Sunlake Weekly Update

Highest points of all traditional high schools in Pasco County!

Student Hours: 7:05 AM-1:39 PM

Email: kmerlin@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: https://slhs.pasco.k12.fl.us/
Location: 3023 Sunlake Boulevard, Land O' Lakes, FL, USA
Phone: (813) 346-1000
Facebook: facebook.com/SLHSseahawk
Twitter: @SLHSseahawks

Monday, Nov. 2nd-

8:00 PM-10:00 PM- HOME Boys Soccer vs.K-Tech (Varsity): Bill Browning Field @ Sunlake Stadium

Tuesday, Nov. 3rd-

1:45 PM-2:30 PM- PBIS Student Officer Meeting: Room 3-113

4:00 PM-8:00 PM- Dave's Hot Chicken Night- Sunlake Indoor Percussion Fundraiser

6:00 PM-9:00 PM- HOME Girls Soccer vs. River Ridge HS: Bill Browning Field @ Sunlake Stadium

Wednesday, Nov. 4th- Underclassmen Picture Make-Up Day

8:00 AM-10:45 AM- ASVAB Testing: Media Center

8:00 AM- 12:00 PM- Cross-Country Districts @ Ed Radice Park

3:00 PM-6:30 PM- HOME Girls Weightlifting Dual Meet vs. ??: Sunlake Weight Room

Thursday, Nov. 5th- PHSC Dual Enrollment Academic Advisement In Guidance & Media

1:45 PM-2:30 PM- Math Honor Society Meeting: Media

1:45 PM-2:30 PM- Faith & Purpose Student Group: Portable 3

6:00 PM-7:00 PM- Dual Enrollment Virtual Parent Information Night

6:30 PM-8:30 PM- AWAY Girls Soccer (Varsity Only) @ Cypress Creek High School

7:30 PM-9:30 PM- AWAY Boys Soccer (Varsity Only) @ Pasco High School

Friday, Nov. 6th-

8:00 AM- 4:00 PM- Swim & Dive @ State Meet: Ocala

5:30 PM- 9:00 PM- HOME Boys Soccer vs. Jesuit: Bill Browning Field @ Sunlake Stadium

7:00 PM-Overnight- Girls Basketball Lock-In

Saturday, Nov. 7th-

Midnight-6:00 PM- Girls Basketball Lock-In

7:30 AM-2:00 PM- SAT Testing

9:00 AM-10:00 PM- Band @ FFCC Braden River

10:00 AM-4:00 PM- AWAY Girls Weightlifting @ Ariana Pizarro Invitational: Lake Wales

Sunday, Nov. 8th-

Happy Sunday!

Don’t miss out on valuable information designed specifically for your student’s grade level. There is a separate course for each grade level.

Students must join their class page in myLearning first then parents can join. Simply go to the home page on myLearning, locate the Class of (Grad Year) icon and click "Enroll in Course".

Students and families can stay informed about upcoming events, important deadlines, academic planning resources, and opportunities for college and career exploration. School counselors regularly post essential updates, scholarship information, course selection guidance, and other resources to help students successfully plan for their future.

Connecting to your grade-level page is one of the easiest ways to stay engaged, informed, and prepared for the exciting opportunities ahead!

Please contact Mrs. Jennifer Haynes at jmhaynes@pasco.k12.fl.us with any questions about how to join!

Join us for a virtual dual enrollment parent information session on

November 5th,

from 6:00pm – 7:00pm!

This event will focus on the process students need to follow in order to register for Spring DE courses. RSVP by November 3rd by completing this form.

The Spring 2026 PHSC DE Registration Worksheet is now available and linked on the district DE webpage.

• New DE students complete an online application at https://apply.phsc.edu/apply/

• The deadline for dual enrollment applications is December 1, 2026. Students who apply after this deadline will not be permitted to enroll in courses until the following semester. New students need to have eligible test scores prior to applying.
• Returning PHSC DE students do not need to complete another application.

Our PHSC academic advisor, Mrs. Marcie Pachter will be on campus on Thursday, November 5, to answer your questions and provide information about dual enrollment.

Students interested in DE will have two opportunities to connect with her:

Individual Meetings: Schedule a brief, approximately 10-minute meeting with Mrs. Pachter during the school day to discuss your individual questions and interests.

Lunch Q&A Session: Attend a general question and answer session during your lunch period to learn more about dual enrollment.

You may choose one of these two options based on your needs and availability. This is a great opportunity to learn about dual enrollment, explore your options, and get answers directly from our PHSC academic advisor.

Take advantage of this opportunity! If you have questions or would like more information, please reach out to your school counselor.

Individual Meetings

https://calendly.com/pachter/10min?month=2026-10Links to an external site.

Lunch Form 11th and 12th

November 5 Sign Up for Q&A Session in Media Center with Mrs. Pachter (PHSC Academic Advisor – Fill out formLinks to an external site.

ASVAB registration is now open. This is a great opportunity to identify your strengths and explore career opportunities that you might not have thought of previously. Reach out to Mrs. Black with any questions. rlblack@pasco.k12.fl.us

Somewhere on campus, a collection of Stanleys, Owalas, hoodies, backpacks, lunchboxes, and other wandering belongings is patiently waiting to be reunited with its owner!

We have two locations for lost items- A table in the cafeteria by the Girls Restroom and a desk in Guidance.

If your child has misplaced an item recently, there's a good chance it's hanging out in our Lost & Found. Encourage your student to stop by and take a look. Unclaimed items won't stay forever, so don't let your favorite water bottle or hoodie become someone else's mystery treasure. Come claim what's yours before it goes on another adventure!

Looking to earn volunteer hours while giving back to the community?

Donatello's Italian Restaurant is seeking student volunteers to help with its annual Christmas gift-wrapping community service project!

Join us on November 9 from 2:15 PM to 5:15 PM in the 4 Left Commons to help wrap gifts and spread holiday cheer to families in our community.

Students will receive volunteer service hours for participating.

Bring your holiday spirit, a positive attitude, and a willingness to make a difference. Together, we can help make the season a little brighter for those in need!

Click Here To Sign Up

Our school is in need of donations of leggings, shorts, sweatpants, and athletic-style bottoms to assist students who may need a temporary clothing change due to dress code violations or unexpected situations during the school day.

We welcome all sizes, but there is a particularly urgent need for female bottoms in sizes 0–4. If you have freshly laundered, gently used items to donate, please drop them off in the front office. Your generosity helps students stay comfortable, confident, and focused on learning.

Thank you for supporting our school community!

DO NOT GO TO THE PHSC BOOKSTORE!

Our Girls Volleyball Team gave us a season to remember!

Finishing as Conference Champions, District Champions, and Regional Runner-Up, this team demonstrated remarkable talent, determination, and heart every step of the way.

While we know the goal was a trip to States, and that falling just short is disappointing, their accomplishments are nothing short of extraordinary.

They represented our school with pride, passion, and sportsmanship, and they were always a thrill to watch.

To our players and coaches: thank you for an unforgettable season. We are forever proud of you and all that you achieved!

Our powerful Volleyball team is entering post-season play this week and our Girls Weightlfting team is competing in their first invitational of the season. This is such a great time of year! Come support our athletes as they compete against increased competition and come cheer our winter sports on during their beginning of the season contests.

Post-season games: Ticket prices increase for District, Regional and State playoff games so be prepared to pay a little more as the competition increases. Also, all FHSAA playoff games must have ticket purchases and there no comp passes for military, seniors or district employees. This is true during both home and away games.

Save yourself time and purchase your ticket before you come to the gate. Simply click the picture below to link to GoFan...better yet dowload the app on your phone for quicker access.

Passes are available:

Family Pass- All year, 4 Tickets $125.00 (+$8.25 fee)

Seasonal Student Pass- All sports for the season for 1 student $25.00 (+$3.25 fee)

We want you to choose to Sunlake because you are confident that this is the very best school to obtain an education that will enable your child to have the best future possible. However, there are many other options in Pasco as well. Did you know that Fivay has a Fire Academy or that Land O'Lakes has an IB program?

Check out all of the options at one of two Pasco Pathways Expos...and yes, you will see Sunlake there as well!

Yes, students with B Lunch may leave after their 6th period class instead of remaining on campus for lunch if...

• This is their regular disimissal plan
• The student is a car rider, walker, bike rider or scooter rider
• The student has a completed B Lunch Early Dismissal Form

11/17- Seahawk Showcase

5/8/27- Prom

6/2/27- Graduation (1:30 PM)

Did a Sunlake employee make your day a little brighter? Go above and beyond to help a student, colleague, or family? Now’s your chance to share the appreciation!

Excellence Shout-Outs are a fun and easy way to recognize Sunlake employees who demonstrate excellence, kindness, teamwork, and dedication. Whether it was a small gesture or a big impact, your words of appreciation help celebrate the amazing people who make Sunlake such a special place to work and learn.

Take a moment to give a shout-out and help us recognize those who make a positive difference every day. After all, a little recognition can go a long way!

Once your shout-out is received it is printed on a certificate exactly as submitted, displayed on a board across from staff mailboxes then given directly to the employee after display.

Excellence Shout-Out

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This link will remain in all future issues of the Weekly Update.

https://sunlakeperch.com/

The link above will take you to Sunlake's very own virtual newspaper with articles written by our talented student journalists! This link will stay active all year and be posted at the bottom of each newsletter so be sure to check it out each week. Who knows? Your child may end up in a feature article!!

Sunlake Handbook Edition of Weekly Update

2026-2027