
Cost is $40.
For information, call (813) 346-0402.
Teachers get in free at zoo
Through Aug. 14, Florida certified teachers for kindergarten through 12th grade will be treated to a free ticket to Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., in Tampa.
County teachers in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Hernando, Manatee and Sarasota are eligible.
Teachers must present valid professional or temporary teaching certification, pay stub and Florida ID to receive the offer.
Eligible teachers can purchase up to two additional one-day companion tickets at a discounted rate.
For information, call (813) 935-8552.
Luikart now certified board member
Steve Luikart, a Pasco County School Board member, was recognized as a certified board member June 13 at the annual summer conference sponsored by the Florida School Boards Association.
The Certified Board Member Program is a voluntary training program for individual school board members, and provides training in student learning, school finance, legislative processes, policymaking, strategic planning, school law, community involvement, advocacy for public education, diversity, employee relations and current trends and issues.
Gov. Scott appoints new PHSC board members
Gov. Rick Scott has appointed Marilyn Pearson-Adams and Robin Schneider to the district board of trustees for Pasco-Hernando State College.
Pearson-Adams, of Brooksville, is the president of Century 21 Alliance Realty and a director with the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce.
Schneider, of Spring Hill, is a marketing coordinator at Medical Center of Trinity.
Board terms for both will run until May 31, 2017.
MOSI science camp scholarships available
The Museum of Science & Industry still has more than 200 scholarships available for students in need of financial assistance to attend MOSI Summer Science Camps.
Eligible students need to submit an application along with proof of financial need.
The application and eligibility requirements can be found on CampFun.org.
For information on how to apply for a camp scholarship, call (813) 987-6000.
