Bulldog Blast
8/24/26-8/30/26
Principal's Message
Bulldog Families,
We had a very successful first full week of school!
Seniors! Senior portraits will take place on 8/27/26 in the media center. Reserve your spot using the QR code on the ZHS website. Don't miss out!
We have Big Smiles Dentistry coming on 10/14/2026 and Lion's World of Vision coming on 11/3/2026 to the ZHS campus.
Registration for Big Smiles is here: https://www.myschooldentist.com Or call 800-409-2563
Lion's World Flyer attached below.
We will have an altered bell schedule for beginning of the year ELA and Math testing on the following days:
9/1 (1st period testing)
9/2 (2nd period testing)
9/3 (3rd period testing)
9/8 (4th period testing)
9/9 (5th period testing)
9/10 (6th period testing)
Wireless Communication Devices or WCD (cell phones, smartwatches, headphones, airpods)
*The use of WCD is strictly prohibited with the exception of during lunch (in the cafeteria only!)
*WCD must be placed in locked cell phone boxes located in each classroom
*At no time can the WCD be on your person. They must be in a backpack, not in pockets or otherwise.
*No WCD usage in hallways during passing
Failure to comply with the WCD policy will result in the following consequences:
1st offense: WCD confiscation, parent pick up of WCD
2nd offense: referral, WCD confiscation, parent pick up of WCD
3rd offense: referral, WCD confiscation, parent pick up of WCD, total ban of WCD from school
**Please note that this is state law and we are bound by the legislation**
Tardy Policy
*Be on time to every class every day
*Five tardies to a class will result in a minor infraction referral and a lunch detention
*Ten tardies to a class will result in a referral and afterschool detention
*Fifteen tardies to a class will result in a referral and Saturday school
*Twenty tardies to a class will result in a referral for defiance and progressive discipline
Traffic
*Be informed that ZPD will be strictly enforcing traffic laws. Please do not speed in our school zone, pull into the bus loop, go in the wrong way to the bus loop, make illegal u-turns, stop in the middle of the road, or pull off the side of the road in front of the no parking signs. This is for the safety of everyone at ZHS. Student drop-off and pick-up is in the student parking lot by the tennis courts or the gym parking lot.
*The bus loop is off limits for student drop off in the morning as well as student pick up in the afternoon.
*We will be enforcing the "right-turn only" when exiting the student parking lot both in the morning as well as in the afternoon. This ensures traffic flows smoothly.
Student Parking
*Students are only allowed to park in their assigned spot in the student parking lot. They must have their parking pass visible or they are subject to the vehicle being towed at the owner's expense.
Dress Code
*Shirts must have straps and cover the entire midsection
*Boys must have shirts with sleeves (no tank-tops)
*No visible undergarments or private body parts showing
*Pants/shorts must stay in place at the waist
*No blankets/pillows
*No violent or offensive clothing
A couple of safety reminders:
*Due to bus arrivals, there is no student drop off in the bus loop from 6:30am - 7:15am. Please use the student parking lot by the tennis courts or the gym parking lot (Please note that the gates from the gym parking lot leading inside the school will be locked at 7:06am)
*Students may not exit through any gates or open any gates for anyone, even if they know them. This is announced daily, but please speak with your student about this safety requirement. Everyone, including OJT and off-campus must funnel in and out of the front office. This is non-negotiable.
*No student checkouts after 1:00pm. Late checkouts cause buses to not be able to enter and line up for dismissal.
*Please keep your contact information up to date in myStudent as we are not allowed to change anything in the system (phone number, address, etc..).
*No food/beverage deliveries at any time for students.
Bulldogs BARK!
Bulldogs are:
B - Brave (brave enough to always do what is right, not necessarily easy)
A - Academically Engaged (focused on learning and making progress)
R - Responsible (taking accountability and making good choices)
K - Kind (just be nice!)
Proud Principal,
Amanda McCoy, Ed.S.
Meet your ZHS administrators!
Mrs. McCoy, Principal
Mr. McKinney, 12th Grade Assistant Principal
Dr. Hardy, 11th Grade Assistant Principal
Mr. Epperson, 10th Grade Assistant Principal
Mrs. Dunn, 9th Grade Assistant Principal
ZHS Administrators
Bulldog Business 8/24/26-8/30/26
Monday, 8/24/26
o McKinney senior presentations - B105 - all day
o Admin meeting - admin conf room - 1:45pm
o Swim practice - 2:30pm
Tuesday, 8/25/26
o Happy birthday, Ms. Ratna!
o Bus evacuations - bus loop - 6:30am
o McKinney senior presentations - 26-218 - all day
o Department meetings - various - 1:45pm
o Swim practice - 2:30pm
o Girls golf vs PHS - home - 3:00pm
o Boys golf vs PHS - away - 3:00pm
o Band parent meeting - dining room - 6:00pm
o JV/V volleyball vs FHS - away - 6:30pm
Wednesday, 8/26/26
o College/Career/AVID shirt with jeans for staff
o McKinney senior presentations - B108
o SIT meeting - 316 - 10:15am
o Swim vs WRHS - home - 6:00pm
Thursday, 8/27/26
o 11th grade triad - Hardy's office - 7:30am
o Weight room meeting - weight room - 8:30am (Dunn/McCoy)
o Senior portraits - media - 9:00am-3:00pm
o Focus school meeting - Teams - 10:00am (McCoy/McKinney)
o Swim practice - 2:30pm
o Girls golf vs LOLHS - away - 3:00pm
o Boys golf vs LOLHS - home - 3:00pm
o JV/V volleyball vs KRAI - home (played at Stewart Middle) - 6:00pm (Aguilera cover)
o Musical theater parent meeting - dining room - 6:30pm
o JV football vs WCHS - home - 7:00pm (Dobbins cover)
Friday, 8/28/26
o Happy birthday, Ms. Turley!
o School spirit with jeans for staff
o Calendar meeting - admin conf room - 8:15am
o District walkthroughs - various - 10:30am
o Swim practice - 2:30pm
o V Football vs WCHS - away - 7:30pm (Cim cover)
Saturday, 8/29/26
o Cross Country vs Citrus - away - 5:00am
o District 14 thespian troupe meeting - RRHS - 9:00am
Sunday, 8/30/26
o Happy birthday, Mrs. Craft!
o Day of rest
Great Things are Happening at ZHS!
Mrs. John's students visited staff members with their Ag chickens!
After a hard fought battle, your Bulldogs fell to the Villages on Friday night. Back to the grind on Monday and our next battle will be a WIN!
The Cross Country team individually shaved at least 4 minutes off their time this weekend! Lydia Vincent took 2nd!
Senior sunrise! Class of 2027!
Senior Spotlight!
If you have things to share in "Great Things are Happening at ZHS" please email me at amccoy@pasco.k12.fl.us
I depend on everyone involved to share the amazing things our staff and students are doing!