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The Official Source for Plant High School Information
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June 3, 2015
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 Thank You for Another Great Year
It has been my privilege to be able to work each and every day with such an outstanding group of students, staff, and parents this year. PHS continues to exhibit excellence and tradition on a yearly basis. I am so proud of the Class of 2015. They have set an exemplary standard for future classes including almost 75% graduating with honors, over 50% graduating with at least a 5.0 GPA, and being offered $20.7 million in scholarship money. Not to mention some awesome athletic, fine arts, and community service accomplishments along the way. I am looking for future classes to reach those standards and beyond.
I am truly honored to be the principal of a school entrenched in academic and athletic greatness. I want to thank the parents for entrusting your child's education to us, both in the classroom and on the playing field. I want to thank my students who inspire me every day and are a joy to interact with on a daily basis. Finally, I want to thank my teachers and staff. Our staff truly cares about our students and works diligently to instill a sense of teamwork and pride in each of them. I am humbled to lead such a tremendous group of passionate educators who strive to give our students the best possible education and experience. The life lessons learned at PHS are essential to our students being positive and productive members in our community. I look forward to seeing everybody in August for another outstanding year. Have a wonderful and safe summer. Rob Nelson |
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Have a safe summer and look for the Back to School issue of the Panther Press in early August.
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 Second Semester Exam Schedule
Wednesday, June 3
Pd. 4 Exam 7:33 am-9:33 am
(2nd Chance Breakfast Available in Cafeteria)
Pd. 5 Exam 9:45 am-11:45 am
(Grab & Go Lunch Available in Cafeteria)
Buses Depart at 12:00 pm
Thursday, June 4
Pd. 6 Exam 7:33 am-9:33 am
(2nd Chance Breakfast Available in Cafeteria)
Pd. 7 Exam 9:45 am-11:45 am
(Grab & Go Lunch Available in Cafeteria)
Buses Depart at 12:00 pm
Friday, June 5
Pd. 8 Exam 7:33 am-9:33 am
(2nd Chance Breakfast Available in Cafeteria)
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 Plant Athletes Score Big in the Classroom!
Plant High School has won the FHSAA 8A Overall Academic Team Champion award! This means that Plant has the highest overall cumulative GPA for all teams combined in the State of Florida. Congratulations to all of our teams, coaches and student-athletes. It's great to be a Panther! |
 Athletic Foundation
Find out everything you need to know about the Athletic Foundation by visiting our new website at http://phsathletic.wix.com/hbpaf. Renew your membership, get the latest on Panther Bowl, visit the online PAW store, and find links to information about college athletics. We will be adding pictures of the sports we support as the seasons occur.
Mark your calendars for Friday, November 6th, to be a part of the PHS Athletic Foundation's biggest fundraiser and party of the year! The Panther Bowl continues to gain momentum and raises more money each year for all participating sports teams. Please contact Tonya Hills to become a part of the team and score big for PHS athletics!
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 PTSA End-of-Year Update
PTSA is proud to end the year with events and programs that supported the school community. Congratulations to the 10 PTSA scholarship recipients! Six scholarships were awarded to graduating seniors and four scholarships to faculty. We appreciate the hard work of the scholarship selection committee. The PAK's (Panther Acts of Kindness) committee completed their final distribution of PDQ coupons to faculty and staff. Many thanks to the 2014-15 Executive Board and Committee Chairs. Your incredible vision, leadership, teamwork and time made our fundraising, programs and events a success this year. And finally, sincere thanks to our generous PTSA Sustainer Circle Sponsors and all of the dedicated volunteers! Follow us on  Twitter for updates and volunteer opportunities for fall 2015.
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 PHS Planners and Magnets
The Senior Committee will be selling 2015-2016 Academic Planners ($10), and PHS Magnets ($5), at GAP Camp and Open House. (Cash or check made payable to Plant High School PTSA.) This is a great way to make sure you get organized from day one and show your support for Plant High School! Contact Mrs. Drumsta with questions. |
 Summer Assignments
All Plant High School students are required to read over the summer. Students should be prepared for an assessment, project, and/or discussion of the assigned literature during the first week of school. Links to all summer assignments may be accessed from the Plant website. |
 New Student Registration
Registration appointments are available on the following days: June 16-18, June 23-25, June 30-July 1, July 7-9, and July 14-15. To make a registration appointment, call (813) 272-3033, ext. 225. For a list of the documentation required for registration, go to the Guidance page of Plant's website and click on New Student Checklist.
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 Florida Virtual School Courses
If you wish to take an online course this summer, please register at www.flvs.net. Once you have completed the registration steps and requested a course, a Plant staff member will verify your request. After your request has been verified, you must wait for Florida Virtual School to assign you to a class. You should log in regularly and check your course status. 'CA' indicates that your class has been activated and that you will be hearing from your teacher soon.This process can take quite a while in the summer depending on course availability. Please direct all of your questions about the status of your course to FLVS by calling (407) 513-3587.
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 HCC Fall Dual Enrollment
Please see the Guidance page of Plant's website for complete information on HCC fall dual enrollment. The last day to complete registration paperwork will be June 5th. Classes will begin on August 17th and end on December 8th.
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 Class of 2016 Senior Portraits
Plant High School has a new photography studio - Leonard's. Within the next couple of weeks, you should receive a mailer with your Senior Portrait Session date and time. If you do not receive one, or need to change your appointment, please contact their customer service line at (800) 215-4852.
Don't forget to order next year's yearbook online for special early bird pricing at yearbookordercenter.com and search by Order Number 2312. Interested in purchasing a Senior Ad or placing a Business Ad in the 2016 Panther? Email plantyearbook@gmail.com for pricing information and contracts. |
 Chorus Announces Annual Prelude 2015
All PHS Chorus students, save this date: Thursday, August 20, 2015 from 9 am to 5 pm for Prelude. Prelude is mandatory but includes plenty of fun, food and spirit with 200 new and old friends. Prelude concludes with a performance at the New Student Orientation at 4:30 pm. You will earn 100 merit points! RSVP by emailing Mary Jo Williams with your full name, grade and t-shirt size. Parents are encouraged to email Laura Gauthier or Anne Bartlett if they would like to be involved with the largest and most fun booster club at Plant! Visit our website for more information.
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 Go AP!
The 2015 Summer GAP (Go AP!) Camp is open to all incoming 9th graders who want to get a jump start on AP class prep skills. The program is free. Stay tuned for details coming soon regarding times, dates and location. |
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Administration
Robert M. Nelson, III, Principal
Kimi Hellenberg, AP Curriculum
Lauren Otero, AP Administration
Erin Mellnick, AP Student Affairs A-G
David Webb, AP Student Affairs H-O
Napolean Wade, AP Student Affairs P-Z
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School Board
MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
Jeff Eakins,
Acting Superintendent
Susan L. Valdes, Chair
Doretha W. Edgecomb, Vice Chair
Sally Harris
Cindy Stuart
Melissa Snively
April Griffin
Carol Kurdell
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School Calendar
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June 3-4 Final Exams
June 5 Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (End of 2nd Semester)
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Band
Click here for the 2015-16 Plant Band summer camp dates and times. Contact Mr. Brian Dell for more information.
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Clubs and Activities Calendar
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Pantherettes
- 6/27 Summer Car Wash, Auto Zone, 5702 S Dale Mabry, 9 am-1 pm
- 7/7-10 Mini Camp, location TBD, 5:30-8:30 pm
- 7/25 Summer Car Wash, corner of Bay-to-Bay & Himes, 10 am-2 pm
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Athletic Calendar
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Below you will find a complete listing of current Plant High School athletic events. Click on any highlighted sport to visit the team website. Go Panthers!
The Plant Girls Basketball team will have an informational meeting on August 27th after school for all girls interested in trying out for basketball. Please work on your Application for Athletic Participation (available in the main office or from Coach Mahon) over the summer and make sure to get those physicals completed! Conditioning will begin in September and official tryouts will be October 19th. Click here for Girls Basketball summer camp information.
Fifty-four athletes went on to compete at the Scholastic National Championship in Camden, NJ with record finishes by many boats. The Men's Varsity 8 finished in the top 15, the Women's Varsity 8 finished in the top 5, and the Women's 2nd Varsity 8 finished 2nd in the nation earning a Silver Medal! Registration for summer rowing and weightlifting camps have opened at www.PlantHighRowing.com. Plant High Rowing offers camps for 6th grade through graduating seniors and no experience is necessary. Come out and try a new sport this summer!
Tryouts for the 2015 season will take place from August 3rd to 7th at MacDill Air Force Base-Bay Palms Golf Course. Hillsborough County forms are due by July 24th. Contact Coach Tom Feeney with questions.
Hockey Plant has two teams in the spring league and there are eight weeks left in the season. Games are on Friday nights at the Ice Sports Forum in Brandon. Click here for the complete schedule. Contact Mike Bell, the team manager, for additional details. Girls Lacrosse For athletes looking to get a jump on the paperwork and sports physical requirements for next year, new athletic packets are available in the main office. Anyone interested in lacrosse is welcome to contact Coach Chapman to get on the girls lacrosse mailing list. Enjoy your summer and keep a stick in your hand! |
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