August 27, 2026
Pepin Academies New Port Richey

Neptune's News
Hello everyone,
Please take the time to read over each section in this newsletter. There is a lot of important and helpful information.
Click the button below to access the first Title I Newsletter of the 2026-2027 school year.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
Enjoy your weekend!
Kathy
CONGRATULATIONS!
Community Partners Program
The AVID Approach
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Sports Physicals
Pasco County Schools Free Sports Physicals
Pasco County Schools offers free sports physicals for eligible students, including those who are uninsured or new to Florida, by appointment only Pasco County Schools+1.
How to Get One
Contact the district to schedule:
Rachel Taylor, RN – (813) 794‑2875 | rtaylor@pasco.k12.fl.us
Nancy Wilhelm – (813) 794‑2360 | nwilhelm@pasco.k12.fl.us Pasco County Schools
Florida Department of Health (DOH) Mobile Medical Unit – (727) 324‑7823 – provides free sports physicals for the uninsured and new-to-Florida students. You must call for appointment and pre‑screening Pasco County Schools.
Locations & Schedule
Free sports physicals are held at various Pasco County Schools and the District Office. For example, in 2026 the schedule includes:
Pasco High School – multiple dates (e.g., April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, August 11)
Gulfside Elementary – multiple dates (e.g., April 14, May 12, June 9, July 8, August 11)
Anclote High School – multiple dates (e.g., June 9, July 14, August 11)
Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation – multiple dates (e.g., July 7, August 4)
Enrollment Services, District Office – Portable 31 – multiple dates (e.g., April 28, May 26, June 10, July 28, August 12, August 25) Pasco County Schools.
Additional Resources
Mobile Medical Unit – travels to community locations, including schools, for uninsured and new-to-Florida students. Offers school and sports physicals, lab services, and limited treatment Pasco County, FL - Official Website.
Telemedicine – available at select schools for certain health needs Pasco County Schools.
Tip: Call ahead to confirm dates, times, and if your child qualifies, as appointments are required. If you are uninsured or new to Florida, the DOH Mobile Medical Unit is a good option.
Girls' Volleyball Information
Exciting Sports News!
We Still Have a Few Seats Available
If you know of a family whose child has an IEP, please share that we have a few seats available for the current school year. They can go to our website and complete an application, or you can share the link from the Click Here button above. Since the lottery is over, accepted students will be added to their grade-level waitlists in the order they applied. Open seats will be filled from these lists.
BREAKFAST & LUNCH MENUS
AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2026
You can access the menus digitally through the SLA/Nutrislice website by clicking on the pizza icon to the right. Once on their site and viewing the Pepin Academies menus, you’ll have the option to see detailed nutritional and allergen information for each item.
We are currently accepting cash or check payments. Please include your student’s number on all payments.
**Additionally, please make sure to complete the Free/Reduced Lunch Application on the Pasco County Schools website. This not only helps with school funding but may also qualify your family for meal benefits.**
PEPIN FIRST - OUR SCHOOL'S PTO
Click the Button below to reach Pepin FIRST Pasco's Facebook page
Additional Information and Resources
Events & Important Dates
- 08/28/26 - Student Fees Due - Pay via My School Bucks
- 09/02/26 - Senior Portrait Day
- 09/03/26 - Staff & Student Picture Day
- 09/07/26 - Labor Day - School Closed
- 09/09/26 - Board Meeting @ 5:30 pm
- 09/15/26 - Early Release @ 12:15pm
- 09/15/26 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
- 09/21 - 09/25/26 - Fall Break
Contact Us
Administration
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Mrs. Kathleen Neptune
Principal
Mrs. Carolyn Kinney
Assistant Principal
Front Office Staff
Jane Bjorbekk - Data Processing JBjorbekk@pepinacademies.us
Beth Stubler- Administrative Assistant EStubler@pepinacademies.us
Sarah Lupescu - Front Desk Receptionist Slupescu@pepinacademies.us
Christina Riley - ESE Secretary Criley@pepinacademies.us
ESE Specialists
Kimberly Evans KEvans@pepinacademies.us
Pam Devine PDevine@pepinacademies.us
Susan Siebert SSeibert@pepinacademies.us
School Counselors
Kelly Goeden KGoeden@pepinacademies.us
Jill Niski JNiski@pepinacademies.us
Heather Perez HPerez@pepinacademies.us
Speech Language Pathologists
Theresa Gooldrup TGooldrup@pepinacademies.us
Amy Greene AGreene@pepinacademies.us
Occupational Therapist
Gail Eshelman GEshelman@pepinacademies.us
Behavior Team
Dr. David Valdez - Behavior Specialist DValdez@pepinacademies.us
Angel Elderedge - Behavior Assistant AElderedge@pepinacademies.us
Reading Coach
Erica McDowell EMcDowell@pepinacademies.us
Clinic Assistant
Dianne Acosta DAcosta@pepinacademies.us
School Security Guard
Dean Quinlan NPR.Officer@pepinacademies.us
2026 - 2027 School Calendar
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