Pasco County students return to school on August 24th.

Here's some information that will make that transition a little easier:

• Are your child's immunizations up-to-date? You can get free immunizations at the health department or call 727-861-5250 to find the health department location near you.
• Need help with school supplies? Several churches and other organizations are providing free clothes, school supplies and more. Call 211 to find out where.
• All the information you need to register your child for school and for after school care http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/back_to_school/
  
• Hey where's the bus stop! Click on http://trans.pasco.k12.fl.us/bus/bus_info.html or call (813) 794-0400, (352) 524-0400, (727) 774-0400
• The2009-2010 school year calendar
  
• Here's a list of school start and end times

What about my preschooler?
Florida has a free voluntary pre-kindergarten (VPK) program for children who turn 4 years old by September 1, 2009. To learn more about this program check out the VPK website or call 1-866-357-3239. You can learn more by contacting the Early Learning Coalition of Pasco/Hernando or call (866) 797-9444.



The Pasco County Library System staff can help you find the information you need to enroll your child in school and assist your child with their school work. Two library locations have Homework Help Centers (Land O Lakes and Hudson Libraries). You or your child can receive homework help online via the library's Ask a Librarian service Sunday through Thursday 10am to Midnight E.S.T. , Friday and Saturday 10am to 5pm E.S.T.