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Poinciana High School

Parent Newsletter Nov. 07

Posted Date: 11/07/25 (2:04 PM)

NOV. 07, 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

 

Attention Parents!

🧮 CLT Bootcamp & Testing Information

We will be hosting a Math CLT Bootcamp on Monday, November 10 from 7:15 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. to help students prepare for the upcoming test.

The CLT10 Testing will take place on Wednesday, November 12 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Please make sure that all selected seniors are present on both days and have their laptops fully charged and ready for success! 💻✨
 
A reminder note with a school logo, held by a paperclip, announces an Honor Roll Party.
 

Upcoming Events

 

You're A Good Man Charlie Brown Play

Poster for Poinciana High School's production of 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown', featuring the Peanuts characters.
 

Inside Out 2 Movie Night

Healing Hearts Presents Inside Out 2 Movie Night! Come join us on Wednesday November 12th at 5:00 for a nice movie night that showcases common mental challenges teenagers face, emotional growth, and understanding of kids and teenagers as we kick off International Stress Awareness Week! Snacks are also available to purchase on myschoolbucks. See you all there!
Purchase Your Ticket!
An event poster for 'Inside Out 2' with characters and event details.
 

🎃 Fall Festival at Sunrise!

Sunrise will be hosting our annual Fall Festival next Friday! 🎉
Admission is free, and game tickets are just $1 each. Come out and enjoy an evening of fun, games, and community!
A vintage-style poster announces a Fall Festival with a pumpkin and squirrel illustration.
 

National School Psychologist Week

 

Happy National School Psychologist Week!

This week, we're celebrating our amazing School Psychologist, Ms. Lashley and Psych Intern, Ms. Kelley for the incredible work they do every day!
They play a vital role in supporting our students by conducting evaluations, identifying learning needs, and preparing detailed psychoeducational reports that guide individualized supports and services. Their dedication ensures every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.
Join us in thanking them for their expertise, hard work, and commitment to our school community!
Four women stand behind a table with food and decorations, smiling at the camera.
 

In-Flight Highlights: Our Students Soar!

 

Culinary In Sight

Ever wonder how the sandwich came to be?
It was born out of necessity-and now, our brilliant PHS students are on a mission to perfect it!
From classics to creative combos, they're redefining the art of the bite with homemade bread and mayonnaise.

Several loaves of bread, wrapped in plastic, sit on a metal tray.
A group of people work together in a commercial kitchen, preparing food.
Students in a culinary class prepare ingredients at a stainless steel workstation.
 

In Other CTE News...

Our construction students are building scale house models with precision.
Digital design students are mastering kerning, leading & tracking to elevate their creative skills.
And our marketing & business students are pitching bold ideas as they gear up for the NFTE Pitch Deck competition!
A handmade cardboard house with a Coca-Cola roof sits on a wooden surface.
A handmade cardboard house sits on a wooden workbench.
Students work at computers in a classroom, drawing on paper.
Two students work on projects at desks in a computer lab.
Students in a classroom listen to a presentation about 'Value Proposition' on a screen.
A student presents a 'Value Proposition' on a screen in a classroom.
 

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.
 
A graphic promoting a Media Center survey with a QR code and a megaphone.

College and Career Corner

 

Heart of Florida United Way

Heart of Florida United Way is hosting the 7th Annual Thanksgiving Project on Saturday, November 22nd from 10 am - 12noon, Valencia, Osceola Campus. This is an opportunity for families to get a free meal kit with shelf stable food items, roasting pan, a grocery gift card and more.
Register Here!
United Way Thanksgiving Project offering meal kits to families in Osceola County.
 

Save the Date! Very Merry Night

Poinciana High School invites families to a Very Merry Family Night on December 11, 2025.
Poinciana High School invites families to a Very Merry Family Night on December 11, 2025.

Upcoming Flights 📆

Upcoming Events & Key Dates

Athletics

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

Preparing for Takeoff 🛫

Academic Updates

Testing

A November calendar highlights testing dates and Thanksgiving break.
A December testing calendar with dates and events.
 

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.