Warhawk Family Newsletter
March 9th
Dear Warhawk Families,
The wait is almost over, and we are excited to welcome our students back to Seminole High School on Tuesday, August 11th! Our faculty and staff have been working hard to prepare for an outstanding school year, and we cannot wait to kick off another year of learning, growth, and school pride.
As we prepare for the first day, please review the following important reminders to ensure a smooth start:
Before You Arrive
- Student schedules will be available in FOCUS. Please review your student's schedule on Monday evening and take a screenshot in case of any technology issues. Paper schedules will not be printed.
- Students should report directly to their first period class at 7:20 am.
- Maps will be posted throughout campus to help students navigate our updated campus layout, and staff members will be stationed throughout the school to assist students in finding their classes.
Arrival Procedures
- Campus opens for students at 6:55 a.m.
- Breakfast is served free of charge in the cafeteria from 6:55 a.m. until 7:20 a.m.
- Breakfast and lunch are free for all students this school year.
Students may enter campus through one of three designated entrances:
- Bus riders: Gate near the cafeteria
- Car riders: Gate near the parent drop-off/pick-up area
- Student drivers: Gate near the student parking lot
All student gates close promptly at 7:25 a.m. Students arriving after 7:25 a.m. must enter through the main office.
Drop-Off and Pick-Up
For the safety of all students, parent drop-off and pick-up are not permitted in the student parking lot. All parent drop-offs and pick-ups must take place in the designated front loop off 131st Street.
Dress Code & Electronic Devices
We will begin the school year with high expectations. The dress code and electronic devices policy will be strictly enforced beginning on the first day of school.
Please take a few minutes to review both policies with your student to ensure they arrive dressed for success and ready to learn. Starting the year with clear expectations helps us maintain a safe, respectful, and focused learning environment for everyone.
As we begin this new school year, I encourage every student to embrace our Warhawk values by showing respect, owning your actions, acting safely, and remaining engaged. Together, we will continue Designing an A-Rated Future While Elevating the Student Experience.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to welcoming every Warhawk back to campus and making this an incredible year.
See you on Tuesday, August 11th!
Go Warhawks!
Dr. Alana Brown
Principal
Seminole High School
Say Something
Pinellas County Schools has partnered with Sandy Hook Promise to offer the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System. Say Something allows you to submit secure & anonymous safety concerns to help identify and intervene upon at-risk individuals BEFORE they hurt themselves or others. Tips made to the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System are passed along to the appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.
Fortify FL
Additionally, the district utilizes FortifyFL, a school-related suspicious activity reporting tool that allows Florida students and the community the ability to instantly relay information anonymously concerning unsafe, potentially harmful, dangerous, violent or criminal activities, or the threat of these activities, to the appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials. FortifyFL was created and funded by the 2018 Florida Legislature as part of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act.