July 13, 2025

PARENT INVOLVEMENT IS IMPORTANT TO ALL OF US

As educators we are always seeking strategies to better serve our students. Like you, we want what is best for your child. One way to accomplish this is through parent engagement. With over 50 years of research supporting this idea, we know how important it is to our students to build positive, strong school and family relationships. Pepin Academies New Port Richey is committed to fostering a rapport with our newer families and continue to expand our collaboration with existing ones.

Here are just a few ways you can become involved:

* Join a committee - PTO, SAC (School Advisory Committee), or Houses (this is an exciting school-wide program we will be implementing this year. Stay tuned as more information is coming soon.)

* Volunteer to be a Homeroom Coordinator (moms, dads, and grandparents welcome)

* Sign up to be a Mystery Reader in your child's class

* Offer to be a chaperone on a field trip or other off-campus activities

* Assist staff in the cafeteria during student lunches

* Be a guest speaker during the Great American Teach-In (GATI)

There are many other opportunities, just ask us. Additionally, your child's teacher or our PTO (Pepin First) may reach out to you for assistance. Our entire school community thanks you in advance for your help.

If you wish to volunteer, you must complete a Volunteer Application by clicking on the link below. Beginning March 1, 2025, state statute requires all school volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check. To read more about Senate Bill 676, click on the button.

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As you may or may not know we will be moving from ProCare to MSB Activities for Before/After Care registration, attendance and billing. This means that families MUST have their MSB account set up or they will not be able to register for Before/After Care (after care for NPR only).

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