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25-26 Student & Parent Vol. 9
⚡ Quick Links ⚡
Assessment Information - Learn more about testing and assessments!
""B" Lunch Check Out - Have "B" lunch and want to leave campus to eat?
CCHS Website - Check out the CCHS Website
Civility Policy - Pasco County Respect & Civility Policy
College & Career Specialist Hub - Important Post-Secondary Info!
Contact Us - Emails for all Staff!
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GoFan Tickets - Buy Tickets to Athletics Events!
New Staff - Meet our Newest Staff Members!
New Student & Family Hub - Important School Policies & Procedures for New Families!
Pre-Approved Absence Request - Request pre-approval for school absences!
Staff HOWL Out - Give a shout out to our Staff!
Tutoring - Sign up for after school tutoring with NHS!
Yearbook - Click here to purchase a yearbook
📅 WEEK AT A GLANCE 📆
CLICK HERE for link to all CCHS Calendars
Monday - 4/27
7:10 - AP Seminar Presentations, 01-209
1:45 - Cheer Tryouts - current CCHS students, Gym
Tuesday - 4/28
7:10 - AP Seminar Presentations, 01-209
1:45 - National Anthem Tryouts, Cafe
1:45 - Cheer Tryouts - current CCHS students, Gym
7:00 - District Softball vs. TBA
Wednesday - 4/29
7:10 - AICE General Paper Exam 2
9:00 - Spring Signing Day, Gym
6:30 - Mamma Mia, IPAC
Thursday - 4/30
8:00 - 9th & 10th Grade Howlabration
9:30 - 11th & 12th Grade Howlabration
6:30 - Mamma Mia, IPAC
7:00 - District Softball vs. TBA
Friday - 5/1
7:10 - Special Olympics Tennis @ State Tournament
6:30 - Mamma Mia, IPAC
7:00 - Baseball @ Regional Semi-finals
Saturday - 5/2
8:00 - FIAAA Conference for FHSAA
3:00 - Track Meet - 3A Region 2 Championship
6:30 - Prom @ T. Pepins
🐺 PACK PRIDE POINTS! 💚💛
Band Earns Top Honors!
We are proud to congratulate our band students on an outstanding performance at this year’s Solo and Ensemble assessments. This year marked a major milestone, with more students participating than in all previous years combined—an incredible reflection of the program’s growth and dedication. Their hard work earned remarkable results: 39 Superior, 18 Excellent, and 1 Good rating. Congratulations to our students for representing our school with excellence and professionalism!
Criminal Justice Wins Big!
Last week, the Cypress Creek Criminal Justice Competition team competed in the State Criminal Justice Leadership Conference in Orlando against teams from across the state. We competed with a team of mostly first-year competition members, and with the leadership of our upperclassmen, we had an outstanding showing, earning 18 trophies across various Law Enforcement competition categories. We also had one of our members, Colt Glenn, elected to the State Leadership Board and will represent our pack with pride as the newly elected Sgt. at Arms. Congratulations to all
CTV Feature: Cypress Creek High School Theater Troupe
Go behind the scenes with the Cypress Creek High School Theater Troupe as students and educators share their passion for the performing arts, teamwork, and storytelling. This episode shines a spotlight on the creativity and commitment that bring productions to life on stage. Watch the latest episodes now: https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/ctv
Good Luck to our 4x4 Unified Team!
Congratulations to our Unified 4x100 relay team (Colin, Kaitlyn, Jacob & Kenzie) on the incredible honor of being selected to represent Special Olympics Florida at the 2026 Penn Relays—the oldest and largest track & field meet in the nation. This prestigious opportunity reflects their hard work, talent, and commitment to Unified athletics. We are proud of you and can’t wait to cheer you on as you take the national stage!
📖 ACADEMIC SUPPORTS 📝
EVERY LEARNER, EVERY PATH
*New: Free SAT & ACT Practice Tests
Pasco Advocates PTSA, in partnership with The Princeton Review, is offering free online SAT and ACT practice tests for eligible students. No cost, no PTA membership required—students can register by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
Tuesday Tutoring - Our National Honor Society students offer tutoring EVERY TUESDAY. You can CLICK HERE to sign up!
Academic Lunch (Daily) - Students who are missing assignments in class are signed up by their teacher's to attend Academic Lunch. Want your child to attend? Email their teacher and ask for them to be assigned!
Khanmingo for ALL students: Students now have access to Khanmigo through myPascoConnect. After clicking “Create New Account” to activate their SSO login, they can use Khanmigo for support in SAT prep, Algebra I, Geometry (B.E.S.T. Standards), US History, Science, ELA, and AP courses. Teachers can also assign videos and resources directly through Khanmigo, which offers a wide range of helpful tools for classroom use.
ASSESSMENT PREP MATERIALS FOR ALL LEARNERS:
Student Assessment Preparation - CLICK HERE to get up to date information on how to prepare for all upcoming Statewide Assessments.
🐺 H.O.W.L. Outs! 🐺
Ondinia Garrett
Carin Hetzler-Nettles
Arreasha McCray
Lorraine McKinney
Jessandra Santiago
John Valinoti
Meredith Ward
Christian Bryan
Ray Fernandez
Jayden Fountain
RJ Martinez
Dom Peralta
🚨 NEW UPDATES 🚨
Howlabration - Event Information!
We are excited to share that Howlabration invitations have already been sent to recognize our outstanding Cypress Creek High School students! This special event honors exceptional academic achievement across our campus, and we are proud to celebrate our students’ success.
Event Information
- Date: April 30, 2026
- Location: CCHS Gymnasium
- 9th & 10th Grade Ceremony: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
- 11th & 12th Grade Ceremony: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Parking Information
All visitors must park in the Student Parking Lot upon arrival.
Important Reminders
In alignment with the district’s Attend & Achieve policy and our commitment to protecting instructional time, students will not be permitted to check out of school following the Howlabration ceremony. Additionally, students with unexcused absences will not be permitted to make up missed assignments, in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. Thank you for your understanding and support in helping us maintain a focused learning environment for all students.
Photo Opportunity
Following each ceremony, there will be a designated photo opportunity for parents and guardians to take photos of and with their students and Carmine the Coyote. We invite families to join us after the event to capture this special moment.
We look forward to honoring our students and celebrating their achievements together on this exciting day!
Donations Needed for Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week!
Do you own a business and are looking for a tax write-off? Would you like to help us say thank you to the incredible people who support our students every day?
We are celebrating Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, May 4–8, and will be recognizing over 200 staff members. We are seeking donations to help make this week special and would be grateful for any of the following contributions:
- Coupons to your place of business
- Free items or services from your business
- Food or treats to feed our staff
- $1 scratch-off lottery tickets for our Month of May Madness daily giveaways
- Monetary donations (accepted through Rycor) Click "Staff Appreciation 2026" to donate!
If you’re interested in donating or would like more information, please email Mrs. Hetzler-Nettles or feel free to drop off donations in the front office prior to May 4th.
Thank you for partnering with us to celebrate and appreciate our amazing staff!
🌟🎭 Echoes | Cypress Creek Festival of the Arts 🎶🖌️
Get ready to experience Echoes, our 5th Annual CCHS Festival of the Arts, on April 25th from 4:00–7:00 PM! This exciting evening celebrates the creativity and talent of students across our learning community and will feature art and music by students from our local elementary schools, Cypress Creek Middle School, and Cypress Creek High School.
We are inviting you to experience our art art gallery showcasing more than 800 student works, along with engaging live performances featuring band, jazz band, orchestra, and choral students. Together, these exhibits and performances highlight student voice, creativity, and expression.
Families and community members are invited to join us for this inspiring evening as the arts come alive at Cypress Creek.
Junior College Night: The Four Seasons of College Planning - May 13th 6:00 PM
Juniors and families are invited to join us for College Night as we walk through the “Four Seasons” of the college planning process. This session will break down what to expect over the next year—from preparing this spring and summer to navigating applications in the fall and making decisions in the spring of senior year. This will be held in the CCHS Cafeteria.
🤔 REMINDERS 🤔
🎭 Coyote Theatre Presents: Mamma Mia! — Tickets On Sale Now!
Get ready to say, “Here we go again!” because the Coyote Theatre is bringing the beloved musical Mamma Mia! to the stage this spring! Join us for a dazzling night of music, laughter, and disco magic as our talented theatre students light up the stage with one of Broadway’s most iconic productions.
📅 April 29 – May 1, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 PHSC Instructional Performing Arts Center (IPAC)
🎟️Tickets are available on GoFan for $15.00
Let’s pack the theatre and celebrate the incredible work of our Coyote Theatre students. “Take a chance on us" and grab your tickets today!
🕺 PROM 💃
Diamonds are Forever - Prom Tickets are now available!
Cypress Creek High School invites students to an unforgettable evening of elegance and celebration at the 2026 Masquerade Ball: Diamonds Are Forever on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM at TPepin’s Hospitality Centre in Tampa.
Prom tickets may be purchased only by Juniors and Seniors. Freshmen and Sophomores may attend only as guests of a Junior or Senior. (Guest Request forms ARE NOT required for CCHS students, not matter what grade level).
*The Guest Request deadline has passed. No more guest requests for non-CCHS students will be considered at this time.
Tickets are available through Rycor at the following prices:
- $125 through Sunday night, April 26th
- Price increases to $150 on April 27
- TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR
Cinderella & Prince Charming Project
Together, we’re making prom dreams come true — one student at a time. 👑✨
Our boutique‑style experience provides students with everything they need for their big night, including:
👗 Short & long gowns
🤵 Suits & tuxedos
👞 Dress shoes, belts, ties, socks & heels
Thanks to partnerships with local businesses, some students may also receive services such as haircuts and self‑tanning.
📌 A $20 minimum donation is required at the time of shopping to help offset inventory costs and ensure a wide range of sizes and styles.
📱 Students must present their digital school ID from their official phone app at check‑in.
PHSC DUAL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
The Summer 2026 PHSC DE Registration Worksheet is now available on the Pasco DE Webpage with important upcoming dates and deadlines for summer registration.
- Important Note: Current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students NEW to dual enrollment must submit the online application with a deadline of May 3rd, 2026.
- New students need to have eligible test scores prior to applying.
- Returning PHSC DE students do not need to complete another application.
- Completion of the Student Orientation online is also REQUIRED for all DE students. Students who have not completed this course will not be able to register for Summer courses. Visit https://accelerated.phsc.edu/dual-enrollment/orientation to access directions on how to complete the orientation.
- Please note that students who are taking an online course for the first time must complete the online readiness course through Canvas. Completion of the PHSC online readiness course is required prior to registering in any online dual enrollment courses. We highly encourage all students to access and complete the online readiness course now.
- Summer 2026 Online Request Form (Dynamic Form), is now available and can be found here.
- Pasco eSchool course are not offered during the summer.
Textbooks (Spring Return and Summer Pick-up)
- Spring 2026 textbooks must be returned before receiving Summer textbooks. See return dates and locations here.
- Please review THIS SPREADSHEET for directions on how you will obtain your materials for Summer 2026.
- Students who are registered by May 1st in Banner and the course has a digital textbook that can be sent through email, it will be sent to their PHSC email address.
- Students who are registered by May 1st in Banner will have their physical materials delivered to their designated pick-up site, LISTED HERE, on the dates and times listed below.
- If a student registers for a course after May 1st and a textbook is required, they need to complete THIS FORM and review THIS SPREADSHEET to verify if a textbook is required.
🐾 Coyote Countdown: Senior News & Updates
Welcome to Coyote Countdown — your hub for all Class of 2026 updates! Check here (the Graduation tab on the CCHS website) each week for reminders, deadlines, and senior-year news. Let’s make your final year at the Creek unforgettable!
🏅Senior Olympics 🏆
Grab your besties and form your teams for Senior Olympics on Friday, May 29th! Enjoy a fun-filled day of senior class, team building fun while participating in obstacle course style games. Nominate a team captain and have him/her complete the MACH FORM today! Sign-up deadlines are Friday, May 1st. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Underwood.
⌛Shout-Outs and Senior Letters 💌
Families of the Class of 2026 graduates can purchase a "Shout Out" to be displayed at the graduation ceremony on Tuesday, June 9th! Each "Shout Out" is $25.00 via RYCOR. Click on this LINK to send your graduate a message! All submissions due no later than, Monday, April 27, 2026.
🔠 All the Things 💜
Senioritis is real, no one is denying it! You have entered your FINAL quarter of high school. Attendance, grades and behavior are still extremely important. If you are taking a class online via Pasco eSchool or FLVS, your course must be completed by April 30th. You have made it this far...DON'T GIVE UP NOW!
🎓 Graduation Fees
Graduation fees are now $130. Please pay through RYCOR in myPascoConnect to stay on track for senior events. Time is ticking...⏰
🎓 Graduation Requirements Reminder
To participate in the June 9, 2026 graduation ceremony, seniors must meet all graduation requirements by May 29, 2026 (last day to submit assignments: May 26th):
- Complete all credits for the 18‑ or 24‑credit diploma
- Maintain a 2.0 unweighted GPA
- Meet all state testing requirements
Important: Florida no longer issues Certificates of Completion. Students who do not meet requirements will not earn a diploma or participate in graduation.
If a student is still off track in March, families will be contacted to discuss alternative pathways. Please check the parent portal regularly and reach out with questions.
📝 COYOTE CHECKPOINT - ASSESSMENTS 📝
Assessment Information
Semester 2 Test Dates:
Key testing dates are listed below. Details will be shared via myStudent closer to each test. If your student is testing, please ensure they arrive by 7:05 AM and keep all electronic devices put away during testing.
- 4/8: Grade 9 Writing
- 4/9: Grade 10 Writing
- 4/10: Writing Make-ups
- 4/23: AICE General Paper #1 Exam
- 4/29: AICE General Paper #2 Exam
- 5/18-5/26: End-of-Year Testing
Testing & Graduation Info
Visit the CCHS Assessments page for details on testing and graduation requirements. Questions? Contact Kristina Padula, Assessment Coordinator, at kpadula@pasco.k12.fl.us
Assessment Score Reports
Score Reporting & Accessing Student Results
For details on individual tests, visit the CCHS Assessment page or the District SIA website. Testing locations will be posted via the QR code on flyers in CCHS classrooms and the courtyard on the morning of each test. Please note: dates, times, and locations are subject to change.
CLT Scores
If your student took the CLT at home, scores are not automatically uploaded. Please email score reports to Kristina Padula so they can be added to myStudent and your student can be removed from testing rosters.
How to View Scores
Scores are available through the Pasco Parent Portal. Log into myStudent and click your child’s name, then select Test History. Click the gray arrow next to each test to view basic results. To access more detailed reports, click the Portal icon in the top left, then select Florida Statewide Assessments. Scores typically appear within 24 hours of testing. Individual Student Reports and charts will be available shortly after.
Contact Info
Website: http://cchs.pasco.k12.fl.us/
Location: 8701 Old Pasco Road, Wesley Chapel, FL, United States
Phone: (813) 346-4400