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Parent Newsletter 04.24

Posted Date: 04/24/26 (02:31 PM)


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

April 24, 2026
 
A reminder note with a paperclip attached, announcing Presence Lounge celebrating attendance on 5/1 during lunch.
 

MAYHEM Testing Approaching

As we approach our upcoming testing window, we want to ensure all students are fully prepared.
📅 Testing Dates: May 4th – May 12th
📝 All students will be testing, including AP Exams, End of Course Exams, and End of Year Exams, FCLE, CTE.
🔋 Students MUST come to school with:
  • A fully charged laptop
  • Their charger
⚠️ Important: We have a very limited number of devices and chargers available, so students should not rely on borrowing from the school.
Attendance is critical during this time. Please ensure your student is present each day of testing.
🔌 Need a charger?
QR codes to purchase a charger are provided below — please order as soon as possible to make sure your student is prepared and ready to do their best.
Thank you for your support in helping our students succeed!
Text indicating 'Dell Latitude 3189 And 3190 2-in1- Laptop 65W Charger on Amazon' above a QR code.
A QR code with the text 'SCAN ME' below it, and text above reading 'Lenovo 500w Gen 3 Laptop Charger 65W on Amazon'.
Text reads 'HP ProBook x360 Laptop 65W Charger on Amazon' above a QR code.
 

Invited to Decision Day? Wear something to represent your plan.

Collage celebrating Decision Day with custom apparel and students in university gear.
 

Multicultural Night

Thank you to all of the staff and student leaders that were involved with our Multicultural Celebration Event. This was the epitome of true collaboration among multiple extracurricular clubs designed to celebrate the beautiful diversity of our PHS school community. Events like this create a sense of belonging to PHS as the students showcase their cultures with great pride. Parents who attended gain more comfort in being involved in the school and student's education. This event continues to grow each year in size and number of participants (over 500 guests last night). It was a truly amazing night and source of great pride.
A diverse group of young musicians performs on a stage with a black backdrop, playing various instruments including clarinets and tubas.
Dancers in vibrant orange, yellow, and red dresses perform on stage, holding colorful buckets.
Three smiling young people in yellow shirts stand behind a table with snacks and drinks, holding an Ecuadorian flag.
Three smiling young women in purple shirts pose with a large purple balloon at a table laden with food.
Two large puppet heads with smiling faces are displayed, one with blonde hair and the other with dark hair.
A group of performers in white dresses with red and blue sashes stand on a stage.
 

Preparing for Takeoff 🛫

 

Testing

April 2026 calendar showing various testing dates including ACT, CTE, and Cambridge AICE.
 

Athletic

Calendar for April 2026 showing school sports events.
 

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
  • Botros Mikhail - ESOL-E/ ESE K-12
  • Joseph Millet - 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.