New Port Richey, FL (Sept. 28, 2017) – Brandon Saxon, a student at the Marchman Technical College, was recently recognized as Student of the Month by the Rotary Club of New Port Richey. With him was his instructor, Don Blake and MTC’s assistant principal, Thomas Brochu. Rotarian Taylor McDermott presented the award. It is also notable […]
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A New Port Richey resident, Samantha Ferrara, was recently selected as one the winners of the American Addiction Centers Behavioral Health Scholarship. Samantha will receive a $2,500 scholarship toward her undergraduate degree at Florida State University At a time when millions of Americans are facing mental health challenges and/or addiction, now more than ever we need […]
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Pasco County Public Transportation (PCPT) is offering Pasco County students a chance to ride our fixed-route bus system for only $20.00. The special student rate will go into effect June 1, 2016 and will run until August 31, 2016. Summer Haul Passes are being sold at all Pasco County Libraries; Pasco/Hernando State College campuses in […]
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New Port Richey, FL – May 5, 2016 – Like every other school day, at 9:30 a.m. today, Donald Blake had greeted his students with a handshake and asked each what their goals were for the day. He had no idea that he was about to receive the surprise of a lifetime! From a group of […]
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Seven students from Mittye P. Locke Elementary school will represent New Port Richey at the Odyssey of the Mind “World Finals” at Iowa State University later this year after winning 1st place at the State level. To become champions, this team has put in long, demanding hours after school and weekends for over seven months. The school […]
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New Port Richey, FL (April, 2016) – “Defeating the Odds…Achieving the Dream” is the topic of a series of public gatherings taking place prior to the inauguration of Pasco Hernando State College’s fourth president, Dr. Timothy L. Beard on May 6. These panel discussions are being held at all PHSC campuses throughout March and April. […]
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Gulf High School Resource Officer Schambach and officers from the New Port Richey Police Department conducted a Seatbelt Safety check at Gulf High School on Tuesday morning to help remind students about the importance of always wearing their seatbelts. Officer Schambach is the co-sponsor of Gulf’s SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) club, which is currently involved in […]
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Principal Joens of Gulf Middle Schoo is asking local parents to check out a publication from Pasco County Schools called ‘The Middle Years’. The publication is a monthly newsletter that will be posted to the school’s website and will contain insight into how to help improve your student’s study habits, motivate them to ‘get up and move’ and to […]
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The New Port Richey Public Library is excited to announce the launch of Brainfuse HelpNow and Adult Learning Center. Brainfuse features on demand eLearning for all ages and levels. HelpNow provides learning solutions for members with diverse needs and backgrounds. Students can utilize live tutoring, interactive whiteboards, homework help, skills building and test preparation. All […]
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New Port Richey, FL (Nov. 4 2015) – The Rotary Club of New Port Richey honored outstanding Marchman Technical College students Jose’ Rodriguez and Louis Clark with a Certificate of Achievement and a monetary gift at a regular luncheon meeting in October. Jose’ Rodriguez, August Student of the Month, is a second year student in […]
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Gulf Middle School will host a “Fine Arts Showcase” tomorrow, Thursday, November 5th, 2015 at 6:30 PM in the Gulf High School gymnasium at 5355 School Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34652. The event is free with no admission cost. No concessions or refreshments will be available at the event.
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New Port Richey, FL (Sept. 21, 2015) – At the recent open house for parents of students attending Gulf Middle School were various local organizations who were invited by Amy Marin, the school’s parent and community organizer. Among the nonprofit groups building awareness about their missions and goals were Friendship Farm and Fares, the East […]
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Gulf Middle School in New Port Richey will be hosting an open house for students, parents, and interested community members on Wednesday, September 9th at 6:00 PM. The school’s administration, teachers, and community groups will be on hand to speak with parents and students about upcoming programs during the year and parents can meet their […]
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Volunteers, parents, students, and staff were out in force this weekend and last weekend at Gulf Middle School to help improve the image of the school and its students. Principal Jason Joens say that he’s making an effort to change the school “from the outside in.” Parent Involvement Coordinator Amy Marin reached out to NewsPortRichey […]
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Gulf Middle School and its administration have recently been awarded the Florida Department of Education Parent Teacher Association’s Regional “Parent and Community Involvement Award” for their work in establishing their Watch DOGS project on campus this school year. The school and its administration will be honored at a July 18 PTA conference in Tarpon Springs. […]
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Gulf Middle School is seeking volunteers for two days this month to help with various landscaping projects. The first is Saturday, May 9th from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. The second is Saturday, May 16th from 7:00 to 12:00 pm. Volunteers should meet in front of Gulf Middle School between 7:00am and 8:00am. The school will provide […]
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New Port Richey, FL – April 23 – Students from Gulf Middle School made a small trek Wednesday to celebrate Earth Day, April 22nd, with a local gardener. The students, part of a science class at the school, were able to see a working community garden that produces food for the local economy. Eggplants, collard […]
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Pasco County Schools announced a new principal at Richey Elementary in New Port Richey on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Keri Allen will take for outgoing principal Ken Miesner, whom was demoted after issues with his performance in February. Allen was formerly assistant principal at Richey Elementary prior to taking over in February as interim principal.
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New Port Richey police officers have set up a cordon at Cecelia Drive and Voorhees Road searching for a suspect, according to police sources. UPDATE: “Officers are clearing buildings in search of fleeing felon” – Suspect was apparently fleeing parole officers after battering an officer. UPDATE (2): Gulf High School and Marlowe Elementary have both been […]
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Gulf Middle School and Pasco Schools are celebrating the service of Ms. Leslie Thiel, known at the school as “Aunt Leslie,” as the District’s Outstanding Senior Volunteer of the Year. The honor is awarded based on the number of hours and years of service in addition to the “unique characteristic of services performed.” The award […]
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Peter Nason recently began a dramatic theatre program at Gulf Middle School in New Port Richey, and students are raving.
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Gulf High School senior Jaquelyn Nagy was just awarded a $180,000 scholarship to the college of her choice.
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Gulf Middle School has a new principal this year in Jason Joens and he’s been making changes in a big way at the school. According to the School Board, enrollment at the school is down to around 700 students. Staff at the school admits that there have been some behavioral problems and safety issues, and […]
Read MoreLocation: Be The Light Chapel & Metaphysical Center, 3509 Universal Plaza, New Port Richey, Florida 34652 New class forming, starting Saturday September 13 at 1:30pm, mentoring and tutoring of the law of attraction by someone who has made millions of dollars using it. Imagine for a moment what if you could turn your dreams into […]
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A judge’s ruling that threatens teacher tenure in California further undermines job security for teachers. Public school teachers continue to feel the brunt of political opportunists, unfair evaluations, the conservative push to privatized education, inadequate classroom funding, and lack of wage increases. It is ironic that the legislators responsible for undermining public schools are the […]
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Learning Lodge Academy, the charter school seeking approval at a site just north of Gulf High School at 5936 School Road, was approved for a special exception of use by council members in a unanimous vote. Kerry Cuffe, the Founder and Director of Learning Lodge Academy, was present at the meeting in support of her […]
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The Florida League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, released a yearlong study on Tuesday that evaluated the effectiveness and policies of Florida’s charter schools. The study found that 20 percent of charter schools in the state have closed either due to financial mismanagement or poor academic performance. “Charter schools could fill a niche […]
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Pasco County School Board members are to vote on a measure to increase school breakfast and lunch costs by ten cents. Adult lunches will be raised by 25 cents.
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Many of Florida’s public school teachers see little value in the value-added-model (VAM) teacher evaluation process that’s being used this year. Also labeled “value added analysis” or “value added assessment,” the evaluation tool is tied to student testing results. VAM assesses how one student’s scores compare to others and tracks how each student is performing […]
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Cotee River Elementary’s Principal will be moving to a new job at Pinellas Schools as Director of Professional development, leaving an opening at Cotee River. Gulf Middle’s principal, Stanley Trapp, is also leaving for retirement on June 5th and will be replaced by Jason Joens, the current principal at River Ridge Middle School.
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