Good afternoon!

It is hard to believe that we only have 6 weeks of school remaining. AP, IB, and State testing all starts May 1st and we desperately need your help as we do not have enough employees to meet all the proctor requirements. If you or anyone you know has any available time, please sign-up to help. We will take aunts, uncles, grandparents, and elderly neighbors.

Please make sure you have completed the Volunteer Link with the district, if you have not been cleared to be on campus. https://stjohns.keepntrack.com/apply

We need volunteers!

AP Testing

Please help us by proctoring an AP exam in May. We will take grandparents, aunts, uncles, retired neighbors - please spread the word. (Note: College Board does not allow family members to proctor any test that a relative is taking.)

Nease High School: AP Testing Volunteers 2023 (signupgenius.com)

State End of Course exams

Testing is May 1st through May 16th - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4EA5AB2BA3FF2-spring1

IB Testing

Mrs. Kennedy cannot do this without help from our IB underclassmen parents. Click here to sign up. 

SENIORS ONLY are allowed to arrive late to school or leave after an AP exam. If you would like your child to leave after a morning exam, please complete the early dismissal form, which is due to the main office by April 21st. There are hard copies available in the main office.

Donation Drive: The PTSO is hosting a Donation Drive for in transition students or those whose families are experiencing hard times. We would like to help these students with some of their basic needs by distributing Walmart and gas station gift cards. Please drop off your donation to the Front Office next week (by Friday, April 21) in an envelope labeled, “PTSO-ASSIST.” If you provide your name and contact information, the PTSO will mail you a receipt for your donation. Thank you in advance for supporting our students! Please email Anne Chance with any questions at:nhsptsoassist@gmail.com

From the District Office

The St. Johns County School District Career and Technical Education Department is conducting the following community stakeholder survey to assess the ongoing need and demand for educational and workforce programming. Feedback from the survey can be used for strategically improving existing programs, as well as, expanding or developing new programs at our high schools and First Coast Technical College (FCTC). We greatly appreciate your participation. Please complete the survey by

April 24th.

Community Survey

Thank you for your feedback and participation!

RELAY FOR LIFE!

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is back on and being hosted on our campus in our football stadium on Saturday, Apr. 22^nd from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.!! There hasn’t been a relay since before Covid, so this is exciting for all our students and families! More than 39 teams from all across our N. Florida region and surrounding counties have already signed up. All of our Nease student clubs are encouraged to create a team and help raise money for this very special event. To find out more, please click on these links below. If you’d like to learn more about how you can help us raise money or participate in the event, please contact Mrs. Milian.

·        https://secure.acsevents.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=relay

·        What is Relay for Life?

Relay for Life luminaria bags are available for a minimum donation of $5 – or more – to decorate in memory or honor of someone you love who has fought the good fight. You must complete the luminaria form attached and of course you are welcome to decorate as many bags as you would like for a minimum donation of $5 per bag IF you want to personalize these bags for someone you love that has fought cancer, is still fighting, or left us too early. We are also asking that you please encourage your students to consider this fundraiser as a way to help support Relay for Life. Please see Carolyn in the media center if you have any questions. All the luminarias have to be purchased by Friday, Apr. 21^st. Please make your check payable to American Cancer Society or use this link to order online - LUMINARIA

SENIOR INFORMATION

Below is the link to the Special Edition Panther Press for Seniors. If anything new is added 4th quarter for seniors, I will include in this section each week.

Special Edition Panther Press - Senior Information - https://conta.cc/40v4txx

TEXTBOOKS AND MEDIA FINES – SENIORS!!!

If you have any media fines for library books, textbooks, or student ID’s on your account, you WILL NOT receive your graduation tickets. If you do not have any fines on your media accounts, you MUST RETURN ALL library books or textbooks you have checked out this school year before receiving your graduation tickets. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Mrs. Milian directly at carolyn.milian@stjohns.k12.fl.us

SUG for Lights Out 2023 event on May 11th. Lights Out 2023 is a SENIOR only event!

PLEASE sign-up if by Friday, May 5th if you plan on attending, so the appropriate amount of food can be ordered. Remember there is no cost to this event.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0444ADA722AAF58-lights1



Leonards will offer Senior Photos with cap & gowns on Tuesday, May 16th in the Nease auditorium. Students MUST sign-up to attend and students MUST be within dress code to enter campus.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0445a4aa29aafd0-nease4#/

Celebrate how much your graduate has grown in the Senior issue of The Vertical, Nease’s student newspaper!

Submit a baby or young photo and a recent photo of you senior to be showcased side by side in our senior issue for only $10. Submitting photos for publication indicates that you own the copyright to the images submitted and give us permission to publish the images. DEADLINE IS APRIL 14, 2023! Purchase and find submission instructions at: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/20222023-Nease-Senior-Photos-Vertical/ScqtUSB

Paying Senior Dues and Ordering Your Cap & Gown are PAST DUE

• 15 Seniors have not paid their senior dues. You cannot attend Graduation without paying your senior dues. Please check the Special Edition of the Panther Press for Seniors or the Senior Schoology group for more information. See Mrs. Bourquin in D7 or Mrs. Jordan in Cpod with questions.
• 22 Seniors have not ordered their cap and gown. You cannot attend Graduation without a Cap and Gown. Please check the Special Edition of the Panther Press for Seniors or the Senior Schoology group for more information.

Important GradBash Updates:

Permission slips, dress code information, and bus sign-ups are available on the GradBash Schoology group.



To participate in GradBash the permission slip must be signed by a parent/guardian and returned no later than April 17, 2023. Designated turn in locations are Ms. Bourquin in D7, Ms. Morrison in B107, or Ms. Meitzner in E103. Failure to submit the completed form on time will result in the student not being allowed to participate in this field trip. NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN. ALL Grad Bash 2023 participants MUST use the provided transportation to Universal. NO EXCEPTIONS!  Parents and Guardians each bus has a unique Remind, if you are interested you may join this. Your student is REQUIRED to join it with the phone they will have on them at GradBash. Remind codes for GradBash are on the Bus sign up.

Monday, April 17th – GREEN Day - 1, 3, 5, & 7

• HOME: 6:30pm – V Baseball vs Middleburg
• HOME: 6pm - Softball vs Beachside

Tuesday, April 18th – GOLD Day - 2, 4, 6, & 7

• 5pm – Powder Puff games at stadium
• HOME: 6pm – Softball vs Orange Park
• AWAY: 6:30pm – Boys Volleyball at Ponte Vedra
• HOME: 6:30pm - V Baseball vs Pedro

Wednesday, April 19th – 1, 2, 3, 4, EXCEL, 5, 6 – 2:50pm dismissal

• 12pm – District Character Cup (5^th grade Track & Field event)
• EXCEL A & B: Mandatory Club meeting during EXCEL for club presidents - pick one to attend
• 4:30pm – ASL Honor Society event in cafeteria
• 5pm – International Thespian Society – Induction Dinner & Ceremony
• 6pm – Poetry Slam in Media Center

Thursday, April 20^th – 1, 3, 5, & 7

• Marine Science FT to Guana
• 8am – SAC meeting in PH 104 conference room
• 10am – NJROTC Booster Club meeting in portable 40
• AWAY: 6pm – Softball at Tocoi
• HOME: 6:30pm – Boys Volleyball vs Creekside – SR night

Friday, April 21^st – 2, 4, 6, & 7

• Earth Space FT to Museum of Sci & History
• End of 6^th & 7^th period: Powder Puff Championship Game at stadium

Saturday, April 22^nd

•  6pm – Miss Nease in auditorium
• 4-10pm – Relay for Life at stadium
• AWAY: 2pm – Boys Volleyball Tri-Match @ Spruce Creek HS

Student Life

Powder Puff Football Games are this Week!

Playoff Games: Afterschool on Tuesday April 18^th

         Game 1:   Freshman vs Sophomores will start at 5:00pm

         Game 2: Junior vs Seniors will start approx. 6:00pm (after game 1 finishes)

Championship Game: During School 7^th period on Friday April 21^st

         The winners of Tuesday’s playoff games will compete in this game.

Proceeds go towards senior scholarships which will be awarded during the game on Friday. We are asking for a $5 donation to attend the games.

• On Tuesday donations can be made at the stadium entrance or on Hometown ticketing starting Monday morning.
• For Friday’s game during school wristbands will be given for a $5 donation before school behind panther hall and during all lunches in front of the PAC.

Attention chess enthusiasts! Join our school's chess tournament for just 3 canned goods. All donations will be given to the Clara White Mission, providing meals and housing for the homeless. Open to all skill levels, don't miss out on the chance to make a difference while playing your favorite game. Sign up today: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f45aaac2ba0f8c70-chess#/

2023 Student Government Elections are HERE!

Students must have served one year in SGA and be in good standing to run for office.

Students must submit a declaration of candidacy form prior to campaigning.

Campaigning begins at 4pm on Friday, April 28, 2023, and ends at 4pm on Monday, May 8, 2023. This includes social media.

Elections will be held during all lunches on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.

Students must follow all campaign rules and regulations.

Please pick up candidacy forms and rules from Ms. Cunningham in Portable 52 between classes.

MANDATORY CLUB MEETING- APRIL 19^TH EXCEL

If you are planning to start a new club next year or are an existing club that plans on returning for the 2023-2024 school year, you are REQUIRED to attend this EXCEL meeting. No clubs will be approved without a leadership representative present. Attendance will be taken.  We will share paperwork, due dates and important club information for the 2023-2024 school year. Meet us in the PAC!

Please complete the following link by April 18, 2023:   https://forms.office.com/r/Yms8z2Bj51

P³ Poetry April 19th!

Our 6^th Annual P³ (Panthers, Poetry, & Prose) Poetry Slam will take place Wednesday, Apr. 19^th at 6 p.m. here in our media center. Please join us as we transform our media center into a “coffeehouse” with a mic for some amazing performers as they share their own personal works. 1^st place prize is $50 CASH! This event is open to family and friends, however, we do need to have a head count of how many folks will be attending so we prepare for seating and will be serving snacks and beverages.  If you will be attending, please click on the link below and RSVP Monday, Apr. 17th. Thank you so much and LET’S GET READY TO SLAM!  

POETRY SLAM RSVP

STUDENTS! If you would like to perform in the poetry slam – you MUST see Mrs. Milian in the media center by Friday, April 14^th THE LATEST!

AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING! PLEASE READ!!

Parents & students – we have had a sharp decline in the number of students staying for help on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please remember – this is a FREE service offered to ALL students every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-5 pm in the media center. Each day we have between 10-14 National Honor Society Juniors & Seniors ready to help you get back on track with your grades. And remember-- EOC’s, FSA’s and final exams are right around the corner!! Use these days as opportunities to get some extra help and support with the topics you are still struggling with and get extra help with preparing and studying for finals. You can also come in for tutoring at 8:15 a.m. on any morning Mon-Fri BUT you have to make an appt. with Mrs. Milian for this. The LAST DAY for after-school tutoring will be Thursday, May 11^th! We will NOT have tutoring days during the last 2 weeks of school. 

Underclassmen:

We have exams on the LAST day of school. If exams are not taken, you will receive a zero. PLEASE plan accordingly.

Nease STAR Recipients

The district recognizes the top 3% of students from each high school at the Annual STAR Awards. STAR stands for Students Taking Academic Responsibility. Nease's recipients this year are Aryaman Bansal, Ethan Bhula, Sanketh Challagulla, Jake Dorrow, Tabitha Gottipati, Anika Kapil, Preethishree Karthikeyan, Josh Klatzkow, Abhisri Korrapati, Ryan Krugar, Miles Moerman, Rich Nguyen, Sofia Pantano, Keval Patel, Saumya Poddar, Christy Shao, Rohit Siddi, Abbhinav Sriram, Parker Stamschror, Ricky Zhang. Congratulations to all for being star students!

Boys/Girls Lacrosse

Both Boys and Girls Lacrosse advance to the District Championship Game!

Boys Weightlifting

Boys Weightlifting Regional Championship - Our guys lifted well with the following placings:

Olympic

Joseph Stodel (119) – 10^th

Samuel Lewis (129) – 6^th

Luis Napoles (154) – 10^th

Peter Lemos (183) – 6^th

Michael Galeano (183) – 10^th

Traditional

Joseph Stodel (119) – 10^th

Samuel Lewis (129) – 3^rd

Luis Napoles (154) – 7^th

Michael Galeano (183) – 7^th

Evan Higgins (UNL) – 10^th

Stodel, Lewis, Lemos, Galeano and Higgins will advance to the State Championships Saturday, April 15^th!

The State Science and Engineering Fair took place in Lakeland this past week. Congratulations to the following Nease students!

• 3rd place: Vishegu & Sailalit Mudunuri - Intelligent Machines/Robotics
• Special-Cash Tomorrowland Science Award - Vishegu & Sailalit Mudunuri

2023 St Johns County High School Math Competition was held this past Saturday at Nease High School. There were 130 students in 7 different subjects competed.

1st place - Nease High School

2nd place - Beachside High School

3rd place - Ponte Vedra High School

Nease Students:

1st place in Pre-Calculus - Tu Ly Bui

1st place in Calc AB - Vincent Schifano

1st place in Calculus BC - Cole Smith

2nd place in Calculus BC - Ricky Zhang

3rd place in AP Stats - Justin Yass

3rd place in Geometry - Trevor Courson*

*Apologies to Trevor as we accidently left him off the list last week.

NJROTC

Congratulations to our Drill Team for finishing 5^th overall at Navy Nationals! They finished 1^st place in the 16x100 Shuttle Relay, , 4^th place in Armed Platoon Basic Drill, 5^th place in Color Guard, 5^th place in Armed Platoon Exhibition, 5^th place in Unit Personnel Inspection, 3^rd Place in Team Push-ups, Male Push-ups Individual Medals: 2^nd place Sam Lewis, 5^th place Jack Callahan, Academics Individual Medal: 6^th place Zachary Servello.

A BIG congratulations to the 4x1600 girls’ team for breaking the Nease High School record at the Bear's Classic/True Team Championship on Saturday, April 1. Running a time of 22:06.53, Grace Mueller, Kendall Wampler, Ella Harrison, and Mary Pace-Balzan accomplished this impressive feat. Although we were confident in their abilities, we were aware that this would not be an easy task due to the record being set 26 years ago in 1997. These athletes demonstrated exceptional teamwork, which they have exhibited throughout the season, to establish the record. 

Hometown Fan APP

Nease High School has transitioned to Hometown Fan for athletic tickets to games.

Download the APP or click on https://neaseathletics.com/tickets/ to purchase tickets!

Follow Nease Athletics on Instagram #NeaseAthletics and Twitter @NeaseAthletics

NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete 2022-2023

http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Student_Resources/CBSA.pdf?j=84970295&jb=12006&l=7822357_HTML&mid=10892399&sfmc_sub=1302201880&u=741606448

Purchase Nease Athletic Apparel:

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/florida/pontevedra/nease-high-school

Athletic Clearance

Prior to participating with a Nease High School athletic team, all students are required to complete the athletic clearance process.

Please keep in mind that the FHSAA requires all student athletes to view free NFHS video courses on concussions, heat illness, and sudden cardiac arrest (see instructions below). Signatures on the EL3 form indicate that your athlete has completed these three video courses. The FHSAA also requires that all student athletes have at least a 2.0 unweighted GPA to be eligible for participation.

For step-by-step athletic clearance instructions please visit: https://neaseathletics.com/athletic_clearance/

There is a new EL2 Physical Form print this PDF (click on blue EL2 Physical form) if you are going to get your physical updated.

Athletic Fee

The purpose of the Nease Athletic Fee is to help address the costs associated with operating a high school athletic department. Currently the St. Johns County School Board pays each coach’s coaching supplement, and all remaining costs are the responsibility of the athletic department and teams. The athletic fee helps cover the following expenses:

·        Game officials

·        Indoor and Outdoor Athletic Facility maintenance

·        Sports Medicine

·        Security

·        Ambulance service

·        Athletic Leadership Council activities

·        Student-Athlete Letters and Awards

·        FHSAA membership dues and other fees

The 2022-23 fee will be as follows: $75 Per Sport Played

The $75 Athletic Fee can be paid via School Pay by clicking

https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Athletic-Fee-/SUeFDu

This fee must be paid prior to the student-athlete participating in his/her first contest. Nease Athletics appreciates your attention and compliance regarding payment of this fee. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Nease Athletic Department.

Open PTSO President Position! Our current PTSO President will be serving in a different capacity for the 2023-24 school year, and we are actively looking for a replacement. The PTSO provides a forum where parents, teachers, administrators, and students can collaborate on ways to enhance and enrich the quality of education at Nease High School. For more information, please email nhs.ptso.board@gmail.com

EXCEL Volunteers Wanted! We are looking for Volunteers during EXCEL time. EXCEL is each Wednesday and gives students an opportunity to eat lunch, attend a club meeting, seek help from a teacher, or retake a summative exam. Volunteers are needed from 12:00 pm-1:30 pm. Volunteers will get training prior to their first shift and a volunteer T-shirt. Volunteers get a valuable peak into campus life at NHS! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4aafab2ea0f9c70-excel2*All visitors on campus including PTSO meeting attendees, must be approved volunteers. To become an approved visitor, please visit https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/volunteer/. Visitors are required to check in at the front office and present identification.

PTSO Gold Business Partner Spotlight:

Dr. Esra, DVM and owner of Nease Animal Hospital has been a long-time PTSO Gold supporter of Nease PTSO. Embracing the highest standards of modern veterinary medicine, Nease Animal Hospital offers a wide range of services including canine rehabilitation, physical therapy and underwater treadmill hydrotherapy. Dr. Esra is passionate about helping your pet live a healthier and happier life. For more information https://www.neaseanimalhospital.com/   Thank you Dr. Esra for your continued support!

THANK YOU to Miller Electric Company for being a PTSO Gold Business Partner! For almost 10 decades, Miller Electric Company has focused on providing quality electrical solutions for clients while building meaningful careers for their people in an environment that encourages inclusivity, development, and balance. Currently, in their 3rd generation of family-owned leadership, their company is committed to the continued stewardship of their communities and the industry as we look to build relationships that power the possibilities of a more connected future. www.meco.jax.com



THANK YOU, Oasis Boat Yard and Marina! The owners, John and Jodi Spires have been part of the Panther Community since 2006 and are a third year Gold Business Partner. Oasis Boat Yard offers a wide variety of marine services, from quick hauls to full refits. With a combined experience of over 40 years in the industry, you can count on Oasis Boat Yard for all your boating needs. For more information or questions regarding work please contact Jodi Spires at 904-824-2520 or info@oasisboatyard.com.

Leonard’s Scholarship applications are due by April 30th, and students should go to www.leonards.com/scholarship to apply!

Academy and yearbook students are both eligible to apply.

Preference is given to those who are pursing digital design, photography, or journalism, or who have worked with their high school career academies and yearbook staffs.

Dropping a Career Academy Program for 2023-24

If a current Academy student decides that they do NOT want to take part in the Academy for the 2023-24 school year, and wishes to drop their Academy elective course, a Program of Choice/Academy Drop Form must be completed and submitted to Mrs. Combs before the end of this school year. Students who determine that they would like to be released must submit the form before the Academy Course can be removed from their course selections for next school year. A Program of Choice/Academy Drop Form can be found here. If you have any questions about dropping an Academy for 2023-24, please reach out to Jaime Combs at Jaime.combs@stjohns.k12.fl.us

If you have any questions about the Communications Academy, Stellar Academy of Engineering, or Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, reach out to Academy Coordinator Jaime Combs, at Jaime.combs@stjohns.k12.fl.us

IB Seniors

• IB Senior Stoles are ready to be purchased. If you are not a member of the IB Boosters, please submit 25$ (check payable to IB Boosters) to Mrs. Kennedy so we can order your stole for graduation. If you need to know if you are a member, please reach out to neaseib@gmail.com for verification.
• The IB Senior Banquet will be held on May 18^th at the St. Johns Golf and Country Club at 6PM. Link for parents to pay and RSVP to the banquet. Student’s dinners are paid for by the Boosters. Each senior can bring up to two guests.

All IB Students & Parents

• Please help with proctoring for IB testing in May 2023. Mrs. Kennedy cannot do this without help from our underclassmen parents. Click here to sign up. 
• IB Booster meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 25^th, 2023 at 9:45am in the Media Center. All are welcome to attend. 
• Our next IB Social is on Thursday, April 20^th. Please use this link to help with drinks. Coolers can be left in the front office for drop off and pick up. 

For any questions related to testing please email our testing coordinator, Ms. Cynthia Messenger (Cynthia.Messenger@stjohns.k12.fl.us)

547-8281

For all upcoming test dates, please visit the NHS Testing Information  website.

Carolyn Milian – School Librarian Media Specialist

Lorna Patterson – Media Clerk

Media Center phone number – 904-547-8367

Email – carolyn.milian@stjohns.k12.fl.us

JUNIORS & SENIORS!! Get your “Panther Café Senior Tile”! This is your chance to IMMORTALIZE yourself in our library!

ALL seniors have the opportunity to take home one of our café area ceiling tiles, paint and personalize it, then have it placed back into our ceiling for a donation of $20. The money raised from this fundraiser will be used to purchase new computers for our media center and other technology enhancements and at the same time have our seniors immortalized in our café as these will never be repainted! Please contact me in the media center for more information. 

GPAC: Gifted Parent Advisory Council

What is GPAC?

The SJCSD Gifted Parent Advisory Council (GPAC) is a broad-based district gifted advisory committee representing educators, parents, and stakeholders who meet quarterly to discuss ways to support the gifted program and its students. Through collaborative learning, engagement, and advocacy, the members of GPAC support one another in navigating appropriate academic and affective learning paths for our gifted learners. All parents and/or caregivers of a SJCSD gifted student are encouraged to participate.

For more information about GPAC, please reach out to:

Sherri-Lee Heath, Gifted Program Specialist, K-12

Sherri-Lee.Heath@stjohns.k12.fl.us   or (904) 547-8916

or the Gifted Resource and Curriculum Enrichment itinerant teacher at your child’s school

Thursday, February 23^rd, 2023  

Sebastian Middle School Multi-Purpose Room 6:30-8:00 pm

Tuesday, April 18^th, 2023

Beachside High School Media Center    6:30-8:00 pm