Welcome back, Mustangs! Here are the Highlights from the Weekly School Messenger Call for the 2025-2026 School Year! I am so excited about this school year!! #ExcellenceIsTheStandard in #MustangNation and we are looking forward to each of you doing your best each and every day to contribute!
Documents attached to this call include: Welcome Back Around the Ranch Newsletter, Important Dates for the 2025-2026 School Year, Bell Schedule for the First 2 Days of School, JWMHS Bell Schedule for the 2025-2026 School Year, Class of 2026 College Night on August 14th, Class of 2026 Important Yearbook Dates, Underclassmen Important Yearbook Dates, JWMHS Generic School Supply List.
This is a longer call, so please listen carefully. If the call cuts off, please go to our website or check your email for the entire transcript.
Monday Is the First Day of School
Monday is the first day of school, and we invite you to review our Twitter feed and Facebook page for any updates. School starts at 8:25AM and will end at 2:52PM. Please dress your best and in dress code to start off the year on the right hoof! Your schedules can be found online via myStudent. Please remember that we are still making changes, but still follow the schedule you see tomorrow morning!
We ask that you are patient this year as we begin the school year with safety protocols and driving to campus.
Arriving to Campus & Class on Time
Our campus will open at 7:50AM each day. Only specific gates will be unlocked. Please watch our video addressing this here: (https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSCarLoop).
Bus Riders
Bus riders will need to enter their lunch number or scan their digital transportation badge to enter and exit the buses. When they arrive to campus, bus riders will need to safely walk on campus sidewalks when walk to and from the bus loop. Do not cut through the parking lots, this is unsafe.
Bike Riders
Bike riders will need to walk their bikes while on campus or crowded areas. Bikes will be stored at the bike racks near the red building.
Driving to School – Please Follow the Rules and Be Patient!
As you come to school, please follow the speed limit and the signs in the parking lot as to the direction of the traffic flow and where to drop off and pick up students. Again, please watch our video highlighting the traffic flow that you should follow. (https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSCarLoop)
Parking on Campus
All parking spots are assigned to staff or students. Please park in your assigned parking spot only. You can apply to park by following the parking procedures listed on our website. Only juniors and seniors are allowed to park on campus. Students that have been approved to park on campus can view their parking spot numbers in My Student. Student Parking passes will be passed out during all lunch periods during the first week of school. All student drivers must pick up their parking pass and display the pass in their vehicle.
Parents, if you come to campus, please park in a marked VISITOR spot or along a curb as all spots are assigned and reserved.
Arrival to Campus
Please arrive in your classes on time each day, as being on time is important now and in the future. If a student arrives after 8:30AM, he or she must go to Student Services and check in there as the gates will close and should remain closed for security. Do not prop open gates or put items in gates so that the gates remain open. If you arrive to campus on time, you should not need to worry about having to use these gates. If you arrive late to campus, please do not ask someone to come and open the gate. Please follow our expectations and report to Student Services. Violations of these expectations will result in disciplinary action.
Report to RANCH (2nd Period) First This Monday & Tuesday
All students will report to 2nd Period/RANCH on Monday. This will also be the same for Tuesday as well. Again, you will report to RANCH first.
Finding Your 2nd Period/RANCH Class on Monday
If you are returning to campus, when entering campus, you will find that each of your names can be found posted on a list that are on all of the building commons area bulletin boards. Next to your name is a classroom number and teacher name which is your 2nd Period class where you will report first.
Schedule Changes
Should there be an issue with your schedule, we will be reviewing requests and calling students beginning next week. If you requested a change via our link and we did not do it, it is because it was not possible to do given the classes that you chose. Of note, we have more students than we anticipated and will be balancing classes over the next few weeks. Schedules may change.
Meeting With School Counselors
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. We thank you for your patience.
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.
Dual Enrollment
DE students taking classes online or off campus need to check the Pasco County District DE website (https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/oll/page/dual-enrollment) for directions on obtaining DE books and resources needed. Don’t delay in doing this!
Freshmen! – Class of 2029 myLearning Page & Student Council Applications
For the Class of 2029, please go into myLearning and accept your 2029 Class page invitation! Applications for Student Council will be available on Tuesday, August 12th to Thursday, August 14th in myLearning and in room 721. Student Council Applications are due on Friday, August 15th to Room 721. Please see Mrs. Besack for more information.
Seniors! – College Application Night for Seniors in the Class of 2026!
Join Mrs. Chamberlin at the Senior College Application Night on Thursday, August 14th at 6:30PM in the Cafeteria! Learn all about the Common App, testing requirements, Bright Futures, and more. See our flyer for more information and to register.
Important Paperwork & Information on How to Pay Fees
During RANCH/2nd Period you will receive important paperwork that needs to be reviewed. We have also included a number of informational flyers, including our bell schedule, important dates, 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. Please go to your account to pay for school fees, make donations, and purchase a Mustang Legacy Brick. As a reminder, these fees help us to provide materials for teachers and students. We appreciate you for doing this.
Dress Code Policy for the 2025-2026 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.
Purchase Mustang Spirit Gear!
You can purchase a BEAT THE KNIGHTS, Stang Gang, and Tradition Starts Here Stampede t-shirt online! Get them in time for our season openers and show your #MustangPRIDE!
Donate to JWMHS and Get Mustang Gear
You will get free Mustang gear for donating to our Mustang Excellence Fund or to our Staff and Faculty Appreciation Fund. If you have already made this donation, we thank you in advance. These donations will help us throughout this school year as we recognize our Mustangs for their hard work and excellence! There is still time to make these donations and get your free Mustang gear!
Student Athletes and Paperwork
Any student who wants to play a sport must complete all of their paperwork on www.AthleticClearance.com prior to tryouts. All of this information can be found on the Mitchell website under Athletics and then Forms. Athletic fees must be paid online one week after you are on the team. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Burdick via email at dburdick@pasco.k12.fl.us.
Required Paperwork to Complete
Please complete online emergency card and parent consent on the parent portal. This is a vital piece of information for us to have in case of emergency.
Free & Reduced Lunch Applications & Breakfast Serving Times!
All students will NOT receive free breakfast and lunch this year! If you need to apply for free and reduced lunch, please make sure that you visit our website to do so: https://connectplus.pasco.k12.fl.us/do/fns/freereduced/. 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!
Around the RANCH Newsletter
Please read our Around the RANCH newsletter. It has a lot of important information and you can find it here: https://secure.smore.com/n/9c5hb.
We hope that this is your best year yet! We look forward to seeing you on Monday! Have a great evening!
Go Mustangs!
~ Ms. Schultz
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/
