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Back to School 2002
Principals do the switcheroo as district burgeons
Call it the "Principal Shuffle," but come the first day of school -- count them -- eight administrators will be changing hats.

Pasco County School Calendar for 2002-2003
Aug. 5: First day of school for teachers

Charter schools keep appearing
Three years ago, Pasco County wasn't home to a single charter school. This school year, six will be open, offering a wide range of educational programs.

Code curtails those who dress to excess
Britney Spears might well have revolutionized the belly ring. But when it comes time for school, that piece of jewelry, along with the underwear label, must be kept under cover.

Contact numbers
School Board of Pasco County

Preview schools at daylong event
School starts on Aug. 12 in Pasco County, but those who want to get a step up and perhaps allay some of those back-to-school jitters should plan on attending County Wide Registration Days on Tuesday for middle and high school students and Wednesday for elementary school students.

Want to give school a shot? Get one from doctor first
Those whose children need required immunizations to attend school should make that doctor's appointment pronto or visit one of the clinics at the Pasco Health Department where free immunizations are given.

Student and adult meal pricess
Elementary: Breakfast: $1; Lunch: $1.60

Back to school reading suggestions
The Little School Bus, by Carol Roth (ages 3-6)

2002-2003 school hours
EAST PASCO SCHOOLS

Tips for parents
Before school starts:

Know your graduation requirements
You have to have the credits and the GPA to take the big walk.

Jan Glidewell
All aboard! Ride the Nostalgia Express
In fond and fervent hope that the tracks will stay unbuckled, the budget undepleted and the passenger cars upright, I have purchased tickets for an Amtrak trip -- which may well be my last on that line.

Events before girl's death investigated
Deputies are looking into why she had not been picked up for drug treatment as planned.

Ready for rebirth
As some properties deteriorate in Holiday Hill, the county declares the former retiree magnet ripe for revitalization.

Grading gig is the ultimate refresher
Pasco High School students hoping to earn college credit in U.S. history will have a leg up this year, thanks to their teacher, Dee Boles.

Family bristles at land buy plan
As the county plans a road serving Connerton, an attorney for the landowners, the Mertz family, plans a court fight.

Fire service money needn't become hot election topic
So, what's your hot-button issue for the campaign season?

Congressman requests probe of shooting death
A U.S. congressman has turned to federal officials for a deeper investigation into the May 22 Pasco County Sheriff's Office killing of Sharleen "Sally" Jones.

Letters
Friend recalls a 'great lady' who lived in constant fear
Re: After deaths, grieving family struggles, July 28