Pasco County school leaders in New Port Richey are actively considering significant changes to local elementary schools due to declining enrollment and lagging academic performance. The proposed “elevate 34668” plan includes closing Fox Hollow Elementary and rezoning students, while converting Schrader Elementary into a STEAM-focused institution. The school board is scheduled to vote on these changes on November 3, which could significantly shift where local children attend school next year. In other local news, New Port Richey resident Grace Graham was awarded an $8,000 scholarship from the Florida Council for Affordable and Rural Housing to support her medical studies. The town also made a statewide list of affordable retirement destinations, highlighted for its riverfront Sims Park, historic theater, and restored Hacienda Hotel. Additionally, local music fans can enjoy a free concert by folk-rock singer-songwriter Lily Holbrook at Sims Park this Friday evening.
Key Points:
- Pasco County school leaders are considering closing Fox Hollow Elementary and converting Schrader Elementary into a STEAM-focused school under the elevate 34668 plan.
- The school board will vote on these changes on November 3.
- New Port Richey resident Grace Graham was awarded an $8,000 scholarship from the Florida Council for Affordable and Rural Housing to support her medical studies.
- New Port Richey is listed as one of 11 wallet-friendly small towns to retire in Florida, noted for its low median home price and access to the Gulf and Tampa.
