
Around the RANCH
September 18, 2022
Principal's Message
Congratulations to Girls #MustangCrossCountry who won the Mitchell Invitational this weekend. The Boys placed 6th! Way to go!
September is Attendance Awareness Month and we want to remind students and parents that showing up to school each day and every period is the way to be successful. Students who attend school are more likely to earn credits and graduate. Let’s come to school every day and be successful!
Please make sure, parents and guardians, that you login to your Parent Portal and complete the required documents for your child. This includes questions regarding medical and emergency care, the PSAT, and Media Center use. Without these being completed we are not able to take action in certain circumstances, such as a medical event, and will have to call 911 instead of our School Nurse handling it as she normally would.
As you are around campus in parking lots or at events, we ask that you please remain courteous and patient. If we can all do this, things will run smoothly and more efficiently, especially in the parking lot during drop off and pick up. Please be mindful of the neighborhoods near campus and the expectations that they have regarding safety and the rules of the roads. Here is information regarding parking, driving, bicycles, and fencing on campus: https://jwmhs.pasco.k12.fl.us/parking-driving-bicycles-and-fencing-at-jwmhs/
As a reminder, #Excellence is the foundation of #MustangNation and #UnitedByExcellence! We are looking forward to each of you doing your best each and every day to contribute! You can expect weekly newsletters to keep you up to date as to what is happening at JWMHS around the ranch, as well as a weekly School Messenger call on Sunday night around 6:30PM. A good way of staying up to date on school information is to visit our website at https://jwmhs.pasco.k12.fl.us/ and follow us on Twitter and Instagram (both @JWMHS), as well as like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/jwmitchellhighschool! From there you can find several sources of information that will keep you informed of all the happenings at JW Mitchell High School.
We will strive to provide the best education possible for your child. If at any time during the school year you feel the need to contact me, please email me at jschultz@pasco.k12.fl.us or call (727) 774-9202.
We hope that you have a great week!
Go Mustangs!
~ Ms. Schultz
Save the Date! Upcoming Events at JWMHS!
Check out our JWMHS School Wide Calendars here:
https://jwmhs.pasco.k12.fl.us/school-calendars/
SAVE THE DATE – Financial Aid Night Seminar – September 28th
Seniors! Save the date for the Senior Financial Aid Night Seminar that will be hosted at JWMHS at 630PM in the Media Center on Wednesday, September 28th by Mrs. Chamberlin!
SAVE THE DATE – Underclassmen Picture Makeups – September 29th
If you are an underclassmen who has not has his or her picture taken please make sure that you sit for your picture on Thursday, September 29th . This will be the last time you can have your picture taken and be included in the Stampede Yearbook!
SAVE THE DATE – The Flu Shot Clinic – October 3rd
If you are interested in having your child receive the flu shot at JWMHS, we will be doing so on October 3rd. Please pick up a consent form in the Clinic or from Nurse Jane. We will also have them available in Student Services. This is not required for students, but is a service that is offered for those interested.
SAVE THE DATE – PSAT – October 25th
The PSAT will be administered on October 25th on our campus. 10th grade students are automatically registered to take the PSAT, and the district pays for their test! 9th and 11th grade students are encouraged to test as the PSAT is great practice for the SAT and provides students with an opportunity to explore their academic strengths for college readiness! It is important for 11th grade students to test as they may use their scores to qualify for Nation Merit Scholarships. 9th and 11th grade students can pay the $20 registration fee on RYCOR by clicking on the PSAT icon!
Quick Links
Here are some links you will need to make your school year successful:
How To for Students and Parents: https://jwmhs.pasco.k12.fl.us/how-to-for-parents-and-students/
Login to your Parent Portal and Complete the Forms Required for the New Year: https://pasco.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/index.php?skipSSO
Pay Student Fees, Purchase a Yearbook or Locker, or Make a Donation: https://www.studentquickpay.com/pasco/
Sign Up/Register for a Pasco eSchool Class: https://jwmhs.pasco.k12.fl.us/do-you-have-an-eschool-placeholder-here-is-how-to-sign-up-for-classes/
Complete Athletic Paperwork here: www.athleticclearance.com/
Request the Parent/Guardian Dance Meeting: https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSDanceMtg
Purchase Mustang Gear: https://tinyurl.com/JWMHSSpiritStore
Apply for a Free/Reduced Lunch: https://connectplus.pasco.k12.fl.us/do/fns/free-or-reduced-price-meal-application/
Apply to be a Volunteer: http://pasco.k12.fl.us/comm/page/volunteer
Purchase a Mustang Legacy Brick: https://tinyurl.com/mustanglegacybrick
Parking, Driving, Bicycles, and Fences at JWMHS Information: https://jwmhs.pasco.k12.fl.us/parking-driving-bicycles-and-fencing-at-jwmhs/
Bell Schedules for the 2022-2023 School Year: https://jwmhs.pasco.k12.fl.us/wp-content/uploads/jwmhs/2022/07/bellschedules.2223.pdf
JWMHS Calendars:
Activating and Accessing Your myStudent Parent Portal
- Create or activate your myStudent parent portal at https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/parents.
- Once in your myStudent parent account, acknowledge all of the forms that are in your account.
- Once this is completed, you will be able to see the school fees.
- Notifications can be set where parents receive emails/texts regarding grades dropping below a certain percentage, missing assignments, and attendance data.
- If you need assistance with your account, please visit myStudenthelp@pasco.k12.fl.us or the school at 727-774-9200
Apply for a Parking Tag
Connect With Us!
ADMINISTRATION
Principal - Ms. Jessica R. Schultz
10th (Class of 2025) - Mrs. Carly Baldwin
11th (Class of 2024) - Mrs. Jill Cortier
12th (Class of 2023) - Mr. Joel Quina
School Counselors
9th (Class of 2026) - Ms. MaryEllen Ruconich
10th (Class of 2025) - Ms. Chandra Harlan
11th (Class of 2024) - Mrs. Haley Hettinga
12th (Class of 2023) - Mr. Jake Crouch
College & Career Planning with Mrs. Chamberlin!
Mrs. Chamberlin helps with scholarship information as well as help with the college application process. She will hold activities throughout the year to help with current and future planning!
Class of 2023 Financial Aid Night
September 28th 6:30 p.m.
Media
SENIOR CORNER
Senior Pictures: Please make sure that you contact Gigante Productions to take your Senior Picture so that you will be included in our award-winning Stampede Yearbook. (813) 907-1078 is the contact number and www.giganteproductions.com is the website.
Mark your calendars now!
- Prom (location TBD) - April 29, 2023
- Senior Breakfast - May 25, 2023
- Graduation Practice (MANDATORY) - May 24 & 26, 2023
- Last Day of School - May 26, 2023
- Graduation at USF - Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Senior Dedication Pages in the yearbook can be pre-ordered by going here.