The Panther Post
Monday, July 25, 2022
DPHS Community Member,

I am so excited to return home to Dr. Phillips high School! I began my educational career as a social studies teacher at Dr. Phillips High School. The first 16 years as a Panther, I served as Athletic Director, Dean and Assistant Principal along with coaching softball and cross country teams. I had the opportunity to serve Freedom High School for 3 years and then returned home to DP in 2012 as the Assistant Principal for Instruction. From 2015 through 2022 I had the pleasure of working with the Chain of Lakes, Westridge and Carver communities before returning as your principal. As the parent of a recent graduate, athlete and magnet student, I have a vested interest in the success of all programs at Dr. Phillips High School.

My overarching goals for this upcoming school year are: 1) making sure that each student is given the best possible academic opportunities from August 10, 2022 through May 26, 2023; and 2) that both campus security and health & safety remain top priorities every school day. We have some incredible educators serving at DP, but we will also be continuously on guard to make sure students, staff, and guests are protected in a healthy learning environment.

We are running this abbreviated Panther Post issue to help our Panthers prepare for the upcoming school year which begins on Wednesday, August 10th. This week we are distributing devices for students each day depending upon grade level (please see the schedule below). Our annual back to school freshmen and new student orientation plus campus tour will be given on Wednesday, August 3 at 10:00 a.m. and then at 4:30 p.m. As the first day of school gets closer, we will publish another summer edition with the latest information and other goals for the 2022-2023 school year. In the meantime, please visit our website and social media sites for ongoing updates. 

I look forward to partnering with you this year as your student grows and flourishes as a Panther. Enjoy this final week of July and thank you for reading!

Ms. Jackie Ramsey
Principal

Pictured very top: The Panther Marching Band is in full swing learning the halftime show at Band Camp! 
Dates to Watch For
July 25 - Aug. 7: Back to school sales tax holiday period
July 26-29: Laptop computer distribution - dates vary by grade level (please see below)
Aug. 3: Orientation and tour, 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Aug. 26: Start of football season (away vs. Lake Mary), full schedule (MaxPreps)
2022-2023 School Calendar:
Helpful Links
Stay Connected:
Device Distribution Schedule
July 26, 8-12 PM, 1 - 4 PM
  • Seniors 

July 27, 8-12 PM, 1 - 4 PM
  • Juniors

July 28, 8-12 PM, 1 - 4 PM
  • Sophomores

July 29, 8-12 PM, 1 - 4 PM
  • Freshmen

*** Students who do not pick up their device during the distribution dates will get their laptop when school begins.
Student Orientation and Tour
Our new student and 9th grade orientations are scheduled for Wednesday, August 3 at 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. There will also be a tour!
Student Services
Contact information:
Transcript request: DPHS website
  1. Homepage: Click Student Services at the top right
  2. Scroll down to the bottom of the page
  3. Click the blue Transcript Request link
  4. Complete the Google form
Bright Futures:
The final evaluations for Bright Futures were finally completed, so students should be able to log into their OSFA (Bright Futures) account and see their award status. They should also get an email from Bright Futures with their award status.

DeSantis signs bill to expand opportunities for Bright Futures Scholarship
Under the new bill, work hours count toward the scholarship’s community-service requirements.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday, June 27, signed H.B. 461 to expand eligibility requirements for the Bright Futures Scholarship Program to include paid work experience as a substitute for service hours.

This expansion will allow students who work after-school jobs to apply their paid work contributions to their communities to substitute service-hour requirements.

The legislation allows students the opportunity to receive Bright Futures Scholarships who may not otherwise have been able to meet the requirements for a scholarship.

Source: West Orange Times & Observer Read full article
College and Career
Top 25 fastest growing jobs in Central Florida for 2022-2023: 
Source: Florida Dept. of Economic Opportunity - Access full list
New Staff Spotlight
Meet Ms. Isabel Jimenez!
Where were you prior to coming to DP?
Osceola County Public Schools

What is your position this year?
Registrar  

College, certifications?
Undergrad at UCF, graduate at Mercer University, Bachelor's in Social Work and Master's in Education 

Hobbies, interests, anything fun you can share about yourself?
Likes to paint and go to the beach. Played volleyball and soccer in high school and did club soccer in graduate school.
Special Events
Panther Athletics
Cheer
DP Cheer traveled to St. Augustine for UCA summer camp. The team came in 2nd place in overall camp routine, and three girls were selected as All-Americans. The team was also presented the Traditions award by the UCA staff for being the team at camp who represented their school traditions throughout camp and showed leadership both on and off the field.
Ranking sports by the degree of difficulty for key skills:
Source: ESPN, Microsoft Power BI Read full article  
Student Government Association
Messages from our SGA officers:
With our new officers come new goals for our upcoming year. Here are some statements from our 2022-2023 SGA leadership team about what they hope to accomplish.

● Adrian Duran - President (3rd year in SGA)
My biggest goal for 2022-2023 is to boost school spirit, and I know that Student Council has a pivotal role to play in doing so. I want to work towards increasing the Student Body’s engagement with Student Council events and activities across all of campus.

● Monica Memon - Vice President (2nd year in SGA)
I hope to help strengthen the communication and relationship between the student council and study body. My wish for SGA is that all students can be represented by our events and feel like they have a voice. 

● Carla Medacier - Secretary (2nd year in SGA)
For the next school year, I hope to make more SGA more appealing and approachable to the student body. I want everyone to be engaged with our organization and to look at us as a group of people who make school more enjoyable. 

● Kisha Sime - Treasurer (2nd year in SGA)
I hope to accomplish more student engagement in our events as well as a more school spirit/fun year. 

● Serenity Alexander - Historian (1st year in SGA)
For the school year of 2022-2023, I would like to further the communication and relationships between administration, students, and the Dr. Phillips community. I want to make SGA more interactive with the rest of the student body, and reassure them that their opinions, ideas, and voices are heard.

● Charlotte Donovan - Junior Leadership (2nd year in SGA)
I hope to continue hosting a variety of fun events and encourage more participation and school spirit with our entire student body!

● Camille Espinos - Junior Leadership (2nd year in SGA)
I hope to unify the school at events in which students feel safe and comfortable so that they can forget about everything and just have fun and be proud to be a Dr. Phillips Panther. 

● Page Moffett - Junior Leadership (2nd year in SGA)
I want to accomplish pulling off a successful and fun year for the student body, leading an amazing committee and great spirit for the student body. 

● Nicole Speller - Junior Leadership (2nd year in SGA)
 I hope to bring the student body together more with spirit events.

● Caitlin Causey - Sophomore Leadership (1st year in SGA)
My hopes for our student council, are to create a kind atmosphere for our student body and to increase school spirit/involvement. I would love to see more participation at our events and hopefully build our diverse population into a proud team! (ahhhhh… DP)

● Oliver Plumb - Sophomore Leadership (1st year in SGA)
I hope to create a more positive and welcoming image in student council to increase participation and involvement from students outside of the council. I would also like to improve school spirit and attendance in school sports and social events.

● Charles Plumb - Sophomore Leadership (1st year in SGA)
In 2022-2023, I hope to achieve a safe environment for everyone to succeed in all aspects of school through clubs, classes, and sports. I will do my best to reach this through my position in SGA. Finally, I would love for everyone to enjoy themselves at DP!

New Class Officers:
DP’s Election Day back on April 13th not only determined this year’s SGA senior executives, but also the senior, junior, and sophomore class officers. Here are the new class leaders and their positions for the 2022-2023 school year:

● Senior Class Officers
  • President: Emily Rivera
  • Vice President: Maya Morillo Santiago
  • Secretary: Zikra Mohamad Idrees Hassen
  • Historian: Chelsea Mendes

● Junior Class Officers
  • President: Milani Ellis
  • Vice President: Camille Espinos
  • Secretary: Emily Garcia
  • Historian: Page Moffett

● Sophomore Class Officers
  • President: Destiny Pamblanco
  • Vice President: Illy Jabry
  • Secretary: Lucca Bertuccelli
  • Historian: Aleksandra K
Panther Health Reminders
1) The importance of staying hydrated with water:
2) The 20-20-20 rule when using devices to help prevent eye strain and future vision problems:
Orange County Library System
Virtual: "Organizing for Student Success"
Monday, August 08
11:00am - 12:00pm

Jane Cole CPO, a Certified Professional Organizer, will present best practices and tips that help parents and students create an educational environment for positive results. Registration required.

To learn more about Jane Cole, please visit https://happyhomeorganizing.com/index.html

This event occurs online through Zoom. Please provide your email at registration to participate. A device with access to the internet and speakers or headsets is required. An email will be sent before the event with more information on how to join.
Monday's Motivational Moment!
WISDOM TO LIVE BY
Sue Bird On Risks
The one thing you learn is when you can step out of your comfort zone and be uncomfortable, you see what you're made of and who you are.
~ Sue Bird, basketball player

George Patton On Obstacles
Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.
~ George Patton, military general

John Quincy Adams On Motivation
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.
~ John Quincy Adams, sixth U.S. president

Jerry West On Belief
Confidence is a lot of this game or any game. If you don't think you can, you won't.
~ Jerry West, basketball player

Samuel L. Jackson On Integrity
You will, undoubtedly, meet people who will try to shut you up or entice you to compromise your principles. Don't let them; it's just not worth it.
~ Samuel L. Jackson, actor
Florida flag
Have a great week!
Ms. Ramsey, Principal
Dr. Phillips High School 
Sunday, July 24, 2022
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