2026-2027 – Edition 5

Because of the donations we have received, we have been able to significantly reduce the number of supplies Grammar School families have been asked to purchase, resulting in an average savings of approximately $50–60 per family.

Please use the newly published supply lists when shopping for the upcoming school year. You can find them HERE. If you have already purchased items from the original lists and would still like to send those extra supplies, we would gratefully accept them. Any additional supplies will be used to support Classical Prep families who may need assistance providing the required materials for their scholars.

We are incredibly grateful for the generous community we have built. Your willingness to support one another allows us to be good stewards of our resources while ensuring that every scholar begins the year with the tools they need to learn and thrive. Thank you for partnering with us in modeling generosity, responsibility, and care for our community.

Mark your calendars for Classical Prep’s 2026-27 Meet & Greet on Monday, August 10! This is a fantastic opportunity for families and scholars to gather all the information they need to be prepared for the first day of school!

See the times for the Meet & Greet sessions below:

KINDERGARTEN SESSIONS:
SESSION 1 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
SESSION 2 | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

1ST – 12TH GRADE SESSIONS:
SESSION 1 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
SESSION 2 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

MANDATORY 3RD GRADE PARENT MEETING (Meridian Prytaneum):
SESSION 1:
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM

SESSION 2:
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM

What To Expect:

• Meet your child(ren)’s teacher(s)
• Drop off school supplies. CLICK HERE to view the school supply lists.
  • BONUS: Bring in one (1) ream of printer paper per child for a dress down day coupon to use on Friday, August 21!
    • Reams of printer paper may be dropped off at the Gym, Borealis Prytaneum, Meridian Atrium, or Aurora Atrium.
• Drop off medications
• Pick up your child(ren)’s schedule(s)

Don’t forget to visit the Gym! Your One-Stop Shop for all Back-to-school essentials:

• New Families: Pick up your 2026-27 Car Tag at the PikMyKid table
• Returning Families: Pick up your 2026-27 Car Tag in Homeroom/1st period class
• Shop for uniform items at the French Toast Pop-Up Shop
• Purchase used novels at the Used Book Shop ($3.00 each) Available Books
• Learn how to complete your Volunteer Application & Background Check
• Download the Raptor app and make checking in during your campus visits throughout the 2026-27 school year quick and easy
• Learn about the Sports teams and Clinics offered this year
• Check out the after-school programs available
• Get information on the lunch program provided by SLA
• Get set up on the myStudent Parent App for easy access to grades, attendance, and communication

One of the most memorable experiences for our scholars is attending field trips, and we’re looking for enthusiastic parents or guardians to join us as chaperones! It’s a chance to support your child(ren)’s education firsthand and also create lasting memories together.

Complete your volunteer application and background check today for the chance to embark on a journey of discovery and fun with us this year!

How To Submit Your Volunteer Application:

All Pasco County School volunteers are required to complete the Volunteer Application each year, beginning on July 1. If a volunteer has already completed Level 2 fingerprinting, it remains valid for five (5) years and does not need to be repeated annually. Volunteer applications must be approved by the district before volunteering. Please keep in mind that it can take up to 30 days for the background check to be processed.

Please CLICK HERE to fill out the application on the Pasco County Schools website. This site also includes information on how to schedule your required Level 2 background check if you have not completed one within the last five (5) years. For best results, please submit your application on a computer.

Bonus Incentives for Early Completion:

Families who complete their volunteer application and background check by Friday, July 31, will be entered into a drawing to win one of five Spirit Savings Bundles valued at $55.00 each! Winners will be announced on Saturday, August 15.

As a thank you to all of the Classical Prep families who have completed the volunteer application process, we are offering two (2) volunteer hours towards your family’s ten (10) required volunteer hours. *Two hours maximum can be claimed per family. CLICK HERE to log two hours for completing the Volunteer Application AND Fingerprints.

If you have any questions about volunteering, please reach out to Ms. Badal at mbadal@classicalprep.org.

2027 Senior Class Families, celebrate your senior year by personalizing and painting your own parking spot! This is a wonderful way for our seniors to leave their mark and showcase their creativity as they embark on their final year at Classical Preparatory School!

Friday, July 31, is the final day to submit your payment, email your design for approval, and secure your parking spot. Once the deadline has passed we will be unable to accept late submissions.

Here’s how it works:

• Eligibility: This opportunity is available to all seniors who will be purchasing a parking permit for the 2026-27 school year. Click HERE to complete the application for scholar parking. Please turn this into the Front Office the day you come to paint your space.
• Cost: There is a fee of $100.00 to participate. This fee includes a $30.00 annual parking fee and a $70.00 parking spot painting fee. Funds collected from the painting fee will go toward the senior trip fund. Payment can be submitted along with the Scholar Parking Information & Policy Form.
• Design Approval: Scholars must submit their design for approval by Friday, July 31, to Ms. Badal at mbadal@classicalprep.org. All designs should be school-appropriate and reflect the values and spirit of our school community. Please avoid any offensive or inappropriate content.
• Painting Day: Approved designs can be painted on Wednesday, August 5, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Borealis parking lot. Due to popular demand, we have added a second painting day on Friday, August 7, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Painting dates will be assigned based on availability, and seniors will be notified of their scheduled date via email. Please bring your own painting supplies, including paint, brushes, and any other materials you may need.
• Guidelines:
  • Only water-based exterior latex paint is allowed.
  • Be sure to tape off your space to avoid painting on neighboring spots.
  • Respect the environment and clean up any trash or unused paint materials.
  • Violations of any of these rules may result in the loss of parking privileges at Classical Preparatory School.

We can’t wait to see the amazing designs our seniors come up with! If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Ms. Badal via email at mbadal@classicalprep.org.

Let’s make this a memorable and colorful year for our senior class!

2027 Senior Class Families, celebrate your senior year by personalizing and painting your own parking spot! This is a wonderful way for our seniors to leave their mark and showcase their creativity as they embark on their final year at Classical Preparatory School!

Friday, July 31, is the final day to submit your payment, email your design for approval, and secure your parking spot. Once the deadline has passed we will be unable to accept late submissions.

Here’s how it works:

• Eligibility: This opportunity is available to all seniors who will be purchasing a parking permit for the 2026-27 school year. Click HERE to complete the application for scholar parking. Please turn this into the Front Office the day you come to paint your space.
• Cost: There is a fee of $100.00 to participate. This fee includes a $30.00 annual parking fee and a $70.00 parking spot painting fee. Funds collected from the painting fee will go toward the senior trip fund. Payment can be submitted along with the Scholar Parking Information & Policy Form.
• Design Approval: Scholars must submit their design for approval by Friday, July 31, to Ms. Badal at mbadal@classicalprep.org. All designs should be school-appropriate and reflect the values and spirit of our school community. Please avoid any offensive or inappropriate content.
• Painting Day: Approved designs can be painted on Wednesday, August 5, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Borealis parking lot. Due to popular demand, we have added a second painting day on Friday, August 7, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Painting dates will be assigned based on availability, and seniors will be notified of their scheduled date via email. Please bring your own painting supplies, including paint, brushes, and any other materials you may need.
• Guidelines:
  • Only water-based exterior latex paint is allowed.
  • Be sure to tape off your space to avoid painting on neighboring spots.
  • Respect the environment and clean up any trash or unused paint materials.
  • Violations of any of these rules may result in the loss of parking privileges at Classical Preparatory School.

We can’t wait to see the amazing designs our seniors come up with! If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Ms. Badal via email at mbadal@classicalprep.org.

Let’s make this a memorable and colorful year for our senior class!

9th Grade Families,

As we continue preparing for the upcoming school year, we’ve made one adjustment to the ninth-grade English curriculum. After further review, The Iliad will serve as the primary anchor text for Quarter 1, as it more closely aligns with the standards, writing progression, and instructional goals for ninth-grade English.

As a result, The Epic of Gilgamesh (Penguin Classics) is no longer a required purchase. Scholars will still study Gilgamesh through selected excerpts provided in class, so there is no need to purchase the full text.

If you have not yet purchased The Epic of Gilgamesh, no action is needed. If you have already purchased a copy, we apologize for the inconvenience. If the book was purchased through the Amazon link we provided, it may still be eligible for return.

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we continue to thoughtfully refine our curriculum. We appreciate your partnership and look forward to welcoming everyone back for a successful school year!

Beginning with the 2026-27 school year, due to the new Florida Law, Classical Prep is requiring that all scholar-athletes in grades 9th-12 who participate in FHSAA-sanctioned sports and anyone playing Football to obtain an ECG screening, regardless of whether they have previously participated in a sport. CLICK HERE to review the attached flyer regarding required ECG heart screenings for scholar-athletes.

Who Must Obtain an ECG to play at Classical Prep?

• All 9th-12th grade athletes who participate in FHSAA sanctioned sports, regardless of if they have played a sport before.
• Any athlete playing Football

To support this requirement, Pasco County Schools is partnering with Who We Play For to offer ECG heart screenings for scholars ages 10–22 for $20 per scholar. Families may choose to complete the screening at any of the locations listed on the Pasco County Schools flyer, which also includes registration information and sign-up instructions.

Did You Know?

• 1 in 300 young people has a potentially life-threatening heart condition that could lead to Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest is the leading cause of death on school campuses and among scholar-athletes.
• A standard sports physical may miss these conditions 96–99% of the time.
• A simple, non-invasive 5-minute ECG can detect these conditions 80–96% of the time.

We encourage all families with scholar-athletes to review this important information. To learn more about what an ECG heart screening involves, CLICK HERE to watch the video.

Please take note of Classical Prep’s adjusted office hours during the summer:

July Hours

• Open Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Mrs. Osborne from Pediatrics at Cayden’s Corner will be on campus on Thursday, August 6, providing sports physicals in the Borealis Front Office from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM by appointment only. Cost is $40 per physical.

To schedule an appointment, please contact Mrs. Osborne directly at 813-790-9590.

Important Reminder for Families with Dietary Restrictions or Food Allergies

If your child has a medically necessary food allergy or dietary restriction, please take a moment to complete this FORM so our food service provider can properly accommodate their needs.

To ensure your child’s information is up to date, this form must be completed each school year and signed by a physician before accommodations can be provided.

Thank you for helping us keep our scholars safe and supported!