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Pasco proposes closing, merging 3 schools into single K-8 campus
NEW PORT RICHEY — In an effort to maximize the efficiency of its space and staff, the Pasco County school district has proposed closing one of its under-capacity elementary schools and merging it with a nearby elementary-middle campus to become a kindergarten through eighth-grade school. The recommendation to combine...
Pasco noninstructional school employee union agrees to raise package
The employee union that represents Pasco County bus drivers, classroom aides and other support staff on Thursday reached a contract agreement with the school district on a raise package similar to the one that teachers won a day earlier. The plan increases all base salaries by 1.25%, with another 2.25%...
Pasco teachers reach 5% pay raise deal
LAND O’LAKES — Pasco County teachers are line to receive pay raises averaging just over 5%, after representatives from the school district and teachers union reached a deal Wednesday in their first round of bargaining over salaries and benefits. The agreement, which still requires ratification, includes a 3.5%...
Alana paints her parking spot!
Alana Serrano, a Senior at Sunlake High School, spent her time one sunny Saturday painting the parking lot with a many other seniors. Painting the parking lot is an activity every senior at Sunlake has the opportunity to do. The parking spaces are completely customizable with the ability to paint whatever you would like, which shows your personality and who you are, the only limit being that it must be appropriate for school. The school allowed two days to paint (August 3rd and August 17th). Alana decided to decorate her space with a picture of the ocean. Altogether, the painting took roughly eight hours. Alana loves the ocean and that is what inspired her. The people who helped her paint her masterpiece were her family and a few of her friends. “My favorite part of painting my parking spot was listening to music and having my friends and family there,” says Alana. The two days she spent out there were extremely hot, so lots of shade and water was needed. Alana states, “We brought water with us and a tent for shade to protect us from the heat. The first day it was sunny but later in the day it started to rain, which I got worried that our hard work would be damaged, but when we went the second day it was fine, and we finished.”
Na’Vaun Rodriguez’s First Look at his JV Season
Na’Vaun Rodriguez, a freshman in the class of 2028 at Sunlake High School, had an unforgettable introduction to high school football on Thursday, August 22nd. His first game was a thrilling experience, culminating in a decisive 35-7 victory that set a positive tone for the rest of the season. Na’Vaun was exhilarated by the intensity of the game and felt that he performed well on the field. He said, “I think I did pretty well.” The win was not only a great start for the team but also a confidence booster for him personally. One of the standout moments of the game for Na’Vaun was witnessing his teammate, Number 6, make a spectacular play. As the ball soared through the air, Number 6 managed to snag it with one hand while sprinting down the field. This impressive catch was not only a highlight of the game but also a testament to the skill and teamwork of the Sunlake High football squad. Na’Vaun is eager to build on this initial success and is already looking forward to their next game. Na’Vaun stated, “Im ready to do it again.” The excitement from their first win and the memorable plays, like the one-handed catch by Number 6, have fueled his enthusiasm for the season ahead. With a strong start and a supportive team, Na’Vaun is ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in his high school football journey.
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