3 Myths about Applying for Free & Reduced Lunch — and the real facts you need to know!
❌ Myth #1: “I was approved last year.”
✔️Reality: Each year, all individuals are required to submit a new application, even if they were approved in previous years.
❌ Myth #2: “The application is too complicated.”
✔️ Reality: The application is quick, confidential, and available online. Most families complete it in under 10 minutes. Plus, schools and Food & Nutrition Services teams are available to help if you need support.
❌ Myth #3: “It doesn’t matter, I’ll just pack my child’s lunch.”
✔️ Reality: Even if your child brings lunch from home, qualifying for Free & Reduced Lunch can still help your family. Students can get a healthy breakfast or lunch at school on busy days, during testing, or when plans change.
📲 Apply today at https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new
SEE UPDATED DATE: Mu Alpha Theta / Math Club will hold its first meeting of the year on FRIDAY, SEPT 5th at 8:30 in room 10-21. At that time, we will be discussing officer selection and upcoming activities. If you are unable to attend, please notify Mrs. Brink prior to the meeting.
Do you like trivia? Come join our High Q team. You are invited to our orientation meeting this Friday, at the beginning of lunch in Mr. Rathmann’s classroom 11-21. We hope to see you there.
Attention Interact members. Donut money is due to Ms. Karpel by Monday.
Congrats Pirate swimmers on some GREAT racing yesterday in Ponte Vedra!
Lots of personal bests, a NEW Girls 200 Freestyle School Record by Skylar Revere, and several 1st Place finishes by Rileigh Revere in the 200 M, Michael Tarzia in the 100 Free, Skylar Revere in the 500 Free, Logan Cook in 100 Breast, the Girls 200 Free Relay (Cora Foxwell-Jones/ Shelby Rothenberg/Rileigh Revere/ Skylar Revere) and the Boys 200 Free Relay (Logan Cook/Michael Tarzia/Dylan Brooks/ Mason Pickett).
📊 As your child completes FAST testing, scores are uploaded within about 1–2 days. You can view your child’s results in the FOCUS Parent & Student Portals.
Here’s how:
1️⃣ Log in to FOCUS at focus.nassau.k12.fl.us
2️⃣ Click on the Florida Statewide Assessments icon
3️⃣ The link will take you to your student’s FL Department of Education Family Portal for score information
Stay informed and track your child’s progress!
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DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - September 2
Mu Alpha Theta / Math Club will hold its first meeting of the year on Thursday, September 4 at 8:30 in room 10-21. At that time, we will be discussing officer selection and upcoming activities. If you are unable to attend, please notify Mrs. Brink prior to the meeting.
Do you like trivia? Come join our High Q team. You are invited to our orientation meeting this Friday, at the beginning of lunch in Mr. Rathmann’s classroom 11-21. We hope to see you there.
There will be an FBHS club informational meeting in the media center Wednesday, Sept. 3. The meeting will start at 11:55 and food and drink will be provided. Each club sponsor has been notified of this meeting, and they should be reaching out to at least one representative to attend. If you have any questions, see Mr. Webber.
Attention Interact members. Please see Ms. Karpel if you need club papers, doughnut tickets, or if you have not signed up for REMIND. Also, if you would like to join the Interact Club, please see Ms. Karpel in room 04-32.
Do you like doughnuts? Well, the Interact Club is selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts on September 15th. The cost is $15 a dozen, $7.50 a half dozen, and $1.25 for a single doughnut. Please see an Interact member or Ms. Karpel in room 04-32 to purchase a ticket.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful holiday. Classes resume tomorrow!
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Congrats to your Pirate Swimmers who started off their 2025 season with a dominating performance yesterday versus Yulee, West Nassau, and Hilliard! They won 15 of the 22 events with a mix of past Pirate swimmers and some new-to-the-sport swimmers!
Bravo Pirates and now get ready for a busy racing next week including an away meet next Tuesday against 5A powerhouse Ponte Vedra!
There will be an FBHS club informational meeting in the media center Wednesday, Sept. 3. The meeting will start at 11:55 and food and drink will be provided. Each club sponsor has been notified of this meeting, and they should be reaching out to at least one representative to attend. If you have any questions, see Mr. Webber.
Attention Interact members. Please see Ms. Karpel if you need club papers, doughnut tickets, or if you have not signed up for REMIND. Also, if you would like to join the Interact Club, please see Ms. Karpel in room 04-32.
The Focus login page has been updated to clearly separate access for Parents & Guardians and Students & Staff. Please note: Student information entered in the Parents & Guardians section will not work.
✅ Students & Staff – must log in on the left side of the screen under “Students & Staff”.
✅ Parents & Guardians – must use their own account credentials and log in on the right side of the screen.
If you do not yet have a parent account, click “Click here to register for a new account” on the login page to get started.
🔗 To log in to Focus, please visit: focus.nassau.k12.fl.us
Thank you for helping us keep student information secure!
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Congratulations to the Girls Homecoming Court. All members of the court should see Mr. Hicks today. They are Amelia Arline, Serenity Bell, Sarah Benjamin, Elle Entriken, Carmen Green, Emma Gunn, Kate Heymann, Charli Knight, Makailyn Lester, Ady Rice, Skyla Phuong, Passion Roberts, and Raleigh Simmons.
Do you like doughnuts? Well, the Interact Club is selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts on September 15th. The cost is $15 a dozen, $7.50 a half dozen, and $1.25 for a single doughnut. Please see an Interact member or Ms. Karpel in room 04-32 to purchase a ticket.
Good luck to the FBHS Swim Team today in their first meet against Yulee, West Nassau, and Hilliard!
The competition starts at 5:40pm at the Atlantic Rec Pool on Atlantic.
Go Pirates!
There will be a Lady Pirate Wrestling informational meeting tomorrow, August 29, during Anchor Hour. Pizza and drinks will be provided in Mr. Hanna’s room 06-22. Join remind @FBHSLP for more information.
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Seniors, the girl's homecoming court ballot is available now. It is accessible through the 2026 Senior Voting Classroom on Canvas. Voting ends tomorrow (Tuesday) at the end of the day. Please see Mr. Hicks if you have a problem accessing the ballot.
The first FCA meeting will be held Wednesday, 27th during lunch in the gym.
NAHS will have an informational meeting Wednesday at the beginning of lunch in Rm 06-17.
If you are interested in robotics, come check out the robotics club. We will hold our first practice on Wednesday, August 27 after school in room 10-19. No experience is required to join.
Students..... Beginning TODAY, Thursday, August 21st, our tardy policy, ID policy and dress code policy will be in effect.
The first FCA meeting will be held Wednesday, 27th during lunch in the gym.
Students, this Friday is the last day for schedule changes. No changes will be made after that time.
If you have not turned in your Homeroom forms yet, PLEASE turn those into the Guidance office.
Students: If you plan to self-carry emergency medication (such as inhalers, EpiPens, or Diabetic supplies) while on campus, you must have a completed Medication Authorization Form on file in the health room. Please turn in your signed form to the Dean's Office/Health room as soon as possible to ensure you are approved to self-carry your medication at school. Forms are available in the health room or Deans Office. If you have any questions, please see the health room staff.
📢🍽️ Free & Reduced Lunch applications are now open!
Apply online at: www.nassau.k12.fl.us/foodandnutritionservices
Please remember—a new application must be submitted each school year.
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🔔Attention Nassau County School District parents!
This is just a friendly reminder that early dismissal takes place every Wednesday. Please make sure to check the dismissal times for your student by visiting https://www.nassau.k12.fl.us/studentsandparents
If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's school.
We’re excited to remind you about the Here Comes the Bus (HCTB) app, an easy-to-use tool that allows you to see the location of your child’s school bus right from your smartphone, tablet, or computer! This app helps you know when the bus is near your stop so you can send your child out at the right time.
More Information: https://www.nassau.k12.fl.us/HereComesTheBus
We also ask for your patience during these first few weeks as our little learners are getting used to riding the bus.
Thank you for your understanding and support!
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