Beginning of Year eSchool HS News

We hope you and your family are enjoying a safe, relaxing, and memorable summer. As we prepare for the start of a new school year, we are excited to welcome both our returning students and those joining Pasco eSchool for the first time.

The first day of school is quickly approaching, and we look forward to partnering with you for a successful year filled with learning, growth, and achievement. High school is an important time for students to explore their interests, prepare for future goals, and build skills for success beyond graduation.

Please take a few moments to review this newsletter for important information, including key dates, enrollment reminders, and opportunities to stay connected and involved in the Pasco eSchool community. We are excited for the year ahead and can't wait to support our students as they reach new milestones and accomplishments.

We are pleased to announce this year's theme, Leveling Up Every Ninja, Every Day! 🥷🖤❤️

Administrative Team:

Dr. Lori Wiggins - Principal: lwiggins@pasco.k12.fl.us

Rachel Fowler - Assistant Principal: zick@pasco.k12.fl.us

Dr. Christina Stanley - Assistant Principal: cstanley@pasco.k12.fl.us

Support Staff:

Mrs. Wellington (cwelling@pasco.k12.fl.us), HS School Counselor A-G

Mrs. Reker (sreker@pasco.k12.fl.us), HS School Counselor H-O

Mrs. Radle (mradle@pasco.k12.fl.us), HS School Counselor P-Z

Maria Cuevas (mcuevas@pasco.k12.fl.us), Social Worker K-12

June 1 - August 28, 2026- Pasco eSchool Enrollment

August 7th- Hight School In-Person Bootcamp - 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.

August 13th- First Day of School

September 4 - High School Head Quarters, 9am-1pm - Mandatory Testing 9th & 10th

September 11- last day to register for Advanced Placement courses

September 18- last day to register for OJT courses

Pasco eSchool is seeking parents, students, teachers, and community members who are interested in serving on our School Advisory Council (SAC). This important group meets virtually on a monthly basis to discuss school initiatives, review data, provide feedback, and support continuous improvement efforts.

If you would like to learn more about Pasco eSchool, share your ideas, and help strengthen the positive impact our school has on students and the community, we encourage you to apply.

Your voice matters, and we would love to have you as part of our team!

Submit your application today and help shape the future of Pasco eSchool!

Link to Form

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We’re pleased to announce the launch of a new absence reporting system for our school district. Starting now, all student absences should be reported through the myStudent Parent Portal.

To submit an absence:

1. Log in to your myStudent Parent Portal.
2. Navigate to the Forms section.
3. Complete and submit the Absence Reporting Form for approval.

For step-by-step instructions and helpful resources, please visit:
👉 www.pasco.k12.fl.us/attendance/absence

Please note that this website is a Pasco County School District form and not specific to Pasco eSchool. A parent or guardian must be able to log into their Parent Portal in order to report an absence.

If you experience any issues accessing or logging into your Parent Portal, please submit a support ticket using the link below:
https://www.k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/embed.aspx?L=PF9Z7XN3B2LT

At Pasco eSchool, we believe in supporting the whole child! If you have a full-time student with Pasco eSchool and your family needs assistance with educational needs, please feel free to complete our ABC Application form. We’re here to assist, believe, and care for our students! 💖 For more information about the eSchool ABC Committee Program, don't hesitate to get in touch with eSchool Social Worker, Mrs. Maria Cuevas. Here’s the link to the ABC Application Form: https://forms.office.com/r/972d9iihHy

PARENT/GUARDIANS,

Please ensure you have access to your Parent Portal in myStudent. Starting this year most communication will be sent via the myStudent portal. For ease to access the portal, please download the Pasco ONE APP available on Google and Apple devices. This is a more centralized and user-friendly experience. The redesigned app serves as an entry point through one single sign-on for communication, resources, updates, and support across Pasco County Schools.

If you are having difficulties access your portal please submit a ticket at Pasco County School's Let's Talk here: https://pasco.k12.fl.us/contact_us

New Volunteer Information

The 2025-2026 Volunteer Application will be available on July 1, 2025. Get ready to volunteer and attend events with your Ninja.

If you are renewing your volunteer status from last year, you will only need to update in the Raptor system. All volunteers new to the system will need to complete the following procedures.

All new volunteers must complete a Level 2 background screening. Each volunteer will be responsible for the cost associated with the background screening. The cost is $41.25 and would only be required every 5 years. The District will pay a yearly maintenance fee for each approved volunteer. To keep their prints current, the volunteer must complete the Raptor application yearly. If the volunteer does not reapply by the deadline provided, they will be responsible for the cost associated with a new background screening.

The current/past practice includes:

· A background check through Florida's Comprehensive Case Information System (CCIS) at the time of annual application. This check does not review any offenses that may have occurred outside the state of Florida.

· Our current background screening review is conducted once per year. Should a volunteer commit a new offense in the state of Florida, the District would be unaware until the volunteer applies for the next school year.

· Schools are required to enter all volunteers in Raptor daily. Raptor will check the National Sex Offenders Registry.

The new practice of completing Level 2 background screenings for all volunteers:

· The initial background screening is the same screening used for employees. This screening will review any offenses committed within the US.

· After the initial background screening, the District will pay a yearly monitoring fee for each volunteer’s fingerprints. Should the volunteer be arrested, the District will receive notifications, similar to our current practice for employees.

Thank you in advance for your support as we continue to implement procedures to keep our students safe while on our campuses. For more information and answers to some questions, please visit: https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/hreq/page/volunteer

Dear Pasco eSchool Families,

Due to the Parents' Bill of Rights and Florida state statute, we are required to now use your child's official name as it appears in MyStudent. No abbreviations or alterations may be used unless the parent/guardian gives their permission. If you would like us to use a nickname or other preferred name, you can make the change in the MyStudent Parent Portal.

To make an update, please follow the steps below:

1. Log into the Pasco County Parent Portal

Pasco County Schools (focusschoolsoftware.com)

If having issues logging in to Parent Portal, please use:

• MyStudent Parent Portal Assistance: 813-320-881
• Or submit your question to Let’s Talk

2. If you have not yet completed the consent and acknowledgments, we encourage you to do so at your earliest convenance.

3. From the home page, click on More Info then Student Info

4. Click to expand the selections and click Primary Info

5. You can then type in Preferred Name/Nickname and click Save

(Families may submit more than one name in the preferred name section. For example, if your student's name is Abigail and you would like them to go by "Gail" or "Abby", you may add both names.)

Pasco eSchool will run the report frequently to check for updates, but feel free to also email your student's teachers if you make changes. If resources or supports are needed, feel free to contact our School Social Worker: Maria Cuevas, Mcuevas@pasco.k12.fl.us

15144 Shady Hills Rd,

Spring Hill, FL

34610

Pasco eSchool will provide innovative, personalized learning experiences to empower student success and foster a community of lifelong learners.

The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and educational activities or in its hiring and employment practices. To report violations of this policy, contact: District School Board of Pasco County Equity Manager/Title IX Coordinator: Office for Employee Relations, (813) 794-2322, sblue@pasco.k12.fl.us.

Attendance

Please report reasons for absences on the link below. Approved excused absences will be updated in MyStudent

Student Absence Form

Website: https://eschool.pasco.k12.fl.us/
Location: 15144 Shady Hills Rd. Spring Hill FL. 34610
Phone: 813-346-1900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pascoeschool/
Twitter: @Pasco_eSchool