The VISION of PHUHS is to provide a learning environment that results in a graduation rate of 100% each year.

The MISSION of PHUHS is to educate all students by using effective systems that promote lifelong learning.

NEWS

ATTENTION ALL SADD MEMBERS! We need your help. Please attend the Live Free event Thursday, March 25 in the Teaching Auditorium from 5:30-6:30. Participation is needed to provide student perspectives on drugs and alcohol. Free dinner will be provided after. Make sure you wear your SADD shirt! If you have any questions please see Brittany Robinson or Deputy Pantel. See you Thursday SADD members!

Attention students and staff: we're having another Bead For Life sale! Don't miss out on the super cute jewelry made by Ugandan women to help raise them out of poverty. The sale will be on Tuesday, March 23, and Wednesday, March 24, right after school in the library. Prices range from $5.00 to $30.00 and they make great gifts. Hope to see you all there.

Attention juniors and seniors: Are you strapped for cash but still want to look fabulous for prom? Visit the Clearwater Main Library on Saturday, April 3, to browse the wide selection of glamorous gowns, and take one home for FREE! Check in time is 12:15 pm and the event lasts from 1-4 pm. This event is open to all Pinellas County students who will be attending prom this year. All students are required to show a valid Pinellas County School ID upon check-in. Happy shopping!

Come to a Princeton Review SAT strategy session this Saturday, March 20, at the Dunedin Public Library where you can discover the secrets to improving your score. The session starts at 1:00 pm and is offered for ages 14-18. Registration is required and you can call 298-3080 ext. 240 for more information.
 
Students, Palm Harbor Library is holding a creative writing contest. Submit a poem or short story between April 5 to April 17 to win a prize.  Entires must be no longer than 1500 words. Turn in your submission to the reference desk with a cover sheet stating your name, age and phone number.

Attention Freshman Students: pick up your free t-shirt in the large auditorium hallway during both lunches.

Are you starting your spring cleaning? Well, if you have extra clothes that you are planning to give away, donate them to us instead! The Red Cross Club is holding a clothes drive now until April 20th. There are boxes in the library, building 5 and in the office. PLease donate anything, clotehs or shoes! And remember, you have until the week of April 20th!

As graduation approaches, it’s time for seniors to move on, and the underclassmen to move up. But why leave without saying goodbye? Now is your time to pass on your legacy and have it published in the school newspaper. Pick up the form for your senior will in Mrs. Cannaday’s room 4-115. Messages must be less than 200 words and must be returned to Mrs. Cannaday’s room or emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by Friday, March 26. The EYE staff reserves the right to withhold any will deemed inappropriate for publication.

A Moment of Zen...
Good morning Palm Harbor, I'm Chelsea and I'm Emma with a few words of wisdom. In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, we wanted to talk about luck. There are days where we all have good luck, bad luck or no luck at all. But what determines luck? There are many symbols of it in our lives: a four-leaf clover, a rabbit's foot, or a heads up penny. However, are they really lucky or is it our belief in our abilities that truly creates our good fortune? Most of the things in life that you achieve will be through hard work, not luck. You can only get what you put into it. Luck never made a man wise. In fact, it was the wise man who made his own luck. "The only sure thing about luck is that it will change.” So don't just sit around waiting for a heads up penny on the ground, go out there and make your own luck.
With something to think about, I'm Chelsea, and I'm Emma.
Paz y amor Palm Harbor.

REMINDERS

Attention all creative video students: The district has extended the deadline for the Walker’s Rising Stars video arts category to May 7th. If you are interested, please see Mrs. Chonko or Mrs. Dirscherl in the media center.

HOSA 9th and 10th grades are selling PHUHS Lanyards again to collect money for their state competition in April. They are $5.00 each. Please see any of the medical teachers or HOSA members if you are interested. Thank you for your support.

Palm Harbor University High School has been notified that its students are trespassing on neighboring properties including Sutton Place and West Lake Village before, during, and after school.  Students, please be aware of the complaints made by the neighbors and we ask that students be respectful of our neighbors and stay off their property. Thank you for your continued cooperation.

Cypress Woods Elementary School is having a Family Fun Night and is looking for PHUHS students to volunteer to help with the event. The Fun Night is Saturday, March 20, from 5–8 pm. Please call Marci Schultz at 787-8098 if you would like to help.

March is Social Work month! Mrs. Pesacov, our school social worker, provides a variety of services to our students and staff. She displays a strong desire to improve people’s lives. Be sure to let Mrs.Pesacov know we appreciate her hard work on our behalf.

Juniors and Seniors: The College and Career Lab is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. We have computers and print resources available for your use. Volunteers are here to help you with your college search, scholarships, application, and essay. We also have test prep information for the SAT and ACT.


SPORTS

Don't forget to go out and show your support for the girls flag football team! First game is tonight at Largo, JV starts at 6:30 and Varstity at 7:30!

Reminders 

Tutoring @ PHUHS

Are you looking for extra help with your classes? The National Honor Society will be providing 1 hour tutoring sessions every Wednesday after school. No sign-up is necessary, just stop by the media center on Wednesdays after school. Help in most subjects will be available, but it is suggested you speak with either Mrs. Chonko or Mrs. Dirscherl to arrange for a tutor for a specific class such as Health Science. Hope to see you there!

Do you need help with Spanish? Come to Spanish tutoring hosted by the Spanish Honor Society. We are available to help every Wednesday after school in the media center.

Need math help? Mu Alpha Theta is hosting math tutoring every Tuesday after school in room 4-205 throughout the whole school year. If you would like to be tutored, please stop by on Tuesdays for help.

Our fantastic PHUHS math tutor Mike Laskey is enjoying working with many of you on your math needs – at times he is working with 15 – 20 students. Due to the large numbers Mr. Laskey has offered to come in an additional night and will now be with us both Monday & Wednesday evenings 6:30p – 8:30 in room 11-113.

National Honor Society News

Attention NHS members: this is a reminder that according to our Bylaws, you need to maintain a weighted GPA of 3.5 combined at least a 3.0 GPA in order to remain a member. Any disciplinary referrals will be reviewed and may also result in your losing your membership. Click HERE to access the Bylaws.

Earn NHS volunteer hours by tutoring or participating in our campus clean up. Both happen every Wednesday. Meet in the media center right after school.