Here are the Highlights from the JWMHS Weekly School Call for the Week of February 1st!
#ExcellenceIsTheStandard in #MustangNation and we are looking forward to each of you doing your best each and every day to contribute!
As we continue through the year, we kindly ask for your continued attention to a few important reminders:
- Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up:Please use the designated areas for drop-off and pick-up. For safety reasons, please follow directions from staff members to help keep traffic flowing smoothly.
- Punctuality Matters:Encourage your child to arrive on time to class each day.
- Dress Code & Wireless Devices:Students should wear school-appropriate clothing and stow their headphones, earbuds, smartwatches and phones when they enter the building.
- Attachments to Emails:We have added many attachments to this email with information on Bright Futures, the SAT, the ASVAB, PHSC, Scholarships, and CTE Exploration Day. Please review all of them.
- Course Cards for Underclassmen due February 5th: Please make sure that underclassmen are completing their course cards and gathering signatures. Course Cards are due on Thursday, February 5th to English Teachers.
February is Black History Month
During the month of February in RANCH will be commemorating Black History Month, a celebration of Black culture, resilience, and crucial contributions to American history and to honor the past, present, and future of African Americans.
Course Cards
Please make sure that underclassmen are completing their course cards and gathering signatures. Course Cards are due on Thursday, February 5th to English Teachers.
Congratulations and Best Wishes!
Best wishes to all of our teams who are in District and Regional play this week!
Best wishes to our Band Students participating in Solo and Ensemble this weekend!
Best wishes to all of our student athletes this week! Play with integrity and good sportsmanship!
Please Donate Now to the Baby It’s Cold Outside Baby Items Donations
As we return to school, we will be continuing our drive for baby items. Please consider purchasing baby items for our annual Baby It’s Cold Outside Baby Items Drive. Families in Pasco County will benefit from diapers, clothing, books, baby wipes, and other items. Please begin to turn them into your RANCH classes! Thank you in advance for your donation to all of our causes this month.
School Choice Window is NOW Open
The School Choice Window opened on January 7th. Please visit the Pasco County Schools website and navigate to Pasco Pathways in order to apply for School Choice for the 2026-2027 school year. As a reminder, if you have already been accepted this year for school choice, you do not have to apply again. Congratulations! Once you are in, you are in for the entirety of your high school career. If you do want to go to another school in Pasco County, please make sure that you apply during the windows.
Important Information for SENIORS (Class of 2026)
Pay Your Graduation Fees Now
The fee for these items is part of your $100 Graduation Fees. Please make sure to pay your fees via Rycor, if you haven’t already done so. Students will not be allowed to pick up their cap & gown until Graduation Fees have been paid. As a reminder, students are expected to attend two days of graduation practice on Tuesday, May 26th, and Wednesday, May 27th. Caps & gowns will be distributed on the second day of graduation practice (Wednesday, May 27th).
Dates that are Mandatory!
- Last Day for Online Semester 2 Classes Coursework: April 24th
- Last Day for Online Semester 2 Classes Tests/DBAs: May 1st
- Graduation Practice and Senior Check out Day 1: Tuesday, May 26th from 8:30AM to 2:30PM
- Graduation Practice and Senior Check out Day 2: Wednesday, May 27th from 8:30AM to 2:30PM
- Senior Breakfast: Thursday, May 28th at Spartan Manor at 9AM
- Graduation: Saturday, June 6th at 6:30PM at the USF Yeungling Center
Participating in Graduation Changes
As a reminder, due to a change in Florida State Statutes, only students who have met all graduation requirements (all coursework credits, 2.0 unweighted GPA, and all required tests/EOCs) will be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony on June 6th. There no longer is a Certificate of Completion that will be awarded. Please make sure that students are on track to meet all of their requirements prior to the end of the school year. There are no exceptions to this policy.
Bike Riders and Arrival to Campus – Update of Policy and Procedure
Bike riders will need to walk their bikes while on campus or crowded areas. Bikes will be stored at the bike racks near the red building. Please make sure that you are locking your bikes and using the bike racks provided.
Please also know that if your E-Bike does not have pedals it is considered a motorcycle and must follow the expectation of Florida Statute. Please review the attached flyer to the email and the flyer posted on our website for more information.
We hope that this is your best week yet! We look forward to a great week in #MustangNation!
Have a great evening! Go Mustangs!
Go Mustangs!
~ Ms. Schultz
You can find the contents of this call here: https://jwmhs.pasco.k12.fl.us/jwmhs2126/
Reminders and Announcements
Arriving to Campus & Class on Time
Our campus will open at 7:50AM each day. Only specific gates will be unlocked. Please watch our video addressing this here: (https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSCarLoop).
Bus Riders
Bus riders will need to enter their lunch number or scan their digital transportation badge to enter and exit the buses. When they arrive to campus, bus riders will need to safely walk on campus sidewalks when walk to and from the bus loop. Do not cut through the parking lots, this is unsafe.
Bike Riders
Bike riders will need to walk their bikes while on campus or crowded areas. Bikes will be stored at the bike racks near the red building. Please make sure that you are locking your bikes and using the bike racks provided.
Driving to School – Please Follow the Rules and Be Patient!
As you come to school, please follow the speed limit and the signs in the parking lot as to the direction of the traffic flow and where to drop off and pick up students. Again, please watch our video highlighting the traffic flow that you should follow. (https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSCarLoop)
Parking on Campus
All parking spots are assigned to staff or students. Please park in your assigned parking spot only. You can apply to park by following the parking procedures listed on our website. Only juniors and seniors are allowed to park on campus. Students that have been approved to park on campus can view their parking spot numbers in My Student. Student Parking passes will be passed out during all lunch periods during the first week of school. All student drivers must pick up their parking pass and display the pass in their vehicle.
Parents, if you come to campus, please park in a marked VISITOR spot or along a curb as all spots are assigned and reserved.
Arrival to Campus
Please arrive in your classes on time each day, as being on time is important now and in the future. If a student arrives after 8:30AM, he or she must go to Student Services and check in there as the gates will close and should remain closed for security. Do not prop open gates or put items in gates so that the gates remain open. If you arrive to campus on time, you should not need to worry about having to use these gates. If you arrive late to campus, please do not ask someone to come and open the gate. Please follow our expectations and report to Student Services. Violations of these expectations will result in disciplinary action.
Student Athletes and Paperwork
Any student who wants to play a sport must complete all of their paperwork on www.AthleticClearance.com prior to tryouts. All of this information can be found on the Mitchell website under Athletics and then Forms. Athletic fees must be paid online one week after you are on the team. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Burdick via email at dburdick@pasco.k12.fl.us.
Required Paperwork to Complete
Please complete online emergency card and parent consent on the parent portal. This is a vital piece of information for us to have in case of emergency.
Purchase Mustang Spirit Gear!
You can purchase a BEAT THE KNIGHTS, Stang Gang, and Tradition Starts Here Stampede t-shirt online! Get them in time for our season openers and show your #MustangPRIDE!
Donate to JWMHS and Get Mustang Gear
You will get free Mustang gear for donating to our Mustang Excellence Fund or to our Staff and Faculty Appreciation Fund. If you have already made this donation, we thank you in advance. These donations will help us throughout this school year as we recognize our Mustangs for their hard work and excellence! There is still time to make these donations and get your free Mustang gear!
Quick Links
Meet the Faculty and Staff! Watch a video about your teacher and get your class supply lists: https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSOrientation
Login to your Parent Portal and Complete the Forms Required for the New Year: https://pasco.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/index.php?skipSSO
Pay Student Fees or Purchase a Yearbook or Locker: https://www.studentquickpay.com/pasco/
Request the Dance Number: https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSDanceMtg
Request a Schedule Change: https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSScheduleChange
Purchase Mustang Gear: https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSSpiritStore
Apply to be a Volunteer: https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSVolunteer
Purchase a Mustang Legacy Brick: https://tinyurl.com/mustanglegacybrick
Complete Athletic Paperwork: https://athleticclearance.fhsaahome.org/
