Letter from Mr. Schneider

Dear Upper School Families,

We are excited to announce our 2025 Homecoming Court. The Homecoming Court will be composed of members of the Class 2026. They were chosen by vote from the members of the Class of 2026. Later this week, all Upper School students will vote for the individuals who will become our next Mr. Spirit and Homecoming Queen. That announcement and crowning ceremony will take place during halftime of the Homecoming Football game on Friday, October 17. 

Congratulations to our Homecoming Court Nominees!

Mr. Spirit Nominees:
Reece Campbell
Nicholas Canizares
Garrison Davis
Braden Stone
Asher Walton

Homecoming Queen Nominees:
Simi Damani
Kaelie Dieter
Sally Keane
Georgia Kurland
Alex Lewis

Wednesday - Special Schedule

This Wednesday we will be administering the PSAT 8/9 (Grade 9) and the PSAT (Grades 10-11). Students have been assigned classrooms to take the all-digital exams. Students and families received their room assignments in an email from Dean Frey. They should be in their assigned rooms by 8:30am. The tests should conclude by 11:30am for students with standard time and roughly 1pm for those students with College Board approved extended time. Students are welcome to stay for lunch but are dismissed at the conclusion of their test. 

Please help us remind students that their laptops must be fully charged and they should bring the charger with them on that day. We also encourage all of our test takers to get a good night's sleep!

Meanwhile, the Seniors will report to the St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club. Please note the following details:

• The event starts at 10:30am, Seniors must arrive by this time. Attendance will be taken.

• The event ends at 1pm. Should you need to leave before this time, please have a parent/guardian email Dean Alexander directly. salexander@shorecrest.org

• Lunch will be served from Fresh Kitchen. 

• PARKING: Seniors should consider carpooling. There is a grass lot where you can park if the spaces in the lot are full.

• Additional street parking is available around Mirror Lake, but may be limited to 2 hours or may be pay to park, be mindful of where you park! 

• There will be a brief lesson on how to play shuffleboard and then they are free to team up.

In addition to the courts we have rented, there will be plenty of space for Seniors to practice their Homecoming Cheer, football, or do any other planning for Homecoming Class Competition Day.

Location:
St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club - 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Pep Rally This Friday - Wear Green & Gold! 

Our community will come together this Friday for a schoolwide* Pep Rally celebrating Shorecrest Homecoming and Chargers spirit! Students are encouraged to wear Shorecrest green and gold as we cheer on our teams and classmates. Please note that photos and video will be taken throughout the event to capture the excitement and showcase our school pride.

*Experiential School students have their own mini-pep rally on Friday morning on the Experiential School playground. 

Friday, October 17 - Homecoming Game 

Homecoming Football Game at 7pm. The crowning of Mr. Spirit and The Homecoming Queen will take place during halftime. Please come!

Saturday, October 25: Homecoming Dance 

• The dance will be in the Rec Gym, 8-10:30pm. 

• Students must arrive by 8:30pm and stay until 10pm

• Tickets to the Homecoming Dance can be purchased here

• If your child wishes to bring a guest who is not a Shorecrest student, a guest permission slip must be submitted by the October 23 due date 

Schedule Change Reminder

This is a final reminder that October 15 is our deadline for transitions from an honors course to a college prep course. No schedule changes of this type will be permitted after October 15.

The Chronicle

The new issue of the Shorecrest Upper School student-run newspaper, The Chronicle, is out! Check it out on the web or as a PDF.

Student-Athletes Paperwork

All US athletes participating in winter sports must complete their athletic clearance in order to participate. All the information is on this page: https://sites.google.com/shorecrest.org/home/athletics

Yearbook Photos: grades 9-11

Families should have received a link to view photos directly from Mr. KamraMan, the yearbook photographer. Purchases may be made online. 

Every once in a while photographs from Picture Day do not come out well, or students are absent on picture day. We will have picture retakes on Wednesday, October 29. A registration link for retakes will be sent later this week directly from Mr. KamraMan, and if your student was absent they will be registered to be photographed on retake day automatically.

Have a wonderful week!

Erich Schneider
Head of Upper School
eschneider@shorecrest.org
727-456-7529

Mark Your Calendars - 

Tuesday, October 14
DEI Search Community Session

Wednesday, October 15
Special Schedule: PSAT, Shuffleboard
The Shorecrest Advantage - Exploring Upper School, virtual presentation

Friday, October 17
Charger Chat with Nancy Spencer
Alumni Homecoming Tailgate
Senior Night for Football, Cross country, Cheer and Golf Chargers
Homecoming varsity football game with Homecoming court crowning at halftime

Saturday, October 18
STEAMakers Open House

October 20-24
Homecoming Week Fun Days

Tuesday, October 21
Blood Drive
Shore to Shorecrest Packet pickup

Wednesday, October 22
International Connection Potluck

Saturday, October 25
Shore to Shorecrest 5k
Homecoming Dance 

Wednesday, October 29
Picture Retake Day

Wednesday, November 12
Fall Parent and Teacher Conferences (No School for Students)

Saturday, November 15
Electric Fall Festival 

Shorecrest College Counseling

The Shorecrest College Counseling Office offers comprehensive programming to support students and families throughout the college search and placement process. While many College Counseling events are tailored toward particular grade levels, all interested Shorecrest families are invited to attend: 

The Shorecrest Advantage: Exploring Shorecrest's Upper School

Wednesday, October 15 @ 7pm
Location: Virtual
Dedicated programming for families of seventh and eighth grade students 

Reminder to Seniors

Remember to turn in pink sheets and meet with your college counselor before submitting applications. October 17 is the deadline to submit pink sheets for Early Action at UF, USF, GA Tech, NC State, and all ED & EA schools with a November 1 application deadline. 

Folders (9th, 10th, 11th grades)

If you or your student were not able to attend First Year Foundation (9th grade), Sophomore Strategies (10th grade), or Junior Journey (11th grade), please have them stop by the College Counseling Office to pick up their folder. 

College Reps Visiting Shorecrest

In order to attend visits with college representatives, your student must sign-up in Cialfo at least 24 hours in advance. Simply log-in and look for the list of colleges that will be joining us this fall. Check back often as the list continues to grow each day! Meeting with the visiting college reps is a great way to learn more about each institution and show your demonstrated interest. Many colleges track attendance at programs such as school visits. 

College Visits:

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.)

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