Poinciana High School
Every Day is Day One!
October 21, 2026
🧹 Victor Castro, one of our custodians at Liberty High School, is a finalist for the Rock Star of Cleaning award! He needs our help to bring home the win. Vote for him at https://rockstarsofcleanin...
September 11, 2026
During our September 8, 2026, board meeting, the Osceola County School Board approved the following revision to the 2026-2027 academic calendar:If the School District meets the minimum requirements...
September 10, 2026
Ten academically-talented students in the Osceola School District have been named as Semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, and they have the opportunity to continue in the c...
August 20, 2026
Volunteering in our schools is one of the best ways to get involved in your child's educational journey! If you're interested in volunteering or chaperoning on field trips, then you must complete o...
August 18, 2026
We’re excited to share that we are finishing up the design stages for our Environmental Center renovation project! This means we should begin the construction stage very soon. The safety of our stu...
August 18, 2026
The School District of Osceola County’s Operational Millage Referendum will be on the November 3rd, 2026, ballot. To learn more, please visit https://www.osceolaschools.net/operational-millage-refe...
August 14, 2026
Hello PHS School Community,This is the first installment of our newly formatted weekly newsletter. The purpose is to help parents and the community feel more connected to the happenings at the scho...
August 13, 2026
Hello PHS School Community!Come out to support the boys in our Kickoff Classic Varsity Football vs. Palm Bay here at PHS at 7PM tomorrow night (Friday, 8/14). We will have delicious burgers and dog...
August 7, 2026
August 6, 2026
Welcome to Poinciana High School, where our strength lies in our diversity. Our dedicated staff takes pride in an “our students” mentality, as we genuinely believe that every student can learn and achieve, with graduation as the starting point. Together, we commit to best instructional practices, from Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) to developing character traits through Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), resulting in responsible, productive students. We accept no excuses in our commitment to preparing and marketing students for as many college and career opportunities as possible.
It is truly my honor to serve the school community of Poinciana High School as we collaborate always in the best interest of our students.We have the #1 graduation rate and the most professional industry certifications earned among all comprehensive high schools in the district. We earned an “A” school grade for the first time in the school’s history in the 2024-2025 school year and outperformed several non-Title I schools.
Parents, you are the most valuable members of our team. Please set the expectation for your student to come home each day and teach or explain what they learned in class. Establish incentives and consequences at home depending on whether your student meets this expectation. If we work together as a team to support student learning, the sky is the limit!
The first quarter of 2026 has seen a mixed bag of results. US History is performing 2-13% below on the first 4 unit assessments compared to last year. Biology is outperforming the unit of Biochemistry by 6% compared to last year. Our current 9th graders outperformed last year’s freshmen by 5% on the PM1. 10th grades are 3% behind last year’s sophmores on PM 1. We will continue to support teachers in our 4 areas of School Improvement Plan academic focus of Modeling with Checks for Understanding for ALL, AVID Structured Conversations, FNT steps 2-5, and Teacher-led Small Group Differentiated Instruction.
REP the P!
Jeff Schwartz, Principal
We believe every student should be part of something. From Dual Enrollment and AP courses to athletics, fine arts, clubs, and career pathways, PHS offers opportunities for every interest and every future. Supported by dedicated staff who know students by name, Eagles are empowered to get involved, find their purpose, and create a path that's uniquely their own.
Poinciana High School is proud to be recognized as an AVID National Demonstration School—a distinction awarded to schools that exemplify excellence in implementing AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) strategies schoolwide. At PHS, AVID isn’t just a program—it’s a culture of high expectations, academic rigor, and meaningful support that empowers every student to thrive.
Poinciana High School consistently has the #1 graduation rate among comprehensive high schools in the school district of Osceola County—a reflection of our relentless commitment to student success. We believe that every learner deserves the chance to reach the starting line of graduation and beyond.
Poinciana High School is proud to be ranked #1 in total industry certifications earned among all comprehensive high schools in the district. With 14 Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, including the Osceola Business Academy, newly launched Phlebotomy and dual enrollment HVAC programs, we offer students real-world skills and career-ready credentials that open doors to immediate opportunities and future success.
Poinciana High School is proud to have a diverse team of dedicated educators and staff who bring expertise across a wide range of subjects. From rigorous AP courses and dual enrollment opportunities to hands-on industry certification pathways, our staff is committed to providing every student with access to high-quality learning and real-world readiness.
The ASCEND program at Poinciana High School offers an accelerated academic pathway for students who meet specific criteria and are ready to take on increased rigor through the AP Capstone Diploma program. This prestigious opportunity challenges students with college-level coursework in research, seminar, and other AP subjects. Graduates who earn the AP Capstone Diploma automatically qualify for Florida’s Bright Futures Medallion Scholarship, opening the door to significant college funding and academic recognition.
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