The VISION of PHUHS is to provide a learning environment that results in a graduation rate of 100% each year.

The MISSION of PHUHS is to educate all students by using effective systems that promote lifelong learning.

NEWS

Attention Spanish students; Would you like to learn Bachata?  The Clearwater East Library will be having a free two hour dance class on Saturday, March 13, from 3-5 PM. The library is on the corner of Belcher and Drew in Clearwater. Please contact Mrs. Martinez in the Media Center for more information.

Seven Pinellas County Schools students have received a national medal in The Scholastic Art Awards, and two of these students are from PHUHS. IB Juniors, Madeline Jobe and Ji Min Noh, will be invited to the national awards ceremony at Carnegie Hall on June 9th in New York. The artwork from these American Vision Medal and Gold Medal recipients will be displayed at the World Financial Center in New York from June 9th through the 25th. Congratulations to these students and their art teacher, Kerri Silvernell, for earning these high national awards.

Palm Harbor University High School has been notified that its students are trespassing on neighboring properties including Sutton Place and West Lake Village before, during, and after school.  Students, please be aware of the complaints made by the neighbors and we ask that students be respectful of our neighbors and stay off their property. Thank you for your continued cooperation.

Attention all creative video students: The district has extended the deadline for the Walker’s Rising Stars video arts category to May 7th. If you are interested, please see Mrs. Chonko or Mrs. Dirscherl in the media center.

REMINDERS

Cypress Woods Elementary School is having a Family Fun Night and is looking for PHUHS students to volunteer to help with the event. The Fun Night is Saturday, March 20, from 5–8 pm. Please call Marci Schultz at 787-8098 if you would like to help.

The PHUHS Symphonic Strings Orchestra received straight SUPERIOR ratings at the FOA Music Performance Assessment on Thursday at Dunedin High School. The group was praised for its mature musicality and excellent stage presence, and they were rewarded for their hard work with one of the highest adjudications of the evening. Congratulations, orchestra!

March is Social Work month! Mrs. Pesacov, our school social worker, provides a variety of services to our students and staff. She displays a strong desire to improve people’s lives. Be sure to let Mrs.Pesacov know we appreciate her hard work on our behalf.

Juniors and Seniors: The College and Career Lab is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. We have computers and print resources available for your use. Volunteers are here to help you with your college search, scholarships, application, and essay. We also have test prep information for the SAT and ACT.


SPORTS

Reminders

Yesterday, the football team went to St. Pete and dominated Wiregrass, Dixie Hollins and Pinellas Park high school in their 7 vs. 7 league. Billy Pavlock, Hunter Beam, Brad Jordan, Grant Lipshaw and Tim Gorman all came up with big plays to help lead Palm Harbor.

Congratulations to the Palm Harbor Fusion Dance Team. This past weekend they scored a 90 or above on all three of their performances, bringing home a trophy for three superior ratings.

Tutoring @ PHUHS

Are you looking for extra help with your classes? The National Honor Society will be providing 1 hour tutoring sessions every Wednesday after school. No sign-up is necessary, just stop by the media center on Wednesdays after school. Help in most subjects will be available, but it is suggested you speak with either Mrs. Chonko or Mrs. Dirscherl to arrange for a tutor for a specific class such as Health Science. Hope to see you there!

Do you need help with Spanish? Come to Spanish tutoring hosted by the Spanish Honor Society. We are available to help every Wednesday after school in the media center.

Need math help? Mu Alpha Theta is hosting math tutoring every Tuesday after school in room 4-205 throughout the whole school year. If you would like to be tutored, please stop by on Tuesdays for help.

Our fantastic PHUHS math tutor Mike Laskey is enjoying working with many of you on your math needs – at times he is working with 15 – 20 students. Due to the large numbers Mr. Laskey has offered to come in an additional night and will now be with us both Monday & Wednesday evenings 6:30p – 8:30 in room 11-113. THANK YOU MR. LASKEY!

National Honor Society News

Attention NHS members: this is a reminder that according to our Bylaws, you need to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA in order to remain a member. Any disciplinary referrals will be reviewed and may also result in your losing your membership.

Volunteers are needed to assist with the Cultural Arts Festival from 4-8 on March 12th. Three students are needed to assist at the African Booth and twenty volunteers are needed to help with the festival in general. Sign up in the media center.

Earn NHS volunteer hours by tutoring or participating in our campus clean up. Both happen every Wednesday. Meet in the media center right after school.