Announcements – Thursday, August 14

Good afternoon, Blue Wave. Today is Thursday, August 14, 2025 Happy Birthday Ms. Koppitch!  The Social Studies Department presents, This Day in History.  On August 14, 1996, a Gainesville legend was born, Megan Beth Ophelia Katovich. Ms. Katovich graduated from the University of Florida as the only member of the flag color guard to run into Coach Steve Spurrier during a football game. After graduation she spent time in New Zealand as the stunt double for Lucy Lawless on the TV show, Xena: Warrior Princess. After the show was cancelled, Megan wanted to give back to the Gainesville community. Obsessed with books, she memorized the entire catalog of library books available and became a school librarian. She then married, had children, and became who we all know and love today, Mrs. Megan Koppitch. Happy 29th Birthday.  No Outside Food or Drink Students - please remember that no outside food or drink can be dropped off for students. Lunch boxes and water bottles are okay.  Clear Bag Policy for Athletic Events Hey Blue Wave! We have a new clear bag policy for ALL athletic events. Clear bags should be no bigger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches. You will have to return any bags that aren’t clear to your vehicle before you can enter an athletic event. You can find the full policy on the website and make sure to tell your family and friends!   Love for the Elders and Spread the Love Clubs If you are interested in spreading love and empathy for the elderly and children with special needs please join the Love for the Elders and Spread the Love clubs.  We will be hosting an orientation meeting next Tuesday, August 19th during high school lunch in Dr. Cordero’s room, PK 310 (third floor blue wing).  All 10th through 12th graders are welcome!  Hope to see you then! Dual Enrollment Reminders Attention dual enrolled students, if you are on campus when you do not have a PK scheduled class, you MUST be in the FLVS classroom for that period. Please see the FLVS locations by period posted in the library commons on the first floor. Steel Eels Are you interested in robotics? Would you like to join one of our robotics team? There will be an interest meeting Aug 14 for 3-4pm about the Steel Eel robotics team. This is for current 8th-12th grade students. The meeting will be in Dr. Sterner’s classroom, 3rd floor blue. NHS  All current NHS members there will be a meeting Friday Aug 15 at lunch in Dr. Sterner's classroom. Stay Wavy, Blue Wave!