The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office confirmed reports of a possible weapon at River Ridge Middle and High School were a hoax after a thorough search […]
Category: Education
Pasco County Schools Approve School Consolidation Plan
Pasco County school officials approved converting and consolidating schools, merging Pasco Elementary and Middle Schools into a K-8 campus starting in 2026-27. Lacoochee Elementary will […]
Pasco Sheriff’s Office Prepares for Student Protest, No Incidents
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office deployed additional personnel as a precaution for a planned student demonstration. Students gathered on school grounds and were directed to disperse, […]
Pasco County Schools Propose K-8 Campus for Academic Growth
Pasco County School officials plan to merge Pasco Elementary and Middle Schools into a K-8 campus, citing academic improvements as the primary reason. The proposal, […]
Pasco County Votes on Renewing School Tax Referendum
Pasco County voters may decide in November whether to renew a 2022 school tax referendum, which funds salaries for teachers and support staff. The renewal […]
School Closures in Pasco County Due to Brush Fire Smoke
Schools in Pasco County, Florida, remain closed due to lingering smoke from a 45-acre brush fire near Starkey Preserve. The fire, which was 100% contained […]
Tampa Bay Schools Close Amid Wildfires and Smoke Alerts
Two Pasco County schools in New Port Richey canceled classes on Wednesday due to a wildfire in the Starkey area, with smoke delaying the start […]
Pasco County Schools Delay Start Time Amid Starkey Fire
Two Pasco County schools, River Ridge Middle and High, will delay their first bell by three hours on Wednesday due to a fire in the […]
Pasco County Schools Cancel Classes Due to Smoke from Nearby Fire
River Ridge Middle School and High School in Pasco County, Fla., canceled classes on Feb. 11 due to persistent smoky conditions from a nearby Starkey […]
Whole Milk Reintroduced in Schools After Policy Shift
The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, signed by President Trump in January, allows schools to reintroduce 2% and whole milk after a 15-year absence. […]