Warhawk Family Newsletter

Warhawk Students and Families,

It’s hard to believe we are already heading into Week 6 of the school year! As we settle into the rhythm of the year, I am excited about the energy, involvement, and school spirit we continue to see across our campus.

Students, we have some exciting things happening at Seminole this week! Be sure to scroll through the entire newsletter so you don’t miss important information. Inside, you’ll find opportunities to get involved in our clubs and activities, details about this week’s Senior Assembly, an introduction to our newest school counselor and updated counselor assignments, and information about a sweet PBIS event happening this week as we recognize and celebrate students who are demonstrating our SOAR expectations.

As we enter Week 6, now is the time to take a close look at academic progress. Students and families, please review grades and missing assignments in FOCUS. If you are struggling in a class, don’t wait to ask for help. Talk with your teacher and be sure to review the Warhawk Success Lab flyer in this newsletter for information about tutoring and academic support opportunities available to help you get back on track.

We also encourage every student to find a way to get connected at Seminole High School. Whether it’s a club, sport, fine arts program, leadership opportunity, or another campus activity, there is something for everyone. Getting involved is one of the best ways to build connections and make the most of your high school experience.

Let’s continue to Show Respect, Own Your Actions, Act Safely, and Remain Engaged as we work together to elevate the student experience and design an A-Rated future.

Have a great Week 6, Warhawks! 🧡💚

Dr. Brown
Principal
Seminole High School

Congratulations to our August SOAR Student of the Month, Freshman Karmaley Barrett!

Each month, our staff recognizes one student who truly SOARS by demonstrating the S.O.A.R. attributes: Show Respect, Own Your Actions, Act Safely, and Remain Engaged. Karmaley was recognized by Mrs. Brandenburg for consistently being on task, asking thoughtful and relevant questions about the material, demonstrating a genuine desire to learn more, actively responding to teacher questions, and helping those around her in class. While getting to know Karmaley, we also learned that she has set an ambitious goal for herself: becoming the Valedictorian of the Class of 2030! We are incredibly proud to celebrate Karmaley for setting such a positive example for our Warhawk community. Congratulations, Karmaley! Keep SOARING!

A huge congratulations to Senior Max Williams, who bowled a career-high 246 in Thursday’s matchup against the St. Petersburg Devils, including an incredible six consecutive strikes within his game! Max is not only a leader on the lanes but a leader on our campus, making this achievement even more exciting to celebrate. And the momentum doesn’t stop there—our Girls Varsity bowling team defeated St. Petersburg High, while the Girls JV bowling team picked up a win against Northeast High! It’s shaping up to be an exciting season for our Warhawks Bowling teams. Keep rolling, Warhawks!

We’re excited to celebrate our students who continue to SOAR by demonstrating positive behavior! On Thursday, September 17, students who have earned 10 or more Wally’s Wages this school year will receive a pass giving them the opportunity to visit the DonutNV food truck. Students may use their own money to purchase a sweet treat, with a portion of the proceeds donated back to Seminole High School! The truck will be located outside by the tennis courts from 8:00–11:30 a.m. and 12:20–1:55 p.m. Whether they stop by for a donut, lemonade, or both, it’s a fun way for our students to be rewarded for Showing Respect, Owning Their Actions, Acting Safely, and Remaining Engaged. Keep SOARING, Warhawks!

Give Blood. Save Lives. Be a Warhawk Hero!

The OneBlood Big Red Bus is coming to Seminole High School on Tuesday, September 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and our Key Club is sponsoring the drive! Our goal is to have 25–30 Warhawks donate, but we need plenty of sign-ups to make it happen. Students can sign up during lunch on Thursday, September 17; Friday, September 18; and Monday, September 21. Every donation can help save lives—and our Warhawks have already made an incredible impact, with 32 pints donated last year, touching 96 lives! Donors will receive snacks and a FREE OneBlood T-shirt. Let’s come together, give back, and show how Warhawks save lives!

Please help us welcome Mrs. Sabrina Skeen, our newest school counselor, to Seminole High School! We are excited to have Mrs. Skeen join the Warhawk family and support our students as they navigate their academic, personal, and postsecondary goals.

With Mrs. Skeen joining our team, our school counselor assignments by student last name are now:

A–F: Mrs. Kristina Pate
G–N: Mrs. Sabrina Skeen
O–Z: Ms. Caroline Picciolo

College Fair - Information and Sign Up

Student registration is now open for our annual College Fair on Monday, October 5th This event is a fantastic opportunity for our students to connect directly with admissions representatives from 40 colleges, universities, and vocational schools. The fair will take place in the Gym from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. The fair is open to all grade levels. Colleges scheduled to attend include: UCF, UF, FAMU, USF, U of Alabama, U of Tampa, Penn State, Embry Riddle, Eckerd College, SPC, PTC, National Aviation Academy. We encourage our students to come prepared to ask questions to the representatives and if they need a few pointers, they should stop by the College and Career Center for a College Fair tip sheet.

Students must sign-up to attend: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BZM8c9c5GkaGb_3ye_PH_-5SkOjUH9pCtRLS-ON4zLZUNVIxV0VZTURHWUxIRTAxUDRWUFJETVhFQy4u&origin=QRCode

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.

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.

Website: https://www.pcsb.org/seminole-hs

Location: 8401 131st N, Seminole, FL 33776

Phone: (727) 547-7536 Fax: (727) 547-7503