VPK program enrollment
Primrose School, 23021 Weeks Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes, will be offering free voluntary prekindergarten for eligible families and children. The program is for children who have not yet used their VPK voucher and turned 4 years old before Sept. 1, 2016.
Time options available are: VPK-1 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday; and VPK-4 from noon to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday — both begin Aug. 15 through May 26, 2017.
VPK-2 (K4) and VPK-3 (K5) from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday — both begin Aug. 22 through May 17, 2017.
To learn more about Primrose School at Collier Parkway, call Angella Hart at (813) 242-7800.
Ribbon cutting
The Pasco Education Foundation and Take Stock in Children Program will host a ribbon cutting for its new location and expansion on July 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Pasco County Schools District Office, Building 8, 7227 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes. Guests can meet the staff and learn more about the organizations’ goal to help advance student achievement. Admission is free.
For information, contact Jannah McDonald at (813) 794-2705 or .
Zephyrhills High 40th
Zephyrhills High School will host a 40-year reunion for the Class of 1976 on July 23 at the Quail Hollow Golf & Country Club in Wesley Chapel.
Cocktails start at 5 p.m. There will be music, food and a cash bar.
Anyone from other classes who have friends or siblings in the 1976 class also can attend.
For information, email Cyndi Craig or Suzanne Pulliam Bahr at , or Keith Reeves at .
Backpack Bash
The Turning Point Church, Harvest Christian Fellowship, and the Dade City Youth Council will host a “Back to School Backpack Bash” on Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Turning Point Church, 14312 17th St., in Dade City.
There will be backpacks, school supplies, games, bounce houses, music, food and drinks, health resources and haircuts.
For information, call The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce at (352) 567-3769.
Local students make deans’ lists
The following students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at their respective schools.
- Kelly R. Barry, of Odessa, Clemson University, South Carolina
- Rebecca Cohen, of Lutz, University of Iowa
- Mackenzie Morgan Cuffe, of Odessa, Clemson University, South Carolina
- Cameron B. Hair, of Lutz, Columbia College, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Gareen Lewis, of Lutz, Seton Hall University, New Jersey
- Emily V. Logan, of Lutz, Iowa State University
- Angel Ramos, of Wesley Chapel, Missouri Valley College
- Leah Rios, of Wesley Chapel, Missouri Valley College
Columbiettes award scholarships
The Columbiettes of Our Lady of the Rosary Council 8104, in Land O’ Lakes, has awarded scholarships to Megan Martinez, Natalia M. Matallana and Alexis B. Singh.
Florida Library Association selects president
Elana Karshmer, librarian and associate professor at Saint Leo University, has been elected president of the Florida Library Association. Karshmer’s term began on June 28. She has been with Saint Leo since 2007.
Karshmer holds a master’s degree in library and information science from the University of South Florida, as well as a master’s degree in literature from New Mexico State University.
Timothy Beard receives leadership award
Pasco-Hernando State College President Timothy L. Beard accepted a prestigious education leadership award on behalf of the college at the Governor’s Degrees to Jobs Summit in Orlando. The summit brought business and education leaders together to focus on college affordability with an emphasis on stronger, Florida-based job opportunities for college graduates.
Gov. Rick Scott presented Beard with the Leadership Award, recognizing PHSC for significant improvements in meeting new performance benchmarks established by the State Board of Education.
Cox Elementary 90th
R.B. Cox Elementary School, in Dade City, is preparing for its 90th year celebration for alumni, current students, current and former staff, families, and the Dade City community, and is asking for photos and memories. The school also will create a montage video, and are looking for alumni interested in being interviewed.
The first event of several celebrations will be the “90th Year Celebration Kickoff” on Sept. 30 at the elementary school.
If you would like to share photos, memories or be interviewed, email .
For information about the celebration, call Margaret “Megan” Fortunato at (727) 644-8561.
Chamberlain High 50th
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.
