Sunlake Weekly Update
Issue 3- 2025-2026
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Student Hours: 7:10 AM-1:44 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, Aug. 18th-
2:00 PM-4:30 PM- Class of 2026 Skit Practice: 3 Right Commons
2:00 PM- 3:00 PM Class of 2028 Powder Puff Practice & Skit Practice: 3 Left
2:00 PM-8:30 PM- Marching Band Rehearsal
6:00 PM-8:00 PM- Parent Senior Skit Practice: 3 Right Commons
Tuesday, Aug. 19th-
2:00 PM-4:30 PM- Class of 2026 Skit Practice: 3 Right Commons
2:00 PM- Class of 2028 Powder Puff Practice & Skit Practice: 3 Left
3:45 PM- 6:30 PM AWAY Boys Golf @ Mitchell HS- Heritage Springs Golf Course
3:45 PM- 6:30 PM AWAY Girls Golf @ Mitchell HS- Heritage Springs Golf Course
5:00 PM- 9:00 PM AWAY Volleyball @ Calvary Christian (JV & Varsity)
Wednesday, Aug. 20th-
1:45 PM-2:15 PM- Girls Soccer Interest Meeting Room 10-201
2:00 PM-8:30 PM- Marching Band Rehearsal
2:00 PM-4:30 PM- Class of 2026 Skit Practice: 3 Right Commons
2:00 PM- Class of 2028 Powder Puff Practice & Skit Practice: 3 Left
5:30 PM-8:00 PM-Swim & Dive vs. Land O' Lakes HS- Land O' Lakes Rec Complex
Thursday, Aug. 21st-
2:00 PM-4:30 PM- Class of 2026 Skit Practice: 3 Right Commons
2:00 PM-Class of 2028 Powder Puff Practice & Skit Practice: 3 Left
2:00 PM-3:00 PM- Hawkeye (Spirit Club) Interest Meeting: Teal Patio
2:00 PM-2:30 PM- Key Club Interest Meeting: Student Center
3:45 PM-6:30 PM- AWAY Girls Golf @ Land O'Lakes HS- The Groves Golf Course
6:00 PM- AWAY Volleyball @ Wiregrass Ranch HS (JV & Varsity)
6:00 PM-8:00 PM- Parent Senior Skit Practice: 3 Right Commons
7:00 PM- AWAY JV Football @ Wesley Chapel HS
Friday, Aug. 22nd-
2:00 PM-10:00 PM- Marching Band @ Football Game
2:00 PM-4:30 PM- Class of 2026 Skit Practice: 3 Right Commons
7:30 PM- HOME Varsity Football vs. Weeki Wachee HS: Bill Browning Field @ Sunlake Stadium
Saturday, Aug. 23rd-
9:00 AM-11:00 AM- Class of 2026 Skit Painting: Portable 7
10:00 AM-2:00 PM- AWAY Swim & Dive @ Wildcat Invitational
Sunday, Aug. 24th-
Happy Sunday!
Stadium Lot Parking- IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Stadium Lot is unlocked for arrivals each period 5 minutes prior to the bell and remains open 5 mintues after the bell for students leaving the lot. Please help your child plan accordingly if he/she has a parking space in the stadium lot and arrives on campus or leaves campus at a time other than 1st or 6th period.
Ms. Sherlock
Ms. Sherlock comes to us with a plethora of experiences working with top level band programs across the country. She is thrilled to be a band director at Sunlake and has great plans to add to our excellence!
Welcome New Sunlake Staff!
Mr. Petzinger
Mr. Petzinger is joining us after many years as a federal government employee to fulfill his passion of teaching science. He is currently teaching Physical Science Honors and Chemistry.
Ms. Carter
Ms. Carter is thrilled to return to teaching in Pasco County and even more thrilled to be at Sunlake. She is currently teaching Physical Science and Earth/Space Science.
Mr. Rich
Mr. Rich is joining Sunlake from Paducah, KY with many years experience as a Social Studies teacher. He is currently teaching US History and US History Honors.
Ms. Altimari
Ms. Altimari has an incredible background in engineering! She is currently teaching AP Physics, Physics Honors, Physical Science Honors and Physical Science.
Excellence is expected, achieved and repeated at Sunlake!
Please use the link below to let us know about someone at Sunlake
who made your day or your child's day EXCELLENT!
First meeting: Tuesday, August 26th at 7:10 AM
Elections for parent representatives for voting positions on the board will not be necessary.
Voting rights are reserved for board members only, but meetings are open to all!
Schedule Change Requests
Through the remainder of this week schedules can only be changed for the following reasons and the link the Schedul Change Request Form can be found at the bottom of this section:
1. Student has a class on their schedule that they have already earned credit for.
2. Student is scheduled into a class that has a prerequisite that has not been completed.
3. Student is a senior and is missing a graduation requirement.
4. Student has been approved for an academy and does not have an academy class.
5. Student has less than 6 classes.
6. Student has a duplicate class on their schedule.
7. Student is missing a core course (Grade 9-12 Math or English OR Grade 10-12 Social Studies OR Grade 9-11 Science)
8. Student has two lunches or no lunch.
9. Courses do not reflect changes requested via the Course Request Acknowledgement Form completed in the Spring.
***Please note that students must continue to follow their current schedule until they have met with their counselor, even after submitting the change***
COURSE REQUEST CHANGES FOR ELECTIVES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNTIL AFTER THE SECOND WEEK OF SCHOOL
Balancing
Maintaining balanced class sizes in accordance with Florida’s state mandates is a careful process that can sometimes lead to schedule changes. As of today, our schedules are in great shape! However, after the first 10 days of school, we reassess to account for students who may have moved or newly enrolled. If classes become unbalanced, we are required to adjust schedules or consolidate sections to comply with the 2002 Florida Class Size Amendment.
We understand that schedule changes can be disruptive, and we truly appreciate your patience. Our counselors are here to support students through any transitions and ensure they feel comfortable and cared for.
We have had 161 C Lunch students approved to leave after their 6th period class.
It's not too late for C lunch students to request early dismissal, BUT...
- Only if the student is a student driver, walker, bike/scooter/skateboard rider or car rider
- This is an every single day plan
- Parents of car riders are able to arrive at school between 1:15 PM & 1:30 PM
- Parents have completed the form below so that we know your child is off campus after their 6th period class
**6th Period Lunch Car Rider Dismissal will take place in the BUS LOOP from 1:15 PM-1:30 PM. Parents will use the Rushe entrance to enter the Bus Loop. If parents arrive after 1:30 PM they will need to proceed to the regular pick up area (entrance at the airplane) and wait until the 1:44 PM regular dismissal time.**
Coming Next Week!
Monday, August 25- Superhero Day- Come dressed up like your favorite superhero!
Tuesday, August 26- Tacky Tourist Tuesday- Wear your tackiest beach gear. Don't forget the sunscreen!
Wednesday, August 27- Wacky Wednesday- Dress up in as many mismatching colors and patterns as you can stand!
Thursday, August 28- Tie-Dye Thursday. Let's brighten up the day with neon colors and tie-dye shirts!
Friday, August 29- Seahawks Soar Day! Show your Sunlake pride by wearing your class colors or any other Sunlake gear you have!
Freshmen- Gold
Sophomores- Teal
Juniors- Black
Seniors- White
Sunlake Fall sports include:
Football
Girls Volleyball
Swim & Dive
Golf
Cross Country
We love when our community comes out to support our student athletes! Please remember the important policies below!
All tickets to all sporting events are available via GoFan only and we do not have cash tickets available at the gate. Yes! You can purchase prior to arriving at the game using the link below or, better yet, add the app to your phone.
Bag Policy
Prohibited Items
Patron Code of Conduct
9/1/25- NO SCHOOL: Labor Day
9/15/25-9/20/25-Homecoming Week
9/15- Powder Puff Game
9/17- Skit Night
9/19- Homecoming Football Game
9/20/25- Homecoming Dance
4/17/26- GradBash
5/9/26- Prom
6/5/26- Graduation (6:30 PM)
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!!