Warhawk Family Newsletter

Warhawk Students and Families,

I hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend! As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow in observance of Labor Day. We look forward to welcoming our Warhawks back on Tuesday, September 8th.

We ended last week on a high note with an amazing, spirit-filled pep rally! It was great to see our students and staff come together, show their Warhawk pride, and simply have fun. As we continue Designing an A-Rated Future While Elevating the Student Experience, we want our students to enjoy the moments that make high school memorable while also staying locked in academically. There is a time to work, a time to play, and a time to celebrate, and our Warhawks showed on Friday that we can do all three!

FAST PM1 – September 22nd
All 9th and 10th grade students will take the FAST ELA PM1 assessment on Tuesday, September 22nd. This assessment is extremely important because it provides us with valuable information about where students are academically at the beginning of the year and helps teachers identify areas of strength as well as areas where additional support may be needed. Please encourage your student to take this assessment seriously, get a good night's rest, arrive at school on time, and give their very best effort.

Electronic Devices Reminder
We also want to remind students and families about our electronic devices policy. We have seen some students accessing unauthorized websites, including gaming sites, or attempting to use VPNs to bypass district restrictions on their school-issued laptops. School-issued devices are educational tools and must be used appropriately and in accordance with school and district expectations. Students who violate the electronic devices policy will receive disciplinary consequences.

Students, please make responsible choices when using your devices. Parents and guardians, we encourage you to regularly monitor your student's device usage and have conversations with them about appropriate and responsible technology use.

New Student Sign-Out Procedure – Effective Immediately
Effective immediately, all students who are authorized to leave campus before the end of the school day for OJT, Dual Enrollment, PTLs, CEL internships, or other approved programs must sign out through the front office and exit campus through the front office. Students may no longer exit through exterior gates when leaving early for these programs.

This new procedure is an important part of our continued efforts to strengthen campus safety and security. Having students leave through one designated location allows us to accurately account for who is on campus throughout the school day and helps ensure that exterior gates remain secure and are not used as access points by unauthorized individuals.

Students participating in these programs should plan accordingly and report to the front office to sign out each time they leave campus during the school day. We appreciate our students and families working with us as we continue prioritizing the safety and security of everyone on our campus.

PTSA Meeting – September 8th
Our first PTSA meeting of the school year is Tuesday, September 8th. We would love to see our parents and families get involved! A strong school community depends on strong partnerships, and PTSA is a great way to stay connected and support our students and school. Additional information can be found in the flyer included in this week's newsletter.

Enjoy the remainder of the Labor Day weekend, Warhawk Nation! Let's return Tuesday refreshed, focused, and ready to SOAR!

Dr. Brown
Principal
Seminole High School

Are you a junior or senior with a strong academic record? The National Honor Society (NHS) invites eligible Warhawks to attend an informational meeting on Friday, September 11, at 2:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Students with a minimum 4.0 GPA or a 3.5 unweighted GPA are encouraged to attend. Information about the National Honor Society, along with applications, will be provided at the meeting. Applications are due by Friday, September 18, at 2:20 p.m. and should be returned to Mr. Crellin in Building 4 Room 26. Have questions? Please see Mr. Crellin during non-class time or at the meeting. We hope to see all eligible Warhawks there!

With the start of a new school year, our teachers are busy planting the seeds of knowledge, while Mr. Casillo is taking that idea quite literally! Mr. Casillo and friends recently got their hands dirty with our newly formed Garden Club, where students are learning about growing food and plants while gaining hands-on experience with the agricultural process. The Garden Club meets every Tuesday and Thursday during lunch and after school in B7-R007. Members will work together to plant, study, document, harvest, and share, all while growing vegetables, fruit, new skills, and having plenty of fun along the way!

We’re looking for new students to join Cross Country! Whether you’re an experienced runner or simply looking for a new challenge, Cross Country is a great way to get active, make new friends, build endurance, and be part of a team.No prior running experience is necessary. Just bring a positive attitude and a willingness to work!

Come out, get involved, and SOAR with Warhawk Cross Country! 🧡💚

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