10550 Ray Road, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082 904-547-8300 - Main Office
Office Hours: 8:30am to 4:45pm
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Good morning! Thank you to all the families that attended Panther pick-up on Thursday. We had 1,600 students attend, which is fabulous! There is a lot of very important information in this Panther Press, so please read carefully. I will be sending a second Panther Press later today with policies and procedures as it is too much to include in this edition.
We are reviewing petition requests and balancing courses this weekend. All students need to look at HAC Tuesday to know where they are going 1st period on Wednesday. Students will receive a copy of their schedule in 1st period on Wednesday.
Unfortunately, we will start the year with teacher vacancies as there is a shortage of teachers nationwide. We are actively searching for potential candidates, but if you know of anyone interested, please have them email me at Lisa.Kunze@stjohns.k12.fl.us
- 1 English position: English 1 and English 2 Honors
- 1 Social Studies position: US History and Government
- 1 Science position: Environmental Science and Biology
- 3 one-on-one paraprofessional positions: working individually with one student
K-pod is temporarily closed while repairs and construction are occurring. The k-pod teaches have been temporarily relocated.
- Coe - portable 40
- Haeick - F-105
- Smith - portable 23
- Sobol - portable 24
Missed Panther Pick-up OR missed a station?
- Students that still need to check-out textbooks: Students will go to the Media Center on Thursday & Friday, August 11th & 12th through their English class. Students that do not have a brick & mortar English on campus can check-out textbooks before school from 8:45am to 9:15am. Textbooks will NOT be checked out on the first day of school - August 10th.
- If a locker was not purchased during Panther Pick-up and one is needed, they will be sold Thursday & Friday in Counselor's Corner in the cafeteria. Stop by during your lunch period with $5 cash.
- If your parking tag was not ready during Panther Pick-up and required documents (license, registration, and insurance) are uploaded by today, the tag will be available for pick-up in the main office on Monday or Tuesday from 8am to 3:30pm. Do NOT drive to school and park in student parking lot without a parking tag hanging from rearview mirror.
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Parking link to upload documents: https://forms.office.com/r/D6fFzV1HPR
- Back-up plastic IDs will be printed in the Media Center before school or during lunches Monday - Friday, August 15th - 19th. You MUST request the plastic ID during this week to receive a free one. After August 19th, plastic IDs are $5 each.
- Information about purchasing PE uniforms will be shared by PE teachers.
- The digital citizenship quiz, MUST be completed before a student can use a computer at Nease. If the quiz has still not been taken, please complete now. If not completed prior to Thursday, students will have to take quiz in the Media Center before receiving their textbooks.
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District’s AUP for students: https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/it/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SJCSD-Student-Acceptable-Use-Policy.pdf
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Digital Citizenship link: https://forms.office.com/r/wHMgU5Vtjh
Below are letters from the district office that we are required to share every year. Please take a few minutes to read.
Below is the link to access the 22-23 Student Code of Conduct
- There is no longer a dedicated district COVID hotline. For all future COVID-related testing, questions, or concerns, please consult your child’s pediatrician for guidance and recommendations.
- Should the pediatrician recommend your child stay home from school, please notify your child’s teacher(s) of their upcoming absence. Upon return to school, a parent or doctor’s note must be provided to excuse the absence.
- St. Johns County School District will no longer provide exposure notifications for the upcoming school year.
Message from Nease's Nurse - Mrs. Aberdeen
Parents, please remember that medication administration forms and Medical Management Plans must be updated each year. They can be found on the NHS website under the Parent tab. Students who would like to self carry non-prescriptions medications also require a parent permission form, available in the school clinic. Please call the school clinic on 547-8326 with any questions or concerns.
Calculators for Math Classes
- Required TI30Xa for Algebra 1, Geometry and MCLA. Can be purchased on SchoolPay or in room PH203 before or after school.
- Recommended TI84 Plus for Algebra 2 and higher math courses.
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Questions: email Kelli.Gebauer@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Nease Theatre:
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Nease Theatre is gearing up for a fall musical. Mr. Robinson has announced that our first production of the year will be the musical comedy Bye, Bye, Birdie. Set in the late 1950's, the musical follows the chaos that ensues when Rock & Roll phenomenon Conrad Birdie (think Elvis Presley) is drafted into the Army. His managers concoct one last publicity stunt before the superstar reports for active duty. Conrad will record a new song called "One Last Kiss" that he will sing to one lucky girl on national television, symbolically saying "farewell" to all of his fans in the process. When Conrad and his entourage descend upon the small town of Sweet Apple, Ohio, for his farewell, it is anybody's guess how the teenagers (and their parents) will respond. Bye, Bye, Birdie has plenty of roles, plenty of great music, and plenty of humor.
- Students interested in auditioning should see Mr. Robinson in the PAC (Room 206) during the first week of school for an audition packet.
Important Dates:
Thursday, August 18: Audition Workshop from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday, August 19: Audition Workshop from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Monday, August 22: Auditions from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday, August 23: Auditions from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday, August 24: Callbacks from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Thursday, August 25: Cast List Posted
Thursday, August 25: First Rehearsal (Entire Cast) from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Thursday, August 25: Parent Meeting 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM (Please try to attend if your student is participating).
Bye, Bye, Birdie will perform on November 3, 4, and 5.
YEARBOOK SALES NOW OPEN! Last year we sold out of yearbooks, so make sure you get one early, and at the best price! Go to yearbookordercenter.com and search for Nease High School. Prices will go up soon, so don't miss out! Contact leisha.cowart@stjohns.k12.fl.us for more information.
In need of a parking spot for this school year? See the information below!
The Nease High School Band Boosters have THREE parking spots that are currently up for auction now through Friday, August 12th! The auction is through 32auctions and requires you to make an account in order to bid (quick and easy to do!). Auction site includes photos of the parking spots and their numbers as well. Follow the link or scan the QR code below to be taken to the auction for a chance to win one of the three parking spots available!
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SENIOR INFORMATION - PLEASE READ!
Senior assembly on Tuesday, August 16th at 9:25am in the auditorium to review behavior expectations, sign-off on name for diploma, and receive info about ordering cap & gown and announcements from Herff Jones. It is important that EVERY senior is present. We are holding this meeting before dual enrollment classes start, so no one misses important information. DE students MUST be within Nease dress code to enter campus for the assembly.
Senior Dues
Every year senior dues are collected to pay for everything related to graduation – facility rental, security, flower, video board, sound, streaming, parking, diplomas, programs, etc. The fee is $65 and can be paid online now. Seniors who pay their senior dues by October by Friday, October 14th will receive a senior t-shirt.
SENIOR PORTRAITS -- If you have not had your senior portrait done at Leonard's Studios, your portrait will not be in the yearbook. You have until Sept. 1 to schedule and complete your sitting. Cost is $35. Please contact Leonard's Studios at (904) 209-3300 or leonards.com. Contact leisha.cowart@stjohns.k12.fl.us for more information.
SENIOR PARENT YEARBOOK ADS NOW AVAILABLE! Honor your senior with a special yearbook ad. Prices start at $100 for a quarter page and go up. Go to yearbookordercenter.com to design your ad. Deadline for senior ads is Nov. 1. Contact leisha.cowart@stjohns.k12.fl.us for more information.
Class of 2023 Remind
If you would also like to be updated on Senior Class information by using Remind you can join the class of 2023 Remind by texting @nease23 to the number 81010
Seniors and their parents can join the Class of 2023 Remind to stay up to date on senior class information. Please note that everyone joins through the join information above, but because of size limitations we may move you into a different section. When this happens you will get two notifications from Remind – 1that you have been added to a new section and 2 a notification that you have been removed from the initial section. You do not need to rejoin! All sections get the same information!
Class of 2023 Schoology Group
Seniors (students only) please join the Class of 2023 Schoology group, which is how we will communicate important information about senior dues, the senior t-shirt design contest, GradBash, ordering your Cap & Gown, and more! If you want a voice in your senior year, you MUST join! If you are Dual Enrollment, this is a GREAT way to stay connected! This group is for students only. To Join, navigate to Groups in your Schoology account and join the group using this code: C8JX-WT66-BHV8D
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What is happening at Nease this week? |
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Wednesday, August 10th - 1st Day of School - early release at 2:50pm
- Students will attend ALL 7 classes - bell schedule is below.
Thursday, August 11th - GREEN Day - periods 1, 3, 5, 7
- 6:30pm - Football parent meeting in auditorium
Friday, August 12th - GOLD Day - periods 2, 4, 6, 7
- 6pm - Football Varsity Scrimmage at stadium
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The Boys Volleyball Clinic was a success! We hosted two World Champion Volleyball Professionals to help develop the athletes who attended. Marco Macias Vargas, Mexican National Team Indoor and Beach Volleyball player for 15 years and his lovely wife Yantin Yameleska. She is the only Puerto Rican Beach Volleyball duo to ever win a bronze medal in the Pan-American games. They are both coaches at Florida State College of Jacksonville. We look forward to expanding the clinic next summer. |
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The Nease Hospitality Academy and DECA are selling t-shirts for our newest Nease Seniors! Rising Seniors, get a senior shirt now so you are ready to show off your class pride come August! |
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Follow Nease Athletics on Instagram #NeaseAthletics and Twitter @NeaseAthletics
Booster Club Membership & VIP Seating
You can support Nease Athletics by becoming a member of our Booster Club and/or purchasing VIP stadium seating for home athletic events! Everyone is welcome. There are four membership levels. All funds will directly support Nease High School athletic programs. All athletes and coaches will benefit from the funding. To purchase membership or VIP seating please visit: https://neaseathletics.com/gpbc-membership/
Annual Golf Cart Giveaway
50% of all proceeds go directly to the team of your choice!!
This fundraiser runs through October 28, 2022. For more information please visit:
Purchase Nease Athletic Apparel:
Fall Sports Update
The FHSAA official start date for fall sports was Monday, August 1st. For sport specific tryout information please visit www.neaseathletics.com.
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.
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
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
Looking ahead:
Fall Sport Photo Dates
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Team photos for Football, Dance, Cheer, and Volleyball will take place Tuesday, August 16th, at 4:15pm.
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Golf Team photos will take place Wednesday, August 24th, at 3:15pm at Palencia.
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Swim Team photos will take place Saturday, August 27th, at Planet Swim.
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Cross Country Team photos will take place Wednesday, August 31st at 3:15pm.
Pre-Season Wrestling Camp
Are you interested in wrestling, but have never wrestled? Do you currently wrestle and would like to refine your skills? Come out to our Pre-Season Prep Camp held at Nease High School!
Open to all Boys and Girls! There is no previous wrestling experience needed! We will go over the basic fundamentals of wrestling to get everyone fully prepared for the upcoming wrestling season.
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00pm- 7:30pm, August 16th through October 20th.
The cost is $120 for the entire 10-week camp, or you may pay a $10 drop-in fee for each session if not attending all 10 weeks. Sibling discounts are available.
Athletic Department Volunteers Needed
2026 Instagram
Golden Panther Booster Club is looking for someone to set-up the 2026 Instagram Page
Monthly Newsletter
Nease Athletics is seeking a student volunteer to help produce a monthly newsletter. This is a great opportunity for student interested in athletic communication or digital design to gain valuable experience.
Panther Mascot
Nease Athletics is currently seeking student volunteers to serve as the Panther mascot. In addition, volunteers are needed to accompany the mascot during game days and at other appearances. Please email Heather Davis @ heather.davis@stjohns.k12.fl.us or stop by the front desk to discuss.
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Early Bird PTSO Membership Discount! Now is your chance to get the early bird membership discount for $100 which includes a family or senior banner on the fence and a car magnet. Price will increase on 8/10! There are two membership options:
1) Regular Membership: includes a NEASE car magnet! - $30
2) Premium Membership: includes a Panther Pride Banner and a NEASE car magnet! - $100 (until 8/10) Let’s FILL THE FENCE with Panther Pride banners!
Get a Jump Start on TEST PREP! SAT Boot Camps are coming up! These boot camps are also open to high school students that are not enrolled at NHS so help us spread the word.
THANK YOU to the following business partners for sponsoring the free freshman t-shirts! And a special KUDOS to Mrs. Soto’s Digital Design Class, for creating fun designs to choose from. The winning design for the front of the t-shirt was created by Emsley Thornton.
Alexander Dental
All Florida Safety Driving School
Cantina Louie
Dr. Ann Nguyen
Nease Animal Hospital
Oasis Boatyard and Marina
Publix
Rice Orthodontics
Smiles by Glenos & Hadgis Orthodontics
Spavia Day Spa at Nocatee
Traci Crawford Broker Associate Engel & Volker
W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor
Volunteers Wanted! We are looking for Volunteers during EXCEL time for the 2022-2023 school year. EXCEL is 63 minutes each Wednesday for students 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.
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Nease’s Career Academy teachers are ready for an outstanding year!
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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The District's Media Services department is now accepting requests for Fall 2022 dual enrollment textbooks for Full Term/Term A & Term B students. They will begin processing requests on Friday, August 12, 2022. All requests must be made utilizing the district’s dual enrollment website in order to receive textbooks.
Please note: An official St. Johns River State College schedule is required when requesting textbooks.
The schedule must contain the following:
- Student’s full name
- X# (SJRSC student number)
- Course(s) enrolled
Media Services WILL NOT process textbook requests unless all required information is legible.
Please see flyer for additional information. Click Here to visit the dual enrollment website to request materials.
Feel free to contact Ms. Jordan if you have any questions.
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Carolyn Milian – School Librarian Media Specialist
Lorna Patterson – Media Clerk
Media Center phone number – 904-547-8367
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL PANTHERS!
We are so excited to see our returning Panthers and meet our new incoming freshmen! Mrs. Patterson and I are here to support you in every way we can and are looking forward to a great 2022-23 school year. Freshmen, I look forward to meeting all of your during the next few weeks during our Media Center orientation rotations through your English classes. SENIORS!! MAKE IT COUNT!! #wearnease!
MEDIA CENTER ACCESS
The media center will NOT be open for students to eat lunch the first 3 days of school. No lunch passes will be handed out this week. Students may begin eating lunch in our “Panther Café” in the media center beginning Monday, Aug. 15th. Morning access and after school access is ONLY for students needing textbooks. Regular mc hours and access for all students will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 6th.
TEXTBOOK CHECK-OUTS FOR 2022-23
No textbooks will be checked out on the first day of school. Students should have their digital student ID downloaded on their phone to be able to check out textbooks. If you did not make it to Panther Pick Up, students can check out their textbooks during the following times: (please note that as soon as the 1st bell rings for 1st period, you will be sent to class)
o Thurs. 8/11 through Fri., 8/12 – 8:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Students will also be brought to the media center on Thurs. and Fri., 8/11 and 8/12 during their English classes to check out textbooks. There will be plenty of opportunities for students to check out their textbooks. Students are also able to check out textbooks throughout the school year as needed.
PARENT/ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Our school library media center is the “heart” of our school and a HUGE part of our student life on campus. Our library averages over 400 students coming in every day and there is no way I can do my job without your support. We are in need of parent volunteers to please help us out with textbooks check outs during the first week of school and we will continue to need your support during the school year in the mornings before school starts, during lunches, and after school. If you are willing and able to help us out, please click on one of the links below and sign up to become a part of our “library” family. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email me at carolyn.milian@stjohns.k12.fl.us . Thank you so much and let’s have an awesome year! You’re going to LOVE our space and all our incredible students!
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The 2022 Fall baseball season is upon us and we are in need for umpires in our Tball Divisions. Opportunity exists for compensated work if applicants are 14 years or older. Volunteer experience may be available as well in collaboration with another umpire.
Anyone or children of yours that are interested in umpiring PVAA Tball games please email pontevedrabaseball@gmail.com to start conversations with our Umpire in Chief.
Thank you for your continued support of Ponte Vedra Baseball Association.
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