Here are the Highlights from the JWMHS Weekly School Call for the Week of April 5th! Happy Easter and Passover for those who celebrate.
#ExcellenceIsTheStandard in #MustangNation and we are looking forward to each of you doing your best each and every day to contribute!
Spring Break – Return on Tuesday, April 7th
We hope that you had a wonderful Spring Break! Students, faculty and staff will return on April 7th.
Lock In and Finish #MustangSTRONG
As we return to school, we have about 8 weeks left. We ask that students are diligent in coming to school and doing their best. We will be preparing for important tests and the end of the year. These tests will allow us to see how well you have mastered the content in your classes. We hope you will give you best effort each and every day until the last day of school.
Important Information – Please Pay Close Attention!
As we continue through the year, we kindly ask for your continued attention to a few important reminders:
- Check Your MyPasco Connect Email: We cannot stress enough that students need to frequently check their myPasco Connect email. We send very important information to students weekly and we want to make sure that students are receiving it. Check your portal email, please!
- Attendance Matters: If a student is going to be absent, upon return, families have 72 hours to report the absence in the myPascoConnect Portal for it to be excused.
- Loss of Privilege: Students who have excessive absences will be on Loss of Privilege. Please check your email later this week to see if you have received an email regarding Loss of Privilege.
- 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.
- Parking on Campus: You can only park on campus if you have a spot assigned to you. DO NOT park in any spot on campus if you have not been assigned a spot.
- 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 Graduation Shoutouts, Bright Futures, the SAT, the ASVAB, PHSC, Scholarships, and CTE Exploration Day. Please review all of them.
Assistant Principal Appreciation Week
This week is Assistant Principal Appreciation Week and JWMHS has the best assistant principals! Thank you to Mrs. Cortier, Mr. Quina, Mrs. Baldwin, Mrs, Earnheart, and Mr. Welsh for all that they do each and every day! We are grateful that each of them is a Mustang! If you see them around campus, make sure you thank you them for all that they do for Mustang Nation!
April is Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to celebrate understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). At J.W. Mitchell High School, we recognize and value the unique strengths our students with autism bring to our Mustang community. Through Mustang PRIDE, we remain committed to supporting every learner and creating an environment where all students feel seen, supported, and empowered. Together, let’s continue to lead with kindness, patience, and acceptance—because #ExcellenceIsTheStandard for every student.
BEST Writing for 9th and 10th Graders This Week
Our 9th and 10th graders will be taking the BEST Writing exam on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, respectively. Please get a good night’s sleep and do your best!
Prom – April 25th at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium
The Class of 2027 is excited to announce PROM: LOST IN ATLANTIS! This will be held at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium on April 25th from 6PM to 10PM. Tickets are at their lowest price now, $90 each! Please go to the website for more information, including JWMHS Student Behavior Agreements and NON-JWMHS Guest Requests! (https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSProm).
College Readiness Night for the Class of 2027 – This Wednesday!
Juniors the college application process is fast approaching! Get ready to learn about your options after high school, how the application process works, financial aid and much more! Attend the 4 seasons to college presentation for class of 2027 on April 8th at 6:30 p.m. In the cafeteria. Register today!
Save the Date – ASVAB on April 16th
The ASVAB will be offered on April 16th in the media. Juniors and Seniors must register to test. See Mrs. Chamberline for more information!
Summer Dual Enrollment
Summer DE information has been released! Please check the myStudent communication from Mrs. Jill Cortier sent earlier last week or go to the district DE webpage (https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/iasc/page/dual-enrollment).
Congratulations and Best Wishes!
Best wishes to all of our student athletes this week, especially as we begin the District Playoffs! Play with integrity and good sportsmanship!
Important Information for SENIORS (Class of 2026)
Honor Cords for the Class of 2026
Seniors who have earned a 3.2 GPA or higher as of 7th semester will be graduating with academic honors. Students graduating with honors received an email this week with information on the honor cord received and instructions to order the honor cord to wear at graduation. We are proud of your academic accomplishments!
Senior Scholarships
Senior Scholarships are available on the class of 2026 canvas page, click Scholarship Round up! New scholarships are being added regularly and deadlines are approaching! Don’t miss this opportunity for local scholarship money!
Find Your Future
Seniors don’t have a plan for after high school? Find Your Future. Don’t miss the Beyond Career and Tech Expo being held on April 14th at Hudson High School. Bus transportation and lunch is provided! Connect with certificate programs, apprenticeship programs, on the job training, employment opportunities and armed services. There are 35 spots for interested seniors so sign up today! Registration information attached!
Grad Bash Tickets
Grad Bash tickets will go on sale this week. Grad Bash is on Friday, April 17th. We only have 250 tickets available for the entire Class of 2026. This means that it is first come, first served and once we sell out, we cannot purchase more. Tickets are $200 each and will cover transportation and the ticket to Grad Bash. Students cannot use Universal Passes, nor can they drive themselves.
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).
Graduation Video
If you would like a commemorative copy of your graduate’s graduation ceremony, go to Rycor now and purchase a copy now for $20.
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 USE A LOCK. We cannot say this enough as we have had many issues over the last week of scooters and bikes going missing that were not properly locked.
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/jwmhs4526/
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/
