Community Howler Hub
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!
Fortify FL - Submit a tip
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 - 5/4
7:10 - 11th/12th grade ELA/Alg 1 retakes
8:00 - AP Biology Test
12:00 - AP Euro & AP Econ Test
Tuesday - 5/5
8:00 - AP Chem & AP Human, Gym
12:00 - AP US Govt, Gym
5:00 - Boys Weightlifting State Meet, RP Funding Center
Wednesday - 5/6
7:10 - 11th/12th grade ELA/Alg 1 retakes, Gym
8:00 - AP Lit, Wrestling room
9:30 - Boys Weightlifting State Meet, RP Funding Center
12:00 AP Physics, Gym
5:00 - Chipotle fundraiser for class of 2028
Thursday - 5/7
8:00 - AP World, Gym
12:00 - AP Stats, Wrestling Room
Friday - 5/8
8:00 - AP US, Gym
12:00 - AP Macro, Gym
3:00 - Track @ State Championships, UNF
🐺 PACK PRIDE POINTS! 💚💛
Celebrating Creativity: Our 5th Annual Festival of the Arts
This past weekend, our community proudly hosted the 5th Annual Festival of the Arts, marking our largest and most exciting celebration yet! In addition to showcasing the Cypress Creek Conservatory of the Arts, the event featured outstanding student artists and performers from Denham Oaks Elementary, Veterans Elementary, Seven Oaks Elementary, and Cypress Creek Middle School.
Guests enjoyed a dynamic celebration of visual and performing arts, with hundreds of original artworks and performances by choirs, bands, and orchestras. The festival highlighted the talent, creativity, and dedication of our young artists.
We are incredibly proud of all our student participants and grateful for the commitment of our arts instructors. Thank you to our families and community members for supporting and celebrating the incredible work of our students. Your support continues to help our artists thrive!
Speech & Debate Team @ State Championships!
Please join us in celebrating our Coyote Speech and Debate team for making it to the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative (FCDI) State Championships this year! It is the first year for our CCHS Speech and Debate Team, and we could not be prouder to say that five students qualified for the state championships, and three participated.
The students had a great time competing and have come back with a renewed perspective and dedication to improvement for next school year-- we will be back!
Get on the Bus: Road to Graduation — CCHS
Climb aboard Get on the Bus: Road to Graduation as we spotlight Cypress Creek High School and the inspiring journey of students working toward earning their diplomas. This episode highlights the dedication, resilience, and support systems that help students overcome challenges and stay on track for graduation. Featuring real stories from our school community, the program celebrates teamwork, mentorship, and the belief that every student’s path matters. Don’t miss this powerful look at how Cypress Creek High School is driving student success—one milestone at a time.
CLICK HERE to watch entire podcast
📖 ACADEMIC SUPPORTS 📝
EVERY LEARNER, EVERY PATH
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! 🐺
Nathan Baker
John Clayton
Lebia Diaz
Ondinia Garrett
Brian Scotty Griffith
Melissa Hardy
Carin Hetzler-Nettles
Sally Kahn Gonzalez
Kevin Kirchoff
Jacque Llanes
Marilyn Melendez
Kaitlyn Minor
Robin Ringer
Jessandra Santiago
Tiffany Wittman
Meredith Ward
Aiden Carroll
Nicholas Enzor
YasLynn Gonzalez
Isaac Francois
Griffin McLeod
Braylin Pizario
Oakley Riley
Leonardo Villarroel Arias
🚨 NEW UPDATES 🚨
It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank a Teacher!
Our teachers make a difference every single day, and one of the most meaningful ways to support them is through a simple note of thanks. A few kind words can go a long way.
We encourage you to take a moment—or invite your child to take a moment—to send a teacher a direct email or submit a Howl Out to recognize the role they play in your child’s education. Whether it’s for encouragement, dedication, or going above and beyond, your appreciation truly matters.
👉 Staff Contact List: CLICK HERE
👉 Howl Out Submission: CLICK HERE
Thank you for helping us celebrate and uplift the incredible educators in our community!
Class of 2028 Chipotle Night Fundraiser
Support the Class of 2028 with a delicious meal! Join us at Chipotle on May 6th from 5:00–9:00 PM at:28906 Wesley Chapel Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL
25% of all sales during this time will be donated back to our school—every burrito, bowl, and taco makes a difference!
Bring your friends and family, enjoy a great meal, and help support our future Coyotes. Don’t miss out! 🐺✨
💜 Kiss Seniors Goodbye! 💋
Send your favorite seniors off with a sweet surprise and a heartfelt message! For just $3 per bag, your gift includes Hershey Kisses and a customized note (anonymous options available). It’s a small gift that leaves a big memory!
- Presale: April 27 – May 10
- Order now on Rycor
- Pickup: Orders will be passed out May 14
Questions? See Mrs. Llanes in room 1‑113.
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 🤔
Athletic News - EKG Updates for Families
This is a reminder about the upcoming EKG requirement from the FHSAA (Florida High School Athletic Association) which must be met on or before July 1st, 2026, for students-athletes to be able to tryout or participate in any High School Sport.
In accordance with State Statute 1006.20, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year and thereafter, the following students shall complete at least one electrocardiogram screening:
- All incoming 9th-grade student-athletes
- Students in grades 10–12 who have never participated in an FHSAA-sanctioned sport
- Any student who transfers to Pasco County Schools and participates in an FHSAA-sanctioned sport
Returning athletes are not required to obtain an EKG, but it is strongly encouraged. An EKG performed on or after July 1, 2024 will satisfy this requirement
As a reminder, Pasco County Schools is partnering with Who We Play For to offer EKG screenings at a reduced cost of $20 per student.
If you have not yet met this requirement, please go to the Pasco County School Athletic Website to see all of the upcoming dates. If you have additional questions about this process, please contact Julieann Usry, Senior Supervisor of Athletics and Electives jusry@pasco.k12.fl.us.
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!
📹Graduation Videos 🎓
A commemorative copy of the Graduation Video for the Class of 2026 is available for purchase from April 28th-June 15th. Check out the CCHS website Graduation Tab to ensure you have these memories forever!
🏅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! Students who are not interested in participating in the games, also need to complete the form as an "observer". You can cheer your classmates on as they tackle the obstacle course. Sign-up deadline is Friday, May 1st. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Underwood.
⌛Senior Letters 💌
The May 8th deadline is right around the corner! Please send in your senior letters soon so we can ensure your senior(s) receives them during Senior Breakfast. Details and can found on the CCHS website, Graduation tab.
🔠 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 27, 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