Expo offers look at school choice options
LAND O’ LAKES – Pasco County Schools planned to inform families about the upcoming school choice application window and highlight available programs via the Pasco Pathways Innovative Programs and School Choice Expo.
The expo spans two days:
- Nov. 12, 5 to 8 p.m., at Gulf High School, 5085 Madison St., New Port Richey.
- Nov 14, 5 to 8 p.m., at Cypress Creek High School, 8701 Old Pasco Road, Wesley Chapel.
The expos will feature informational sessions that cover the general application process for new student enrollment and school choice.
In addition, many of Pasco County’s schools will showcase their unique educational options like STEM and STEAM magnets, Cambridge Programme, International Baccalaureate, Career Pathways and more.
Attendees will also have the chance to learn about Wendell Krinn Technical High School, Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation, Angeline Academy of Innovation, Kirkland Ranch K-8, Skybrooke K-8 and early childhood programs.
The school choice application window will run from Jan. 8 to 21 for all schools and grade levels.
Visit pasco.k12.fl.us/expo to see all the schools attending, register for a session or access frequently asked questions.
District recognizes top staff
LAND O’ LAKES – Pasco County Schools recognized several staff member with annual awards.
- Mike Baumaister won District Administrator of the Year.
- Josh Borders, of R.B. Stewart Middle School, won Principal of the Year.
- Joel Quina, of J.W. Mitchell High School, earned Assistant Principal of the Year honors.
- Matt Fox, of Mary Giella Elementary School, won NNB (noninstructional, nonbargaining) of the Year.
- Lindsey Pahlck, of Connerton Elementary School, earned SRP (school related personnel) of the Year honors.
- Addie Ogden (Double Branch Elementary School), Tabatha Whaley (Cypress Creek Middle School) and Elizabeth Skoglund (Land O’ Lakes High School) were named finalists for Teacher of the Year.
Quick Hits
- Principal Jeff Morgenstein welcomed Pasco County Schools officials and the community to a dedication of the new Gulf High School on Nov. 4.
- Pasco County Schools appointed Michele Boylan as principal of Skybrooke K8.
