10550 Ray Road, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082 904-547-8300 - Main Office
Office Hours: 8:30am to 4:45pm
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Happy Friday!
Volunteers are desperately needed for upcoming testing!
We will take parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and family friends - anyone with free time!
We need proctors for upcoming End of Course testing April 21st through May, 20th. If you have a few hours (or a few days), please use the sign-up genius link below or email me when you have availability. Thank you in advance for your time and support for our students!
Please make sure you have completed the Volunteer Link with the district.
Advanced Placement exams occur in May. If you have time to donate, please visit the link below to sign up. IMPORTANT NOTE: You cannot proctor a test that a family member (immediate or extended) is taking. When in doubt, double check. We appreciate your help, in advance.
ALL volunteers must complete the quick application on the St Johns County District website. Thank you in advance for your time and support for our students!
Message from PTSO
Gift Card Donation Drive for Teacher Appreciation Week! The PTSO will be collecting gift cards to give to staff members during Teacher Appreciation Week! Our goal is to provide a gift card for every staff member. If you are interested in contributing, please put your gift card(s) in an envelope labeled PTSO Teacher Appreciation and drop it off at the Front Office no later than May 4, 2022. If you would prefer to send a Venmo donation and let us handle the purchasing of the gift card, please use @NeasePTSO as the recipient.
To make things even, we would prefer gift cards in $25 increments, but we greatly appreciate ALL donation amounts. Feel free to give more than one gift card-preferably two $25 gift cards instead of one $50 gift card. Please write the dollar amount on the gift card if it is not already pre-printed. THANK YOU in advance for helping us show our Panther staff how much we appreciate their hard work.
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SENIOR INFORMATION - PLEASE READ!
Did you miss the Special Edition Panther Press - Senior Edition? If yes, please read.
Additional Questions we have received:
- Graduation is Wednesday, June 1st at 7pm at UNF. The event WILL BE streamed.
- Students will receive 5 guest tickets for graduation.
- Students MUST check-in UNF field house between 6pm and 6:30pm. (Right next to the arena.)
- Arena doors will open at 5pm for guests to be seated. Seats are on a first come, first serve basis.
Cap & Gown Photos - May, 17th from 8am to noon
Leonard's will have Nease's custom gown for formal pictures. Sign-up using the link below.
Photos will be proofed to the Senior email that is on file with Leonard's from the Senior photo experiences.
For best results:
- Girls should wear a v-neck top so that it is not visible outside of the gown.
- Boys can wear a shirt and tie, or we will provide a white shirt and tie set to wear under their gowns. If this is chosen, please have on a neutral colored t-shirt.
Please email lurban@leonards.com if you have questions. Additional camera may be added as needed. Our pop-up studio will be once again on Magnolia Street late May, but a date has not yet been set. Once it is, I will add the link here.
Parents of Seniors: 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 26, 2022! Purchase and find submission instructions at: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/The-VerticalSenior-issue-baby-photo/S9WzJq
There are still 39 seniors who have not paid senior dues and 22 seniors who have not ordered their cap and gown. You cannot participate in graduation without paying dues and ordering a cap and gown. Please reach out to your senior guidance counselor ASAP to let them know if you do not plan to participate. You will remain on the debt list and will not receive a diploma until we have documentation that you do not plan to participate. Senior Guidance Counselors: Last name A-K Shannon Jordan: shannon.jordan@stjohns.k12.fl.us Last name L-Z Laura Kuhel: laura.kuhel@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Graduation Survey
Graduation Survey is now open on Naviance. Please make sure you complete the 2021-2022 Senior Graduation Survey, located under My School Surveys to be able to pick up your cap and gown.
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What is happening at Nease this week? |
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Monday, April 25 – Green Day – periods 1, 3, 5, 7
- 9:45am – IB Booster mtg – Conf room 104
- AWAY: 6pm Boys Varsity Volleyball Districts @ Creekside
- HOME: 6:30pm Boys Varsity Baseball vs Atlantic Coast
Tuesday, April 26 – Gold Day – periods 2, 4, 6, 7
- 6pm – Chorus concert - auditorium
- AWAY: 12pm Boys and Girls Varsity Track & Field Districts @ Flagler Palm Coast
- HOME: 6pm Girls Varsity Softball vs Fletcher
- AWAY: 6pm Boys Varsity Volleyball Districts @ Creekside – TBD based on 4/25 results
- HOME: 6:30pm Boys Varsity Baseball vs Matanzas
Wednesday, April 27 – periods 1, 3, 5, EXCEL, 2, 4, 6, 7
- 9:30am – JR assembly – regarding senior pictures – auditorium
- EXCEL – IB Pinning - auditorium
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6pm – 8th grade Night – auditorium/gym/cafeteria
- AWAY: 8am Girls Varsity Tennis States in Orlando
- AWAY: 6pm Boys Varsity Volleyball Districts @ Creekside – TBD based on 4/26 results
Thursday, April 28 – Gold Day – periods 2, 4, 6, 7
- 3:15pm – Hospitality & Tourism Advisory Board mtg
- AWAY: 8am Girls Varsity Tennis States in Orlando
- AWAY: 6pm Girls Varsity Softball @ Sandalwood
- HOME: 6:30pm Boys Varsity Baseball vs Yulee
Friday, April 29 – Green Day – periods 1, 3, 5, 7
- FTs: Communications to UNF; Engineering to The Schultz Center
- 1:30pm – GradBash departure – bus loop
- AWAY: 7pm Girls Varsity Softball @ Middleburg
Planning ahead:
Underclassmen exams are May 27th through June 2nd. Exams are not allowed to be administered early. Students can make-up exams on June 2nd or during the summer. A sign-up genius will be shared mid-May to schedule make-up exams after school is out.
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Brogan Donnelly, Jr., Center Attacking Midfielder earned United Soccer Coaches All-State honors. |
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Follow Nease Athletics on Instagram #NeaseAthletics and Twitter @NeaseAthletics
Visit www.neaseathletics.com to register for 2021-22 sports at Nease. Registration information can be found via the “Athletic Clearance” link at the top right-hand corner of the page. Please follow all instructions carefully to ensure a smooth clearance process.
Help Support Nease Athletics!
You can help support Nease Athletics by becoming a member of our Booster Club! Everyone is welcome to join. There are four membership levels. All funds will directly support Nease High School athletic programs. All athletes and coaches will benefit from the funding. Show your panther pride and sign up online.
Link Below for Apparel purchases:
NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete
*** The 2021-2022 edition of the Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete is now available. The guide is designed to assist with understanding the NCAA, NCAA Eligibility Center registration and academic requirements, and how you can help your student-athletes work toward their collegiate dreams. Here’s the link – feel free to share with others!
Please download the GoFan app to your phone to purchase tickets.
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Joe Nathaniel Bradshaw, Jr Scholarship
Nease High School Students
2021-2022 Scholarship Application
The selected student will receive a one-time scholarship based upon this application which considers: leadership, athletics, academics and a short essay. All scholarships will be paid directly to the school the athlete will be attending and comply with all NCAA guidelines. Any student-athlete that has been awarded a full scholarship to any college/university is not eligible. If you have any questions regarding the scholarship, please contact us at timothy.skip26@gmail.com
Scholarship Criteria Check List
Applicant MUST have participated in sports at Nease High School during the senior year and be eligible for graduation in May 2022.
All applications MUST be submitted with a FALL 2022 Semester transcript.
****** The deadline for applying is May 13 , 2022. *******
Applications must emailed by May 13, 2022, to be considered by the committee.
ONLY emailed applications will be considered.
Applications are at the front office and can also be emailed. Please contact Kristen Conway @ Kristen.Conway@stjohns.k12.fl.us and she will email you an application.
Want to be a Nease Cheerleader?
Cheerleading Tryouts for the 2022-2023 school year will be May 23-27 in the Nease gym. There will be 1 optional Pre-Tryout Clinic on April 13th from 3:30-5:00 at the VRA gym.
*If interested in participating in tryouts or clinics make sure your Athletic clearance is complete - If you are not already registered for Athletic Clearance for the 2021 -2022 school year, please complete Athletic Clearance - See webpage for instructions: Nease High School Athletics (neaseathletics.com)
If already in athletic clearance for 2021-2022 school year, please recheck your physical status to verify it has not or will not expire before tryouts.
(Need to be cleared for 2021-2022 to participate in tryouts and clinics since they fall within this school year, once team is announced cheerleaders who make the team will complete for 2022-2023 year. If you have already completed the process for this school year,
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Gift Card Donation Drive for Teacher Appreciation Week! The PTSO will be collecting gift cards to give to staff members during Teacher Appreciation Week! Our goal is to provide a gift card for every staff member. If you are interested in contributing, please put your gift card(s) in an envelope labeled PTSO Teacher Appreciation and drop it off at the Front Office no later than May 4, 2022. If you would prefer to send a Venmo donation and let us handle the purchasing of the gift card, please use @NeasePTSO as the recipient.
To make things even, we would prefer gift cards in $25 increments, but we greatly appreciate ALL donation amounts. Feel free to give more than one gift card-preferably two $25 gift cards instead of one $50 gift card. Please write the dollar amount on the gift card if it is not already pre-printed. THANK YOU in advance for helping us show our Panther staff how much we appreciate their hard work.
Help Wanted! We are looking for volunteers during EXCEL time in 2022! EXCEL takes place on Wednesdays from 11:00 am-12:30 pm. Sign up for one session or as many as you would like. We would love the help! Volunteers will get training prior to their first shift and will get a valuable peak into campus life at Nease! Click here to sign up for EXCEL As a reminder, all visitors on campus including PTSO meeting attendees, must be approved volunteers. To become an approved visitor, please visit https://stjohns.keepntrack.com/apply/. Visitors are required to check in at the front office and present identification.
New Spirit Wear is Online Now! The online Spirit Store has NEW items including joggers, a cropped hoodie and racerback tanks! We still have plenty of short and long-sleeve t-shirts, hoodies, flannel pajama pants and even hats! A portion of all profits is given back to the Nease PTSO. Click here for your Panther Swag!
Stay in the Know! Follow NHS PTSO on social media to stay up to date on all of the latest PTSO news and events! Find us on Facebook at Nease High School PTSO, on Instagram at @nease_ptso and on Twitter at @NeasePtso.
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Gold Business Partners Spotlight: |
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THANK YOU to Alexander Dental for their THIRD YEAR supporting NHS as a PTSO Gold Business Partner! Dr. Alexander is a proud parent of a NHS Panther and proud supporter of NHS PTSO! You can now visit Alexander Dental in their new, larger, state-of-the-art dental practice. The new office is located at the entrance of The King & The Bear off of Pacetti Road. Please call (904) 940-5757 or visit them on their website at www.AlexanderDental.com to book your appointment in real time today. They have convenient appointment times from 7am-7pm and on Saturdays!
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THANK YOU to our Gold Business Partner, Spavia Day Spa - Ponte Vedra! Owned by Nocatee residents, Spavia is perfect for people looking for a break from everyday stresses. Enjoy Spavia's full range of services including massage therapy, skin care, body wraps, eyelash extensions, and more! Visit https://spaviadayspa.com/ponte-vedra-fl/ for more information!
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If A Student Wants To Leave An Academy for 2022-23
If an Academy student checked “No” on the Intent to Return roster in December, to indicate that he/she does not want to continue in the Academy next year, a Program of Choice Drop Form will be sent home for the student and a parent to sign. This form needs to be returned to confirm that the student would like to be removed from the Academy for the 2022-23 school year. If a student decides that they want to leave the Academy, but checked “yes” on the Intent to Return, they can email Mrs. Combs at Jaime.combs@stjohns.k12.fl.us to request a drop form.
If An Academy Student Is Zoned for Beachside HS for 2022-23
Students who will be zoned for Beachside High School in 2022-23 but are returning Nease Academy students can remain at Nease. These students will then be designated as out-of-zone Academy students. The St. Johns County School District does not guarantee transportation to students attending an out-of-zone school. Because transportation is not guaranteed to out-of-zone students in our district, families need to discuss whether they can provide transportation to students who are zoned for Beachside High School, if the district doesn’t provide bussing. As long as the student can provide transportation, keeps an Academy course on his/her schedule every year, and remains within Academy grade and behavioral guidelines, he/she can attend an out-of-zone school.
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
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IB General News:
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Our next IB Booster meeting will be held on April 25th at 9:45 in Panther Hall Room 104. IB Board openings for the 2022-2023 school year are available. Please reach out to neaseib@gmail.com to let us know you are interested in helping. Smaller volunteering opportunities are also available. We need your help!
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IB testing proctors are needed for our May testing window. Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EAFA728ABF94-nease1
IB Seniors
- Please update Naviance with current acceptance, denial, withdrawal of college applications.
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IB Senior Banquet will be held at St. Johns Golf and Country Club on May 24th at 5pm. Please reserve the date. More information to follow.
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The Graduation Survey opened on April 1st in Naviance. Please make sure you complete the 2021-2022 Senior Graduation Survey, located under My School Surveys to be able to pick up your cap and gown.
IB Juniors
- IB Pinning Ceremony will be held next Wednesday during EXCEL to celebrate our continuing year 1 DP students. Parents are welcome to attend if you are a cleared SJCSD volunteer allowed to be on campus during school hours.
Incoming Pre-IB Students
- Summer assignments will be posted on the IB website the first week of summer. These will be due on the first day of school.
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Join us on April 27th for the Welcome to Nease night! We will have an IB gallery walk featuring our TOK Junior Exhibitions. Take this opportunity to meet some of your incoming peers, as well as, upperclassmen who are in the program. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Carolyn Milian – School Librarian Media Specialist
Lorna Patterson – Media Clerk
Media Center phone number – 904-547-8367
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MEDIA CENTER HOURS NEXT WEEK:
The media center will be closed during the following times next week:
· Monday – 1:15 p.m. – 2 p.m. and after school
· Wednesday morning – faculty event
· Thursday – 1:15 – 2 p.m.
· Friday – 1:15 – 2 p.m. and after school
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mrs. Milian
P3 Poetry April 20th!
THANK YOU to everyone who came out to our 5th P3 (Panthers, Poetry, & Prose) Annual Poetry Slam this past Wednesday here in our media center. We had 9 talented young adults share some very powerful and impactful personal pieces and our judges had such a struggle picking out the top 3. Congratulations to our top 3 poets and we can’t wait to see what next year brings!
· 1st place – Jayde Dauley -$50 cash prize
· 2nd place – Sofia Pantano - $35 cash prize
· 3rd place – Keira Doody - $25 cash priz
AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING!
The LAST DAY for after-school tutoring will be Thursday, May 19th! We will NOT have tutoring days during the last 2 weeks of school.
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JUNIORS AND SENIORS!!!
Get your “Panther Café Senior Tile”! This is your chance to IMMORTALIZE yourself in our library!
We are now opening this up to Juniors Class of 2023!! This is your 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 $25.The money raised from this fundraiser will be used to purchase new computers for our media center and other tech needs 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. Here are some examples of a few that have already been completed by some seniors. Let’s fill up the Café ceiling with your artwork seniors!!
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Use the link to sign-up for any upcoming link discussion.
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