Stuff the Bus

Mark your calendars and save the date for our upcoming Stuff the Bus with Wise Supplies event! We will be collecting school supplies from businesses and community members across Pasco County on August 3, 2024, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Pasco County School’s District Office.

Companies and organizations can help us fill Wise Supplies by:

Hosting a supply drive box leading up to the event
Donating a raffle item to give away at the event
Or join us on 8/3 as a sponsor with your own table or tent

For more information, email our Wise Supplies Manager, Sierra Johnson.

Join us Saturday, May 25th at 4:10 pm to watch the Tampa Bay Rays play the Kansas City Royals.

Tickets are $28 for lower-level seating. A portion of each ticket purchased will benefit the Pasco Education Foundation and Pasco County Schools. The deadline to purchase tickets is May 23. Click here to purchase your tickets!

Florida Prepaid College Plan Board celebrates 35 years of helping Florida families save affordably for college. They have lowered Prepaid Plan monthly prices by up to 25 percent during the Prepaid Plan Open Enrollment period. Enrollment ends April 30, 2024! Enroll now at Florida Prepaid College Plans.

Take Stock in Children Updates

Mentors Needed

Caring adults who are interested in volunteering as mentors for TSIC students can visit our mentor page or email Matthew Murphy. We are currently looking for mentors in the West Pasco Area.

Student Applications Open

The Take Stock in Children (TSIC) program seeks to select more 9th and 10th-grade Pasco Schools students. If you know a student who would qualify to enroll in our program, encourage them to apply now, as space is limited. To complete the online application & see further program information, please visit our website or email Kayla Conologue.

Take Stock in Children

Congratulations 2024 Employees of the Year!

Earlier this year we celebrated all of our Pasco County employees of the year!

Congratulations:

Teacher of the Year Finalists

Stephanie Bertig - Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation, Digital Media Instructor
LeAnne John - Zephyrhills High School, Agriculture Teacher
William Rutherford - Gulf High School, Band Director

Chris Dunning, Principal of the Year, Wendell Krinn Technical High School

Jill Cortier, Assistant Principal of the Year, J.W. Mitchell High School

Daniela Bruno, Administrator of the Year, Office for Leading and Learning, MTSS Specialist

Billy Wade, NNB Employee of the Year, Office for Technology & Information Services, FNS System Analyst

Tami Milner, SRP of the Year, Cypress Creek Middle School, Data Entry Operator

You can read bios for all the awardees on our website.

LeAnne John

2024 Pasco County Teacher of the Year

S.T.A.R. Awards

We couldn't do this without...

We extend our appreciation to all supporters of the Pasco Education Foundation and our statewide network of local education foundations. Your generosity in securing $7 million in recurring funds for the School District Education Foundation Matching Grant Program for 2024-2025 is invaluable.

With this support, we can leverage a 1:1 match for contributions from businesses, philanthropists, and individuals, empowering us to innovate learning and provide impactful support for our students and teachers. Thank you for making a significant difference in our local fundraising endeavors!

A special thank you to State Senators Danny Burgess, Ed Hooper, and Blaise Ingoglia, and State Representatives Jeff Holcomb, Randy Maggard, Kevin Steele, and Brad Yeager.

See the impact you've made!

Thanks to our groovy corporate cats for sponsoring our 19th annual Cinderella Ball! With your support, Take Stock in Children, Wise Supplies, and our district programs continue to excel. Thank you for attending, and we can't wait to see you next year - save the date for March 8, 2025!