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09.05 Parent Newsletter

Posted Date: 9/05/25 (2:12 PM)
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The Poinciana High School logo features a blue and red eagle with the school name in bold letters.

Direct from the Flight Cabin

Keeping Poinciana High Families in the Loop

September 5, 2025

Student Attendance During Modified Testing Schedule

We’re entering a modified testing schedule, and we want to remind families that every day matters.

Even if your child isn’t testing on a certain day, important learning and instruction will still take place. Teachers are continuing with lessons, review, and activities that support your child’s success.

Also, please make sure your child brings their school laptop and charger each day. These are needed for testing and classwork.

Being present and prepared helps your child stay on track and feel confident.

Thank you for your support!

Poinciana High School block schedule for the week, with times and class periods.
 

Game Day

📢 Reminder for PHS Families:
PHS is now a cashless campus — cash will not be accepted for ticket purchases at tonight’s football game. Please purchase your tickets in advance at GoFan.co

🍿 Concessions are also cashless, so be sure to bring a card or digital payment method.
Football players in blue and white uniforms run on a green field, with text promoting a game.
 

Future Flight Path: College Planning

Osceola School District's College and Career Week 2025 flyer with daily themes and activities.

College Knowledge Night

Date: Tuesday, Sept 9th
Time: 5:30 - 8 pm
Location: Media Center

Now is the time to start planning for your life after high school! 

Families and students, come explore options for life after graduation and learn more about how to plan for a career or college admission.

-Valencia College & Osceola Technical College will be available to share information about their programs
-Representatives from Career Source, Give Kids the World, Grand Canyon University, University of Miami will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. -Military Recruiters will be onsite to answer your questions. -Learn about Dual Enrollment from Lorena Martinez, DE Coordinator at Valencia College
-There will be grade level specific presentations on how to find your fit & discuss the Holistic Review. Students in attendance will earn a chance to win prizes! 
* RSVP by Sunday, Sept. 7th 

 Please contact the College & Career Counselor, Mrs. Stewart at raquel.stewart@osceolaschools.net with any questions or concerns.

 We look forward to seeing you there! 
An advertisement for College Knowledge Night with a QR code for more information.

Fall 2025 College Fair

We’re excited to invite students and families to our upcoming College Fair, where you can explore a variety of colleges, universities, and career programs—all in one place!
Poster promoting a college fair with date, time, and location details.

It’s Time for SENIOR MEETINGS!!!!!

Counselors will be meeting with Seniors through English classes. This is an opportunity for 12th grade students to meet one-on-one with their counselors to go over their academic standing and graduation requirements.
 
Senior Meetings Schedule with Senior English Teachers:
  • Wed 9/3 – Cornelison
  • Thu 9/4 – Gomez & Wilberger
  • Mon 9/8 – Grendell
  • Thu 9/18 – Burger
  • Fri 9/19 – Amsterdam
Counselors will meet with absent students through a different class on the following make up days – 9/22 and 9/23.
 
For any Valencia Dual Enrollment Seniors that have not met with their designated DE Counselor over the summer, they should schedule an appointment to meet with them at some point during this first quarter. 
 
All School Counselor emails, and appointment links can be found on PHS website.
 
Every grade level will have a scheduled opportunity for a one-on-one meeting with their school counselor during semester one.

Homecoming is Coming!

Homecoming dance flyer with an Eiffel Tower illustration and starry background.
Students, get ready to celebrate! Homecoming tickets are $25. Use the QR code below to purchase your ticket, but please note that you must have an approved permission slip on file before your purchase can go through.Don’t miss out on one of the biggest events of the year!
A black and white QR code with the text 'MY SCHOOL BUCKS' in blue.

Checked Out and Ready to Fly 📚

Welcome Back Reading Challenge

We’re kicking off our school-wide reading challenge! Students who log 420+ minutes on Beanstack by September 24 will be entered into a drawing to win a Kindle Fire.

While staff are not eligible for the prize drawing, you're absolutely welcome to participate! We’ll be posting a Top 5 Staff/Teacher Leaderboard to celebrate our top readers.

Please share this opportunity with your students—and feel free to join in the fun!

Thanks for supporting literacy at PHS!
Back to School reading challenge advertisement with Beanstack app logo.

Upcoming Flights 📆

Upcoming Events & Key Dates

Athletics

Poinciana High School athletic schedule for football and volleyball games.

Preparing for Takeoff 🛫

Academic Updates

Testing

A September testing calendar with dates and events highlighted.

Runway Rundown

Quick News Blurbs

My School Bucks Information

To help keep students in class and avoid unnecessary office visits, we ask that families use the attached MSB Support Guide when access issues come up. This guide includes easy step-by-step instructions and customer service contact information to help resolve most problems quickly.
In many cases, issues with MSB can be fixed by contacting customer service directly—often within minutes. Since staff cannot always assist over the phone or see what parents are viewing, using the guide and reaching out to MSB support is the fastest and most effective option.
Thank you for your support in keeping our students focused and learning!

Image with text: 'For Parents', 'MSB Parents Support 855-832-5226', and a QR code.
A guide for parents on adding an MSB account, with screenshots and instructions.
Screenshot of a webpage with options to add, edit, and remove students.
Screenshot of the MySchoolBucks website, welcoming users to the Osceola County, FL School Store.

Turbulence Control 🚨

Student Services Update

As a reminder, water guns are not allowed on campus or in the school parking lot at any time. Any student found with a water gun on campus or in the parking lot may face serious disciplinary action from the school and law enforcement. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Image with water pouring and text: Water guns are NEVER permitted on campus or in the parking lot for any reason.

Safety Law and Liability

Due to safety laws and liability, students wanting to leave school before the end of the day must be signed out by an adult on their contact list in Focus, even if the student drives and is 18 years old. Only students legally emancipated from their parents in a court of law can sign themselves out in the state of FL.
Enrolling parent or guardian MUST come in person to submit the Student Information & Emergency Contact Update. You can pick up a form in the Front Office.

Standards of Participation

A document from Poinciana High School outlines student standards of participation.

Dress Code & Electronic Policy

A dress code policy graphic for Poinciana, listing approved and prohibited clothing items.
A school policy document outlines rules for electronic devices, including phones and smartwatches.

Mission Control 🎓

Counselor's Corner

Connect with a Counselor 🌻

Students can connect with their school counselor during their lunch period. Counselors will be stationed at the auditorium lobby on the cafeteria side each week (Monday through Thursday), so that students can ask questions and get help. Please check out the one-pager below for Counselor Caseloads, which includes their days down at lunch.
School counselor assignments for 2025-2026, listing counselors, student groups, and contact information.

Prioritizing Safety for All Students

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows individuals to submit tips concerning unsafe, potentially harmful, dangerous, violent, or criminal activities and threats. That information goes immediately and directly to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.
The app was developed by former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, the Florida Department of Education and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.


You can download the app on your mobile device or submit tips on your desktop computer at www.getfortifyfl.com. You can leave contact information but can also report anonymously, if you prefer.

A mobile app interface for reporting suspicious activity, with the app name 'FortifyFL'.

Social Media

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