Here are the Highlights from the Weekly JWMHS Call for the Week of November 30th! #ExcellenceIsTheStandard in #MustangNation and we are looking forward to each of you doing your best each and every day to contribute!
Welcome Back!
We hope that everyone had a very Happy Thanksgiving! We will see everyone tomorrow ready to finish the semester #MustangSTRONG! Please continue to do your work and keep your grades passing. Remember, your semester grade is what is posted on your transcript and calculated into your GPA and it is made up of your two quarter grades and exams. If you need assistance, Academic Lunch is available every day in Room 606 during lunches.
As we continue through the year, we kindly ask for your continued attention to a few important reminders:
- The Most Wonderful Week of the Year: This week is the Most Wonderful Week of the Year. Please visit our website or see below for each day’s dress up day and activity. Buy your wristband online today!
- Semester Final Exams: We will not administer exams early and there are exams each day. Exams are from December 16th to the 18th with December 19th as the makeup day.
- Student Fees: Please take a moment to pay student fees in Rycor. This will allow us to place orders for classroom supplies and plan for special events on campus.
- Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up:Please use the designated areas for drop-off and pick-up. For safety reasons, please follow directions from staff members to help keep traffic flowing smoothly.
- Punctuality Matters:Encourage your child to arrive on time to class each day.
- Dress Code & Wireless Devices:Students should wear school-appropriate clothing and stow their headphones, earbuds, smartwatches and phones when they enter the building.
End of the Semester & Finals
The end of the first semester is close! We will have District Finals and Semester exams through December 19th and we do NOT allow for students to take exams early or during a different class period.
Congratulations and Best Wishes!
Congratulations to Mustang Football for their great season! We are so proud of you!
Best wishes to all of our student athletes this week! Play with integrity and good sportsmanship!
Giving Tuesday
Tuesday is Giving Tuesday and we would truly appreciate any support that you can provide to JWMHS. No amount is too small or too big for our organizations. Here are some links to donate on Tuesday. We thank you for your support!
To donate via Rycor, create an account or use your Pasco account and then scroll down to find the 25-26 JWMHS donation buttons. Some of the donations come with free Mustang Gear! Click here to make a donation via Rycor: https://www.studentquickpay.com/pasco/
Some ways to donate to JWMHS include providing a donation for:
- Band Trip to New Orleans for a band student (any amount)
- Graduation Fees for a senior ($100)
- Prom ticket ($125)
- Grad Bash ticket ($150)
- Yearbook for a student ($100)
If you would like to donate to a team or organization, please consider donating to
- The Marching Mustangs Band
- Orchestra
- Chorus
- Athletics
- Yearbook
- Newspaper
- Mustang News Crew
- The Literary Magazine
- Senior Scholarships
- Mustang Excellence
- Campus Improvements
- Student & Staff Incentives
There are other ways to donate outside of Rycor. If you would like to make a donation of gift cards or donate to a specific student, please email Ms. Mattos at mmattos@pasco.k12.fl.us and she can assist you with submitting this donation.
Please Donate Now to the Baby It’s Cold Outside Baby Items Donations
While you are out shopping during the holidays, please consider purchasing baby items for our annual Baby It’s Cold Outside Baby Items Drive. Families in Pasco County will benefit from diapers, clothing, books, baby wipes, and other items. When we return to school on the 1st, please begin to turn them into your RANCH classes! Thank you in advance for your donation to all of our causes this month and next.
The Most Wonderful Week of the Year
When we return tomorrow, we will be kicking off the Holiday Season with our annual Most Wonderful Week of the Year!
This year’s theme is “Lettuce Celebrate”—and we’ve got some dressing-inspired fun planned for you. There are daily dress-up days such as Caesar Day where you can rock a toga or holiday white lie shirt; Thousand Island Day when you get to show off your holiday tropical wear, Ranch Day, where you pick a side Country Club vs Country to represent plus more themed days and surprises throughout the week.
We will have dress up days and activities throughout the week based on our theme: Lettuce Celebrate! Check out our website (https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSMWWOTY) this week for more information! You can purchase your All-Activity wrist band online now that get you into all events plus a surprise treat on Friday are $10. Individual event tickets will be available on the day of the event for $3.00.
New this year to Most Wonderful Week of the Year is an additional fundraiser – Pie a Staff Member! One lucky administrator and teacher will get pied at the Reindeer Games on Friday. At $1.00 a vote, it’s a great way to show your favorite administrator and teacher how much you love them. To vote for your Pie-e, look for the NHS table outside the cafeteria during all lunches Monday–Thursday and before school Thursday and Friday in the courtyard.
Don’t miss out on the fun—grab your wristband today! Let’s make this the most wonderful week of the year!
Xello
During Ranch Mrs. Chamberlin has introduced students to goal setting and course planning on the Xello App. High school is a time to explore your interests and figure out what you’re passionate about. Xello can help you align your future job with what you love to do. We would like for all students to log into Xello to complete the goal setting and course planner tasks! Parents you have access to view your students Xello! Emails have been sent by the district to create your accounts!
Purchase Your Yearbook Now
Buy your 2026 Stampede yearbook on Rycor/School Pay before January 1st, when the price goes up. Yearbooks make a great gift for students! Yearbook presale ends January 15th.
Important Information for SENIORS (Class of 2026)
Pay Your Graduation Fees Now
The fee for these items is part of your $100 Graduation Fees. Please make sure to pay your fees via Rycor, if you haven’t already done so. Students will not be allowed to pick up their cap & gown until Graduation Fees have been paid. As a reminder, students are expected to attend two days of graduation practice on Tuesday, May 26th, and Wednesday, May 27th. Caps & gowns will be distributed on the second day of graduation practice (Wednesday, May 27th).
Participating in Graduation Changes
As a reminder, due to a change in Florida State Statutes, only students who have met all graduation requirements (all coursework credits, 2.0 unweighted GPA, and all required tests/EOCs) will be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony on June 6th. There no longer is a Certificate of Completion that will be awarded. Please make sure that students are on track to meet all of their requirements prior to the end of the school year. There are no exceptions to this policy.
Financial Aid and Scholarships!
Seniors please check your myStudent email for detailed information regarding Financial Aid and Scholarships from Mrs. Chamberlin.
Here are some highlights:
Get ready! The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now open! Federal Student Aid click here https://studentaid.gov/
Bright Futures registration is now open. Students can register anytime and must register by high school graduation date! It is recommended to complete the registration by December in order to have an 7th Semester evaluation by Bright Futures. You do not need to have met all of the BF criteria at time of registration, all criteria needs to be met by graduation date. ALL Seniors should complete the Florida Financial Aid Application! Seniors not eligible for Bright Futures may be eligible for other Florida Assistance Grants and programs!
Bike Riders and Arrival to Campus – Update of Policy and Procedure
Bike riders will need to walk their bikes while on campus or crowded areas. Bikes will be stored at the bike racks near the red building. Please make sure that you are locking your bikes and using the bike racks provided.
Please also know that if your E-Bike does not have pedals it is considered a motorcycle and must follow the expectation of Florida Statute. Please review the attached flyer to the email and the flyer posted on our website for more information.
We hope that this is your best week yet! We look forward to a great week in #MustangNation! Have a great evening!
Go Mustangs!
~ Ms. Schultz
You can find the contents of this call here: https://jwmhs.pasco.k12.fl.us/jwmhs113025/
Reminders and Announcements
Arriving to Campus & Class on Time
Our campus will open at 7:50AM each day. Only specific gates will be unlocked. Please watch our video addressing this here: (https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSCarLoop).
Bus Riders
Bus riders will need to enter their lunch number or scan their digital transportation badge to enter and exit the buses. When they arrive to campus, bus riders will need to safely walk on campus sidewalks when walk to and from the bus loop. Do not cut through the parking lots, this is unsafe.
Bike Riders
Bike riders will need to walk their bikes while on campus or crowded areas. Bikes will be stored at the bike racks near the red building. Please make sure that you are locking your bikes and using the bike racks provided.
Driving to School – Please Follow the Rules and Be Patient!
As you come to school, please follow the speed limit and the signs in the parking lot as to the direction of the traffic flow and where to drop off and pick up students. Again, please watch our video highlighting the traffic flow that you should follow. (https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSCarLoop)
Parking on Campus
All parking spots are assigned to staff or students. Please park in your assigned parking spot only. You can apply to park by following the parking procedures listed on our website. Only juniors and seniors are allowed to park on campus. Students that have been approved to park on campus can view their parking spot numbers in My Student. Student Parking passes will be passed out during all lunch periods during the first week of school. All student drivers must pick up their parking pass and display the pass in their vehicle.
Parents, if you come to campus, please park in a marked VISITOR spot or along a curb as all spots are assigned and reserved.
Arrival to Campus
Please arrive in your classes on time each day, as being on time is important now and in the future. If a student arrives after 8:30AM, he or she must go to Student Services and check in there as the gates will close and should remain closed for security. Do not prop open gates or put items in gates so that the gates remain open. If you arrive to campus on time, you should not need to worry about having to use these gates. If you arrive late to campus, please do not ask someone to come and open the gate. Please follow our expectations and report to Student Services. Violations of these expectations will result in disciplinary action.
Student Athletes and Paperwork
Any student who wants to play a sport must complete all of their paperwork on www.AthleticClearance.com prior to tryouts. All of this information can be found on the Mitchell website under Athletics and then Forms. Athletic fees must be paid online one week after you are on the team. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Burdick via email at dburdick@pasco.k12.fl.us.
Required Paperwork to Complete
Please complete online emergency card and parent consent on the parent portal. This is a vital piece of information for us to have in case of emergency.
Purchase Mustang Spirit Gear!
You can purchase a BEAT THE KNIGHTS, Stang Gang, and Tradition Starts Here Stampede t-shirt online! Get them in time for our season openers and show your #MustangPRIDE!
Donate to JWMHS and Get Mustang Gear
You will get free Mustang gear for donating to our Mustang Excellence Fund or to our Staff and Faculty Appreciation Fund. If you have already made this donation, we thank you in advance. These donations will help us throughout this school year as we recognize our Mustangs for their hard work and excellence! There is still time to make these donations and get your free Mustang gear!
Quick Links
Meet the Faculty and Staff! Watch a video about your teacher and get your class supply lists: https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSOrientation
Login to your Parent Portal and Complete the Forms Required for the New Year: https://pasco.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/index.php?skipSSO
Pay Student Fees or Purchase a Yearbook or Locker: https://www.studentquickpay.com/pasco/
Request the Dance Number: https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSDanceMtg
Request a Schedule Change: https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSScheduleChange
Purchase Mustang Gear: https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSSpiritStore
Apply to be a Volunteer: https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSVolunteer
Purchase a Mustang Legacy Brick: https://tinyurl.com/mustanglegacybrick
Complete Athletic Paperwork: https://athleticclearance.fhsaahome.org/
