Here are the highlights from the JWMHS Weekly Call for the Week of April 6th!
Happy National Assistant Principal’s Week
This week we celebrate the assistant principals of JWMHS during National Assistant Principal’s Week. I would like to thank our amazing assistant principals who work tirelessly to make JWMHS the best place to be. Thank you to Mrs. Jill Cortier, Mr. Joel Quina, Mrs. Carly Baldwin, Mrs. Holly Earnheart, and Mr. Kevin Welsh.
Finish the Year #MustangSTRONG!
We hope that you will continue to come to school each day, be on time, and do your work. Now is not the time to slack off! Commit to EXCELLENCE and finish #MustangSTRONG!
April is Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month and we will be commemorating this during RANCH.
Congratulations and Best Wishes!
Congratulations to Indoor Percussion who placed 3rd at FFCC!
Congratulations to our Boys #MustangWeightlifting team who placed 4th overall at Regionals. Congratulations to our weightlifters moving on to the State Championships: Tristan Sherman, Matt Russell, Westin McGrath, and Byron Pajor.
Congratulations to our FBLA members at States: Carter Jaye earned 4th place in Human Resource Management and Shreyas Das earned 2nd place in UX Design.
Best wishes to all of our Spring Sports as they continue their seasons! Play with integrity and good sportsmanship!
Testing & the Remainder of the School Year
We want to remind everyone that school is in session through May 30th. The expectation is that students are in school and attending classes as teachers will be providing instruction.
To that end, May brings a lot of state, as well as Advanced Placement and AICE, testing that will impact all grade levels. We have testing scheduled throughout the month of May that cannot be rescheduled. We will NOT allow any EOCs, District Finals, or Classroom Exams to be taken early. If a student misses an EOC, he or she can make it up in the summer or in the fall. If a student misses a District or Classroom Final, the student will either earn a zero on the exam or final or will need to take it on the make-up day, May 30th.
Please make sure that are reviewing our JWMHS Testing Calendar that can be found on our website (https://jwmhs.pasco.k12.fl.us/school-calendars/). Teachers have also been informing students about when they are testing, so please speak with your child about making certain that he or she knows when those testing dates are, especially for State EOCs.
AICE Exams: April 25th to 29th (there are not Make Up Exams for AICE)
FCLE Testing: April 29th to 30th
AP Exams: May 5th to May 16th (all Make Up Exams for AP are handled via Mrs. Chamberlin and there are fees associated with this)
US History EOC: May 1st to 7th
English 10 FAST: May 2nd to 6th
Algebra EOC: May 7th to 9th
English 9 FAST: May 12th to 16th
District Finals – Class of 2025 Only: May 12th to 14th
Classroom Finals – Class of 2025 Only: May 15th to 20th
Geometry EOC: May 16th to 21st
Biology EOC: May 21st to 23rd
State Testing Make Up Day: May 23rd
District Finals & Classroom Finals – Underclassmen: May 21st to 23rd
May 27th – Periods 1 and 4
May 28th – Periods 2 and 5
May 29th – Periods 3 and 6
Final Make Up Day for all Testing (non-AP): May 30th
Tardiness to School and Classes
Parents, we are having a very difficult time with tardiness. Students need to be in class on time each and every day. Please know that the expectation is that students will be marked tardy and that there may be an increase in disciplinary consequences as a result for your child if he or she is not to class on time. This includes arrival to school. Please speak with your child about being on time. Thank you for your help in this matter.
Parking at JWMHS
We know many Mustangs would like to park on the JWMHS campus. Please know that you cannot park on the JWMHS campus unless you have a parking pass. Currently there is a waiting list for parking. If you are interested in getting on the waiting list, please visit our website and follow our Parking Procedures (https://jwmhs.pasco.k12.fl.us/parking/). Of note, applying for a parking spot does NOT mean that you are getting a spot.
Class of 2026! – Goal Setting for Next Year
It’s time to start making a plan and setting goals for after graduation!
Join Career Specialist Mrs. Chamberlin for an informational night on your Next Steps to getting ready for your FUTURE! Have questions about college application process? 2 year vs. 4 year schools? Tech schools or certificate programs? Financial Aid and much more! April 9, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Media Center!
Students and parents are encouraged to attend! See attached for details and QR code to register! or click link to register! https://forms.office.com/r/3wktP1bmqV
ASVAB on April 7th
The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test for Juniors and Seniors will be held April 7th at 8:25 am in the media. Students need to register to reserve a spot! https://forms.office.com/r/pqNFTiyW8d
Junior and Senior Prom
JWMHS is proud to announce information regarding Prom 2025, Midnight at the Speedway, that will be held on Saturday, May 3rd at the Motor Enclave from 6PM to 10PM! Prom information can be found on our website at https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSProm. Ticket sales are now on sale.
Please make sure that your parent/guardian has completed the required Parent/Guardian Dance Meeting, that you have a dance number, and that you are not on and remain off of Loss of Privilege through May 2nd.
CLASS OF 2025 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Grad Bash
If your Senior is attending Grad Bash, he or she will need to make sure that the Grad Bash Behavior Agreement and Permission Slip have been turned into Mrs. Mattos in the front office. If a student has not completed their Loss of Privilege hours, we will be contacting them again this week. Students who are on LOP will not be allowed to attend.
On Friday at 3:10PM, please make sure that you meet in the gymnasium in appropriate dress code attire. Students out of dress code will have to change clothes. Please also make sure that you do not bring any items that are open. All drinks and food packages must be closed and sealed. Do not bring fast food or Publix subs as we will not allow that on the bus.
Senior Information for the Class of 2025
Are you the parent or guardian of a Mustang in the Class of 2025? Then this website is for you! Please check out our Graduation Information website at https://tinyurl.com/JWMHS2025!
We will continue to update this website as more information comes available to us!
Senior Shoutouts for the Class of 2025
If you are the parent of a Senior and want to purchase a Senior Shoutout that will be played at the Graduation Ceremony, you can do so now! The last day to purchase them will be April 15th! Head to Rycor now to purchase them for $20 each There is no limit to the number that you can purchase to honor your graduate! Then, complete the following link in order to let us know what you would like your Senior Shoutout to say: https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSShoutOut
2025 Beyond Career and Tech Expo for Seniors!
Seniors, you will have the opportunity to connect with options for employment and education Beyond High School from local businesses, industry and educational programs! Breakout sessions on What to Wear, Interviewing and Resume Writing and MUCH MORE!
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Certificate programs
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Apprenticeships
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On-the-job Training programs
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Employment Opportunities
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Armed Services Opportunities
Charter Bus transportation and lunch provided! This trip is FREE for Students!
Registration is limited to 30 seniors first come first served! Register today and complete the MIS 166 form and turn into to Mrs. Chamberlin in room 617!
https://forms.office.com/r/0acvCWGJ15
Graduation Fees for the Class of 2025
Seniors, if you have not paid your Graduation Fee of $100, please go to Rycor and pay for these fees now. If you have any other fees or debts that need to be paid, now is the time to do so. All debts and fees will need to be taken care of prior to student receiving their caps and gowns.
Kindness
As we continue through the end of the year, I hope that we can commit to excellence and kindness, including avoiding hate speech and hateful acts. There is no place at JWMHS for words and actions that are hateful and bigoted. Each of us is unique and has something to offer our Mustang community. Hopefully, as we are kind, we can see that our differences bring us together and make us stronger. Again, please be kind to each other.
Around the RANCH Newsletter & Call Transcript
We will not have an Around the RANCH Newsletter this week, but please read the entire transcript of the weekly call that can be found on our website or in your email as there are many things included that are not repeated each week during this call.
Let’s make JWMHS the best place to be! We look forward to a great week in #MustangNation!
Go Mustangs!
~ Ms. Schultz
Reminders and Announcements
Glass Water Bottles – Please DO NOT BRING THEM TO SCHOOL
Students are bringing glass water bottles to school and they are shattering in classrooms. Please do not bring them to school. It is a safety hazard. Thank you!
Safety and Security Procedures
For those who are not aware, the State of Florida enacted new laws (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1473/?Tab=BillText) regarding school safety and security. These require us to keep gates and doors locked. It has proven a challenge as we run a very large and open campus. If you are not familiar with these laws, we ask that you familiarize yourself with them.
We also ask that you are patient this year as we implement our safety and security rules and policies. There are many changes for how we access campus and we hope you will be understanding at this time as we work through them!
Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures
Our campus will open at 7:50AM each day. Only specific gates will be unlocked. Please watch our video addressing this here: (https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSCarLoop).
Please review the map that outlines the new traffic pattern for dropping off and picking up students for both JWMHS and SSMS that can be found on our website. We believe these changes will allow us to move families in and out of campus in a safe, quick and efficient manner.
Pick Up and Drop Off are in front of SSMS and in the Red Car Loop. Middle School students can be dropped off and picked up at either lot in the designated areas. We would ask that High School Students be dropped off in the Red Car Loop in the designated areas for JWMHS. If you have students at both schools, please plan on dropping off in the Red Car Loop.
Parents, we are asking that you do not drop off in the front of the school or Green, Orange, and Purple Parking Lots. Please follow the procedures that we have in place so that campus is safe, especially with the amount of traffic.
We would also ask that you are not using surrounding neighborhoods to drop off and pick up your students. Please use our Red Car Loop.
You can find this information on our website here: https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSCarLoop
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we implement this new procedure.
Bus Riders
Bus riders will need to enter their lunch number or scan their digital transportation badge to enter and exit the buses. When they arrive to campus, bus riders will need to safely walk on campus sidewalks when walking to and from the bus loop. Do not cut through the parking lots, this is unsafe.
Bike Riders
Bike riders will need to walk their bikes while on campus or crowded areas. Bikes will be stored at the bike racks near the red building. If you are biking through Bryant Square, the back gate is locked each day at 3:30PM. If it is locked when you get there, you will have to go around the campus.
Driving to School – Please Follow the Rules and Be Patient!
As you come to school, please follow the speed limit and the signs in the parking lot as to the direction of the traffic flow and where to drop off and pick up students. Again, please watch our video highlighting the traffic flow that you should follow. (https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSCarLoop)
Walking to Campus
If you are walking to school, we ask that you use a path that has a sidewalk and that you remain on that sidewalk as much as possible. We understand that this has proven difficult. Also, if you are walking through Bryant Square, the back gate is locked each day at 3:30PM. If it is locked when you get there, you will have to go around the campus.
Parking on Campus
All parking spots are assigned to staff or students. Please park in your assigned parking spot only. You can apply to park by following the parking procedures listed on our website. Only juniors and seniors are allowed to park on campus. Students that have been approved to park on campus can view their parking spot numbers in My Student. Student Parking passes will be passed out during all lunch periods during the first week of school. All student drivers must pick up their parking pass and display the pass in their vehicle.
Parents, if you come to campus, please park in a marked VISITOR spot or along a curb as all spots are assigned and reserved.
Be on Time & Enter the Correct Gates
Please arrive in your classes on time each day, as being on time is important now and in the future. If a student arrives after 8:30AM, he or she must go to Student Services and check in there as the gates will close and should remain closed for security. Do not prop open gates or put items in gates so that the gates remain open. If you arrive to campus on time, you should not need to worry about having to use these gates. If you arrive late to campus, please do not ask someone to come and open the gate. Please follow our expectations and report to Student Services. Violations of these expectations will result in disciplinary action.
Schedule Changes
All schedule changes have been completed. Students should look in myStudent for their schedules at this time. If you feel as though you need a schedule change from this point forward, we will need to set a Parent/Teacher/Student conference and develop a plan for success.
Pasco eSchool Placeholders
Of note, if you have an eSchool placeholder, on campus or off campus, please sign up for your classes as soon as possible. Directions can be found on our website. You must take 6 total classes each semester to be a student at JWMHS.
Dress Code Policy for the 2024-2025 School Year
We ask that you review the Dress Code policy with your child. Please view this policy here: a https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSDressCode and you can read the Student Code of Conduct here: https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/ssps/page/conduct. Students must wear shirts that extend to the waist. We are seeing many shirts that do not comply with this expectation. Please make sure that you are following the dress code.
Cell Phone and WCD Policy for the 2024-2025 School Year
The Cell Phone and WCD Policy for the 20240-2025 school year has changed. You can read the Student Code of Conduct here: https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/ssps/page/conduct. Students are only allowed to use their cell phones, earbuds, and other devices during lunches. Please remind students that texting from watches is prohibited, as is using your cell phone or other WCD during passing or classes unless part of the instructional plan.
Student Athletes and Paperwork
Any student who wants to play a sport must complete all of their paperwork on www.AthleticClearance.com prior to tryouts. All of this information can be found on the Mitchell website under Athletics and then Forms. Athletic fees must be paid online one week after you are on the team. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Burdick via email at dburdick@pasco.k12.fl.us.
Free Lunch and Breakfast for All & Breakfast Serving Times!
All students will receive free breakfast and lunch this year! Breakfast will be served each morning until 8:20AM when the warning bell will sound. If you need to put money on your lunch account, you can do so at this time via www.mySchoolBucks.com or sending cash or a check payable to JWMHS.
Please Keep Campus Clean – Throw Away Your Trash
Any drink containers or food wrappers need to be disposed of in our commons area garbage cans and not classroom garbage cans or recycle bins. Please take pride in your school and keep it clean!
Quick Links
Meet the Faculty and Staff! Watch a video about your teacher and get your class supply lists: https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSOrientation
Login to your Parent Portal and Complete the Forms Required for the New Year: https://pasco.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/index.php?skipSSO
Pay Student Fees or Purchase a Yearbook or Locker: https://www.studentquickpay.com/pasco/
Request the Dance Number: https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSDanceMtg
Request a Schedule Change: https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSScheduleChange
Purchase Mustang Gear: https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSSpiritStore
Apply to be a Volunteer: https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSVolunteer
Purchase a Mustang Legacy Brick: https://tinyurl.com/mustanglegacybrick
Complete Athletic Paperwork: https://athleticclearance.fhsaahome.org/
