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This Week in Upper School (TWIUS) - January 26, 2026
This Week in Upper School (TWIUS) - January 26, 2026
Letter from Mr. Schneider
Letter from Mr. Schneider
Dear Upper School Families,
Cold weather is coming, and to help mitigate the winter blues Upper School is hosting a Mini Spirit Week! Here’s the line up:
Monday: PJ / Sweatpants Day: School-appropriate pajamas and sweats are the move today
Tuesday: Jersey Day: Rep your favorite team.
Wacky Wednesday: The weirder, the better. Think mismatched clothes, wild hair, or neon colors.
Thursday: Anything but a Backpack Day: The ultimate challenge! Bring your gear in anything except a backpack (coolers, laundry baskets, toy wagons—be creative!). Please note as some students have already inquired: students are not permitted to bring in younger siblings or pets to carry their books :)
Flock Friday: Instead of just twinning with one person, you dress alike with 3+ friends to form a "flock".
As one final note for our Mini Spirit Week: all days, except for Monday, should meet the dress code expectations.
In addition to our scheduled Service Week in April, students have been encouraged to take advantage of both on-campus and off-campus opportunities that have been shared during our Monday Morning Meetings, via email, and through the Service Opportunities Document.
Winter Dance
Winter Dance
The Upper School will host its biennial Winter Semi-Formal Dance on Saturday, January 31 from 8-10:30pm in the Athletic Center Rec Gym. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here. Students bringing an outside guest must complete the permission slip form.
Have a wonderful week!
Erich Schneider
Head of Upper School
eschneider@shorecrest.org
727-456-7529
UPPER SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPPER SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Student Announcements
Student Announcements
Student-specific announcements are shared by Student Council every Sunday in an email called "TWIUS" (This Week In The Upper School). This page is regularly updated by our Administrative Assistant, Fatima Morlando.
Mark Your Calendars -
Mark Your Calendars -
Saturday, January 31
Winter Semi-Formal Dance
Wednesday, February 4
Navigating the Critical Changes in Admissions Testing (Parent Presentation), 6:30-7:30pm in the Janet Root Theatre
SCA Galentines Night
Thursday, February 5
International Festival
Friday February 6
Shorecrest Movie Night
Friday, February 13
School Closed / Professional Development for Faculty
Monday, February 16
Presidents Day (NO SCHOOL)
Friday, February 27
Upper School students-only Movie Night
Saturday, March 7
Shorecrest Gala
College Compass
College Compass
Juniors
Juniors
Schedule your first family college counseling meeting. Both the parent and student survey need to be completed prior to scheduling. If you have not completed the survey, reach out to your college counselor.
Register for the Tampa Bay Case Studies Program. The TBCS Program is designed for students and parents to better understand the application review process by being part of a simulated admissions committee. Check your email for registration information! Registration deadline: extended to Feb 13.
Seniors
Seniors
Notify your college counselor of college decisions and scholarship awards.
College Counseling Showcase (Recording)
College Counseling Showcase (Recording)
Learn about how the College Counseling Office supports Shorecrest students throughout their college search and application process. This event was recorded. Login here to view.
Parent Lunch & Learn Webinar Series
Parent Lunch & Learn Webinar Series
Playing the Field: Learn about College Athletic Recruitment and the Admissions Process - Wednesday, February 25, 12 - 1pm Join Webinar
The Art of College: Pursuing Performing and Visual Arts Programs - Wednesday, March 25, 12 - 1pm Join Webinar
Events and Practice Tests with Revolution Prep
Events and Practice Tests with Revolution Prep
Navigating the Critical Changes in Admissions Testing (Parent Presentation): Wednesday, February 4, 6:30-7:30pm in the Janet Root Theatre
SAT Practice Exam: Saturday, February 7 | 9am-12:30pm
Details & Registration: Revolution Prep Shorecrest Page
On-Campus College Visits
On-Campus College Visits
There will be a few colleges visiting Shorecrest this spring. Students need to sign up in Cialfo at least 24 hours in advance and either have a free period or approval from their teacher.
Planning to make a College Visit?
Planning to make a College Visit?
When a student visits a college/takes a college tour, they must complete a College Visit form prior to the day they will be absent. These are located in the Shorecrest Community Page under Forms. This digital form is quick and easy to complete.
As a reminder, Juniors are allowed three college visit absences, Seniors are allowed five.
ALL SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
ALL SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Winter Sports Playoffs
Winter Sports Playoffs
Catch Boys Varisty Soccer in the District Championship on Tuesday, January 27 at 7pm on Haskell Field. Entry is $8. For streaming details, watch the Athletics website.
Summer at Shorecrest - Registration Opens January 20 at 6pm
Summer at Shorecrest - Registration Opens January 20 at 6pm
Summer at Shorecrest offers a huge variety of exciting, enriching, and FUN summer programs for students in preschool-12th grade. Featuring classic summer day camp, STEM camps, Performing and Visual Arts, Sports Clinics, Academic Enrichment/College Prep...and so much more! View the full catalog and register at www.shorecrest.org/summer.
With extended day care, camps are available 8am-5:30pm, June 8-July 31. Additional camp sessions are offered June 1-5 and August 3-7 from 9am-3:30pm.
📢 Calling all Chargers & Fans! 📢
📢 Calling all Chargers & Fans! 📢
Chargers and Chargers fans now have an updated online hub for all things Chargers Athletics. Athletics information is centralized, including:
Schedules for games, practices and tryouts
Team rosters
Required student-athlete paperwork
Volunteering link
Buy tickets and merch
How can you find the site?
Click Athletics on the School’s main website, Parent Pages, or Shorecrest Parent App. Or bookmark Shorecrest.org/athletics.
Spring Sports Info
Spring Sports Info
ALL STUDENTS WISHING TO PARTICIPATE IN A SPRING SPORT MUST BE CLEARED THROUGH THE ATHLETIC CLEARANCE SYSTEM* at least 72 hours BEFORE THEIR FIRST PRACTICE.
*The Athletic Clearance system is used for collecting athletic physicals and other important Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) information for student participation in sports.
Financial Aid for the 2026-2027 School Year - APPLY NOW
Financial Aid for the 2026-2027 School Year - APPLY NOW
The Financial Aid portal for the 2026-2027 school year is now open. Past recipients who wish to continue receiving financial aid must reapply annually. All families interested in receiving financial aid must submit an application through FACTS, the external tool used by Shorecrest and many independent schools to determine need.
The application fee is $45 and supporting documentation is required including past year's W2s and tax returns. The application also includes a place to share your family's extenuating circumstances confidentially with the Financial Aid Committee. The deadline to apply for aid for the 2026-2027 school year is January 31, 2026.
New Student Applications to Shorecrest
New Student Applications to Shorecrest
Families who have students they wish to send to Shorecrest for the 2026-2027 school year who are not currently enrolled (e.g. younger siblings) now is the time to apply. The application deadline is February 1, in order to be considered for the first round of admissions decisions.
The re-enrollment process for students who are currently enrolled to commit to returning for the 2026-2027 school year is in February.
How to Order Yearbooks
How to Order Yearbooks
If you or your child would like a copy of the 2025-2026 Crestviews Yearbook, which features the full Alpha-Grade 12 school, please place your online order using the link below. Yearbooks are $80. (Families of seniors do not need to order yearbooks. They are a part of the senior fee.)
COMMUNITY EVENTS
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Director of Diversity and Inclusion - Meet the Candidate
Director of Diversity and Inclusion - Meet the Candidate
We are excited to announce that we have reached the final stage of our search for a new Director of Diversity and Inclusion. As a valued part of our school community, your perspective is incredibly important to us during this selection process. We invite you to join us for the final "Meet the Candidate" session to hear from our finalist and share your feedback on Wednesday, January 28, 2:15–3:15pm in the Ohana Community Room on the second floor of Charger Commons.
Your input helps ensure we select a leader who understands the needs of our families and reflects the values of our community.
Please RSVP to Dr. Anna Baralt at abaralt@shorecrest.org. We look forward to seeing you there!
Verify contacts for Grandparents & Special Friends Day
Verify contacts for Grandparents & Special Friends Day
Grandparents and Special Friends Day presented by Bayway Dental is coming on Friday, March 27, 8am-1:30pm.
To be sure your family members receive an invitation, update grandparent contact information in FACTS by January 23.
How to:
Login to FACTS Family Portal > select Web Forms > click on SPS Family Demographics > and scroll to Grandparents Information.
Contact details for invitees who are not grandparents may be emailed to scleveland@shorecrest.org.
If your family is eager to RSVP now, they may do so here:
International Festival
International Festival
Thursday, February 5
on the Gaffney Green
Thursday, February 5
on the Gaffney Green
The annual parent-run International Festival hosted by International Connection will be Thursday, February 5. This exciting event brings our diverse community together to celebrate global cultures.
The registration deadline is January 29.
Movie Night featuring "Inside Out 2"
Movie Night featuring "Inside Out 2"
Friday, February 6, 6pm on the Gaffney Green
Friday, February 6, 6pm on the Gaffney Green
Join us for our annual Movie Night sponsored by Griffin Concierge Medical. Bring your family and cozy blankets or lawn chairs and settle in for an evening under the stars.
Food trucks will be on campus with dinner and snacks available for purchase.
SCA Galentine's Night
Wednesday, Feb. 4
at Malio's Tampa
SCA Galentine's Night
Wednesday, Feb. 4
at Malio's Tampa
Celebrate Galentine's Night with pretty bows and bubbly flows - a SCA night just for the girls. A $35 ticket includes light bites and white or red wine or prosecco. A $70 ticket also includes a bus to Malio's. There's room for 50 at Malio's, and 30 on the party bus. Feel free to make your own dinner reservation before or after the event!
Dads Night Out Upcoming Events
Dads Night Out Upcoming Events
Thursday, January 29, 7:30pm at Whiskey Exchange, 540 Central Ave, St. Pete. This has become a favorite spot for the Dad's Night Out based on turnout. (They have more than just whiskey.)
Thursday, February 19, 7:30pm Dads Night Poker Tournament at Win! Derby Poker Room 10490 Gandy Blvd N., St. Pete. This is always a fun night and we raise money for the School while having a pretty good prize pool.
Cash only $80 buy-in at the cage - just tell them you are there for the Shorecrest Tournament
Rebuys until ~8:45pm to allow for more fun-raising
Derby Lane bar will be open before and after with tableside service
Please arrive a few minutes early so we can shuffle up and deal at 7:30
All-School Calendar
All-School Calendar
Shop the School Store for your Florida Winter Shorecrest gear!
Mon-Thurs 11:00am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Upcoming Special Event Hours -
February 6 - Open for Movie Night
February 18 - Open 8:30am-4:30pm for Conference Day
February 21 - Open for the Robotics Tournament
Credit cards, checks, and Apple Pay accepted (sorry, no cash or SAGE accounts). Students under grade 9 must have parent/guardian present to purchase during the school day.
Upper School Contacts
Upper School Contacts
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