There are just under 2 weeks left, so finish #MustangSTRONG!
Seniors! You will need to have your Distance Learning classes finished by May 22nd! Keep working hard! Seniors, please also make sure that you have logged in and paid your Senior Fees of $100.
Best wishes to all of our students who will be taking AP Exams! Strive for excellence and a 5 and have integrity while you take your exams! You’ve got this and you are ready!
Even though we didn’t have Prom this year, we had ordered t-shirts & tickets! If you would like to purchase a 2020 Prom T-Shirt & ticket for $10 as a souvenir go online in myStudent. We will distribute them with yearbooks at the end of May.
Student Council Elections for next year are coming up! 9th, 10th, and 11th grade elections will be on May 18 & 19 through the class myLearning/CANVAS course.
We will have our Underclassmen Night of Excellence Virtually on May 27 at 6:30PM and our Senior Night of Excellence and Scholarship Night on May 28 at 6:30 P.M. They will be posted on our Facebook Page. Those students who will be recognized will be receiving invitations soon via email.
Our Virtual Graduation Ceremony will be broadcast on June 6 at 6 PM on the Pasco County Facebook Page. The In-Person Graduation Ceremony will be held at USF on August 15 at 6PM. We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2020!
Administrators are cleaning out lockers and putting the contents in bags for each student with a locker. We will be collecting computers, textbooks, media center books, uniforms, and other JWMHS items and distributing yearbooks and locker contents, as well as caps and gowns soon! On May 22 we will distribute to and collect from Seniors. On May 26 we will distribute to and collect from Juniors, on May 27 to Sophomores, and May 28 to Freshman. We will be posting the schedule on what part of the alphabet comes when so that we can make this as smooth as possible. Please go to our website to see when you come to campus. When you come to campus, please have all of your items in a bag with your name on it. We will be reviewing our debt list in the next week and if we see that we are missing anything, we will contact you.
Do you have Dual Enrollment books that need to be returned? Check out the information here: Dual Enrollment Textbook Return Information.
We hope that you stay safe and stay home so that we can protect the health of our community and those we love. Wash your hands! Make good choices! Stay home! There are less than two weeks left, so finish #MustangSTRONG! We love you and miss you! Thank you for listening, and go Mustangs!
Here are the highlights from the Weekly School Messenger call for the Week of May 3!
Distance Learning continues! Thank you to all who have logged in and worked on your classes. We are very proud of you. Please continue to complete your assignments. Ther are many of you, however, who are lagging behind a bit. Please make sure that you catch up! There are four weeks left, so finish #MustangSTRONG!
Our faculty and staff will continue to do everything we can to make this experience great! Contact information is on our website! You can still call us while we work from home by using our Google Voice numbers, email us, use the Let’s Talk button on our website, or you can also call the main number (727) 774-9200.
This Week is Faculty & Staff Appreciation Week! We are so grateful for our Mustang Faculty and Staff and all that they do for our students, families, and school. If you would like to thank a Mustang Faculty and Staff member, here are some great ideas:
Best wishes to those students taking AP Exams this week! Click here for more information: AP Exam Information
The 2020 Stampede Yearbook final sale for Seniors begins tomorrow, Monday, May 4th, online only, while supplies last. The sale opens to all students on Wednesday, May 6th, and will continue until the remaining books are sold. Yearbooks are $95 credit or debit only. Distribution dates have not been set, so pay attention to school messenger calls, social media posts, and the school website. Complete yearbook information may be found on our school web page by clicking on the slider which says “2020 Yearbook Information.”
Seniors! You will need to have your Pasco eSchool classes finished by May 6th and your Distance Learning classes finished by May 22nd! Keep working hard!
Seniors, if you are planning on entering the military after graduation, please make sure that you let us know by completing this form: Class of 2020 Military Appointments & Enlistments
Seniors, please also make sure that you have logged in and paid your Senior Fees of $100. Finally, we want to let all Senior families know that we are selling Graduation Shoutouts for $10. Go to our website to find out more information. These Graduation Shoutouts will be included in the virtual graduation ceremony on June 6th at 6PM and the August in person graduation.
Student Council Elections for next year are coming up! 9 – 11th grade elections will be on May 18 & 19 through the class CANVAS course. Students interested in running can get an application on the Class Home page or JWMHS website starting Monday, May 4 through Thursday, May 7th. Applications are to be uploaded to CANVAS by May 8 at 2PM. Campaigning is allowed from May 11th to May 15th and social media ads must be approved by Mrs. Besack. Click here for the Student Council Application 2020-2021
We know that closing schools means that many of our end of the year traditions are affected, including locker cleanout, our Nights of Excellence, yearbook distribution, Prom, and graduation. We have been working behind the scenes on how we can still make certain that we are able to continue these traditions with a twist. Please know that this is not how we thought the end of the year would be and we are doing everything we can to preserve these memories. Please be patient as we continue to work on these plans. This information regarding distribution is coming this week and we will put it on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, the website, and in our weekly School Messenger call.
We hope that you stay safe and stay home so that we can protect the health of our community and those we love. Wash your hands! Make good choices! Stay home! There are four weeks left, so finish #MustangSTRONG! We love you and miss you! Thank you for listening, and go Mustangs!
Highlights from the School Messenger Call for the Week of April 5
Good evening, Mustangs! This is Ms. Schultz with the Weekly School Messenger call for the Week of April 5th! Thank you to all who have logged in and worked on your classes. We are very proud of you. Please continue to complete your assignments. Our faculty and staff were excited to speak with students this last week. We will do everything we can to make this experience great! You can still call us while we work from home. Right now, emailing is the best way to go and you can also call the main number (727) 774-9200.We hope that you are all healthy and that you are staying home. We sincerely ask that you do so and practice social distancing during this time. There are many vulnerable people in our community including older people like grandparents, sick people, and those with pre-existing conditions. You have the power to protect these people, as well as your friends and family. You are the heroes we need at this time and you can fulfill your role by staying home. For those of you who have applied for NHS, please hold on to your application at this time. We will let you know when we will be accepting them. The deadline is suspended. We know that some students and families may be struggling with the events we are dealing with in our world. This is hard. We know that we will be able to get through this. If your child experiences feelings as a result of these events; these reactions may include sadness, anxiety, and an inability to focus on normal routines. Your child may need additional attention, reassurance and support at this time. Please let us know if you believe your student needs additional support; both school and community resources are available to assist. You can be assured that we will do everything we can to help our school community deal with these events. This week we will be having lunch and learns about stress, college and career planning, and having a positive outlook. Please go to our website to find out who to RSVP to so that you can be a part of these seminars. They website has all of the information that you need. We hope that you stay safe and stay home so that we can protect the health of our community and those we love. Wash your hands! Make good choices! Stay home! We love you and miss you! Thank you for listening, and go Mustangs
Highlights from the Distance Learning Reminder Call for March 30th
Hello Mustangs. This is Ms. Schultz with an important reminder. Tomorrow, March 31st kicks off our Distance Learning. Please make sure that your student logs in to myLearning to access their classes titled Distance Learning. We will be starting with core subjects this week with electives starting no later than next Monday. There is no specific school time each day. Our distance learning plan is flexible so students will have assignments each day with due dates each week. This allows the schedule to be flexible with family plans. Don’t forget that our teachers are still available to help our students. This is a great time for students to advocate for themselves and contact their teachers for assistance. All students have a district email in myPascoconnect to communicate with their teachers and can also post questions on the course discussion boards in myLearning. If parents need to contact teachers, teacher emails can still be found in myStudent and we will be posting contact information on our school website.
We will be taking attendance as you login to your courses. Please make sure that you are logging in and completing your assignments.
We distributed almost 200 devices today. If you are still in need of a device, please go to our website and fill out the “Mustang Device Registration Form” located at the top of the website to be placed on the waiting list. We will be closing this form on Tuesday at 10AM. We will contact you via email or phone to let you know when you can come pick up the device.
Mustang Device Reservation Form
Please be patient this week as there may be some glitches. This is a new time for all of us and we will work through it together. If your student has a problem with their school issued technology, please make sure to look on our website for the tech help link/phone number so we can get someone to help you.
We know that people may want to get things from their lockers and as soon as we know more information, we will let people know. As for now, our campus is closed.
Please do not come to campus during the time as our custodial team is working hard to clean the school. We are still answering phones and emails, so please contact us virtually. Voice mails will be checked multiple times throughout the day and someone will respond to your message within 24 hours. Our teachers look forward to working with our students again and we can’t wait to see our Mustangs rise to the challenge.
We hope that you are all healthy and that you are staying home. We sincerely ask that you do so and practice social distancing during this time. There are many vulnerable people in our community including older people like grandparents, sick people, and those with pre-existing conditions. You have the power to protect these people, as well as your friends and family. You are the heroes we need at this time and you can fulfill your role by staying home.
We hope that you stay safe and stay home so that we can protect the health of our community and those we love. Wash your hands! Make good choices! Stay home! We love you and miss you! We know #ExcellenceAwaits and that we will rise to the challenge! Thank you for listening, and go Mustangs!
Although our school campuses will be closed through April 15, we will resume instruction on March 31 through Distance Learning. Hooray!
We hope that you are all healthy and that you are staying home. We sincerely ask that you do so and practice social distancing during this time. There are many vulnerable people in our community including older people like grandparents, sick people, and those with pre-existing conditions. You have the power to protect these people, as well as your friends and family. You are the heroes we need at this time and you can fulfill your role by staying home.
I would like to thank all of you who are doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters, EMTs, mail carriers, military personnel, factory workers, sanitary workers, delivery drivers, and grocery and essential store workers. You are keeping our community going by sacrificing your time and health each day. On behalf of the JWMHS Faculty and Staff, thank you for your service.
We also want to thank those of you who are teaching at this time. Whether you are a mom or dad who is handling schooling from home for the first time, to the JWMHS faculty and staff, thank you! Our faculty and staff is excited and anxious to get back to teaching and learning and working with your children. Please be patient with us as we venture into distance learning. For many of the faculty and staff, this is brand new to them as well. We will do everything we can to make this experience great! We will have contact information posted on our website soon where you can call us while we work from home. Right now, emailing is the best way to go until we get the phones up and running. We thank you in advance for your patience.
If you requested a device, we have sent you an email with your scheduled time. If you need a device and did not schedule one, we will be putting together a wait list and opening it up on Monday, March 30th at 1PM. We will then let those of you who need a device know how you can pick up your device.
We know that some students and families may be struggling with the events we are dealing with in our world. This is hard. We know that we will be able to get through this.
If your child experiences grief reactions and feelings as a result of these events; these reactions may include sadness, anxiety, and an inability to focus on normal routines. Your child may need additional attention, reassurance and support at this time. Our Team members are available to support students in need by accessing through email mhl@pasco.k12.fl.us. Please include your name, your child’s name, and a phone number and one of our team members will connect and support your child. Please let us know if you believe your student needs additional support; both school and community resources are available to assist. You can be assured that we will do everything we can to help our school community deal with these events.
We hope that you stay safe and stay home so that we can protect the health of our community and those we love. Wash your hands! Make good choices! Stay home! We love you and miss you! Thank you for listening, and go Mustangs!
Although our school campuses will be closed through April 15, we have plans to resume instruction on March 31 through Distance Learning.
We are currently working on the JWMHS plan to distribute technology to those families that do not have devices. Please know that we do not have enough devices to give a device to every JWMHS student. We will do our best to work with families, but if you have a device, we ask that you are considerate of the circumstances with which we are faced. We intend to distribute this plan as soon as possible.
We hope that you are all healthy and that you are staying home. How many of you have waited to hear the principal tell you to stay home? We sincerely ask that you do so and practice social distancing during this time.
We have currently moved our Prom to May 23rd at Innisbrook. As of right now, the graduation date has not changed. Of course, this information is fluid and as we have information we will get it to you.
It is always our intent to keep you informed of events that impact our school community. We are sad to report the tragic death of one of our future Mustangs, Emma Lewis, who died this weekend. We are grieving the loss of this fine student. On behalf of the administrative team, I would like to offer heartfelt condolences to the family of Emma Lewis, especially Avery Lewis, her older sister and a current Mustang, and to offer our school’s assistance to help our students cope with this loss.
If your child experiences grief reactions and feelings as a result of this death; these reactions may include sadness, anxiety, and an inability to focus on normal routines. Your child may need additional attention, reassurance and support at this time. Our Crisis Team members are available to support students in need by accessing through email mhl@pasco.k12.fl.us. Please include your name, your child’s name, and a phone number and one of our crisis team members will connect and support your child. Please let us know if you believe your student needs additional support; both school and community resources are available to assist.
Below is information that can be found on our website to support students and our community with this loss. You can be assured that we will do everything we can to help our school community deal with this tragic loss.
Support Resources for Dealing with Loss and Tragedy
We hope that you stay safe and stay home so that we can protect the health of our community and those we love. Wash your hands! Make good choices! Stay home! We love you and miss you! Thank you for listening, and go Mustangs!
This week students will begin to input their courses for next year. If you have not yet turned in your course card to your English teacher, please do so on Monday!
Congratulations to Color Guards for earning second place in their events this weekend!
Congratulations to Boys Soccer on their District Championship! They will host the Regional Quarterfinal Wednesday night at 7PM at the stadium! Come out and support your Mustangs! Best wishes to our teams who are in Districts and Regionals this week!
Parents, I would ask that you please speak with your children about following our rules. These issues are not an isolated issues, and many of our students are choosing to ignore the rules. As a result, disciplinary consequences have been given out to students. We are concerned about the safety of each of our students.
Students should not be in the parking lots, commons areas, and bathrooms during the day and especially during lunches. Students need to attend RANCH each day. Students need to stay in the cafeteria area throughout the entire lunch period in which they are assigned. Roaming the hallways, sitting in cars, and going into commons area bathrooms is not allowed. Also, students need to pick up their own trash after they are finished eating. This is not an isolated issue for only a few students as this has continued to be a problem since we returned from the Winter Holiday. Sitting in the patio and having it open is a privilege. For this week, all students will eat inside of the cafeteria and the patio and outside areas will be closed. There are plenty of seats in each lunch for all students to sit inside. I hope that this is a reminder to all students that you need to be in the appropriate area and that you need to clean up after yourselves.
Students, you must have a parking space to park on campus. You cannot park in a space that has NOT been assigned to you. Even the grassy lot requires a parking tag. If you do not have a spot, you need to get on the waiting list by emailing Mrs. Cortier and following her instructions. Also, please know that the owners of the old SweetBay plaza south of campus are towing cars and that you are subject to being towed at your own expense if you park there illegally.
The Art Club will be collecting animal supplies for the SPCA beginning this week! Please bring in items to help their cause! There will be boxes throughout campus for students to donate items.
If you would like to donate funds to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to support Katryna Adamski, we will have donation jars throughout the school beginning on Friday to collect money!
Finally, if you need resources regarding dealing with loss and tragedy, please visit our website and click on the link regarding Support Resources for Dealing with Loss and Tragedy. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please contact the school immediately so that we can help.
Students, please remember that #MustangsRiseAbove and make good choices about alcohol, drugs, and vaping! THINK before you POST. Remember that what has been posted cannot be unposted. Also, just be nice. It really is that simple.
We hope that you have a great week! Thank you for listening, and go Mustangs!
This week is Student Services and School Counselor Appreciation Week! We would like to thank all of our counselors, faculty, and staff who are in this department and work diligently with our students and families.
Our second Help Night for Course Selection will be held on Wednesday, January 29th at 6PM. We invite you to come to the school for assistance with your schedule. Remember, we base our schedule on the courses that you choose this spring, so please make sure that you are informed.
Course Cards are due to English teachers on February 7th. Please make sure that you have all of the signatures that you need and you choose wisely. We will also need a parent or guardian signature. If you do not have an English teacher on campus, please see your counselor to turn in your course card.
Congratulations to Indoor Percussion for earning the highest score at the competition this weekend! Best wishes to those in Solo & Ensemble this weekend. Congratulations to our Cheerleaders for coming in 3rd at State! Best wishes at Nationals!
Best wishes to our teams who are in Districts and Regionals this week!
Thank you to all of our students who attended the Winter Ball! Because of you we will be able to make donations to the Australia Zoo, Metropolitan Ministries, and other organizations!
We would like to highlight our students, faculty, and staff for the wonderful things that they do that perhaps we do not know about. If you would like to recognize a student or faculty and staff member for being #MustangSTRONG, please visit our website and click on Magnificent Mustangs on the left-hand side of the page under Important Links. Tell us about the great things that our Mustang faculty, staff, and students are doing so that we can recognize them. It can be for something at school, in the community, or in the classroom. No achievement, act of kindness, or thank you is too small. You can also use this link to thank one of our Mustang faculty, staff, or students for their contribution and work to you and our community. We are excited to learn of all of the excellence being displayed by our Mustang faculty, staff, and students!
Students, please remember that #MustangsRiseAbove and make good choices about alcohol, drugs, and vaping! THINK before you POST. Remember that what has been posted cannot be unposted. Also, just be nice. It really is that simple.
We hope that you have a great week! Thank you for listening, and go Mustangs!
Congratulations to ROTC for earning 3rd place this week at the Brain Brawl! Hopefully this will earn them a trip to Nationals!
Our annual Winter Ball will be held on Saturday, February 1st from 6PM to 10PM. Each year, we donate to multiple charities with proceeds from the Winter Ball and we hope that you will join us! This is an important fundraiser for our school as a result! Ticket prices are $20 each. Permission slips and forms will be available online this week. We have begun to sell tickets online and in person. The first 50 students who purchase a ticket will also receive an extra bonus. As a reminder, if your parent has not completed the Parent Dance Meeting, please make sure that you email me, Ms. Schultz, with your name and student number so that I can open the course for your parent.
Our first Help Night for Course Selection will be held on Wednesday, January 29th at 6PM. We invite you to come to the school for assistance with your schedule. Remember, we base our schedule on the courses that you choose this spring, so please make sure that you are informed. We will also have another help night on February 5th and students can speak with counselors during their lunch this week.
We have many home games this week for our Winter Sports! Come out and support your Mustangs! Best wishes to HOSA and ROTC as they compete this week!
Students, please remember that #MustangsRiseAbove and make good choices about alcohol, drugs, and vaping! THINK before you POST. Remember that what has been posted cannot be unposted. Also, just be nice. It really is that simple.
We hope that you have a great week! Thank you for listening, and go Mustangs!
Good evening, Mustangs! This is Ms. Schultz with the Weekly School Messenger call for the Week of January 5!
Welcome back, Mustangs! We hope that you had a wonderful break and are ready to begin second semester!
On Tuesday, we will attend RANCH during first period so that we can pass out schedules for the second semester. Please make sure that you go to RANCH first when you report to campus.
I am sure that many of you received or purchased a car over the break. Please remember that you must have a parking tag to park anywhere on campus, including the grassy lot at the front school entrance. Please email Mrs. Cortier regarding parking as we do have a waitlist.
We have many home games this week for our Winter Sports! Come out and support your Mustangs!
Our annual Winter Ball will be held on Saturday, February 1 from 6PM to 10PM. Each year, we donate to multiple charities with proceeds from the Winter Ball and we hope that you will join us! Ticket prices are $20 each. Permission slips and forms will be available online this week. We will begin to sell tickets on Friday, January 14. As a reminder, if your parent has not completed the Parent Dance Meeting, please make sure that you email me, Ms. Schultz with your name and student number so that I can open the course for your parent.
Report cards will be released online on Tuesday, January 14 and our Early Release Day is Wednesday, January 15!
Club Picture Day is Wednesday, January 22. You must wear your club or organization shirt in order to be included in the picture. Please see your sponsor with questions.
Please save the date! Our annual Parent U for Course Selection will be held on Wednesday, January 22 at 6PM for grades 8 to 11. We invite you to come to the school to learn about the courses we offer and the different programs that we have available. Remember, we base our schedule on the courses that you choose this spring, so please make sure that you are informed.
We hope that you have a great week! Thank you for listening, and go Mustangs!
Good evening, Mustangs! This is Ms. Schultz with the Weekly School Messenger call for the Week of December 15! This call is for you, Mr. Quina!
We are collecting baby items for those less fortunate in the community. Please bring in items to your RANCH class through December. We will need items that include diapers, unscented wipes, baby clothes, puzzles, books, formula that is not expired, and other items that babies and toddlers might need. Please consider donating to this worthy cause for those less fortunate.
The Yearbook price goes up on January 1st. Buy yours now for $80 in room 517 or on Rycor.
Congratulations to our ROTC Orienteering team who qualified for Nationals again, coming in first in their qualifications. Also, #MustangCheerleading finished first in their region! Girls Basketball has a three game winning streak! And finally, congratulations to our #MarchingMustangs for their outstanding PRISM concerts this weekend! Bravo!
This week we have some great home games for you to come and support. On Tuesday, come watch Girls #MustangSoccer take on RRHS and Boys #MustangBasketball battle Fivay. On Thursday, come watch Boys #MustangSoccer play Hudson while Girls #MustangBasketball is playing WWHS! Girls #MustangBasketball also takes on Wiregrass on Friday night! Come out, Stang Gang and support your Mustangs!
We are in the home stretch before the end of the semester, please make sure that you finish #MustangSTRONG! We have 5 more wake-ups, District Finals, Quarterly Checks, and Semester Exams. Please make sure that you are turning in your assignments and working with your teachers to improve your learning and your grade. Our Semester Exam Schedule is posted on our website this week. Please know that we will not be able to give exams early and that students have exams through December 20th.
As a reminder, the campus will be closed throughout the Winter Holiday, from December 21 o January 6t except for scheduled practices and games. Students return to school on Tuesday, January 7! We hope that you have a wonderful holiday season filled with family and friends. Please be safe and make good choices!
We hope that you have a great week! Thank you for listening, Seasons Greetings, and go Mustangs!
Good evening, Mustangs! This is Ms. Schultz with the Weekly School Messenger call for the Week of December 8!
We are collecting baby items for those less fortunate in the community. Please bring in items to your RANCH class through December. We will need items that include diapers, unscented wipes, baby clothes, puzzles, books, formula that is not expired, and other items that babies and toddlers might need. Please consider donating to this worthy cause for those less fortunate.
This week, December 9 to 13, is The Most Wonderful Week of the Year. There are spirit days with activities and other events as we celebrate a great first semester and our winter sports, as well as usher in the holiday season. Check out our website for more details on each day! Monday is Ghosts of Christmas Past Day! Dress in your favorite decade and have some holiday spirit! Wristbands for the entire week’s activities are $10 each and can be purchased online or in person with Mrs. Herring. Your wristband will also include entrance to the athletic events on campus on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of the Most Wonderful Week of the Year. We want to pack the stands as our teams compete in soccer and basketball. We ask that when you come to the event, you bring an item to donate to our Baby, It’s Cold Outside drive!
On Tuesday, from 6:30PM to 8:30PM is AP Exam Study Night! Come to school and work with other students to get ready for exams. While you are there, catch the Girls #MustangBasketball team take on Bishop McLaughlin!
Seniors, do you want a senior dedication page in the 2020 yearbook? Contracts and photos must be turned in by December 13. See the Senior Dedication information on the school website for details. Also, the last day to get senior portrait taken on campus is December 13. Seniors must call Gigante for an appointment at 813-907-1078.
This Friday and Saturday is PRISM at 7PM at the RRHS PAC. The event is free, but if you have not been able to see the members of the band perform, now is your chance! If you would like to make a donation to the JWMHS Music Program, please contact Mr. Joel Quina.
The Yearbook price goes up on January 1st. Buy yours now for $80 in room 517 or on Rycor.
Students and parents, we want to make sure that students have a great experience at JWMHS. This includes feeling safe at school and wanting to come to school without being harassed or bullied. We ask that families talk about just being nice and be accepting of each other. If you or anyone you know is being harassed or bullied, please let an adult know so that we can help. We cannot change a situation that we do not know about. Students and parents can also use the See Something, Say Something link to report bullying, harassment, or anything else. All reports are followed up. Remember, kindness begins with each of us, so just be nice.
We are in the home stretch before the end of the semester, please make sure that you finish #MustangSTRONG! We have District Finals, Quarterly Checks, and Semester Exams. Please make sure that you are turning in your assignments and working with your teachers to improve your learning and your grade. Our Semester Exam Schedule will be posted on our website this week. Please know that we will not be able to give exams early and that students have exams through December 20.
We hope that you have a great week! Thank you for listening and go Mustangs!
Good evening, Mustangs! This is Ms. Schultz with the Weekly School Messenger call for the Week of December 1!
Welcome back! We hope that you had a great holiday!
This Tuesday is Giving Tuesday and Baby, It’s Cold Outside! We are collecting baby items for those less fortunate in the community. Please bring in items to your RANCH class on Tuesday and through December. We will need items for all babies that include diapers, unscented wipes, baby clothes, puzzles, books, formula that is not expired, and other items that babies and toddlers might need. Please consider donating to this worthy cause for those less fortunate.
Next week, December 9 to 13, we will be starting a new tradition at JWMHS with The Most Wonderful Week of the Year. There will be spirit days with activities and other events as we celebrate a great first semester and our winter sports, as well as usher in the holiday season. Wristbands for the entire week’s activities are $10 each and can be purchased online or in person with Mrs. Herring. Your wristband will also include entrance to the athletic events on campus on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of the Most Wonderful Week of the Year. We want to pack the stands as our teams compete in soccer and basketball. We ask that when you come to the event, you bring an item to donate to our Baby, It’s Cold Outside drive!
Seniors, do you want a senior dedication page in the 2020 yearbook? Contracts and photos must be turned in by December 13. See the Senior Dedication information on the school website for details. Also, the last day to get senior portrait taken on campus is December 13th. Seniors must call Gigante for an appointment at 813-907-1078.
The Yearbook price goes up on January 1st. Buy yours now for $80 in room 517 or on Rycor.
Students and parents, we want to make sure that students have a great experience at JWMHS. This includes feeling safe at school and wanting to come to school without being harassed or bullied. We ask that families talk about just being nice and be accepting of each other. If you or anyone you know is being harassed or bullied, please let an adult know so that we can help. We cannot change a situation that we do not know about. Students and parents can also use the See Something, Say Something link to report bullying, harassment, or anything else. All reports are followed up. Remember, kindness begins with each of us, so just be nice.
We are in the home stretch before the end of the semester, please make sure that you finish #MustangSTRONG! We have District Finals, Quarterly Checks, and Semester Exams. Please make sure that you are turning in your assignments and working with your teachers to improve your learning and your grade. Our Semester Exam Schedule will be posted on our website this week. Please know that we will not be able to give exams early and that students have exams through December 20.
We would like to highlight our students, faculty, and staff for the wonderful things that they do that perhaps we do not know about. If you would like to recognize a student or faculty and staff member for being #MustangSTRONG, please visit our website and click on Magnificent Mustangs on the left-hand side of the page under Important Links. Tell us about the great things that our Mustang faculty, staff, and students are doing so that we can recognize them. It can be for something at school, in the community, or in the classroom. No achievement, act of kindness, or thank you is too small. You can also use this link to thank one of our Mustang faculty, staff, or students for their contribution and work to you and our community. We are excited to learn of all of the excellence being displayed by our Mustang faculty, staff, and students!
We hope that you have a great week! Thank you for listening and go Mustangs!
Good evening, Mustangs! This is Ms. Schultz with the Weekly School Messenger call for the Week of November 17!
We would like to highlight our students, faculty, and staff for the wonderful things that they do that perhaps we do not know about. If you would like to recognize a student or faculty and staff member for being #MustangSTRONG, please visit our website and click on Magnificent Mustangs on the left-hand side of the page under Important Links. Tell us about the great things that our Mustang faculty, staff, and students are doing so that we can recognize them. It can be for something at school, in the community, or in the classroom. No achievement, act of kindness, or thank you is too small. You can also use this link to thank one of our Mustang faculty, staff, or students for their contribution and work to you and our community. We are excited to learn of all of the excellence being displayed by our Mustang faculty, staff, and students!
Tomorrow, Monday, November 18 will be the Pasco Pathways Expo at RRHS from 5PM to 8PM. This event will highlight the programs offered at other schools throughout the west side of the county. It will also highlight what to do for school choice. I look forward to seeing you there!
Please come and out and support our Winter Sports! Basketball, Wrestling, Soccer, and Weightlifting would love to see you at games and meets!
Congratulations to our NJROTC Brain Brawl Team who placed 2 and 4 and will move on to the State competition! This is the first time in our school’s history that the team has done this!
We also want to congratulate the members of our Swimming and Diving team who participated in the State Meet this weekend! We are very proud of your!
Want a senior dedication page in the 2020 yearbook? Contracts and photos must be turned in by Dec. 13. See the Senior Dedication information on the school website for details.
The last day to get senior portrait taken on campus is Dec. 13. Seniors must call Gigante for an appointment at 813-907-1078. Dec. 14th is the deadline for senior portraits to be taken at school or in their studio.
Seniors, if you have not entered your cap and gown information, as well as how you want your name to be written on your diploma, please go to the link on our website to do this! Remember that Senior Fees are $100 and can be paid online via Rycor.
The Yearbook price goes up on Jan. 1st. Buy yours now for $80 in room 517 or on Rycor.
Club picture day is Jan. 22. Save the date! More details will be provided closer to the event.
Baby, It’s Cold Outside! We are collecting baby items for those less fortunate in the community. Please bring in items to your RANCH class through December. We will need items for all babies that include diapers, unscented wipes, baby clothes, puzzles, and books, formula that is not expired, and other items babies might need. Please consider donating to this worthy cause for those less fortunate.
On behalf of the faculty, staff, and administration of JWMHS, I want to wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving! Please enjoy the time you will have with family and friends. Please know that campus will be closed except for scheduled practices and games.
#MustangsRiseAbove and make good choices about alcohol, drugs, and vaping! #Mustangs also THINK before they POST, remembering that what has been posted cannot be unposted. #Mustangs know to just be nice because it really is that simple.
Thank you for listening and go Mustangs!
Good evening, Mustangs! This is Ms. Schultz with the Weekly School Messenger call for the Week of November 10!
As tomorrow is Veterans Day, we would like to thank all of those who have served our great country. We have teachers and staff who have served, and currently serve, as well as many Mustangs who will be joining our military after graduation. We thank all of you for your service and are humbled by those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the United States of America.
We would like to highlight our students, faculty, and staff for the wonderful things that they do that perhaps we do not know about. If you would like to recognize a student or faculty and staff member for being #MustangSTRONG, please visit our website and click on Magnificent Mustangs on the left-hand side of the page under Important Links. Tell us about the great things that our Mustang faculty, staff, and students are doing so that we can recognize them. It can be for something at school, in the community, or in the classroom. No achievement, act of kindness, or thank you is too small. You can also use this link to thank one of our Mustang faculty, staff, or students for their contribution and work to you and our community. We are excited to learn of all of the excellence being displayed by our Mustang faculty, staff, and students!
Congratulations to the members of our Marching Mustangs who won big this weekend at their competition, winning their division, Best Percussion, Best Visual, and Best Color Guard!
Congratulations to our Orienteering Team who swept all three divisions and won the entire meet this weekend in Apopka!
We also want to congratulate our Boys Swimming and Diving team who won the Region this weekend! Evan Rockefeller won the Regional Diving!
Boys Cross Country placed 12thin the State Championship this weekend! Jarod Poe led the boys team, placing 16thand, individually, Killian Morgan placed 27th!
We also want to congratulate the back to back to back to back to back champions Mustang Football on winning their playoff game. We will have a home game this Friday against Manatee. Because this is a State Series Playoff game, we will not be able to accept any passes except the FHSAA passes. Ticket prices are $8 and tickets will be sold during lunches on Friday!
Want a senior dedication page in the 2020 yearbook? Contracts and photos must be turned in by Dec. 13. See the Senior Dedication information on the school website for details.
The last day to get senior portrait taken on campus is Dec. 13th. Seniors must call Gigante for an appointment at 813-907-1078. Dec. 14th is the deadline for senior portraits to be taken at school or in their studio.
Seniors, if you have not entered your cap and gown information, as well as how you want your name to be written on your diploma, please go to the link on our website to do this! Remember that Senior Fees are $100 and can be paid online via Rycor.
The Yearbook price goes up on Jan. 1st. Buy yours now for $80 in room 517 or on Rycor.
Club picture day is Jan. 22. Save the date! More details will be provided closer to the event.
We are collecting canned and boxed food for Thanksgiving! Please bring in items to your RANCH class for families less fortunate during the Holiday season. We are also still collecting socks for different local charities. Socks are being collected in RANCH classes! We will need socks for all ages, including babies, children, teenagers, and adults. Please consider donating to this worthy cause for those less fortunate.
We are currently in cold & flu season. Symptoms of the flu may include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headaches and fatigue. If your student becomes sick with flu-like symptoms, please contact your health care provider as soon as possible. Flu prevention steps include frequent handwashing, staying away from people who are sick and coughing or sneezing into your elbow to avoid contaminating your hands and the things you touch.
The best way to keep yourself and your family safe and healthy during flu season is to:
- get the flu vaccine
- contact your health care provider if you or your student are experiencing flu-like symptoms
- keep sick family members home and
- follow your physician’s guidance on treatment.
With everyone’s help, we may avoid a flu outbreak at Mitchell High School.
#MustangsRiseAbove and make good choices about alcohol, drugs, and vaping! #Mustangs also THINK before they POST, remembering that what has been posted cannot be unposted. #Mustangs know to just be nice because it really is that simple.
Thank you for listening and go Mustangs!
Highlights from the Weekly School Messenger Call for the Week of November 3
Please read the highlights from the Weekly School Messenger call for the Week of November 3!
We would like to highlight our students, faculty, and staff for the wonderful things that they do that perhaps we do not know about. If you would like to recognize a student or faculty and staff member for being #MustangSTRONG, please visit our website and click on Magnificent Mustangs on the left hand side of the page under Important Links. Tell us about the great things that our Mustang faculty, staff, and students are doing so that we can recognize them. It can be for something at school, in the community, or in the classroom. No achievement, act of kindness, or thank you is too small. You can also use this link to thank one of our Mustang faculty, staff, or students for their contribution and work to you and our community. We are excited to learn of all of the excellence being displayed by our Mustang faculty, staff, and students!
Recognize our Magnificent Mustangs here!
Congratulations to our Marching Mustangs for earning a Superior rating at this weekend’s MPA. If you haven’t heard the Marching Mustangs perform their show Wild and Free, you are missing out! Our NJROTC placed 3rd at the Lake Howell meet this weekend as well!
Congratulations to our Boys Swimming and Diving team for winning the District Title and for the Girls Swimming and Diving team for being the Runner Up in the District.
We also want to congratulate the back to back to back to back to back champions Mustang Football on winning their 5th District Title in a row. We will have a home game this Friday against Seminole Ridge. Because this is a State Series Playoff game, we will not be able to accept any passes except the FHSAA passes. Ticket prices are also higher.
If you are not satisfied with your grades there is still time to improve! We suggest the following ways to improve your grades and learning:
- Ask questions during class, especially if you don’t understand.
- Attend academic lunch.
- Attend small group tutoring with your teacher before or after school (schedule this with him or her in advance).
- Put a study group together of students in your classes.
- Do your homework and study each night for at least 10 minutes per class the content that you worked on in class that day.
- Email your teacher to find out what work you are missing and how you can work with your teacher.
- Find out what remediation and grade improvement options your teacher has for you, especially on tests and quizzes.
- Schedule a parent/teacher/student conference in person or on the phone.
- Finally, do not give up! Struggling is ok as long as you continue to do something about what you have to work on.
The Senior Panoramic picture will be taken of the Class of 2020 on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 8:30 a.m. Seniors off campus during first period are permitted to attend the Senior Panoramic. PHSC absences are NOT excused and should be arranged in advance with PHSC professors. There is no such thing as an SRA in college.
Want a senior dedication page in the 2020 yearbook? Contracts and photos must be turned in by Dec. 13. See the Senior Dedication information on the school website for details.
The last day to get senior portrait taken on campus is Dec. 13th. Seniors must call Gigante for an appointment at 813-907-1078. Dec. 14 is the deadline for senior portraits to be taken at school or in their studio.
Seniors, if you have not entered your cap and gown information, as well as how you want your name to be written on your diploma, please go to the link on our website to do this! Remember that Senior Fees are $100 and can be paid online via Rycor.
The Yearbook price goes up on Jan. 1. Buy yours now for $80 in room 517 or on Rycor.
Club picture day is Jan. 22. Save the date! More details will be provided closer to the event.
We are collecting canned and boxed food for Thanksgiving! Please bring in items to your RANCH class for families less fortunate during the Holiday season. We are also still collecting socks for different local charities. Socks are being collected in RANCH classes! We will need socks for all ages, including babies, children, teenagers, and adults. Please consider donating to this worthy cause for those less fortunate.
We are currently in cold & flu season. Symptoms of the flu may include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headaches and fatigue. If your student becomes sick with flu-like symptoms, please contact your health care provider as soon as possible. Flu prevention steps include frequent handwashing, staying away from people who are sick and coughing or sneezing into your elbow to avoid contaminating your hands and the things you touch.
The best way to keep yourself and your family safe and healthy during flu season is to:
- get the flu vaccine
- contact your health care provider if you or your student are experiencing flu-like symptoms
- keep sick family members home and
- follow your physician’s guidance on treatment.
With everyone’s help, we may avoid a flu outbreak at Mitchell High School.
Students, please remember that #MustangsRiseAbove and make good choices about alcohol, drugs, and vaping! THINK before you POST. Remember that what has been posted cannot be unposted. Also, just be nice. It really is that simple.
Highlights from the Weekly School Messenger for the Week of October 20
Here are the highlights from the Weekly School Messenger call for the Week of October 20!
Reports cards will be available this week in myStudent! We want to remind you that the semester grade given at the end of the first semester which includes both 1 and 2 quarter is what is used to calculate your GPA. As a result, if you are not satisfied with your grades there is still time to improve! We suggest the following ways to improve your grades and learning:
- Ask questions during class, especially if you don’t understand.
- Attend academic lunch.
- Attend small group tutoring with your teacher before or after school (schedule this with him or her in advance).
- Put a study group together of students in your classes.
- Do your homework.
- Study each night for at least 10 minutes per class the content that you worked on in class that day.
- Email your teacher.
- Find out what work you are missing and work with your teacher.
- Find out what remediation and grade improvement options your teacher has for you, especially on tests and quizzes.
- Schedule a parent/teacher/student conference in person or on the phone.
- Finally, do not give up! Struggling is ok as long as you continue to do something about what you have to work on.
If you have not completed the Gallup, you need to log onto myLearning and do so! We will be calling students down to complete this brief survey.
If you have not purchased a yearbook, you can do so online or in room 517. This is a great holiday present and the prices will continue to increase throughout the year.
Congratulations to Nick Gabrelcik who has been named the Florida State Golf Association’s Player of the Year 2019! We are very proud of you!
This Friday night is Senior Night and Middle School Band Night. It is going to be a very large crowd! We are selling tickets on Friday during lunches. Buy your tickets early and avoid the lines!
We have started Socktober and will collect socks for different local charities. Socks are being collected in RANCH classes! We will need socks for all ages, including babies, children, teenagers, and adults. Please consider donating to this worthy cause for those less fortunate.
Seniors, if you have not entered your cap and gown information, as well as how you want your name to be written on your diploma, please go to the link on our website to do this! Remember that Senior Fees are $100 and can be paid online via Rycor.
Students, please remember that #MustangsRiseAbove and make good choices about alcohol, drugs, and vaping, especially during Homecoming Week! THINK before you POST. Remember that what has been posted cannot be unposted. Also, just be nice. It really is that simple.
Thank you for listening and go Mustangs!
Highlights from the Weekly School Messenger Call for the Week of October 13th
Here are the highlights from the Weekly School Messenger call for the Week of October 13th!
Tomorrow, Monday, October 14 is a Teacher Planning Day and we hope that students enjoy their day off! See you on Tuesday!
Homecoming is this week! Please click below for all of the information that you might need:
We Got the Beat! Homecoming 2019 Important Information
Permission slips and guest requests are available online! Also, if you have not met the Parent Dance Expectations Meeting requirement, please email Ms. Schultz (jschultz@pasco.k12.fl.us) your child’s name and student number so that she can send you the link to complete this expectation. It must be completed prior to purchasing a Homecoming Dance ticket. The last day to request this online podcast is Wednesday, October 16.
Wristbands are still on sale for $35 each. This covers all of the events except for the football game. Wristbands are for JWMHS students only. When you come to pick up your wristband, you must turn in your expectations agreement.
We will begin to sell non-JWMHS guest tickets this week. Please make sure that you turn those guest request forms into Ms. Schultz so that she can approve them. Please also make sure that you have all of the documentation so that they are complete. These requests are due on Friday, October 18 at noon.
Individual tickets for all of the events this week will also be sold beginning on Tuesday. Please see our website for more information on the cost and day’s event and dress up days! Remember that dance tickets are $25 on Tuesday and Wednesday and $30 on Thursday and Friday.
As a reminder, our daytime activities are for students only. Parents will not be able to attend the events during the school day. We thank you in advance for your cooperation. If students leave campus during the school day, they are able to return to campus for the activities. We hope that they will participate as this is going to be a great week!
Each day we will be reporting to RANCH first so that we can do our Spirit Counts and have our parades. The bell schedules are posted on Twitter and our website. Please review them so that you are aware of what time you should be where you need to be.
Bell Schedules and Instructions for We Got the Beat! Homecoming 2019
If you are concerned about what you have chosen to wear for the Homecoming Dance or for a Dress Up Day, please email Ms. Schultz (jschultz@pasco.k12.fl.us) a picture so that she can approve the outfit. The Dance Dress Code is on the website where the forms are. Please also be in school dress code for each of the dress up days!
The Homecoming Dance is on Saturday at 6PM. Please make sure that you have your picture ID and that you are in the Dance Dress Code when you arrive at the dance.
Please also remember that we expect each of you to follow our rules and expectations regarding dancing and to not use drugs, alcohol, or other illegal products before and during this event. We are serious about enforcement and want you all to have a good time, but more importantly be safe and have integrity.
If you have not purchased a yearbook, you can do so online or in room 517. This is a great holiday present and the prices will continue to increase throughout the year.
Congratulations to the Boys Swimming team who finished 1st at the Conference and the Girls who were the runners-up!
We also want to congratulate the Orienteering Team who placed 2nd this weekend at their competition, and the Marching Mustangs who placed first in their division and were the overall Grand Champions!
Best wishes to our teams who continue district and state play this week!
We have started Socktober and will collect socks for different local charities. Socks are being collected in RANCH classes! We will need socks for all ages, including babies, children, teenagers, and adults. Please consider donating to this worthy cause for those less fortunate.
If you have not completed the Gallup Survey, please log in to myLearning and do so now. We will be reviewing those who have not completed it and following up on them doing so.
Seniors, if you have not entered your cap and gown information, as well as how you want your name to be written on your diploma, please go to the link on our website to do this! Remember that Senior Fees are $100 and can be paid online via Rycor.
Students, please remember that #MustangsRiseAbove and make good choices about alcohol, drugs, and vaping, especially during Homecoming Week! THINK before you POST. Remember that what has been posted cannot be unposted. Also, just be nice. It really is that simple.
Highlights from the Weekly School Messenger Call for the Week of September 22
Here are the highlights from the Weekly School Messenger call for the Week of September 22.
Score reports are available to students who took an FSA or EOC last year. Please visit our website and click on the link in the slider to request your child’s scores.
Homecoming is coming soon and the permission slips and guest requests are available online! Also, if you have not met the Parent Dance Expectations Meeting requirement, please email Ms. Schultz your child’s name and student number so that she can send you the link to complete this expectation. It must be completed prior to purchasing a Homecoming ticket.
Dance Forms and Dress Code Reminders:
Tomorrow during RANCH, students will be voting for Homecoming Court for their grade-level! If you want to vote, please make sure that you do so tomorrow!
Congratulations to our Boys Cross Country for their first place victory at the Mitchell Invitational this weekend!
At our home games this week, we will continue to enforce the Pasco County School District Safety and Security policies. Please make sure that you are following these policies. If you have questions, please refer to our website for more information.
Best wishes to our NJROTC at the Iron Bear Competition! Let’s bring back the Bear to JWMHS this year!
In the next month students will be participating in the Gallup Survey done each year by the District Office. We ask that you take this survey seriously as the information gathered will help in making decisions for JWMHS and programs for our students.
If you have not purchased a yearbook, you can do so online or in room 517. This is a great holiday present and the prices will continue to increase throughout the year.
Do you need a Yankee Candle? See any band member to purchase one now. These are also wonderful holiday gifts!
We are also going to be starting Socktober and will collect socks for different local charities. Socks will be collected in RANCH classes starting October 1st! We will need socks for all ages, including babies, children, teenagers, and adults.
Seniors and Juniors, we will be going into classrooms to do Graduation Checks for Seniors and Credit Checks for Juniors.
Seniors, make your senior portrait appointment ASAP. Call Gigante Productions at 813-907-1078. A limited number of senior photo appointments will be available on campus in November. The deadline for seniors to be photographed for the yearbook is soon! You must take your picture with Gigante Productions to be included in the yearbook.
Please remember to THINK before you POST and remember that what has been posted cannot be unposted. Also, just be nice. It really is that simple.
Thank you for listening and go Mustangs!
Highlights from the Weekly School Messenger call for the Week of September 15th
Here are the highlights from the Weekly School Messenger call for the Week of September 15th.
Score reports are available to students who took an FSA or EOC last year. Please visit our website and click on the link in the slider to request your child’s scores.
Homecoming is coming soon and the permission slips and guest requests will be available online this week! Also, if you have not met the Parent Dance Expectations Meeting requirement, please email Ms. Schultz your child’s name and student number so that she can send you the link to complete this expectation. It must be completed prior to purchasing a Homecoming ticket.
Senior College Application Help Night will be held on September 17th at 7PM in the Media Center. This event is for Seniors in the Class of 2020 and we help with the college application process.
Congratulations to our NJROTC for their first place victory at the Brain Brawl this weekend!
Come out and cheer on our Volleyball team this Tuesday, our Swim team on Wednesday at the YMCA, our JV Football team this Thursday, and our Cross Country team on Saturday at Starkey Park! It would be just awesome if we filled the stands and showed our support!
If you have not purchased a yearbook, you can do so online or in room 517. This is a great holiday present and the prices will continue to increase throughout the year.
Do you need a Yankee Candle? See any band member to purchase one now. These are also wonderful holiday gifts!
Seniors and Juniors, we will be going into classrooms starting in October to do Graduation Checks for Seniors and Credit Checks for Juniors.
Please remember to THINK before you POST and remember that what has been posted cannot be unposted. Also, just be nice. It really is that simple.
Thank you for listening and go Mustangs!
Highlights from the Weekly School Messenger Call for the Week of September 8
Here are the highlights from the Weekly School Messenger Call for the Week of September 8th.
Are you a 10th or 11th grader? Are you interested in Youth Leadership Pasco? See Ms. Schultz for the application! The applications are due TOMORROW, September 9th! #LeadershipAwaits #OpportunityAwaits #ExcellenceAwaits
Score reports are available to students who took an FSA or EOC last year. Please visit our website and click on the link in the slider to request your child’s scores.
This Tuesday is College Colors Day! Wear you College Colors as we prepare for the PHSC College Night that will be held this Tuesday, September 10 at PHSC beginning at 6PM. This is a great opportunity to meet with representatives from colleges and technical schools throughout the State of Florida, as well as the military.
We also want to remind you of our first Early Release Day on Wednesday, September 11. Students will get out of school at 12:56PM on this day. We will hold classes for all periods on this day, so please make sure that you are in attendance.
Progress Reports will be available online on Friday, September 13. Keep working hard and mastering the standards.
Senior College Application Help Night will be held on September 17 at 7PM in the Media Center. This event is for Seniors in the Class of 2020 and we help with the college application process.
Best wishes to all of our sports teams this week as well as the NJROTC cadets participating in the Brain Brawl and the Band students auditioning for All-State Band!
Please remember to THINK before you POST and remember that what has been posted cannot be unposted. Also, just be nice. It really is that simple.
Thank you for listening and go Mustangs!
Highlights from the Weekly School Messenger Call for the Week of September 1st
Here are the highlights from the Weekly School Messenger call for the Week of September 1st.
Please be safe during Labor Day Holiday tomorrow, as well as on Tuesday during the Hurricane Day. As of right now, Pasco County Schools are not opening as shelters because of the track of Hurricane Dorian. As of right now, school will be open on Wednesday, September 4th.
All activities on Tuesday, September 3rd have been cancelled and will be rescheduled as soon as possible.
I would like to thank all of you who attended the RRHS game this Friday and showed your #MustangPRIDE. It was a great game and you all were fantastic! In the future, we would ask that you do not rush the field at away games. We want to make sure that we are respectful and show good sportsmanship always! I do want to emphasize, however, that I am very proud of you all for your spirit and enthusiasm!
Are you a 10th or 11th grader? Are you interested in Youth Leadership Pasco? See Ms. Schultz for the application! The applications are due September 9th! #LeadershipAwaits #OpportunityAwaits #ExcellenceAwaits
Score reports are available to students who took an FSA or EOC last year. Please visit our website and click on the link in the slider to request your child’s scores.
Best wishes to all of our teams who are playing this week. On Friday, we will have a home Varsity Football Game against LOLHS. Please remember that we are following the Safety and Security policies. Please review these as they can be found on the website. Please also share them with your friends and family members who do not receive this call each week.
Mark your calendars now as PHSC College Night is Tuesday, September 10th at PHSC beginning at 6PM. This is a great opportunity to meet with representatives from colleges and technical schools throughout the State of Florida, as well as the military.
We also want to remind you of our first Early Release Day on Wednesday, September 11th. Students will get out of school at 12:56PM on this day. We will hold classes for all periods on this day, so please make sure that you are in attendance.
Progress Reports will be available online on Friday, September 13th. Keep working hard and mastering the standards.
We hope that you have a safe holiday and day off. See you on Wednesday, September 4.
Highlights from the Weekly School Messenger for the Week of August 25th
Here are the highlights from the Weekly School Messenger for the Week of August 25th!
We do not allow food deliveries to campus that include outside food. Please do not deliver or have delivered food per our School Board policy.
Please contact Mary Davis, the school nurse, if your child has a medical condition. Students are not allowed to carry any medication, including Advil, cough drops or antibiotic ointment. Please contact our clinic if your child needs medication administered during the school day. Students who need to carry emergency medications – EpiPen‘s, asthma inhalers or diabetes supplies, should see the school nurse or the clinic assistant to get the required paperwork.
Our first blood drive is this Thursday. Please make sure that you eat a good breakfast and stay hydrated before you donate.
As a reminder, Seniors, you do not have a “picture day.” You must make your senior portrait appointment ASAP. Call Gigante Productions at 813-907-1078. The deadline for seniors to be photographed for the yearbook is at the beginning of November.
Yearbooks are on sale as well in room 517 for $75. Get your award-winning Stampede Yearbook now! You can also purchase these online!
Congratulations to all of our sports teams as season have begun. We are very proud of you! Keep working hard to represent JWMHS and #MustangNation!
We have a big game this Friday against the RRHS Knights. Wear Black and Gold for our Pep Rally. It will be a great day filled with #MustangSpirit and #MustangPRIDE. Remember, #MustangsRiseAbove and we expect that you will have fun and be safe, doing so without drinking or using illegal substances.
If you would like to purchase tickets in advance of the game, you can do so on Thursday at lunches. The game is at RRHS! Come out and support your #Mustangs!
On Monday, September 2 we do not have school to celebrate Labor Day. Please enjoy your time with family and friends and be safe!
Have a great week! Go Mustangs!
Highlights from the Weekly School Messenger Call for the Week of August 18th
Here are the highlights from the weekly School Messenger call for the week of August 18th!
We hope you had a great first week of school! Work hard each day to master the standards by doing your homework and being present and engaged in your classes each day. Progress Reports are not far off! We hope you create a Student or Parent portal in myStudent to keep up with all of your grades.
Yearbooks are on sale as well in room 517 and online. Get your award-winning Stampede Yearbook now!
Our teams are in action this week in full force! Check out our sports Calendar on the website to see about games and come out and support your classmates! As you come to campus for games, please remember that we are following our safety and security policy for entrance into games.
As a reminder, we are selling our Student Athletic passes for $50 and you can purchase them in the Main Office. This will get you into all home games for all sports this year with the exception of the playoffs.
We do not allow food deliveries to campus that include outside food. Please do not deliver or have delivered food per our School Board policy.
During Homeroom RANCH you received important paperwork, including the EMERGENCY CARD and HEALTHY STUDENT FORM. The Healthy Student form is for those who would like to receive over the counter medication such as cough drops and Tylenol from our clinic during the school day. If you haven’t turned these in, please do so to your RANCH teacher.
Students who have a parking spot need to park in their designated spots. We will begin enforcing parking this week. If you do not have a parking spot, you cannot drive to school. Please do not park in other peoples’ spots. Should you choose to break the rules, there will be disciplinary consequences.
Students, please follow our Dress Code. It is on our website and we reviewed it in RANCH last week. If you do not follow the Dress Code, you will have to change your clothes. Do not wear jackets or hoodies to cover up a dress code violation.
Finally, during the first month of school we will be conducting safety and security drills so that students know the procedures in case of an emergency. Parents, please speak to your children about taking these seriously.
We hope you have a great week! Go Mustangs!
Here are the highlights from the Welcome Back School Messenger Call for the week of August 11th.
We are so excited about this school year! Welcome back to Mitchell High School! #Excellence is the foundation of #MustangNation and at Mitchell High School, #ExcellenceAwaits! We are looking forward to each of you doing your best each and every day to contribute!
Tomorrow is the first day of school, and we invite you to review our Twitter feed and Facebook page, as well as the website for our bell schedule. School starts at 8:29AM and will end at 2:56PM each day. Please dress your best and in dress code to start off the year on the right hoof!
As you come to school tomorrow, please follow the speed limit and the signs in the parking lot as to the direction of the traffic flow. For parents and other adults coming to campus we ask that you are patient as you come to school today. It will be busy! Seniors who have painted their spots need to park in their spots. If you have applied and paid for a spot, please park in a non-painted spot. You must pick up your parking tag in the cafeteria on Monday and Tuesday.
If students do not have a first period class because they have an off-campus placeholder, students should still report to school at the beginning of the day on 8/12, as we will be providing information and paperwork in RANCH. During Period 1 students will need a place to sit until Period 2 begins and they can do so in the Cafeteria. This will also be the same for Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.
When entering campus, you will find that each of your names can be found posted. These lists are on all of the building commons area windows, as well as in student services in the main office. Next to your name is a classroom number and teacher name which is your Homeroom RANCH class where your correct schedule will be. DO NOT use the schedule from Orientation Day, as we have made changes to balance classes and correct schedules. You will NOT be able to go back to that schedule, but will need to use the schedule provided Monday morning. Should there be an issue with your schedule, we will be reviewing requests and calling students beginning Thursday. For those who have requested to see their school counselors, for the first two weeks of school we ask that you are patient as we register new students and systematically review schedule issues and change requests. We anticipate that we will be able to serve everyone faster this way. Again, please be patient.
Of note, if you have an eSchool class, on campus or off campus, please sign up for your classes as soon as possible.
During Homeroom RANCH you will receive important paperwork that you need to return by Tuesday. This includes the EMERGENCY CARD and HEALTHY STUDENT FORM. Even if you believe you have completed this information, we ask that you complete it again. The Healthy Student form is for those who would like to receive over the counter medication such as cough drops and Tylenol from our clinic during the school day.
We have also included a number of informational flyers, including ways to connect with us, our bell schedule, and yearbook and picture information. Please review this information as it will answer many of the questions that you may have as we begin the year.
If you want to pay school fees, we would invite you to go to our bookkeeper’s office in the Main Office or pay online.
Breakfast will be served each morning until 8:25AM when the warning bell will sound. If you need to put money on your lunch account, you can do so at this time. Please arrive in your classes on time each day, as being on time is important now and in the future.
Any drink containers or food wrappers need to be disposed of in our commons area garbage cans and not classroom garbage cans. Please take pride in your school and keep it clean!
We have many more exciting things going on throughout this year. Best of luck to all of our fall teams as they begin their seasons, and our Marching Mustangs who will be there to drum up Mustang Spirit with our Stang Gang!
To celebrate the first day of school, head on over to Bahama Bucks on Monday for the Back to School Bash!
We hope that this is your best year yet! We look forward to see you tomorrow! Have a great evening!
Here are the highlights from the Weekly School Connects for the Week of May 6th.
Congratulations to the members of the #MustangTrack team who competed at the State Finals! Ariiyanna Jurkowski is the State Runner Up for the Discus. Alizea McClanahan placed 21 in Shot Put, Meadow Millet placed 16 in the 800, and Raleigh Illig placed 10 in the Pole Vault.
We also want to congratulate the #MustangBaseball District Champions!
Best wishes to all of our students taking AP exams this week.
State testing continues this week with Biology and US History. We also begin makeup testing for those who were absent for their scheduled day of Reading, Algebra, or Geometry. Seniors who missed district finals need to see Mrs. Bell.
YEARBOOKS ARE IN! Students who pre-paid yearbooks should pick them up outside of Student Services in the Courtyard. Yearbooks are on sale while they last for $90 CASH ONLY. Books WILL sell out, so if you want one, be sure to bring $90 CASH. Credit cards and checks will not be accepted.
Again, as a reminder, please do not deliver food to students or have a service deliver it to students. It will be confiscated and given to the student at the end of the day. Please follow our rules.
The Senior Parking Spaces Day is Friday, May 11 from 3:30PM to 5:00PM and Saturday, May 12 from 9AM to 10AM. There is a $30 charge for those who do not paint over their spots. #GraduationNeverStops #SeniorsNeverStop
We also want to remind seniors to start looking around their houses, cars, and lockers for any materials that may belong to JWMHS and return them to school, especially uniforms, media center books, and any debt that may be owed, including Senior Fees, which are $80.
The deadline for submitting senior pictures for the slide show is this Thursday, May 10 to jwmhs2018@gmail.com
Finally, this week is Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week and I would like to thank all of those who work at JWMHS. Their dedication to our students is unsurpassed and each shows how #ExcellenceNeverStops. Thank you! We hope that you will take some time this week to thank your teachers and other staff members.
May we #CommitToExcellence each and every day and show how #ExcellenceNeverStops at JWMHS!
We hope that you have a fantastic week! Go Mustangs!
Here are the highlights from the Weekly School Connects for the Week of April 22!
As you may know, April is Autism Awareness Month, and here at Mitchell, we want to celebrate and promote autism awareness. To support this cause, we are asking that students and faculty wear blue every Wednesday for the month of April. We had a wonderful showing on the first Wednesday this past week, and hope to see it grow in the coming weeksas we #LightItUpBlue.
Congratulations to our #MustangDance team on their big win at competition recently! They received a Platinum award and scored 1st Place in the Senior Small Group Performance category! Great job!
Best wishes to our students who are presenting the AP Capstone Research & Seminar Projects this week.
Testing is still going on for our students and we will finish ELA and begin Algebra and Geometry. Please check your testing ticket for when you test. On the day that you test, you can receive a free school breakfast. Go to the Main Office for your voucher. Email Mrs. Bell with any questions.
District Finals for seniors will be held the week of May 1. This counts for 10% of the semester 2 grade and seniors will receive their test ticket this week.
As a reminder, absence notes are due within 72 hours from date of return to the Student Services secretary in the Main Office. Notes will not be accepted after the 72 hour period and the absence will be unexcused. For the last two years we have had a link on our webpage to electronically submit a note and we would encourage you to use this.
Again, as a reminder, please do not deliver food to students or have a service deliver it to students. It will be confiscated and given to the student at the end of the day. Please follow our rules.
Also, we are not able to call students out of class after 2:40 PM for early release. If a student must sign out early, please follow the procedure of submitting a note in the morning and we will have the pass ready for the student to leave in a timely manner.
As a reminder to our seniors, this Friday, April 27 is the due date for all online DBAs and coursework and May 4 is the due date for all online Pasco eSchool and FLVS final exams if you plan on participating in graduation on May 27.
On Friday we will be on a RANCH Bell Schedule. During this time, underclassmen will be reviewing important information and receiving progress reports. Seniors will be voting on important information for graduation and senior breakfast. Don’t miss it!
We also want to remind seniors to start looking around their houses, cars, and lockers for any materials that may belong to JWMHS and return them to school, especially uniforms, media center books, and any debt that may be owed, including Senior Fees, which are $80.
Seniors, if you re going to Grad Bash your permission forms are due on Monday, April 23. We will also be meeting in the Orange Building at 3 PM on Saturday. Be on time and in dress code. Remember, you cannot bring homemade food or opened beverages. Make sure you have reviewed all of the rules thoroughly.
May we #CommitToExcellence each and every day and show how #ExcellenceNeverStops at JWMHS!
We hope that you have a fantastic week! Go Mustangs!
Here are the highlights from the Weekly School Connects for the Week of April 15.
As you may know, April is Autism Awareness Month, and here at Mitchell, we want to celebrate and promote autism awareness. To support this cause, we are asking that students and faculty wear blue every Wednesday for the month of April. We had a wonderful showing on the first Wednesday this past week, and hope to see it grow in the coming weeksas we #LightItUpBlue.
Congratulations to our Girls #MustangTrack Team for placing 2 in the District. Our ROTC Orienteering Team placed 2 in the State. Maria Zelavaka had a first place victory and the team overall finished first in the hardest levels. Congratulations to Chief Saunders and all of the cadents.
Best wishes to our students who are presenting the AP Capstone Research & Seminar Projects this week and next. We also want to wish luck to all of the student athletes beginning district play in our spring sports.
Grade 9 & 10 FSA ELA begins tomorrow. Please check your testing ticket for when you test. On the day that you test, you can receive a free school breakfast. Go to the Main Office for your voucher. Email Mrs. Bell with any questions.
JWMHS Thespians are proud to present Godspell. Thursday at 7PM is opening night at the RRHS PAC and there will be shows on Friday and Saturday at 7PM and Sunday at 2PM. You won’t want to miss it! Break a leg!
As a reminder, absence notes are due within 72 hours from date of return to the Student Services secretary in the Main Office. Notes will not be accepted after the 72 hour period and the absence will be unexcused. For the last two years we have had a link on our webpage to electronically submit a note and we would encourage you to use this.
Again, as a reminder, please do not deliver food to students or have a service deliver it to students. It will be confiscated and given to the student at the end of the day. Please follow our rules.
Also, we are not able to call students out of class after 2:40PM for early release. If a student must sign out early, please follow the procedure of submitting a note in the morning and we will have the pass ready for the student to leave in a timely manner.
As a reminder to our seniors, April 27 is the due date for all online DBAs and coursework and May 4 is the due date for all online Pasco eSchool and FLVS final exams if you plan on participating in graduation on May 27.
We also want to remind seniors to start looking around their houses, cars, and lockers for any materials that may belong to JWMHS and return them to school, especially uniforms, media center books, and any debt that may be owed, including Senior Fees, which are $80.
Seniors, If you are interested in going to Grad Bash, we have a few more seats available. Please see Mrs. Berry-Guth or Mrs. Mooney in portables 15 and 16. For those going, we will be passing out the permission and expectations forms on Tuesday during first period. These forms are due on Monday, April 23.
May we #CommitToExcellence each and every day and show how #ExcellenceNeverStops at JWMHS!
We hope that you have a fantastic week! Go Mustangs!
Here are the Highlights from the weekly School Connects for the Week of April 8.
As you may know, April is Autism Awareness Month, and here at Mitchell, we want to celebrate and promote autism awareness. To support this cause, we are asking that students and faculty wear blue every Wednesday for the month of April. We had a wonderful showing on the first Wednesday this past week, and hope to see it grow in the coming weeksas we #LightItUpBlue.
Congratulations to our Girls #MustangTennis team for winning the Conference Championship. We also want to congratulation the Boys and Girls #MustangTrack teams for winning the Conference Championship!
Best wishes to our students who are presenting the AP Capstone Research Projects this week and next.
Relay for Life is this weekend and we want to thank all of the teams who have been fundraising throughout the year in order to contribute to this event.
Student Council applications are due tomorrow, April 9 to Mrs. Besack in Room 721 if you are interested in running for office.
As a reminder, absence notes are due within 72 hours from date of return to the Student Services secretary in the Main Office. Notes will not be accepted after the 72 hour period and the absence will be unexcused. For the last two years we have had a link on our webpage to electronically submit a note and we would encourage you to use this.
Again, as a reminder, please do not deliver food to students or have a service deliver it to students. It will be confiscated and given to the student at the end of the day. Please follow our rules.
Also, we are not able to call students out of class after 2:40PM for early release. If a student must sign out early, please follow the procedure of submitting a note in the morning and we will have the pass ready for the student to leave in a timely manner.
As a reminder to our seniors, April 27 is the due date for all online DBAs and coursework and May 4 is the due date for all online Pasco eSchool and FLVS final exams if you plan on participating in graduation on May 27.
May we #CommitToExcellence each and every day and show how #ExcellenceNeverStops at JWMHS!
We hope that you have a fantastic week! Go Mustangs!
Here are the highlights from the Weekly School Messenger for the Week of April 1
All 9 and 10 grade students who have not yet taken the FSA ELA Writing test and all the 11and 12 grades students who have not passed the FSA ELA test or not taken the writing test, need to come take it on Monday. This is a graduation requirement. Please report at 8:25 AM to the Media Center.
Our Loss of Privilege list for all grade levels has been given to our faculty and staff and sent home in the mail. This will apply to Prom, Grad Bash, field trips and activities for the remainder of the school year. It is the responsibility of the student to email Ms. Schultz if there are any questions.
As a reminder, absence notes are due within 72 hours from date of return to the Student Services secretary in the Main Office. Notes will not be accepted after the 72 hour period and the absence will be unexcused. For the last two years we have had a link on our webpage to electronically submit a note and we would encourage you to use this.
Report an EXCUSED Absence – Click on this link in order to report an absence. It is located on our front page.
This year’s prom, “A Night in the Rustic Garden,” will be held at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club on April 6 from 6:30-10:30 PM. Tickets will be on sale until Friday at 3 PM for $85. ALL students must go to the school website and print and complete a student agreement form in order to purchase a ticket. Parents must have attended a dance meeting and a student cannot be on the loss of privilege list. If a junior or senior would like to bring a guest from another school, they must also complete the guest request form which is also posted on the school website. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Bombei or Ms. Waterman.
I want to remind students that are attending Prom that #MustangsRiseAbove and that the expectations for behavior and safety are of paramount importance. Please do not do anything to jeopardize your safety, the safety of others, and privileges that you have. Should you choose to come to the dance out of dress code or under the influence, there will be great consequences. As a reminder, we will be getting on party busses and limos as they arrive at the Prom. Please do not have anything that is inappropriate or illegal. As a reminder, underage drinking is illegal and will be handled as such.
To emphasize our commitment to student safety, we will be hosting Prom Promise this Tuesday during RANCH. We hope that all of our Mustangs will make good choices and #CommitToExcellence this week.
Again, as a reminder, please do not deliver food to students or have a service deliver it to students. It will be confiscated and given to the student at the end of the day. Please follow our rules.
Also, we are not able to call students out of class after 2:40 PM for early release. If a student must sign out early, please follow the procedure of submitting a note in the morning and we will have the pass ready for the student to leave in a timely manner.
As a reminder to our seniors, April 27 is the due date for all online DBAs and coursework and May 4 is the due date for all online Pasco eSchool and FLVS final exams if you plan on participating in graduation on May 27.
May we #CommitToExcellence each and every day and show how #ExcellenceNeverStops at JWMHS!
We hope that you have a fantastic week! Go Mustangs!
Here are the highlights from the Weekly School Connects for the Week of March 26
Congratulations to our #MarchingMustangs who marched in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Chicago. Everyone was greatly impressed and we are very proud of you!
We also want to congratulate our #MustangThespians on their outstanding performance at the International Thespian Festival of Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind! We are proud of each of you!
Our Loss of Privilege list for all grade levels has been given to our faculty and staff. Juniors and Seniors have received letters in the mail and Sophomores and Freshman will be receiving them as well. This will apply to Prom, Grad Bash, and field trips and activities for the remainder of the school year.
This year’s prom, “A Night in the Rustic Garden,” will be held at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club on April 6 from 6:30-10:30 PM. Tickets will be on sale when we return to school on Monday for $80 each until March 30 and will then increase on March 31 until Prom begins to $85 each. ALL students must go to the school website and print and complete a student agreement form in order to purchase a ticket. Parents must have attended a dance meeting and a student cannot be on the loss of privilege list. If a junior or senior would like to bring a guest from another school, they must also complete the guest request form which is also posted on the school website. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Bombei or Ms. Waterman.
Again, as a reminder, please do not deliver food to students or have a service deliver it to students. It will be confiscated and given to the student at the end of the day. Please follow our rules.
Also, we are not able to call students out of class after 2:40 PM for early release. If a student must sign out early, please follow the procedure of submitting a note in the morning and we will have the pass ready for the student to leave in a timely manner.
As a reminder to our seniors, April 27 is the due date for all online DBAs and coursework and May 4 is the due date for all online Pasco eSchool and FLVS final exams if you plan on participating in graduation on May 27.
May we #CommitToExcellence each and every day and show how #ExcellenceNeverStops at JWMHS!
We hope that you have a fantastic week! Go Mustangs!
Here are the highlights from the Weekly School Connects for the Week of March 11!
As a reminder, we will be on an Alert Campus tomorrow with extra law enforcement throughout the campus, as well as other measures to keep students safe. As a result, we hope that families will feel confident in sending students to classes.
Tomorrow begins our March Madness and we have activities and dress up days throughout the week.
- Monday is Class Color Day with the Talent Show
- Tuesday is Twin Day with Faculty Dodge Ball
- Wednesday is Generations Day with Volleyball Battle of the Sexes
- And Thursday is College Day with the Dance-off Competition
Come out and show your #MustangSpirit and participate in the great activities that we have planned.
Congratulations to our #MarchingMustangs and bands of JWMHS who performed fantastically at the Chasco Parade and received stellar scores at MPAs this week! Also, our Indoor Percussion team won, again!
Congratulations to Madison Slusser for raising more than $12000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. She was honored at a banquet this weekend where she was presented with the Mission Award for her commitment and dedication!
Congratulations to Boys #MustangWeightlifting on their first ever Conference Championship! We also want to congratulate our #MustangBaseball, #MustangSoftball, #MustangTennis, #MustangTrack, and #MustangLacrosse teams on their great performances throughout the week. We wish them well as they continue to compete.
Best wishes to our #MustangThespians as they perform and compete at the International Thespian Festival this weekend. They will be performing Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, and it will be to a sold out theater at the Straz Center. #BreakALeg!
As a reminder, a public workshop on the proposed boundary rezoning will be held at 5PM on 3/12 at the JWMHS Gym. Our 9, 10, and 11 graders will receive a flyer on Monday in English classes reminding them of this event. We invite all to come to provide feedback on the proposed boundary rezoning.
Attention current 10 and 11 graders: are you interested in summer Dual Enrollment? Please see your counselor for the registration information. All forms are due to Ms. Gaidosh or Ms. Ruconich by March16. The forms are also posted on the school website.
Quarterly Checks will be held this week. Please be ready and in class so that you can do your best.
Our Loss of Privilege list will be posted on Tuesday, March 13. This will apply to Prom, Grad Bash, and field trips and activities for the remainder of the school year.
This year’s prom, “A Night in the Rustic Garden,” will be held at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club on April 6 from 6:30-10:30pm. Tickets will go on sale this Thursday, March 15 for $75 in the CRC. This is a one day sale at the lowest price. After spring break the prices will increase, so be sure to take advantage of this discounted day. ALL students must go to the school website and print and complete a student agreement form in order to purchase a ticket. Parents must have attended a dance meeting and a student cannot be on the loss of privilege list. If a junior or senior would like to bring a guest from another school, they must also complete the guest request form which is also posted on the school website. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Bombei or Ms. Waterman.
Again, as a reminder, please do not deliver food to students or have a service deliver it to students. It will be confiscated and given to the student at the end of the day. Please follow our rules.
Also, we are not able to call students out of class after 2:40PM for early release. If a student must sign out early, please follow the procedure of submitting a note in the morning and we will have the pass ready for the student to leave in a timely manner.
The AP Capstone program at JWMHS has extended its due date for applications until Monday, March 12. Please see Mrs. Seletos in Room 724 or Mrs. Orrego in Room 726 for more information.
As a reminder to our seniors, April 27 is the due date for all online DBAs and coursework and May 4 is the due date for all online Pasco eSchool and FLVS final exams if you plan on participating in graduation on May 27. Use Spring Break to get caught up!
Spring Break begins this Friday. We ask that you stay off of campus during this time unless you have a practice or event scheduled on our calendar. We hope that you have a great week and enjoyable time with family and friends. Please make good choices and be safe.
May we #CommitToExcellence each and every day and show how #ExcellenceNeverStops at JWMHS!
We hope that you have a fantastic week! Go Mustangs!
Here are the highlights from the Weekly School Messenger for the Week of February 26th.
This week we reviewed safety procedures with the entire faculty, staff, and student body. All classroom doors will be locked throughout the day. All exterior doors will be locked throughout the day. Please do not dilly-dally during passing periods and get to class on time. We will not allow students out of class the first ten minutes of class or the last ten minutes of class. Finally, we want to remind parents and guests to come into the school to receive a pass to walk about campus and to check in or check out students. All faculty and staff will have their ID badges on and the pass we give to any guests will identify you as such. This, of course, is not all that we will be doing to secure campus, but these are the procedures that will have significance to students and families.
Please do not deliver food to students or have a service deliver it to students. It will be confiscated and given to the student at the end of the day. We had an incident this week wherein a family put a delivery in a bag in order to hide it and this is unacceptable. Please follow our rules.
Yearbooks will be on sale during all lunches outside the gym from February 26 through March 2. This is the FINAL PRESALE of the school year and the LAST CHANCE to guarantee your copy of the award winning yearbook. The price is $80 cash or check to JWMHS. You may also purchase with a credit card online. We sold out of yearbooks last year and had to turn people away. Buy yours before time is up!
State testing begins this week and will continue through May. This week, students will be given their test tickets which tell them the exact date, time, and location of all of their tests this Spring. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bell.
The AP Capstone program at JWMHS has extended its due date for applications until Monday, March 12. This program, upon completion, will earn the student a special distinction diploma from the College Board and make a student much more competitive in the college application process. These classes teach students how to research and how to think critically, skills used in other classes, as well is in college and the workforce. Please see Mrs. Seletos in Room 724 or Mrs. Orrego in Room 726 for more information.
Rodeo Rally packets are due to Mrs. Illig in Room 809 on Monday. Please make sure that you get them in on time to participate in this event.
The School Choice window has opened. Please visit the District website for more information.
Grad Bash Tickets have gone on sale in Portables 15 and 16! They are $100 each. Please see Mrs. BG or Mrs. Mooney to purchase them. Grad Bash for Seniors is Saturday, April 28!
As a reminder to our seniors, April 27 is the due date for all online DBAs and coursework and May 4 is the due date for all online Pasco eSchool and FLVS final exams if you plan on participating in graduation on May 27.
Senior families will be receiving graduation information in the mail this week. Please check your mail for important guidelines and dates regarding graduation and the end of the year for seniors.
May we #CommitToExcellence each and every day and show how #ExcellenceNeverStops at JWMHS!
We hope that you have a fantastic week! Go Mustangs!
Highlights from the Weekly School Messenger for the Week of February 19th
JWMHS is open tomorrow. Please come to school as we DO NOT have off on Monday.
I want to remind everyone that at JWMHS safety is of paramount importance to me and all of our faculty and staff. We have procedures and guidelines in place so that students are safe. I ask that you talk with your children about following our rules and procedures, from signing out with permission to being to class on time to not skipping and wandering the halls. In the event of any emergency, we have procedures and guidelines that we follow to keep people safe. We practice these frequently. I ask that you tell your children to take them seriously. If you come to school for some reason and happen to be involved in a drill, I ask that you take it seriously. I also ask that you follow our guidelines and procedures. I hope that we never experience anything even remotely close to what happened this past week. Following procedures will keep as many safe in all circumstances as possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.
The Friday during RANCH, we will be reviewing safety and other policies and procedures with all students, faculty and staff. Please be in your RANCH class on time and ready to listen.
Best wishes to Girls #MustangBasketball as they continue Regional play this week at Sun Lake HS! Come to Sun Lake HS at 7PM and support your Girls #MustangBasketball team!
Congratulations to our #MustangWrestlers on a great season and the wrestlers Mike Loguidice and Evan Brennan who moved on to Regionals!
State testing begins next week and will continue through May. This week, students will be given their test tickets which tell them the exact date, time, and location of all of their tests this Spring. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bell.
The School Choice window has opened. Please visit the District website for more information.
Grad Bash Tickets have gone on sale in Portables 15 and 16! They are $100 each. Please see Mrs. BG or Mrs. Mooney to purchase them. Grad Bash for Seniors is Saturday, April 28!
May we #CommitToExcellence each and every day and show how #ExcellenceNeverStops at JWMHS!
We hope that you have a fantastic week! Go Mustangs!
Highlights from the Weekly School Messenger for the Week of February 12th
This School Connects has a lot of procedural reminders as we all can use a refresher on some of the rules of our campus.
Please review the Dress Code. It is warming up again and I want to make everyone aware that off the shoulder shirts are not allowed. Remember the fingertip rule when picking out shorts, skirts, and dresses. Hats are not allowed inside or outside of buildings. Of course, these are not the only violations of the Dress Code, just ones that we have been seeing lately.
We have been having a lot of deliveries of food from restaurants, pizza places, and fast food places to our campus via Uber Eats, families, and other delivery services. Due to Federal Food and Nutrition regulations, JWMHS is a closed campus. This means that students are not allowed to leave campus for lunch and these deliveries are not allowed. Please DO NOT order or have food delivered to campus as it will be confiscated until the end of the school day.
We would also like to remind students and parents that students cannot carry any kind of medication on campus, including over the counter medicine. It is a violation of the Code of Conduct. Please take all medication to our School Clinic.
For our juniors and seniors who want to attend prom be in school and do not receive referrals for skipping, leaving campus without permission, or any Level 3 referrals, including tobacco and vaping violations. We will be looking at those on Loss of Privilege for attendance and off-track grades. If you are a sophomore or freshmen who is a guest of a junior or senior, these rules will also apply.
As a further reminder, vaping is not allowed on campus. When you vape on campus, have vape pens or other types of vapes, refills, and juice, you are violating the Code of Conduct and it is a Level 3 offense. You will have the vape and all of the accessories confiscated, receive school consequences, including OSS, and a tobacco citation from the School Resource Officer.
The School Choice window has opened. Please visit the District website for more information.
Grad Bash Tickets have gone on sale in Portables 15 and 16! They are $100 each. Please see Mrs. BG or Mrs. Mooney to purchase them. Grad Bash for Seniors is Saturday, April 28!
Congratulations to #MustangCheerleading for finishing 10 at Nationals this weekend! Come out and support Girls #MustangSoccer in Regional play this Tuesday at home! Best wishes to Girls and Boys #MustangBasketball as they continue Regional and District play this week!
May we #CommitToExcellence each and every day and show how #ExcellenceNeverStops at JWMHS!
We hope that you have a fantastic week! Go Mustangs!
Highlights from the Weekly School Connects for the Week of February 5th.
Thank you to all of our Mustangs who attended the Winter Ball this weekend! We raised money for charity and I know that you had a great time!
Students, if you haven’t turned in your course card, please make sure you do so tomorrow as they were due last week.
This week our Girls #MustangSoccer will begin Regional play on Tuesday at home against Auburndale! Girls #MustangBasketball will also be competing at Districts throughout the week. Come on out and support the teams!
Best wishes to our #MustangCheerleaders as they compete for a State title tomorrow and at Nationals the Weekend!
Congratulations to our Indoor Percussion team who placed first in their competition!
Some of our Mustang Artists will be displaying their work at a show this week for Raising Mental Awareness Health! Congratulations!
The School Choice window has opened. Please visit the District website for more information.
As a reminder, please make sure for our juniors and seniors who want to attend prom that you are attending school and not receiving referrals for skipping, leaving campus without permission, or any Level 3 referrals, including tobacco and vaping violations. We will be looking at those on Loss of Privilege for attendance and off-track grades.
As a further reminder, vaping is not allowed on campus. When you vape on campus, have vape pens or other types of vapes, refills, and juice, you are violating the Code of Conduct it is a Level 3 offense. You will have the vape and all of the accessories confiscated, receive school consequences, and a tobacco citation.
May we #CommitToExcellence each and every day and show how #ExcellenceNeverStops at JWMHS!
We hope that you have a fantastic week! Go Mustangs!
Highlights from the Weekly School Messenger for the Week of January 28
Congratulations to Mrs. Susan McNulty, who was named the Pasco County Schools District Teacher of the Year! We are so proud of her! She is very deserving of this distinction! Congratulations!
Congratulations are in order for all of our students selected to All-County Band! Way to go!
We also want to congratulate our Girls #MustangSoccer team for winning their Tenth District Title in a row! This is an amazing accomplishment! Regional play begins this week!
Best wishes to our #MustangCheerleaders as they compete for a State title!
On Wednesday, January 31 in the Media Center at 6:30PM, we will hold our ParentU for Post Secondary Planning. We encourage you to attend this informative night hosted by Mrs. Chamberlin.
The annual semi-formal Winter Ball will be held at the Gymnasium on Saturday, February 3 from 6PM to 10PM. Tickets are $20 each & will go on sale on Jan 29. Proceeds benefit the Class of 2019 & local charities. You can purchase tickets in the Main Office with Ms. Schultz or you can purchase them online. See our website for the links to do so. You must come and pick up your ticket and turn in all of the paperwork in order to do so. If you want to invite a non-JWMHS guest, please make sure that you follow our procedures for doing so. We will be selling Smoothie King at the dance as a refreshment. You can purchase these in advance as you buy your tickets. You can purchase them online as well. They are $4 each and benefit the Class of 2021!
If your parents or guardians need to view the Dance Expectations Podcast, please email Ms. Schultz. She is sending out the links to the podcast tonight and this week.
As a reminder, please make sure for our juniors and seniors who want to attend prom that you are attending school and not receiving referrals for skipping, leaving campus without permission, or any Level 3 referrals, including tobacco and vaping violations. We will be looking at those on Loss of Privilege for attendance and off-track grades.
As a further reminder, vaping is not allowed on campus. When you vape on campus, have vape pens or other types of vapes, refills, and juice, you are violating the Code of Conduct and it is a Level 3 offense. You will have the vape and all of the accessories confiscated, receive school consequences, and a tobacco citation.
Course Registration for the 2018-2019 school year has begun. Students watched podcasts regarding which classes they should choose for next year. Teachers have been assisting students on choosing the appropriate classes as well. Students should take course cards to teachers this week to get signatures. Visit our website for more information.
Seniors, the Senior Panoramic is on sale on the Gigante website if you are interested in purchasing it.
May we #CommitToExcellence each and every day and show how #ExcellenceNeverStops at JWMHS!
We hope that you have a fantastic week! Go Mustangs!
Highlights from the Weekly School Connects for the Week of January 22
Course Registration for the 2018-2019 school year has begun. Students watched podcasts regarding which classes they should choose for next year. Teachers have been assisting students on choosing the appropriate classes as well. Students should take course cards to teachers this week to get signatures. Visit our website for more information.
As a reminder, mark your calendars now because on January 24 we will have our ParentU for Course Selection at 6PM in the gymnasium. We hope that families with students currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 will attend as this will allow students to ask questions about what will be expected in classes and which paths they should choose. Current 8th graders will also join us on this evening.
The annual semi-formal Winter Ball will be held at the Gymnasium on Feb 3 from 6PM to 10PM. Tickets are $20 each & will go on sale on Jan 29. Proceeds benefit the Class of 2019 & local charities. More information will be on our website this coming week!
If you would like to give blood, signups will be held during lunches tomorrow and Tuesday with the Blood Drive on Wednesday.
Congratulations to our #MustangCheerleading Team who won their first Regional Championship this weekend
Girls #MustangTennis and #MustangSoftball and #MustangTrack tryouts are this week!
Best wishes to our HOSA students as they participate in their Regional Competition this weekend, and to our ROTC during the annual inspection.
Seniors, the Senior Panoramic is on sale on the Gigante website if you are interested in purchasing it.
May we #CommitToExcellence each and every day and show how #ExcellenceNeverStops at JWMHS!
We hope that you have a fantastic week! Go Mustangs!
Highlights from the Weekly School Connects for the Week of January 16
Course Registration for the 2018-2019 school year will begin on January 16. We will follow a RANCH bell schedule in order provide all of our students the information. Students will watch podcasts regarding which classes they should choose for next year. Teachers will be assisting students on choosing the appropriate classes as well. Students will take course cards to teachers this week to get signatures. More information will be on our website this coming week!
On Wednesday, all 9, 10, and 11 graders will attend the Wendell Krinn Technical High School presentation during the day in the gymnasium. They will be able to hear about the new high school and the programs available to them.
Mark your calendars now because on January 24 we will have our ParentU for Course Selection at 6PM in the gymnasium. We hope that families with students currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 will attend as this will allow students to ask questions about what will be expected in classes and which paths they should choose. Current 8th graders will also join us on this evening.
The annual semi-formal Winter Ball will be held at the Gymnasium on Feb 3 from 6PM to 10PM. Tickets are $20 each & will go on sale on Jan 29. Proceeds benefit the Class of 2019 & local charities. More information will be on our website this coming week!
Congratulations to Cecilia Duquette, Emilie Pursel, and Abby McNulty on their performances this weekend at the FMEA All-State Concert! What an amazing achievement for all three of our students.
We would also like to congratulate all of the students who participated in the annual Science Fair. The Regional Science Fair will occur on February 10 and we will send 12 projects to compete. Congratulations to Morgan Fliss, Whitney Herd, Raleigh Illig, Adis Kukuljac, Shruti Patel, Kobe Phillips, Maria Abreu, Jeffrey DiVincent, Madelyn Hickey, Livia Rosales, Alyssa Sanchez, and Katilyn Tucker.
Congratulations to our Girls #MustangWeightlifting for sending 7 students to Regionals and to the Boys and Girls #MustangSoccer for both being seeded #1 in District play as the playoffs begin.
Seniors, the Senior Panoramic is on sale on the Gigante website if you are interested in purchasing it.
As a reminder, to celebrate the life and contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we will not have school on Monday, January 15.
May we #CommitToExcellence each and every day and show how #ExcellenceNeverStops at JWMHS!
We hope that you have a fantastic week! Go Mustangs!
Highlights from the Weekly School Connects for the Week of January 8
Welcome Back, Mustangs! School will begin again on Tuesday, January 9. We look forward to seeing you there and hope that you had a wonderful holiday season! We will be following a modified bell schedule on Tuesday. Everyone should report to his or her RANCH classroom to begin the day and collect your schedule for second semester.
We would encourage you to follow us on Facebook and Twitter, as well as connect with us via Remind. If you have not established an account in myStudent, please make sure that you do so as you can follow your student’s academic progress.
Course Registration for the 2018-2019 school year will begin on January 16. Students will watch podcasts regarding which classes they should choose for next year. Teachers will be assisting students on choosing the appropriate classes as well.
Mark your calendars now because on January 24 we will have our ParentU for Course Selection at 6PM in the gymnasium. We hope that families with students currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 will attend as this will allow students to ask questions about what will be expected in classes and which paths they should choose.
Come out and support Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Soccer, and Wrestling! Best wishes to Girls Weightlifting at the District Meet this weekend. Be #MustangSTRONG!
We also want to wish our cheerleaders best wishes as they compete this weekend. ROTC will be competing as well! Good luck, Mustangs!
Attention Sophomores and Juniors: Are you interested in Collegiate High School for the 18-19 school year? Please see our website for important information regarding the application window and how to sign up for the PERT or ask your school counselor for additional information.
Thank you to all of our Mustangs who chose to #CommitToKindness. We collected over 750 pairs of socks for those in need. Thank you to all who were able to donate.
May we #CommitToExcellence each and every day and show how #ExcellenceNeverStops at JWMHS!
We hope that you have a fantastic week! Go Mustangs!