Happy Friday! 

Vacancy update:  At this time our vacencies are English 1 & 2, HOPE, Spanish IV IB, and now a school counselor as Mrs. Mollo has resigned.  We have a long-term sub for now for English, but are activitely searching for the other positon.  We had 2 applicants for Spanish and only 1 accepted an interview.  Without teaching experience, we cannot place the applicant in Spanish IV IB. We had to rearrange teaching sections, so we could place teachers with more experience in higher levels and give a new hire Spanish 1 & 2.  No student's schedule changed, just their Spanish teacher and classroom.  They will see changes in HAC this weekend.  Until we can find a school counselor, Mrs. Jordan will support seniors and DE students with the help of a college intern.  Mrs. Kennedy will support IB students.

With our student enrollment decreasing this year, we lost a few support positions one being a clerk that  made copies for the teachers.  We are in desperate need of some help.  This weekend, I will be creating and sending a sign-up genious hopng that we can obtain volunteers to make copies for a couple of hourse every day.  We are appreciative for any time that you have to give.

The state just released Understanding FAST Grades 3-10 ELA and Mathematics Reports: A Guide for Families. This resource was created to help families understand the information found on the FAST Grades 3-10 Individual Student Reports, which are posted to HAC within two weeks of the student completing the test.  

Homecoming Dance 

Our homecoming dance will be Saturday, October 1st from 7pm to 10:30pm here at Nease. The dance will be held otuside in the courtyards behind Panther Hall. Tickets will be sold online through SchoolPay for $25 September 14th - 28th. We will allow outside guests who are attending another high school or are not older than 20years old. More information about guests will be released soon. 

Please email Mrs. Amy Case with any questions at Amy.Case@stjohns.k12.fl.us

ATTENDANCE POLICIES AND PRODECURES

Parents, PLEASE take time to read the Attendance policies on the Nease Website (https://www-nhs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/parents/attendance/)

Every question you have is answered on our website and there are links to SJCSD website and policies.

Any NHS student taking an AP course as a self-study, through FLVS, or through SJVS needs to visit the Nease High School website to register to have a test ordered. The deadline for registration is September 30th. Directions can be found by clicking on "Testing Information" and then "AP Testing". Students with questions can email Assistant Principal Holly Rapp at holly.rapp@stjohns.k12.fl.us.

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.

SENIOR INFORMATION

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. Senior dues must already be paid for access to the GradBash deposit link. Seniors who pay their senior dues by October by Friday, October 14^th will receive a senior t-shirt. https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Class-of-2023-Senior-Class-Dues-/ScBfZbi

GradBash

GradBash is a special ticketed event for seniors at Universal Studios. Seniors cannot use an annual pass for access to this event or drive themselves. Seniors will depart Nease at 1:30pm on 4/28/23 and return at approximately 5am on 4/29/23. The GradBash Deposit link has been published in the Senior Schoology group and the Class of 2023 Remind. You can only make a deposit if you have already paid dues and there are spots remaining. At this time, there are very few spots remaining! The non-refundable deposit is $100, we estimate a second non-refundable payment in the spring of $85, and it is possible (based on fuel costs) that a 3^rd payment may be necessary. Our hope is to keep the total cost at $185, which includes the special event ticket (access to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure from 4pm to 2am), charter bus transportation, and a $20 voucher that can be used at park restaurants or shops. Once all spots have been sold, we will provide a waiting list link via the senior Schoology group and Remind.

All 250 GradBaah spots are reserved! We have opened a waiting list, once it hits 50 we will add a 6^th and final bus:  https://forms.office.com/r/iY61hj8VwS

SENIOR PORTRAITS --link to schedule at the studio is www.leonards.com. In order to choose your pose, please take your photo prior to Labor day weekend. You MUST have your photo taken by Sept 21st to be included in the yearbook. For your convenience, a final formal only may be scheduled on the Nease campus for Sept 21st betwoon 8 - 2pm. Spots are limited, so please sign up now! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0548aaab2fa1fe3-allen

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

Graduation date:

Saturday, May 20th at 9am at University of North Florida.  As of right now, graduates should plan on receiving 6 tickets.

Senior T-shirt Contest Deadline Extended to 9/16/22!

Please see the information below!

Monday, September 12th - Green Day - 1, 3, 5, 7

• Home: TBA - Boys' V Golf - Randy Warren Invitational

Tuesday, September 13th - Gold Day – 2, 4, 6, 7

• Home: 5:30/6:30pm - JV/V Girls' Volleyball vs Bartram
• Away: 5:30/7pm - Freshman/JV Football at Bartram

Wednesday, September 14th - 1, 2, 3, 4, EXCEL, 5, 6, 7– Early release at 2:50pm

• Home: TBA - V Boys' Golf - SJC Championship
• Home: 5:30pm - Swim & Dive Varisty vs Creekside

Thursday, September 15th – Green Day – 1, 3, 5, 7

• 8am - SAC meeting in PH104
• 3:15pm - Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Advisory Board Mtg in PH104
• Away: 5:30/6:30pm - JV/V Girls' Volleyball at St Augustine
• Home: 4pm - V Boys' Golf vs Fletcher

Friday, September 16th – Gold Day – 2, 4, 6, 7

• 8:50am - morning pep rally
• Home; 7pm - V Football vs Fletcher
• Away: TBA - V Girls' Volleyball - Lake Howell Invitational

Saturday, September 17th 

• Away; TBA - V Girls' Volleyball - Lake Howell Invitational
• Away: TBA - XC Boys & Girls -Bartram Bale n' Trail
• Away: TBA - XC Boys & Girls - Adidas Invitational - Raleigh, NC
• Away: TBA - Boys & Girls Golf Providence Invitational
• Home: 8:30am - Swim & Dive V vs Frank Holleman Invitational

College Visits:

Juniors and Seniors can register for college visits through Naviance. A list of all available visits is available in Naviance. Students are allowed 5 visits per year. All visits will receive a pass in the first/second period. This pass should be shown to the teacher PRIOR to the visit. Students should not miss summative assessments to attend a college visit. Visits will take place in the media center, unless otherwise indicated. 

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

The University of the South: 11:00

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Louisiana State University: 11:15

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Colgate University: 11:00

Washington University in St. Louis: 12:10

Student Life

VEX Robotics Club

Last day to sign up/ register to be part of the afterschool VEX Robotics Club is September 15, 2022.

Please use the link below to register and plan on attending club meetings after school on Tuesday – 4:00 – 5:00 pm and during EXCEL in PH231.

VEX Robotics Competition Club 2022-23 Sign up 

Please consider sharing this link to help our students’ fundraising projects https://www.donorschoose.org/mrs-sharma

Clubs are up and running at Nease High School. Be sure to check out all that we offer on the school website by clicking on "Student Life" and then "Clubs". Sponsors are listed as well in case students are interested in knowing who to go to on campus to find out more information about joining a club of interest.  

Mu Alpha Theta applications are now open for the 2022-2023 school year. Students that have completed Algebra 2, have a 4.0 weighted GPA in math classes, and a 3.5 overall weighted GPA are eligible to join! Click the link below to access the application. The deadline to apply is 4:00 PM on September 16^th!

https://forms.office.com/r/E1Q90DJwdM

Email Ms. Baran, nicole.baran@stjohns.k12.fl.us, or stop by A104 if you have any questions.

Marathon High is interested in YOU!

We will be holding our interest meeting on September 14 during Excel A in Ms. Fagan’s room (O-111). 

Marathon High will train you to complete the Donna Half-Marathon in February. No previous running experience is required. The club also emphasizes distance over speed. However, students must maintain a minimum 14-minute pace. 

The season will officially start in the beginning of October. We run three times a week, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, and Saturday mornings. We will provide more details on this and the club itself at the meeting. 

We look forward to seeing you all at the meeting and a great running season

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

Golden Panther Booster Club

We are currently seeking nominees for GPBC Directors of Community Relations, Events Director, and Sponsorship Assistant! Please send nominee names to neasegpbc@gmail.com

• Director of Special Events - Responsible for planning and implementing appropriate events or activities for the GPBC.
• Director of Community Relations - Responsible for facilitating communication between a representative from each of the Nease “zoned” middle schools and the Booster Club.
• Sponsorship Assistant - Assist our Director of Sponsorship with the administrative side of sponsorships.

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:

https://go.rallyup.com/neasegolfcart2022/Campaign/Details

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/

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

Looking ahead:

College Recruiting Simplified Presented by Mike Dunlevy

An expert from NCSA Next College Student Athlete will discuss the recruiting process

Monday, September 26, 2022 at 7:00pm in the Autitorium (PAC)

For additional information, please see the flyer

Girls’ Soccer

Pre-tryout meeting Monday September 19^th 6:00pm-7:00pm Panther Hall Courtyard

Girls’ Soccer Tryout Schedule

Monday October 17^th 3:00-4:30 (9^th and 10^th grade)

Monday October 17^th 4:00-5:30 (11^th and 12^th grade)

Tuesday October 18^th 4:15-5:30 (9^th and 10^th grade)

Wednesday October 19^th 3:15-4:45 (11^th and 12^th grade)

Thursday October 20^th 4:15-5:45 (all grades)

Girls’ Weightlifting

Begins October 10^th

There is a signup sheet in M-103

Email Coach Schoeneman with any questions Sean.schoeneman@stjohns.k12.fl.us

Boys’ Volleyball

Boys Volleyball off-season conditioning opportunities

Interested in learning more please contact Coach Light at john.light7608@gmail.com

Boys’ Basketball

Basketball Family: I hope all is well and everyone is starting the school year strong. We are excited to announce youth small group basketball training here at Nease for our elementary and middle school age kids this fall! We have groups available for boys and girls of all skill levels beginning in September. Please see the attached flyer for more details. Our mission is to make a positive impact on the youth of the community teaching the fundamentals of basketball in a fun and competitive environment. We teach the importance of leadership, character, and life lessons through the game of basketball. Join us for small group training in a fun and competitive environment. We will challenge each player with individualized instruction and customized training to improve their ballhandling, shooting, finishing, and defense. Spots will be limited to maximize individual instruction. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you in the gym soon! -Coach Bailen

Girls’ Wrestling

Calling All Lady Panthers!!!! Have you ever thought about playing a sport? Have you ever wanted to learn a self-defense tactic? Then wrestling is for you! The Lady Panther Wrestling Team is putting together an Introduction to Wrestling Camp for any ladies that are interested in wrestling! This wrestling camp is for girls only! It is designed to give girls an introduction into the great sport of wrestling. It will take place starting on October 31 and run through November 4 from 4:05pm until 6:00pm. We will cover technique, rules, and other aspects of wrestling as we progress through this introductory camp. In order to participate in this free camp, all participants must be cleared through athletic clearance and have a have a current athletic physical on file https://neaseathletics.com/athletic_clearance/ If you are interested, scan the QR code on the flyer below and complete the google form. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Coach Lucas at: NeaseHSWrestling@gmail.com.

Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis

Tennis is having a player/parent meeting on Wednesday, October 12^th

6:45pm – 7:45pm, NHS Media Center

Reminders

Early Dismissals for Athletic Events

• Coaches will submit the Roster to the Athletic Office with date and time students are to be dismissed. Parents do not need to complete an online early dismissal
• If a student leaves school earlier than the approved time, then the student will be marked as unexcused

PTSO Membership Is Open! There are two options for your 2022-23 PTSO Membership:

1) Regular Membership: includes a NEASE car magnet! - $30

2) Premium Membership: includes a Panther Pride Banner and a NEASE car magnet! - $120. Let’s FILL THE FRONT FENCE with Panther Pride banners! 

Click here to become a member

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.

We’ve Got Spirit! Yes, We Do! The SPIRIT WEAR STORE is OPEN! You may have items shipped to your home for a nominal fee or save the shipping cost and pick them up from the store! If you have any questions, please reach out to Katie Swindell at kswindell78@gmail.com. Purchase here: https://shop.crowleyprinting.com/Nease-High-School-Spiritwear_c93.htm

SAT Boot Camps are coming to NHS in October! There are two separate SAT Boot Camps and they each require a separate registration. All SAT Boot Camps are held at NHS and are taught by NHS teachers. Spaces are limited!

• The Math SAT Boot Camp focuses on mathematics problem solving and time management strategies. This camp will be held on SUNDAY, October 23rd and SUNDAY, October 30th from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Click here to register:
• October SAT Math Boot Camp
• Verbal SAT Boot Camp focuses on reading comprehension, writing concepts and grammar rules. This 2-day camp will be held on SATURDAY, October 22nd & SATURDAY, October 29th from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Click here to register:
• October SAT Verbal Boot Camp

PTSO Gold Business Partner & Freshman T-shirt Sponsor:

We are so grateful to have Your Pie-Palencia as a New Gold Business Partner! Your Pie-Palencia pizza restaurant will be staying OPEN LATE after every Nease Home Varsity Football Game. Stop by this Friday night, Sept. 9th before or after the game and enjoy an oven-fired custom pizza. Your Pie-Palencia is in the Gateway Village Center at Palencia: 389 Paseo Reyes Dr Suite 205, St. Augustine, FL 32095. This build your own Pizza, Salad, Pasta, and Panini concept is now under NEW OWNERSHIP! Your Pie-Palencia is excited to be a part of the Nease community.

Stop in or order online  Your Pie - St. Augustine - Order Online  

Join Our Team, apply now for all shifts https://yourpie.com/careers  

If you’re a Junior or Senior in the Communications Academy, Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, or the Stellar Academy of Engineering, you’re invited to submit an application to become a Nease Academy Ambassador. Ambassadors represent Nease’s Academies at school and district events, help prospective students and parents, and earn service hours. Applications are due by the end of the day on Friday, September 16th. They can be turned in to the front desk (just ask that they be put in Mrs. Combs' mailbox), or emailed to Mrs. Combs at jaime.combs@stjohns.k12.fl.us

You can access the application here or pick one up from your academy teacher.

Northrop Grumman HIP Internship Applications Available Now For Engineering Academy Juniors

Stellar Academy of Engineering Juniors, you are eligible to apply for consideration to take part in the two-year HIP internship mentoring program with Northrop Grumman. The application is attached, along with the presentation on the program, which includes criteria for selection, meeting dates, and the internship objectives. Please review this presentation before starting an application. 

Northrop Grumman HIP Internship Application

Northrop Grumman HIP Internship Presentation

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Friday, September 16th. In addition to the completed application, you can also turn optional supporting documents including letters of recommendation, a resume, and/or a personal statement about why you should be selected for this opportunity. This is a highly competitive process.

Printed copies of the application and optional supporting documentation can be turned in at the front desk and requested to be put in Mrs. Combs' mailbox, or you can email the application and optional supporting documents to Mrs. Combs at jaime.combs@stjohns.k12.fl.us. Please check for a reply email from Mrs. Combs to confirm receipt of those materials before the due date of 11:59 pm on September 16th.

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

Mrs. Kennedy will visit the Sophomore AP English Language on the following dates: September 14^th.

Our second IB Booster meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 27^th, 2022 at 9:45 a.m. in the Media Center Classroom. Please make sure you are a registered volunteer to attend.

Our first IB social for students will be held on September 29^th during all four lunches. More information will be sent directly to parent’s email. A sign-up genius to help with drinks and coolers will be available for any family who would like to help.

Thank you to all who have joined the IB Booster club! If you haven’t joined, there is still time. You can go to our website, www.neaseibboosters.org. For our senior families, your membership comes with a senior stole your student will wear at graduation this May. 

Community service hours opportunity! Sign up today! www.registertoring.com

In an effort to reduce time away from classes, students who would like to meet with their counselor should first touch base during Counselor’s Corner, during their lunch period. If their situation requires a longer appointment the counselor can help you make an office appointment at that time.

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

THE MEDIA CENTER IS OFFICIALLY OPEN!

Students are able to come in and enjoy our space before school, during school (with a pass), during lunch, and after school. We have extended hours for our students to be able to utilize our space for studying, homework, tutoring, or just “chilling out”. Please check our media center website for information on extended hours and all the great resources we offer in our media center. 

Media Center webpage

FREE AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING!   

After school tutoring will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 13^th in the media center. This is a FREE service offered by our juniors and seniors of National Honor Society. Students that need help or support in any of their classes can stay after school on any Tuesday and/or Thursday from 4-5 p.m. and work with an NHS member. No appointment or reservation is needed. Students can also request tutoring in the mornings or during lunches, however, an appointment for these times must be made with Mrs. Milian. And this year we will also be providing tutoring services during Excel times. So all our students have plenty of opportunities to get some extra help when they need it! For more info, please see me in the media center.

COFFEE STATION DONATIONS!

In our media center we have a coffee station set up with a Keurig for our students to help themselves to a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate in the mornings, during lunch, and after school. With the start of the year, we have no supplies as of yet. If you are willing and able to help donate so we can keep this going for our students, these are some of the items we need:

·        K -cups (assorted)

·        10 oz. or smaller coffee cups (lots)

·        Creamer (individual packs or powdered. No refrigerated creamers please)

·        Individual sugar packets (no large containers)

Thank you so much for anything you can help out with so we can continue this little “perk” for our students. 

ATTENTION ALL FAMILIES OF HISPANIC HERITAGE!! PLEASE READ!

We are going to have a CELEBRATION of Hispanic Heritage at Nease and we need your help! 

Did you know that Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest minority group in the US making up over 18% of our population? National Hispanic Heritage Month begins Thursday, Sept. 15^th and runs through Oct. 15^th and recognizes and celebrates members of our communities and their ancestors who hail from Mexico, parts of the Caribbean, Central and South American and Spain. During the month we celebrate and recognize all the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. To celebrate our culture, our heritage, and our people, I will be hosting a “Hispanic Heritage Celebration” in our media center on Wednesday, Oct. 5^th during Excel time. We would LOVE parent support and help! We are hoping to have a showcase of foods, music, dress, flags, decorations, and anything else you can help us with for the event. If you are able to help us out in some way, PLEASE email me as soon as possible so that I can count on you!! Thank you so much!! Que Viva Mi Gente!  

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 $25. 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.