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10.24 Parent Newsletter

Posted Date: 10/24/25 (2:38 PM)
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October 24. 2025

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

 

Upcoming Club Events

 
Poster for a Black Student Alliance tailgate event, featuring text and a photo of people cheering.
 
A Halloween Dress Up Day flyer with costumed ducks and text.
 
A Halloween-themed flyer for a Safe Trick-or-Treat event at Poinciana High School.
 
Halloween Boo Baskets advertisement with a ghost, spiderweb, and skeleton.
A QR code inside an orange circle on a textured gray background.
 

Game Day

Battle of the Boulevard, Liberty High Varsity Football vs. Poinciana High Varsity Football at PHS. Get your tickets now by clicking the link button below!

No bags are allowed at entry. There is no re-entry if you leave. 
The gate will be closed for admission at 9PM regardless of whether you already purchased your ticket.

🍿 Concessions are also cashless, so be sure to bring a card or digital payment method.
Purchase Your Ticket!
Football players and referees stand on a field during a game.

2026 Senior Class

 

Graduation Date is in!

A graduation announcement with a cap and scroll graphic.

Checked Out and Ready to Fly

Fall into Reading Challenge

The Fall Reading Challenge for students kicks off today and runs through November 30.
Students who read and log 420+ minutes during that time will be entered into a prize drawing.
A promotional poster for a reading challenge at Poinciana High School, featuring a bean character.
 

College and Career Corner

 

ESE College Readiness Parent Night

Have a student with disabilities? Osceola High School is hosting an information night on transition and post-secondary opportunities available to students with disabilities. Christian Zimmerman from UCF's Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities will be presenting as well as someone from Project 10, OTech's Project ACCESS, and Project SEARCH.
Flyer for a College and Career Readiness Parent Night, with event details.
 

Valencia College Application Workshop

Interested in applying to Valencia College? Register to attend an application workshop at the College & Career Center on Thursday, October 30th on PHS Counselor Corner in Canvas.


Flyer for a Valencia College application workshop at Poinciana High School, October 30th, 2025.
 

ASVAB Exam

Is your student interested in a career in the military? Sign up for the ASVAB Exam now!
Deadline to register is November 3rd
Poster for the ASVAB exam at Poinciana High School, with information about the test and a QR code.
 

Upcoming Flights 📆

Upcoming Events & Key Dates

Athletics

Poinciana High School athletic schedule with football, weightlifting, and soccer game dates.
 

Preparing for Takeoff 🛫

Academic Updates

Testing

October testing calendar with dates highlighted for SAT/PSAT and PERT exams.
 

2025 10th Educational Choice and Innovation Choice Fair

A promotional poster for the 10th annual Choice Fair, featuring children and event details.
Click the link below for more info!
2025 Choice Fair

Tutoring

Varsity Tutors - Reminder about free tutoring resource for students

Our district has partnered with Varsity Tutors again this year to provide unlimited, live support from highly qualified tutors, self-study resources, and engaging extracurricular classes.

When students need help with homework or are struggling to solve a problem, they can immediately chat with a tutor, 24/7, to get the help they need. Students can take practice tests and follow personal lesson plans for guided self-study. They can also sign up for expert-led live classes, and learn subjects like Geometry, Middle School Math, Elementary School Reading and more. All students are enabled to access the Varsity Tutors platform via Classlink.

The comprehensive platform integrates interactive study tools, collaborative workspaces, and dynamic tutoring resources including:

  • 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring
  • On-Demand Essay Review
  • Live Enrichment and Remediation Classes
  • SAT and ACT Test Prep Classes
  • Celebrity-Led StarCourse Classes
  • Self Study Resources
  • College & Career Readiness Resources
  • Adaptive Assessments & Personalized Learning Plans
  • Recorded Enrichment Classes
A student uses a laptop, accessing 24/7 chat tutoring for homework help.

PHS Clubs

Poinciana High School club schedule with club names, sponsors, meeting times, and locations.
A schedule of clubs at Poinciana High School, with club names, meeting times, and locations.
Poinciana High School club schedule displayed on a navy blue background.

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.

Out-of-Field Teachers

For the 2025-2026 school year, we would like to inform you that some of our dedicated teachers are currently teaching subjects for which they do not yet hold the required certifications. However, they are actively working towards obtaining the necessary certifications or endorsements to enhance their qualifications in these areas. We appreciate their commitment to professional growth and ensuring the best educational experience for our students.
  • Bryce Amsterdam - ESOL-E
  • Helen Baez - ESOL-E
  • Jerry Bazilme - ESOL-E
  • Ruth Cordero - ESE K12/ESOL-E
  • Christopher Cornelison - ESOL-E
  • Elizabeth Cribbs - ESOL-E
  • Nicole Diaz - Social Science 6-12
  • Seydi Fonseca Jimenez - ESOL-E
  • Bryan Gaugler - ESOL-E
  • Ashely Gomez - ESOL-E
  • Tanisha Holmes - ESOL-E
  • Kimberly Leclair - ESOL-E
  • Katherine Mays - ESOL-E
  • Botros Mikhail - ESOL-E/ ESE K-12
  • Joseph Millet - ESOL-E
  • Yesenia Principe Del Arca - ESOL-E
  • Yolanda Smith - ESOL-E/ ESE K-12
  • Marsha Wilson -Gifted-E

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

A smartphone displays a school logo and social media information.