Volume XXVII Issue 4 “A Five Star School”
February 2025 For The Parents, Students, Staff And Community of George Jenkins High School
Principal’s Message School Contact Information Main Number (863) 648-3566 School Fax (863) 648-3573 Attendance Office Fax (863) 648-3018 Guidance Fax (863) 701-1131
Administration Tom Patton Principal
Carmen Bonilla
Assistant Principal
Lacy Emmerling Assistant Principal
Kyle Guira
Assistant Principal
Brad Hiers
Assistant Principal
Bruce Victor
Assistant Principal
Lea Bickerton
Dean of Students
Danisha Rivera Dean of Students
Gavin Osborn
Our Mission… Each student is Prompt, Polite and Prepared. Our Vision… Each student will graduate with the skills necessary to be successful in college or in a career. Dear parents, As we continue to progress through this school year, I am proud of the accomplishments and sense of urgency on our campus. We have our days of laughing, caring, crying, sharing, and working together. These moments create our culture of everyone pulling together to make sure each student is receiving the best instruction each day. As we enter the testing season, I need you to keep encouraging your child to do their very best on every test they take the remainder of the school year and to be present the day of testing. The results of their scores do have an impact on what courses they can take next year and keeping them on track to graduate on time. Your encouragement is greatly appreciated by all of us. Although this school year has presented its challenges, I am very proud of how the staff, students and community of George Jenkins High School has adjusted. We’ve all adjusted to new safety procedures. We continue to excel in all academic, athletic, and co-curricular areas at both the district and state levels. Our students have been involved in various school and community projects that have benefited those in need of assistance. The continued success in all areas of academics, athletics, student performances and club activities are the reasons parents want their child at GJHS. It is important that you know and understand what is going on at our school. I urge you to become involved at GJHS…be a volunteer, be a substitute teacher, or be a mentor. Maybe you would like to work with one of the many clubs or sports teams…some place or some one is waiting for you…take an active part in George Jenkins High School. You can also stay up to date with activities and accolades on our website, Facebook, and Twitter. I’d also like to encourage you to think about joining our Academic Booster Club. It is our strongest parent organization that supports many things we do on campus throughout the year. Our mission is each student is Prompt, Polite and Prepared…with a vision that each student will graduate with the skills necessary to be successful in college or in a career. Keep Soaring Eagles!
Dean of Students
http://georgejenkinshs.com/ George Jenkins High School Newsletter February 2025 • Issue #4 Published Five Times Per Year George Jenkins High School 6000 Lakeland Highlands Road Lakeland, Florida 33813
Tom Patton Principal
Polk County Schools Mission Statement The mission of Polk County Public Schools is to provide a high-quality education for all students.