September 21, 2025
Pepin Academies New Port Richey
Greetings Families,
This past Tuesday was a very busy day on our campus. As staff arrived, they were treated to Eistein Bagels by the McKay family. We want to let them know their generosity was greatly appreciated and the bagels were delicious.
The school day started with a pep-rally in the gym. We recognized the students who showed gains on the PM3 (end of the year) FAST. These gains are calculated by comparing the 2025 PM3 ELA and Math scores of each student to their 2024 PM3 data. I also spoke with the students about lunch time behavior; specifically, cleaning up after themselves. I reminded them that there is no maid service at Pepin Academies.
Next, our students enjoyed their first club day. The week prior, staff members signed up to offer two sessions of a club independently or with another staff member for about an hour each. Students were able to rank their top three choices for each of the sessions. We try to ensure that each student gets at least one club that is their first choice.
After clubs, we had Pepin Connections. This is one of my favorite activities that we do on campus. With Mrs. Kinney on vacation, I had the pleasure of hosting her group of students along with mine. We chatted, ate lunch, played a few games, and had some cake for dessert. Afterward, because it was an early release day, students were dismissed.
We rounded out the day with our first set of Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTCs) for the school year. Staff reported that the meetings were very productive. Thank you to families that were able to attend. If you were unable to secure a time to meet with your child's teacher last week, feel free to reach out and schedule a time to discuss their progress so far.
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Please make sure you are following our procedures for the afternoon carline. Be patient and courteous, student and staff safety is paramount. Remember, your children are watching what you do. We ask that you drive slowly and are alert; cell phones should not be used while the carline is moving. Additionally, be respectful of the families living in the surrounding neighborhood. Do not block their driveways and be respectful when a homeowner is trying to exit or enter their property.
Happy Fall, Y'all!
Kathy
We are pleased to office tutoring again this year, to all students free of charge.
Tutoring will be offered in reading and math. Tutoring will be data-driven based-on students’ performance on school-wide assessments.
Tutoring will begin the week of 9/29/2025 and end on April 30, 2026. The days offered are Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30.
If students are not picked up by 4:35 they will remain in the office and charges will apply ($1 for each minute late).
There will be no make-up sessions for missed tutoring and no tutoring during school breaks. If a student’s behavior and/or lack of effort impedes the student’s ability to learn or prevents others from learning, the parent will be notified by either the tutor or administration. If the behavior occurs again, the student will be dismissed from tutoring. If school closes early for any reason, tutoring will be canceled. Students will be assigned tutoring days of the week based on the tutor’s caseloads by the tutoring team.
Please complete the form using the link below.
Important Attendance Information
Click on the applicable grade-level link below to read some useful attendance tips.
Elementary - https://www.attendanceworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Elementary_Handout_042924.pdf
Middle & High - Middle_High_Handout_042924.pdf
Veterans Day is fast approaching, and we are super excited about the events planned for Monday, November 10. One of the activities being put together is a Salute to Veterans slideshow and we would love your participation. If you or someone in your family is a veteran, please send us a photo and include the service member's name, branch of service, student's name and relationship. All veterans and active service members are welcome to submit photos. To ensure we have time to include all entries and create a complete the slideshow, please submit all photos by November 1 to Mrs. McBride at amcbride@pepinacademies.us. All requested information must be included with the photo in order for it to be included in the slideshow.
* Our front office hours are from 7:30-3:30, Monday through Friday.
* Drop-off for Before Care is 7:00 am. Please do not block the gate or follow staff into the parking lot prior to that time. There is no one present to receive students until 7:00 am.
* All school behavior expectations are in place once a student is on the campus
* Instructional time begins promptly at 8:30 am. If your child is late, you must park and walk them into the office to check them in. Do not drop them off and leave.
* If you are picking your child up early, you must park and come into the office to get them. Early pick-up ends at 2:30 pm; students will not be released after that time. Dismissal via the carline starts at 3:15 pm. From 3:15 - 3:30 pm you will pick your child up through the carline; do not come to the office.
* Following the dress code is not an option; it is a requirement. Hooded shirts, sweatshirts, or jackets are never allowed, even on dress down days.
- 9/22/25 - 9/26/25 Fall Break - No School
- 9/29/25 - After-school Tutoring begins
- 10/10/25 - Early Release Day @ 12:15 pm
- 10/14/25 - School Picture Retakes
- 10/17/25 - Golf Tournament Dress Down Day Reward
- 10/24/25 - Early Release Day @ 12:15 pm
- 10/24/25 - House Spirit Day - wear your House color on top, school appropriate jeans or uniform bottoms
- 10/24/25 - Trunk-or-Treat
- 10/25/25 - Falcon Fright Golf Tournament
- 11/10/25 - Veterans Day Program
Kathy Neptune
Principal
Melanie Kirk
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Carolyn Kinney
Assistant Principal
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