Not for School, But for Life We Learn. -Seneca | | |
Good morning Menendez families and community!
We hope you all had a great weekend and are looking forward to a great week. We are very excited as many of the school events are ramping up as we are approaching our first school-wide event, Homecoming. There are a number of bits of information below detailing happenings here at Menedez.
This week also marks the start of statewide assessment for our 9th and 10 grade students. We wish all of them the best. Beyond state testing, interims will be released this Wednesday. Please review current progress with your child as it relates to each course.
Once again, we want to remind everyone that our school day has shifted by 15 minutes this school year. The school offices will be open from 8:30am- 4:45pm, Monday through Friday. Student entry to the school will start at 9:00am this school year and our classes will begin at 9:35am with the school day ending at 4:05pm (3:05pm on Wednesdays.)
We want to take a moment to thank you all for entrusting us with the education of your child for the coming year. This responsibility is not taken lightly, and although we are not perfect, we believe that each year, we are making strides to give your child the best education in St. Johns county.
#RISEON3 is our mantra at PMHS and it illustrates our focus for our students. We hope to elevate the mark in the follow areas for every student:
- Attendance (being present and on time)
- Achievement (in every part of life)
- Attitude (regardless of the situation, to exhibit an attitude of success and persistence)
Visitors to campus MUST complete a School Access Form which can be found on the SJCSD website at https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/volunteer/.
- This clearance is for entry on campus during school hours such as a morning meeting with teachers or counselors, volunteering, or other events.
#RISEON3!
Respectfully,
Ted Banton
Principal
Pedro Menendez High School
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- September 10th - Interims Issued
- September 19th - Teacher Inservice Day - No School for students
- September 22nd- September 26th - Homecoming Week
- September 27th - Homecoming Dance
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The Pedro Menendez School Advisory Council will meet every third Thursday of the month at 8:00 AM in the Media Center and all are welcome to attend.
25-26 SAC Meeting Dates
September 18
October 16
November 20
December 18
January 15
February 19
April 16
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Textbook Adoption
Pedro Menendez High School Parents, Guardians, and Community members,
We are looking for participants from our community in an upcoming textbook adoption process. If you would like to review materials and provide feedback within this process, please reach out to Mr. Sirak at ryan.sirak@stjohns.k12.fl.us . Thank you for your support as we are moving through this process.
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Parent Square
SJCSD excited to announce that we are transitioning to a new, unified communication platform—ParentSquare—to enhance how we connect with families and support school-to-home engagement across our entire district. ParentSquare is a unified communication platform that offers a whole host of tools that allows district, school administrators and teachers to more effectively communicate and engage with families and students.
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Food Delivery
Students are not allowed to receive any food deliveries (Door Dash, Grub Hub etc..). Please do not order food via door dash or any other food delivery services for students.
| | Please make sure all parent information in Home Access Center is updated. This ensures all teachers and staff can contact families with information and updates. | | |
As you know, medication orders must be completed every school year. For your convenience, the clinic will be open beginning August 6, 2025 (one week prior to the first day of school for students) to accept your child’s medication and completed medication forms. Please call to make an appointment.
MEDICATION GIVEN IN SCHOOL
Per school board policy, students cannot carry medication to school. All medication must be brought to the clinic by a parent/guardian and requires the Medication Authorization Form to be completed (by the physician) which you can access below. Please include a Medical Management Plan if applicable. New bottles must be brought to the clinic by a parent/guardian for each refill. Medication cannot be given from an expired bottle. All medication must be in their original container, labeled with the student’s name, dosage, frequency of administration and physician’s name. Medication should not be transported between home and school daily. Separate containers should be kept at home and at school. Parents will be responsible for delivery and retrieval of medication to and from the school nurse.
STUDENT AUTHORIZATION TO SELF-CARRY MEDICATION
Per Florida Statue 1002.20, The Medication Authorization Form allows the student to carry their own emergency medication, (Epinephrine Pen, Auvi Q, Glucagon or Inhaler) if and only if the parent and physician sign the Florida Statute box on the Med Auth Form. This form must be returned to me before the student is allowed to carry prescribed self-administered medications. If you would like the nurse to administer a prescribed or over-the-counter medication, please use the same form.
Over-the-counter medications (Tylenol or Motrin) can be carried by your student while at school. They must be in the original container and be within the current expiration date. Please complete an Over-the Counter Form found below. The completed form must be returned to the clinic.
If you have any questions regarding medication to be administered or taken by your student at school, please contact: Mrs. Parrey, RN at 904-547-8672 or Rosemary.Parrey@stjohns.k12.fl.us.
MEDICATION AND MEDICAL MANAGEMENT FORMS
Allergy-Medical-Managment-Plan-MMP.pdf
Asthma-Medical-Management-Plan-MMP.pdf
Bleeding-Disorders-Medical-Management-Plan-MMP.pdf
Cardiac-Medical-Management-Plan-MMP.pdf
Cystic-Fibrosis-Medical-Management-Plan-MMP.pdf
Seizure-Medical-Management-Plan-MMP.pdf
Authorization to Assist in the Administration of Medication
Parent Permission for Self-Administration Non-Prescription
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Student Schedules
Schedule change requests are complete. However, some students may experience a schedule change prompted by the school in order to meet state mandated class size requirements.
| | The School Counseling office is moving all of our communications to Parent Square. Now students and their families will not have to look in multiple places for the vital information we publish regarding graduation requirements, dual enrollment, scholarships, deadlines, and much more. Please regularly check the new Parent Square app to ensure you're receiving all of this information, as we look forward to partnering with you in support of your future! | | |
As a reminder, the state of Florida has given every student free access to the Xello college and career planning website. We will be utilizing this tool to aid in applying to colleges (used alongside CommonApp) as well as researching careers, scholarships, etc. Parents and guardians were sent instructions on accessing their free accounts two weeks ago, let your student's School Counselor know if you did not receive yours or if you need help in accessing your account.
At the end of each quarter, the School Counselors mail letters home to seniors that are at risk of not graduating. If you receive one of these letters, please reach out to the office to schedule a meeting to discuss how your student can get back on track. Additionally, please reach out if you have any concerns regarding graduation ASAP!
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Electronic Devices
We are continuing our tradition that all students will be required to place their cell phones in hanging pouches upon entry into each class. Our intent is for all students to be able to focus on instruction without distraction from electronic devices. We will continue to remind students of this policy the first four days of school. After the first four days of school, students that do not comply with this policy will have their phone confiscated until the end of the day and receive discipline consequences. We ask for parent support with this initiative so that students can focus on instruction and reaching their potential
Single Point of Entry
Safety is a priority at at Pedro Menendez High School and in order to comply with state statute, we will operate with a single point of entry and exit during the school day, the front office. All students must enter and exit the building through this entry/exit point. This policy is in place to keep everyone on campus safe and violation of this policy is a a safety breach and a level II discipline offense.
Dress Code
We will continue following the SJCSD dress code policies and procedures. Detailed information on the SJCSD dress code is available in the “Code of Conduct” starting on p. 13. Students out of dress code will be documented and provided with clothing that fits the parameters of the SJCSD dress code policies. Please help us to ensure students are abiding by SJCSD policy.
| | All students will start fresh at ZERO tardies at the beginning of term 4 for their tardies. | | |
"Ride the Cyclone: Teen Edition" – Tickets ON SALE NOW!
Six teens enter. One gets a second chance at life.
Step right up to witness a darkly funny, heartfelt journey through the afterlife in Ride the Cyclone: Teen Edition — a PG-13 musical where lost souls sing their stories and fight for one last shot at redemption.
This show features mature themes and may contain controversial material. It’s raw, emotional, quirky, and at times, unexpectedly hilarious — just like life itself.
Created entirely by students over the summer, this production is not part of the regular school-year curriculum. It's a passion project that showcases the bold creativity and talent of our after-school Theatre students.
Showtimes:
- September 19 at 7:00 PM
- September 20 at 2:00 PM
Tickets:
- $15 Adults
- $10 Students
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FREE for St. Johns County School District staff & faculty with employee ID
Buy tickets now: GoFan Ticket Link
Don't miss your chance to see this never ending carnival. Just remember- it's not a game, it's just a ride!
Renee Riso
Department Head of the Arts | Director of Musical Theatre & Drama
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Save the Date!
Graduation
Saturday, May 23, 2026 3:00PM at the University of North Florida
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2025-26 Athletic Expectations for Sporting Events
· Tickets for sporting events can be purchased via GoFan.co Varsity football is $10 and all other events are $7.
· There is NO reentry to events. If spectators leave for any reason, they must pay to reenter.
· No cups/water bottles, etc will be permitted into the premises.
· ONLY CLEAR BAGS WILL BE PERMITTED INSIDE THE STADIUM.
· Only TEAM coolers brought with the team are permitted into events.
· Tickets can be purchased at the gate via cash $10 or via GoFan.
· Concessions will be open at 6:30 pm for varsity football games and 5:30 pm for junior varsity football games.
· Standing along the fence at the bottom of the bleachers is NOT allowed during football games.
· There will be NO spectators allowed to view the game from the exterior fences. The only spectators allowed on campus for these events will be via purchased tickets.
· Only approved media and school personnel will be allowed on the track/field for pictures and/or video.
· All Menendez home football, volleyball, track, soccer, lacrosse, wrestling, basketball, will be available for viewing live on nfhsnetwork.com. Enter Pedro Menendez in the search bar. You must subscribe to have viewing rights per the NFHS network.
· Fans will NOT be permitted on the field following events. This is for the safety and security of all in attendance.
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The Menendez Athletic Department utilizes an online paperless registration system, AthleticClearance.com. The registration process is attached. Additional Menendez Athletics information, including coaches’ contact information, can be found at www-pmhs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/athletics/. Our expectation is that every athlete will be registered by their parent/guardian before their desired sport’s start date.
Athletic Clearance Instructions
Please ensure the following when completing the online process:
1. Student ID should be entered WITHOUT a preceding “S”. Numeric ID only!
2. Scan and upload physical as ONE document.
3. Ensure that student information is complete on page 4 of the physical (EL2).
4. Ensure that the MD has checked “Medically eligible for all sports without restriction” AND signed and dated page 4 of the physical.
5. Ensure that student and parent signature/date is completed on bottom of page 4 of the physical.
The only type of physical we accept is the FHSAA EL2 physical form. The updated physical form is 4 pages. Starting the 23-24 school year, the old EL2 form WILL NOT be accepted.
Please keep in mind that the FHSAA requires all student athletes to view free video courses on concussions, heat illness, and sudden cardiac arrest (see instructions below). Signatures on the EL3 form indicate that your athlete has completed these three video courses. The FHSAA also requires that all student athletes have at least a 2.0 unweighted GPA to be eligible for participation.
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Yearbook information
Order a yearbook at yearbookordercenter.com!
Search code 15723 or search by our school name!
Yearbook starts at $75 and price will go up throughout the year so purchase early!
| | FAST Reading PM1 will begin September 8th through September 12th. If your student is a 9th or 10th grader enrolled in English 1 or 2, they will be participating in the FAST Reading PM1 assessment. They have been notified by their English teachers the date their class is testing and will also receive a pass notifying them of their testing information. If you have any questions regarding FAST PM1 please reach out to your student’s English teacher or testing coordinator – Alejandra Cuevas San Miguel (alejandra.cuevassanmiguel@stjohns.k12.fl.us) | | |
The SJCTC Driver Education Program is pleased to announce two summer, Learner Permit Preparation classes. These will be held at Tocoi Creek High School, however all St. John’s County students aged 14 ½ or older are welcome to attend regardless of zoned school.
The cost is $30.00 and includes a handbook, study guide, and issuance of the Learner Permit Exam on the final day. For more information and to register please visit our website at:
SJCTC DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM – St. Johns County Tax Collector
Phase I: Learner Permit Preparation – $30.00
A classroom lecture designed to assist a student preparing to obtain a Learner Permit. The classes are conducted prior to school from 9am-11:30 am for a total of 4 consecutive school days. On the last day, students will be administered the Learner Permit Knowledge Exam that is required to obtain a Learner Permit. In addition to the Phase I course, students must also complete a state required 4-hour online drug and alcohol course prior to obtaining a Learner Permit. Participation by a minimum of five students is required, or the class will be canceled and a refund issued.
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FCTC – ELL/ESOL Opportunities
In a collaborative effort to broaden the reach of FCTC's ELL/ESOL classes, and better meet the needs of St. Johns County School District students, families, employees, and the community, we would like to survey as many residents as we can to see if there is enough interest in adding evening ESOL classes to some of our district high schools. Please complete this quick survey.
https://forms.office.com/r/7Q4GRbKz2g
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St. Augustine, FL 32086
Main: (904) 547-8660
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