Pasco school officials remove limit on number of guests for outdoor high school graduations
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LAND O LAKES, Fla. - School officials in Pasco County announced Wednesday more guests can attend outdoor high school graduation ceremonies than previously planned.
Originally, graduates – who had their ceremony scheduled at an outdoor venue were limited to four guests. Now, that limitation has been removed. High school graduates can have two guests join them on the field, and additional guests can be seated on the bleachers.
The Pasco County School District also said social distancing would no longer be required either at these outdoor venues.
Masks likely optional in Pasco schools next year
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FDA to meet about Pfizer vaccine for kids 12 to 15
Health experts are expecting a big decision this week in the fight against COVID-19 children and young teenagers getting the vaccine.
LAND O LAKES, Fla. - The Pasco County School District has set an end date for their COVID-19 mask mandate. The order requiring students, staff, and visitors to wear face-coverings will go away at the end of the day on May 28 – two days after the end of school.
Wednesday, May 26, is the last day for students, while May 28 is the last day for teachers. That means the mask requirement will effectively remain in place through the end of the 2020-2021 school year, schools spokesperson Stephen Hegarty noted.
Pasco school district will limit school resource officersâ access to student data
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LAND O LAKES, Fla. - An agreement between the Pasco County School District and sheriff’s office has been altered after the U.S. Department of Education opened an investigation into whether the district was breaking federal law.
The agreement came to light after an investigation by the Tampa Bay Times found the school district shared student information with school resource officers, such as grades, attendance and who they associated with. The Times found that the sheriff’s office then allegedly used that information to compile a list of students whom they think might fall into a life of crime.
Cypress Elementary accepting book donations in memory of beloved teacher
Kayleena Lounsbury died after complications from childbirth She was bubbly, energetic, full of life.when she cared about you, she loved hard especially her students, said Summer Garlic, a former co-worker.
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NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. â A Pasco County elementary school is accepting book donations after a beloved teacher died this week.
Kayleena Lounsbury died on Sunday after complications from childbirth. Her baby girl Macie died less than 36 hours later. She was bubbly, energetic, full of life.when she cared about you, she loved hard especially her students, said Summer Garlic, a former co-worker.