2023

  • When / Where to Find 2023-2024 School Year Info 

    by Rachel Barrett, Director of Marketing and Communications
    When / Where to find details on school supplies, iPad devices, class lists and more!
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  • Summer Reading & Supply Lists

    by Raffi Darrow, Ebytes Editor
    Are you tired of searching for the perfect "3-prong, plastic folder with pockets?" SCA can help! Let us shop for your child's school supplies this year. SCA offers school supply packages for students in K-8th grade. There are some supplies on each list SCA does not provide. Please be sure to read the list for the grade your student(s) will be entering.
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  • Announcing the Director of the Ross Roeder Institute (RRI) 

    by Nancy L. Spencer, Head of School
    Following a nationwide search, Shorecrest is pleased to announce that Earl Walton will join the School as its the first-ever Director of the Ross Roeder Institute for Economics, Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship (RRI). A seasoned entrepreneur, business leader, and educator, Earl brings a wealth of experience, passion and drive to launch the RRI at Shorecrest.
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  • Commencement of the Class of 2023

    by Raffi Darrow, Ebytes Editor
    On Saturday, May 20, members of the Shorecrest Preparatory School centennial Class of 2023 received their diplomas in the Janet Root Theatre. Among the graduating class of 91 were 10 students recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corp. including two who received National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarships, 5 NCAA committed student-athletes, and Thespians acknowledged by the Broadway Star of the Future Awards! Nine Chargers were recognized as STEAM Scholars and 3 as Global Scholars. Collectively the Class of 2023 had an average GPA of 3.9.
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  • Class of 2023 College Choices, Stats

    by Myra Simpson, Director of College Counseling 
    It's wonderful to have admission offers from multiple colleges as students plan exciting paths ahead. While they may have chosen not to attend some of these institutions for a variety of reasons, they are achievements worth recognizing and celebrating. Visit www.shorecrest.org/2023 for the full matriculation list and more Class of 2023 data.
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  • 2023-2024 SCA Executive Committee Announced 

    by SCA Nominating Committee
    The SCA Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the 2023-2024 school year SCA Executive Committee
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  • STEAM Students Build and Pilot Drones

    by Ed Sheppard, US Math/Computer Science Teacher
    Shorecrest Upper School students in the Introduction to Engineering, Programming and Robotics course completed an Aviation Module. The students learned about the engineering and aerodynamics of drones, built and piloted their own drone, and buddied-up with first graders to fly drones through an obstacle course.
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  • UPPER SCHOOL 2023 AWARDS, VALEDICTORIAN ANNOUNCED

    by Raffi Darrow, Ebytes Editor
    Upper School students, families, faculty, staff and honored guests gathered to recognize academic achievements and beyond in the Janet Root Theatre on May 19, 2023. Congratulations to all of our students for a very successful school year!
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  • Volunteer with Shorecrest Pride, June 10

    by Raffi Darrow, Ebytes Editor
    Shorecrest Pride is hosting an activity booth at St. Pete Pride's LGBTQ+ Youth Pride & Family Day. The event will be Saturday, June 10, 10am-2pm at Straub Park in downtown St. Pete.
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  • SPOTLIGHT ON: Camp Family, 1923 Society Celebration Sponsors

    by Olivia Segalman, Associate Director of Advancement for Community Engagement and Events
    Shorecrest’s Mission is augmented by the generosity of those who support the school philanthropically or by effecting change locally, globally or right here at Shorecrest. We are pleased to spotlight Jenny and Ryan Camp who are Lower School parents, owners of Harrington Air Conditioning, and this year’s sponsors of the 1923 Society Celebration.
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  • SPRING Athletics AWARDS

    by Athletics Department
    Spring sports wrap up with awards and acknowledgments.
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  • Chargers Track and Field at Florida State Meet

    by Coach Cameron
    Select Varsity Track and Field Chargers competed at the Florida State Meet. The Chargers won their first state title of the day when back-to-back state champion Sonoma Kasica '24 set a mark of 44.78 in the javelin. That throw made her the first athlete to win three state titles in three different years. The second title came when Ahmad Crumity '25 won the triple jump title on his very last jump (13.62m). The girls placed 21st, the boys placed 15th.
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  • Faculty / Staff Housing

    by Nancy L. Spencer, Head of School
    As we welcome new faculty and staff members for the upcoming school year, housing is a top concern for those who are moving to our area from out-of-town. If you are aware of or possess any potential rental properties that may be appropriate for new or current faculty or staff members, we encourage you to reach out to Julie Meyer.
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  • Shorecrest + the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship

    by Alvanita Hope, Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid
    Shorecrest currently accepts a limited number of Florida Tax Credit Scholarships, primarily for students who also qualify for financial aid at Shorecrest. For the 2023-2024 school year, we have already reached the maximum amount of state funding that we accept.
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  • AN EVENING OF SONG & DANCE [Photos]

    by Jennifer Marquis, Arts Producer
    Students in Upper School Musical Theatre classes presented songs and dances they have been working on throughout the year in a special "An Evening of Song and Dance."
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  • Athletics Commitment Ceremony [Photos]

    by Raffi Darrow, Ebytes Editor
    Five members of the Class of 2023 committed to taking their sport to the next level after graduation. A Commitment Ceremony was held during Monday Morning Meeting on May 15 to celebrate.
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  • Chargers at Florida State History Competition

    by Ron Heller, Upper School History Teacher and David Hodgson, Middle School History Teacher
    Six Chargers presented projects at the Florida State National History Day Competition.
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  • Contributing Chargers: Reynolds Family

    by Olivia Segalman, Associate Director of Advancement for Community Engagement and Events
    Shorecrest’s Mission is augmented by the generosity of our parents, grandparents, alumni and friends who support the school philanthropically or by effecting change locally, globally or right here at Shorecrest. We call these community members Contributing Chargers. This week we are pleased to spotlight Experiential and Lower School parents Zach and Abbi Reynolds. The Reynolds Family joined the Shorecrest Community in 2020, and are parents to Ellie '31 and Locke '36.
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  • Electric Vehicle Charging on Campus 

    by Rachel Barrett, Director of Marketing and Communications
    Shorecrest is exploring the possibility of adding an electric vehicle charging station to campus.
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  • Athlete of the Week: Oliver Francis '23 embraces change, excels in new sport

    by Olivia Stacey, Spectrum News
    Moving to a new country is life-changing, and part of that for many is learning a few new sports. Oliver Francis '23 knows how to adjust to change. He moved from England to the United States two years ago. He quickly found a new home, playing for Shorecrest’s football team, and helping the Chargers win a state title the past two seasons.
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  • 2023 Broadway Star of the Future Award Recipients

    by Raffi Darrow, Ebytes Editor
    Shorecrest Performing Arts productions of the play "Lord of the Pies" and the musical "Mamma Mia!" were reviewed as part of the Broadway Star of the Future program presented by the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts.
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  • SCA Volunteer Thank-You Social, Janet Root Award Announced

    by Olivia Segalman, Associate Director of Advancement for Community Engagement and Events
    The 2022-2023 Janet Root Volunteer Service Award recipient was revealed at SCA’s Volunteer Thank-You Social attended by past winners and current volunteers.
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  • A.P. Lit Apples to Apples

    by Natalie Updike, Upper School English Teacher
    In preparation for A.P. exams, Ms. Updike's A.P. Literature and Composition classes played a literary version of Apples to Apples. This game provided important, comprehensive review for students to remember main themes, characters, plot details, etc. while practicing their all-important argumentative and analytical skills.
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  • Chargers Track and Field Break School Records at Regionals

    by Coach Cameron
    Varsity Track and Field at Regionals: Girls placed 4th overall, Boys placed 10th overall.
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  • Sailing Chargers Compete in SAISA Mallory Qualifier

    by Ainsley Braun '25
    The Shorecrest Varsity Sailing Chargers traveled to Wilmington, North Carolina, to sail in the SAISA district's regatta. 
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  • Athletic Post-Season Play

    by Athletics Department
    Find out where and when your Chargers spring teams will compete in post-season play!
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  • STEAM Certificate Presentations, May 8-12

    by Dr. Anna Baralt, Director of Technology and Media Services
    All members of the Shorecrest community are welcome to join Shorecrest Upper School students pursuing their STEAM Signature Program certification as they present their self-directed, culminating STEAM projects relevant to their specialty area: Engineering, Medical Engineering, Computer Science, or Entrepreneurship and Design.
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  • Class of 2023 Celebrates College Decision Day

    by Raffi Darrow, Ebytes Editor
    The Shorecrest centennial Class of 2023 celebrated College Decision Day on May 1. This is a national day when most high school seniors make their final decision on where they will attend college.
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  • GSI Final Projects Presented

    by Kayla Brazee, Director of Global Scholars Initiative
    Over the last couple of weeks, Shorecrest members of the Class of 2023 participating in the GSI program presented their final projects to members of the GSI Board, faculty members, family and peers. In addition to defending their work, the students submitted a detailed research portfolio and were required to take specific classes in order to meet the GSI program requirements.
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  • Project Linus Blankets Donated

    by Jessica Thorn, Interact Faculty Advisor
    Shorecrest Upper School's Interact Club made and donated seven blankets for patients at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. 
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  • Sidewalk Chalk Meaningful Messages

    by Natalie Updike, Upper School English Teacher
    Shorecrest members of the Class of 2023 in Ms. Updike’s A.P. Literature and Composition classes stormed the sidewalks to share their favorite or most memorable quotes from any novel they had read all year.
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  • Chargers Nominated for Broadway Star of the Future Awards

    by Raffi Darrow, Ebytes Editor
    “Mamma Mia!” was reviewed as part of the Broadway Star of the Future program presented by the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts. Under direction of the US Theatre and Thespian director Michael McCarthy, the following Chargers have been nominated for Broadway Star of the Future Awards for their roles in "Mamma Mia!"
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  • Prom 2023: Roaring 20s was a blast!

    by Natalie Updike, Prom Coordinator
    On Saturday, April 29, Shorecrest juniors and seniors gathered at NOVA 535 in downtown St. Petersburg for a night of dancing, food, fun, and lots of memories!
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  • Shorecrest College Counseling Attends, Presents at SACAC

    by Myra Simpson, Director of College Counseling
    Shorecrest's College Counseling Team attended the 2023 Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) Conference. Armed with the valuable knowledge gained from attending the Conference, the College Counseling Team eagerly looks forward to working with Upper School students to help them prepare for these changes in the upcoming school year. 
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  • HONOR SOCIETIES TAPPING CEREMONY

    by Stacy Alexander, US Assistant Dean of Student Life
    The Shorecrest Preparatory School Upper School Honor Society chapters inducted their newest members at a special virtual assembly on Friday, April 28. Society chapters include French Honor Society (FHS), International Thespian Society (ITS), Mu Alpha Theta Society (Math-MAT), Tri-M Honor Society (Music), National Art Society (NAHS), the National Honor Society (NHS), Rho Kappa Society (RK), and Spanish Honor Society (SHS).
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  • Jennifer Phelps Named Director of the Center for Academic Excellence

    by Nancy L. Spencer, Head of School
    Shorecrest is proud to announce that after an extensive national search, Jennifer Phelps will take on the role of Director of the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), the next iteration of the program currently known as The Learning Center at Shorecrest. The addition of this role and the program's name change are part of the expansion of the robust student support services Shorecrest offers.
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  • GSI Students at TBACFR

    by Kayla Brazee, Director of Global Scholars Initiative
    GSI Students attended a Tampa Bay Area Committee on Foreign Relations presentation entitled "My Employees are Held Hostage: Next Steps When the KGB Seizes Your Property."
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  • Chargers Tennis compete at State Meet

    by Coach Davis
    This season marks the first time that both the Shorecrest Chargers Varsity Tennis boys and girls teams won Regionals and advanced as teams to the State Championship Series! The State Championship series is a gathering of the best teams in high school tennis in class 1A through class 4A, the smallest to the largest schools in the state of Florida.
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  • Spring Music Concert [Photos, Video]

    by Raffi Darrow, Ebytes Editor
    Shorecrest Performing Arts presented a Spring Music Concert on April 20, 2023 in the Janet Root Theatre.
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  • Softball & Baseball Weekly Recap

    by Coaches Fludd and Persails
    Varsity Baseball vs. Victory Christian Academy: 11-1 Win!
    Varsity Softball vs. Cambridge Christian: 15-0 Win!
    Varsity Softball vs. Academy of the Holy Names: 0-15 Loss.
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  • Chargers Tennis District & Regional Champs, Head to States

    by Coach Davis
    Varsity Girls Tennis completed their third District Championship in a row and won the Regional Championship for the first time since 2011. Varsity Boys Tennis won Districts and the Regional Championship - also for the first time since 2011. Both teams head to Orlando for State Quarterfinals on Monday, with the girls facing the Community School of Naples and the boys vs. ODA.
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  • Varsity Track and Field Break Records at Districts!

    by Coach Cameron
    Last week at the Tampa Bay Private School Championship spectators witnessed Sonoma Kasica '24 throw the javelin farther than all high school girls in history for the state of Florida, with a mark of 44.35m! Jeremy Barton '23 threw the javelin 49.50m for another school record! Kaja Dionne '24 came close to breaking the school records in both the 100m and the 400m dashes. This week at Districts the Varsity Girls took First Place, and the Varsity Boys were Second Place!
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  • Congratulations Centennial Poster Design Contest Winners

    by Katy Deegan, LS Technology Coordinator and Kayla Brazee, US Social Studies Chair
    Shorecrest Upper School and Lower School held poster design contests to celebrate the School’s centennial birthday.
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  • Softball & Baseball Weekly Recap

    by Coaches Fludd, Persails and Folwell
    Varsity Softball vs. Admiral Farragut: 4-1 Win!
    Varsity Boys Baseball vs. Seffner Christian: 3-5 Loss.
    MS Softball vs. Pinellas Prep: 17-7 Loss.
    Varsity Boys Baseball vs. Indian Rocks Christian: 15-1 Win!
    Varsity Boys Baseball vs. Berkeley Preparatory School: 0-6 Loss.
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  • Summer Programs at Shorecrest

    by Dominique Hamm, Director of Auxiliary Programs
    An unforgettable summer adventure is coming! Full day and half day camps are available from June 5 - August 4 for age 4 - grade 12 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Open to the public, not just Shorecrest students.)
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  • Results from Design-Thinking Buddy Project

    by Ed Sheppard, US Math/Computer Science Teacher
    Shorecrest's Upper School Introduction to Engineering, Programming, and Robotics course completed a design thinking project with first grade buddies. Upper School STEAM students interviewed their first grade buddies about how they would go up to the clouds and designed a prototype of what their buddy ideated.
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  • "MAMMA MIA!" - The Hit Musical [Photos]

    by Jennifer Marquis, Arts Producer
    Shorecrest Upper School Performing Arts presents "Mamma Mia!" April 13-15, 2023. For nearly 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, story, and music that make the jukebox musical "Mamma Mia!" the ultimate feel-good show.
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  • 2nd Annual Shorecrest Human Rights Club Diaper Drive a Huge Success

    by Heather Elouej, Upper School English Teacher
    The Shorecrest Upper School Human Rights Club recently sponsored its 2nd Annual Diaper Drive with the goal of collecting 1,923 diapers (a number chosen by the club to honor Shorecrest’s centennial) for Babycycle. The drive ended up yielding a monumental 2,079 diapers!
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  • Meeting of the Minds in AP U.S. History

    by Kayla Brazee, Upper School History Teacher
    Shorecrest's AP U.S. History class hosts a Meeting of the Minds to help students become more familiar with the ideas of the various leaders during their respective time periods.
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  • Physics Friction Labs

    by Brian S. Potter-Racine, Science Department Chair
    Shorecrest Upper School students in Mr. Potter-Racine's physics class worked on coefficients of static and kinetic friction labs.
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  • Alumni Association Legacy Breakfast

    by Olivia Segalman, Associate Director of Advancement for Community Engagement and Events
    Shorecrest alumni and their children who are current Chargers gathered in Charger Commons for the Alumni Association's annual Legacy Breakfast.
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  • Collection Drive for Ukraine

    by Erich Schneider, Head of Upper School
    Misha Drunov ‘24 organized a collection drive to better the chances of Ukraine’s victory and hopefully save lives. A total of 172lb of donations have been sent thus far. Misha and his family have asked that we extend our collection through the end of the school year.
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  • Softball & Baseball Weekly Recap

    by Coaches Fludd and Persails
    Varsity Softball vs. Northside Christian: 21 to 11 Win!
    Varsity Softball vs. Boca Ciega High School: 11 to 7 Win!
    Varsity Baseball vs. Keswick: 4-5 Loss.
    Varsity Baseball vs. Largo Packers: 14-4 Win!
    Varsity Baseball vs. IMG Academy: 5-1 Win!
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  • Tennis Weekly Recap

    by Coaches Davis, Hodgson
    Varsity Boys Tennis vs. Calvary Christian: 6-1 Win!
    JV Boys Tennis vs. Bradenton Christian: 5-2 Win!
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  • US Robotics Places Third in National Championship

    by Dr. Anna Baralt, Director of Technology and Media Services
    Shorecrest Upper School robotics team 6104A participated in the CREATE U.S. Open Robotics Championship, an advanced engineering challenge, in Council Bluffs, Iowa from March 30-April 1. The team finished the competition in 3rd place.
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  • Sinai Dunbar ‘25 named Suncoast Youth of the Year

    by Raffi Darrow, Ebytes Editor
    Congratulations to Sinai Dunbar ‘25 who was named 2023 Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast’s Royal Theater Club. Sinai competed with her peers and will represent the organization at the State Competition.
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  • Students Market “Mamma Mia!”

    by Jennifer Marquis, Arts Producer
    Shorecrest Upper School students in Allison Roberts’ intro and advanced graphic design classes designed posters for the upcoming spring musical “Mamma Mia!” Shorecrest worked with a local printer to have three printed copies made of each poster design. One poster is displayed in Landy Hall to help promote the show. Another poster will be hanging in the Janet Root Theatre throughout the performance dates. Students saved their remaining poster for their portfolio.
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  • Studying Las abuelas of Argentina

    by Al Irwin, US Spanish Teacher
    Students in Al Irwin's Spanish V Accelerated Honors History & Civilization recently met via WebEx with Dr. Charles Tuggle, the producer of "En la búsqueda de su identidad," a documentary on the work of Las abuelas (the grandmothers) de la Plaza de Mayo of Buenos Aires, Argentina. 
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  • SHORECREST ATHLETICS WINTER 2023 AWARDS

    by Athletics Department
    Shorecrest Chargers Winter 2022-2023 sports celebrated their teammates and distributed student athlete awards.
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  • Softball Weekly Update

    by Coaches Fludd and Folwell
    Varsity Softball vs. Northside Christian: 23-3 Win!
    MS Softball vs. Skycrest Christian: 0-0 Win by forfeit.
    Varsity Softball vs. Boca Ciega High School: 2-10 Loss. 
    MS Softball vs. Canterbury: 3-11 Loss.
    Varsity Softball vs. Bradenton Christian: 5-6 Loss.
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  • Tennis Weekly Recap

    by Coaches Davis and Del Zoppo
    Varsity Girls Tennis vs. Tampa Prep: 5-2 Win!
    Varsity Boys Tennis vs. Tampa Prep: 4-3 Win!
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  • Athletic Physicals, July 22 (new date)

    by Athletics Department
    On Saturday, July 22, Shorecrest athletes will have an opportunity to acquire their physicals through All Florida Orthopaedics Associates. This event will allow athletes to get their required athletic physicals for the 2023-2024 school year.
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  • Service Week 2023

    by Raffi Darrow, Ebytes Editor
    The entire 9th-12th grade Upper School student body participates annually in Service Week along with their teachers. Throughout the 4+ days, students immerse themselves in service projects with non-profits and educational institutions.
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  • Student Artist Sara Rose ‘23 Wins National Art Award

    by Rachel Barrett, Director of Marketing and Communications
    Shorecrest senior Sara Rose ‘23 has been awarded a National Gold Scholastic Art Award for her piece “Grow Up.”
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  • Baseball and Softball Weekly Update

    by Coaches Fludd, Folwell and Persais
    MS Softball vs. Canterbury: 4-17 Loss.
    MS Softball vs. Skycrest Christian: 4-18 Loss.
    Varsity Boys Baseball vs. Northside Christian: 1-17 Loss.
    Varsity Softball vs. Cambridge Christian: 28-13 Win!
    MS Softball vs. Pinellas Prep: 9-18 Loss.
    MS Softball vs. Indian Rocks: 14-5 Win!
    Varsity Softball vs. Foundation Christian Academy: 15-10 Win!
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  • Tennis Weekly Recap

    by Coaches Hodgson, Davis, Del Zoppo
    Varsity Boys Tennis vs. Jesuit: 4-3 Win!
    JV Boys Tennis vs. Bradenton Christian: 6-1 Win!
    JV Boys Tennis vs. Canterbury Varsity Tennis: 2-5 Loss.
    Boys Varsity Tennis vs. St. Pete Catholic: 3-4 Loss.
    Girls Varsity Tennis vs. St. Pete Catholic: 7-0 Win!
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  • Varsity Track and Field Breaks Records on Senior Night

    by Coach Cameron
    Varsity Track and Field at the Senior Night Track Meet: Girls 188, Boys 111
    The Chargers had many personal records and even 2 school records broken that night.
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  • Student Traffic Survey

    by Alex Bean '23
    My name is Alex Bean, and I am a senior working on my personal project for the STEAM Certificate program. I am interested in learning about what causes traffic problems in the Tampa Bay area, and how to work around overpopulation from an infrastructure perspective.
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  • Grandparents & Special Friends Day [Video, Photos]

    by Olivia Segalman, Associate Director of Advancement for Community Engagement and Events
    Shorecrest welcomed over 600 Grandparents and Special Friends for an exceptional 38th Grandparents and Special Friends Day. Watch a video here.
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  • Thespian Troupe 3140 at 2023 FL State Festival

    by by Michael McCarthy, US Musical Theatre Instructor
    From Thursday through Saturday, Upper School Thespians attended the Florida State Thespian Festival held at the Tampa Convention Center. Over the course of the festival each school may present up to six qualifying acts, and all of the Shorecrest acts received adjudication awards at State.
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  • Chronicle Staff at Columbia Scholastic Press Convention

    by Raffi Darrow, Ebytes Editor
    Members of the staff of The Chronicle, the Shorecrest Upper School student newspaper and news blog, took a trip to NYC to attend the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Spring Convention. The conference prepares students for the future with skills, confidence and integrity while focusing on the importance of fair and balanced reporting in light of technological advancements.
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  • Buddying-Up for Design Thinking

    by Ed Sheppard, US Math/Computer Science Teacher
    Shorecrest Upper School students in the Introduction to Engineering, Programming, and Robotics course are working on a project for Mrs. Sheppard's first grade class. The teens are studying the Design Thinking process and are using this process to create a project for their first grade buddies called "Up, Up and Away!"
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  • Baseball Weekly Update

    by Coach Persails
    Varsity Boys Baseball vs. Indian Rocks Christian: 7-11 Loss.
    Varsity Boys Baseball vs. Gulf High School: 14-4 Win!
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  • Thespians and Wicked Stars

    by Michael McCarthy, US Musical Theater Instructor
    Shorecrest MS and US Thespians had an exciting trip to see "Wicked" at the Straz Center this month and hung out with actor Timothy Shew (The Wizard of Oz), a former "Les Misérables" colleague of US Musical Theater Instructor Mr. McCarthy.
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  • Tennis Weekly Recap

    by Coaches Davis, Del Zoppo, Hodgson
    Varsity Tennis vs. Berkeley: Girls 4-3 Win! Boys 2-5 loss.
    JV Tennis vs. ODA: Girls 3-4 Loss. Boys 1-6 Loss.
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  • Track and Field 2nd Place at Chargers Quad Meet

    by Coach Cameron
    The Varsity Track and Field Shorecrest Chargers hosted the Chargers Quad meet. The Chargers took 2nd place overall.
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  • Chargers Find Success at County History Fair

    by Raffi Darrow, Ebytes Editor
    Congratulations to the Shorecrest students who participated in this year's Pinellas County History Day competition. This year’s theme was Frontiers in History.
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  • Sofia Ayral-Hutton '23 Off-Broadway Performance

    by Raffi Darrow, Ebytes Editor
    Congratulations to Sofia Ayral-Hutton '23 who will be featured in the cast of "According to the Chorus," a New Light Theater Project in association with The Journey Company. The show will be performed Off-Broadway from March 23-April 15, 2023 at 59E59 Theaters. Tony winner Karen Ziemba leads the cast; Sofia is making her New York professional debut in the role of Nicki.
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  • Tennis Weekly Recap

    by Coaches Fisher, Hodgson, Davis
    JV Boys Tennis vs. Cambridge Christian: 2-5 Loss.
    JV Girls Tennis vs. Canterbury: 6-1 Win!
    JV Boys Tennis vs. ODA: 3-4 Loss.
    Varsity Girls Tennis vs. Tampa Catholic: 2-5 Loss.
    Varsity Boys Tennis vs. Tampa Catholic: 8-1 Win!
    Varsity Girls Tennis vs. Berkeley: Win!
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  • Softball Weekly Update

    by Coach Fludd
    Varsity Softball Chargers vs. Academy of the Holy Names: 0-16 Loss.
    MS Softball vs. St. Paul Independent School: 15-0 Win!
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  • Baseball Weekly Update

    by Athletics Department
    Shorecrest Chargers vs Northeast High School: 7-11 Loss.
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  • Varsity Track and Field at Shorecrest Invitational

    by Coach Cameron
    The Varsity Chargers Track and Field team competed against 12 schools on March 2 at the Shorecrest Invitational. The girls finished 3rd overall, and the boys finished 9th.
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  • Robotics Earns Bid to Regionals

    by Melissa Estremera, US Computer Science Teacher
    The Upper School Vex Robotics teams competed on Saturday at the PHSC Bobcat Rumble Rama. Both teams earned a spot at the North/Central Florida Regional VEX Robotics High School championship!
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  • Tennis Weekly Recap

    by Coaches Davis, Del Zoppo, Hodgson
    Varsity Tennis vs. Indian Rocks Christian School: 7-0 Win!
    JV Boys Tennis vs. Canterbury Varsity Tennis Team: 3-4 Loss.
    Varsity Tennis vs. ODA: 5-2 Win!
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  • Tuition Refund Insurance

    by Nancy L. Spencer, Head of School
    We appreciate all the ways that families support Shorecrest, and acknowledge that the cost of an independent school education is a substantial investment. That is one of the reasons we offer our families tuition refund insurance. This year, re-enrolling families are automatically enrolled in the Tuition Refund Insurance Program unless they opt out of the program by checking the designated box on the enrollment contract.
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  • THANK YOU FOR COMING TO MOVIE NIGHT

    by Olivia Segalman, Associate Director of Advancement for Community Engagement and Events
    The Chargers spirit could be felt under the stars on the Gaffney Green as more than 600 members of the Shorecrest community gathered for the second annual Shorecrest Community Movie Night on February 24.
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  • Chargers in Top 20 of French Video Contest

    by Mr. Ndiaye, Upper School French Teacher
    Upper School students recently submitted video projects to the AATF Media Contest. Students created short videos based on this year’s theme: “Le français: langue de la diversité! French, the language of diversity!”
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  • Upper School Black History Month Units

    by Raffi Darrow, Ebytes Editor
    At Shorecrest, faculty across grade levels and disciplines found developmentally-appropriate ways to promote awareness, equity, and social change related to Black History Month in their classrooms, including these units of study and projects in Upper School.
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  • College Counseling Event for International Families, March 16

    by Susi Bean, International Connections
    International Connection will host Shorecrest international families for a meet & greet with the College Counseling Team. Join on Thursday, March 16 from 8:30-10am in the Ohana Community Room, 2nd Floor of Charger Commons [map]. 
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  • Seniors Lead Lessons

    by Natalie Updike, Upper School English Teacher
    In Ms. Updike's twelfth grade Dystopian Literature honors course, students lead individual lessons once each semester based on a large section of reading. Last week, Graci Silverthorn '23 made and led a creative game over Cormac McCarthy's post-apocalyptic novel "The Road."
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  • Coming Soon - Shorecrest School Store! 

    by Nancy L. Spencer, Head of School
    Coming soon for the 2023-2024 school year is the Shorecrest School Store - a brick and mortar store on campus where our community can purchase Shorecrest branded items, school supplies, snacks, drinks and more.
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  • The Transition to College: for Students with Learning Accommodations, March 1

    by Tracie Belt, Director of The Learning Center
    Shorecrest seniors who have learning accommodations along with their parents/guardians are invited to a special workshop hosted by TLC. Allison Dinsmore from USF’s Student Accessibility Services will visit on Wednesday, March 1.
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  • Baseball Weekly Update

    by Coach Moan
    Varsity Baseball vs. Indian Rocks Christian: 3-9 Loss.
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  • Tennis Weekly Recap

    by Coaches Fisher, Hodgson, Del Zoppo
    JV Girls Tennis vs. Cambridge Christian: 5-2 Win!
    JV Boys Tennis vs. Cambridge Christian: 3-4 Loss.
    Varsity Girls Tennis vs. Academy of the Holy Name: 5-2 Win!
    JV Girls Tennis vs. Keswick Christian: 7-0 Win!
    JV Boys Tennis vs. Keswick Varsity Boys Tennis: 3-4 Loss.
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  • Contributing Chargers: Yim Family

    by Olivia Segalman, Associate Director of Advancement for Community Engagement and Events
    Shorecrest’s Mission is augmented by the generosity of our parents, grandparents, alumni and friends who support the School through their time, talent and philanthropic support. We call these community members Contributing Chargers. This week we are pleased to spotlight Douglas and Christina Yim, Experiential and Lower School parents of Olivia '32 and Laz '36. Since joining the community in 2021, Christina has devoted her time to the School because she enjoys watching her children interact with their friends and seeing their classroom experiences in real-time.
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  • Shorecrest Seniors Advance in National Merit Competition

    by Rachel Barrett, Director of Marketing and Communications
    Shorecrest seniors Addison Sptaru '23, Kevin Tang '23, and Dylan Winer '23 have been named National Merit Finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
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  • Winer ‘23 Finalist in VEX Robotic essay contest

    by Melissa Estremera, Robotics Team Coach
    Dylan Winer ‘23 is one of only 5 finalists in a VEX Robotic essay contest.
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  • Sonoma Kasica ‘24 Invited to Compete with U.S. Soccer Under-17 Team

    by Rachel Barrett, Director of Marketing and Communications
    Shorecrest junior Sonoma Kasica ‘24 has been invited to compete with the Top U.S. Soccer Players, U.S. Under-17 Women’s Youth National Soccer Team, February 10-19 in England.
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  • Summer camps for Upper School Students

    by Dominique Hamm, Director of Auxiliary Programs
    Did you know Shorecrest Summer Programs has camps for high school students? Select from drawing, painting, essay writing, test prep - even Driver’s Ed - and more!
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  • Baseball Weekly Update

    by Coaches Moan, Still and Persails
    Varsity Baseball vs. Clearwater High School: 7-6 Win!
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  • Tennis Weekly Update

    by Coaches Hodgson and Fisher
    JV Girls Tennis vs. Berkeley Prep: 4-3 Win!
    JV Boys Tennis vs. Berkeley: 0-7 Loss.
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  • Varsity Girls Soccer Wins Regional Semifinal

    by Coach Idinge
    Varsity Girls Soccer vs Cambridge Christian: 2-0 Win!
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  • Introducing: CIT Program for Summer at Shorecrest

    by Corinne Leavengood '14, Asst Director of Auxiliary Programs
    New for summer 2023, the Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program is an apprenticeship for Shorecrest students entering 7-10th grades who are interested in becoming a camp counselor.
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  • 100 Days Until Commencement

    by Stacy Alexander, US Assistant Dean of Student Life
    The countdown has begun!! With just 100 days left in the school year, graduation is close enough to taste! (And it’s pretty sweet... or is it bittersweet?) To honor this milestone on the calendar the Shorecrest Alumni Association celebrated the Class of 2023 with some special treats on the Landy Deck on Friday.
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  • Soccer Weekly Recap

    by Coaches Idinge and Montoya
    Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Canterbury in District Semifinals: 9-1 Win!
    Varsity Boys Soccer Chargers vs. Cambridge Christian in District Semifinals: 2-3 Loss.
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  • Basketball Weekly Update

    by Coach Bearden
    Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Bayshore: 66-55 Win!
    Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Admiral Farragut: 45-39 Win!
    Varsity Boys Basketball played in the District Semifinal vs. Northside Christian: 42-56 Loss.
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  • AP Psych Sensory Labs

    by Courtney Ellis '02, Upper School Teacher & Counselor
    Shorecrest Upper School students in AP Psychology wrapped up a unit on Sensation and Perception by completing various sensory labs.
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  • 2nd Annual Black Authors Read-In

    by Heather Elouej, Upper School English Teacher
    All members of the Shorecrest community were invited to celebrate the literary achievements of Black authors by listening to and participating in the 2nd Annual Black Authors Read-In. The open mic reading spanned the entire school day, breaking only during the Upper School’s lunch period, on Friday, February 3 beginning at 9am.
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  • Basketball Weekly Update

    by Coaches Moore, Bearden and Moten
    JV Boys Basketball vs. Admiral Farragut: 79-33 Win!
    Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Dunedin HS: 17-42 Loss.
    Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Indian Rocks Christian School: 18-55 Loss.
    Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Sickles: 12-70 Loss.
    Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Canterbury: 25-50 Loss.
    Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Northside Christian in District Quarterfinals: 20-57 Loss.
    Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Canterbury: 65-66 Loss.
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  • Celebrating State Champ Student-Athletes

    by Athletics Department
    On January 24, the Shorecrest Athletics Department unveiled State Championship banners of both the Chargers Football from the fall 2022 season and Sonoma Kasica '24, earned spring season 2022.
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  • Upper School Artists Awarded

    by Charla Gaglio, Chair of US Visual Arts Department
    Award recipients for the 2022-2023 Pinellas County Art Region of The Scholastic Art competition were recently announced. Student artwork was also accepted to this year’s Art Festival Beth-El Emerging Artists of the 21st Century Pinellas County High School Exhibit.
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  • Shorecrest Chargers at TBCFR

    GSI Students Engage at TBCFR

    by Parent Volunteer Mary Brockman
    Three Shorecrest Upper School students in the Global Scholars Initiative, William Brockman ‘24, Sabrina Everhart ‘25 and Story Pennock ‘24, joined History Teacher Mr. Heller for a lecture hosted by the Tampa Bay Area Committee on Foreign Relations (TBCFR).
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  • Being There for Stressed and Anxious Kids [Video]

    by Kate Fierce, LS/MS Counselor
    The past several years of added stress and burden have taken a toll on everyone. Children and teenagers are reporting levels of stress, anxiety, and depression at rates never seen before. A session led by Kate Fierce, LS/MS Counselor, will give attendees strategies to support their own wellbeing, while supporting the needs of the children and teens in their lives.
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  • Welcome Tyler Martin

    by Raffi Darrow, Ebytes Editor
    Shorecrest welcomes Tyler Martin as an Information Technology Engineer in the Technology Department.
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  • Basketball Weekly Update

    by Coaches Tallon, Folwell, Bearden, Moore, Moten
    MS Girls Basketball vs. St Pete Christian: 16-17 Loss.
    MS Green Boys Basketball vs. St. Pete Christian: 35-49 Loss.
    Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Manatee: 52-59 Loss.
    Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Hollins: 63-41 Win!
    Varsity Girls Basketball vs. CCC: 4-41 Loss.
    Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Southeast HS (Bradenton): 4-66 Loss.  
    Varsity Girls Basketball vs. St Stephen's Episcopal School: 13-44 Loss.
    Varsity Girls Basketball vs. St Pete Catholic: 5-29 Loss.
    Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Manatee: 21-50 Loss.
    JV Girls Basketball vs. Keswick Christian: 10-44 Loss.
    JV Boys Basketball vs. Manatee: 42 - 55 Loss.
    Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Hollins HS: 35-19 Win!
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  • Soccer Weekly Recap

    by Coaches Montoya
    Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Southeast High: 2-1 Win!
    MS Girls Soccer vs. Keswick Christian: 8-0 Win!
    Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Lakeland Christian: 0-2 Loss.
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  • Chargers attend CMUNCE XXII

    by Ron Heller, US History Teacher
    20 Chargers attended the Columbia Model United Nations Conference and Exposition in New York City. In addition they toured the UN and the New York Times.
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  • EVENING CHARGE: ADULT WORKSHOPS AT SHORECREST

    by Kayla Brazee, Director of Evening Charge
    "Evening Charge" is a workshop series for adults in the Shorecrest community and their adult friends. Follow *one* course through the following Spring 2023 Thursdays: February 9, February 16, February 23 and March 2 - from 7-8:30pm.
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  • Global Explorers Visitors, Opportunities

    by Emili Jaime-Allwood, Lower School Spanish Teacher
    Global Explorers is a program in Shorecrest Lower, Middle and Upper Schools that strives to create a global mindset in our students and an appreciation and understanding of world cultures. Soon, Shorecrest will welcome a delegation from our partner school in Mexico City, Escuela Ameyalli. They will be hosted by fourth and fifth grade families.
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  • Basketball Weekly Update

    by Coaches Goodland, Folwell, Tallon, Moten, Bearden
    MS Boys Gold Basketball vs. Carrollwood Day School: 33-1 Win!
    MS Green Boys Basketball vs. Carrollwood: 8-50 Loss.
    MS Boys Green Basketball vs. St. Paul Independent School: 58-25 Win!
    MS Girls Basketball vs. CDS: 11-21 Loss.
    JV Boys Basketball vs. Tampa Prep: 58-20 Win!
    Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Tampa Prep: 55-68 Loss.
    MS Girls Basketball vs. Saint Paul's: 9-12 Loss.
    JV Boys Basketball vs. Saint Pete Catholic: 43 - 32 Win!
    Varsity Boys Basketball vs. St.Petersburg Catholic: 46-49 Loss.
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  • Soccer Weekly Recap

    by Coaches Idinge, Montoya, Hall
    Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Clearwater Central Catholic: 6-0 Win!
    Varsity Boys Soccer vs. St. Stephens: 1-1 Tie.
    MS Boys Soccer vs. Berkeley Prep: 0-4 Loss.
    MS Boys Soccer vs. Berkeley Prep: 0-6 Loss.
    MS Boys Soccer vs. Carrollwood Day School: 1-8 Loss.
    Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Bradenton Christian: 0-1 Loss.
    Varsity Girls Soccer vs. McKeel: 0-1 Loss.
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  • American Mathematics Competition Results

    by Jessica Thorn, Upper School Math Teacher
    In November 2022, Shorecrest Upper School honors-level math students were invited to participate in American Mathematics Competitions. Nineteen Chargers volunteered to take part - 10 ninth and tenth graders took the AMC 10, and 9 took the AMC 12.
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  • Broadway Star of the Future Award Nominations

    by Jennifer Marquis, Arts Producer
    When Shorecrest Performing Arts presented "Lord of the Pies" in November 2022, adjudicators from Broadway Star of the Future attended. Congratulations to Lauren and Story on their nominations!
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  • Prison Narratives Gallery Walk

    by Natalie Updike, Upper School English Teacher
    Seniors in Ms. Updike's English 12 Honors: Prison Narratives course presented a Gallery Walk to educate the public regarding various aspects of the prison system. They have been working all semester to create individualized, student-directed projects with an accompanying paper that speak to a problem and an actionable solution within the prison system based on various prison narratives.
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  • Basketball Weekly Update

    by Coaches Tallon, Morgan, Moten, Follwell, Goodland, Bearden
    MS Girls Basketball vs. Bradenton Christian: 13-20 Loss.
    MS Girls Basketball vs. Berkeley Prep: 22-16 Win!
    JV Boys Basketball vs. Berkeley Prep: 54-52 Win!
    JV Boys Basketball vs. St. Pete High: 39-44 Loss.
    JV Boys Basketball vs. Academy at the Lakes: 78-43 Win!
    MS Boys Green Basketball vs. Pinellas Prep: 35-27 Win!
    MS Green Boys Basketball vs. Berkeley Academy: 23-32 Loss.
    MS Boys Gold Basketball vs. Pinellas Prep Academy: 36-23 Win!
    MS Girls Basketball vs. Pinellas Prep: 7-27 Loss.
    Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Northside Christian: 44-58 Loss.
    MS Boys Gold Basketball vs. Berkeley Prep: 25-23 Loss.
    JV Boys Basketball vs. Canterbury: 52-2 Win!
    JV Boys Basketball vs. Lakeside Christian: 42-24 Win!
    JV Boys Basketball vs. Academy at the Lakes: 78-43 Win!
    JV Boys Basketball vs. Northside: 41-43 Loss.
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  • Soccer Weekly Recap

    by Coaches Montoya, Dougherty, Idinge, McDonough, Hall, Dougherty, Sukaratana
    Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Calvary Christian: 5-3 Win!
    Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Clearwater Central Catholic: 3-0 Win!
    MS Girls Soccer vs. Berkeley: 0-8 Loss.
    Varsity Girls Soccer vs. South Walton: 0-1 Loss.
    Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Clearwater High: 8-0 Win!
    JV Boys Soccer vs. Calvary: 6-2 Loss.
    JV Boys Soccer vs. Clearwater Central Catholic: 0-0 Tie.
    MS Boys Soccer vs. Bradenton Christian: 3-1 Loss.
    MS Girls Soccer vs. Out of Door Academy: 0-6 Loss.
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  • Spring Athletic Schedules Posted

    by Athletics Department
    Spring Sport Sign ups are taking place in the Athletics Office during the week of January 9.
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  • Updates from The Learning Center 

    by Nancy L. Spencer, Head of School
    The Learning Center at Shorecrest serves all students of our school to ensure academic success at all levels including Alpha, JK, and K-12. Over the past few months, I have been in discussions with Tracie Belt and others about ways for The Learning Center to grow and evolve, including a new 12-month role for the Director of the Learning Center.
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  • Basketball Weekly Update

    by Coaches Folwell, Moore, Bearden
    MS Boys Green Basketball vs. Academy Prep: 34-50 Loss.
    MS Boys Green Basketball vs. Bradenton Christian: 32-26 Win!
    Varsity Girls Basketball vs. IRCS: 12-57 Loss.
    Varsity Girls Basketball vs. CCC 13-54 Loss.
    Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Northeast High School: 58-61 Loss.
    Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Lakeside Christian: 50-51 Loss.
    Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Academy at the Lakes: 44-33 Win!
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  • Varsity Girls Soccer Nailbiter

    by Coach Idinge
    Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Academy of Holy Names: 2-1!
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  • 2023-2024 General Calendar

    by Nancy L. Spencer, Head of School
    Please see the attached calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. This calendar is also posted at www.shorecrest.org/calendar. We strive to publish this information as early as possible to help faculty, staff, students and families plan ahead.
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  • Supporting Students in Senegal

    by Sasha Schratwieser '24, Co-President of the French Club, and Sophia Smith '24, Co-Vice President of the French Club
    For the fourth year in a row, Shorecrest’s French Club has collected donations to purchase school supplies for young students in Senegal, West Africa.
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  • Action Required: Register Your Vehicles at Shorecrest

    by Dr. Anna Baralt, Director of Technology and Media Services
    We are ready to move forward with the full implementation of our license plate reader system for all cars entering and exiting campus. Please complete the Vehicle Registration Form that has been uploaded to your SchoolForms Online account.
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Shorecrest

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St Petersburg, FL 33703
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Shorecrest Preparatory School is a private, non-sectarian, coeducational, college preparatory day school for students preschool through high school, located in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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