Welcome to our Pirate Press Newsletter
Each week, we put out a newsletter filled with the most relevant and up-to-date information for parents.
Click on the Week Ahead newsletter blurb to the right to find the link to our most updated newsletter. —->
PMS Week Ahead Messages
The Week Ahead September 12, 2025
Math FAST Progress Monitoring assessments are next week. 8th grade tests on Tuesday, 7th grade on Wednesday, and 6th grade on Thursday. Please encourage your child to take their time and do their best work… these assessments DO matter! They determine course placement (grade level content with foundational supports all the way to Algebra and Geometry) and assist us in monitoring student growth throughout the year. Students that maintain or improve their scores from the end of last year (PM3 from May 2025 to PM1 September 2025) will receive a pass for a week of pajamas at school.
The Week Ahead September 5, 2025
The 1st round of FAST Progress Monitoring assessments of the year begin with English Language Arts for 8th grade on Tuesday, 7th grade on Wednesday, and 6th grade on Thursday. Please encourage your child to take their time and do their best work… these assessments DO matter! They determine course placement (ELA Level 1s are automatically placed in Intensive Reading, for example) and assist us in monitoring student growth throughout the year. Students that maintain or improve their scores from the end of last year (PM3 from May 2025 to PM1 September 2025) will receive a pass for a week of pajamas at school.
The Week Ahead August 15, 2025
We have had a wonderful first week of school! It has been great seeing all of our students back on campus, and meeting our new 6th graders. Your kiddos are really engaged and demonstrating Pirate PRIDE! I am proud to be their Principal, and am grateful for your support!
Attend & Achieve
Pasco County Schools is committed to reducing absenteeism and increasing student achievement outcomes. That’s why this year, and moving forward, we will be increasing awareness around the importance of attendance—with the goal of strengthening our collective responsibility to make sure students are learning every day. Each month we’ll be sharing facts and helpful tips about attendance.
Pasco Middle School Supply List
Pasco Middle School Supplies List. Pencils, paper, pens (black or blue), colored pencils, glue sticks, scissors, highlighters, ruler and pencil pouch. Please note that Pasco Middle School will provide folders and spiral notebooks for each class!
School Meals Update
For the past several years, all Pasco County Schools have been part of a federal program called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). This program has allowed us to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students, regardless of income. However, due to rising food costs and changes in federal legislation, our district will be making some changes starting with the 2025–2026 school year.
Pasco Middle School 25-26 Cheerleader Tryouts
25-26 Cheer Tryouts
Week Ahead May 23, 2025
Next week is the last week of school for the 24-25 school year! We are at the point where backpacks are not needed, so please ensure they are left at home next week. Students are allowed to carry lunch boxes, small purses, etc., for incidentals, but any backpacks or large bags brought to school will be held in Student Services.
An important announcement for the end-of-year activities.
Promotion Ceremony on Friday, May 23, 2025:Tickets are coming home today for eligible students -they are in Pasco Middle School envelopes with your child's name on them. Promotion Ceremony Parking will be located in the North Field lot. Gates on School...
The Week Ahead May 16, 2025
On behalf of our faculty and staff, we are so proud of all the accomplishments your children have made this year! We are especially excited to celebrate our 8th graders on Friday for their promotion ceremony. Parking for the promotion ceremony will be in the North Field – please look for signs directing you there.
