Parent's Guide
Wesley Chapel Schools
Everything parents need to know — every school, contact info, bell times, programs, and maps. Wesley Chapel is served by the Pasco County School District.
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High Schools
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Middle Schools
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Elementary Schools
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K-8 & Charter
School Calendar
The first day of the 2026-27 school year is Thursday, August 13, 2026. Spring break is March 22-26, 2027. See the district's board-approved calendar (PDF) for every holiday, early release and report card date.
School Bus Transportation
Pasco County provides bus service for students living 2+ miles from their zoned school. Bus route info is available at pasco.k12.fl.us or by calling (813) 794-2717.
School Choice & Enrollment
Pasco Pathways allows parents to apply for schools outside their zone including magnet programs, Cambridge, and career academies. Applications typically open November-January.
High SchoolsGrades 9-12
Wesley Chapel High School
Wesley Chapel High School
High School30651 Wells Road, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
Matt McDermott, Principal
7:07 AM – 1:34 PM
AP Capstone Diploma, Cambridge International, Career Academies in Ag Tech, Automotive, Digital Design
Wiregrass Ranch High School
Wiregrass Ranch High School
High School2909 Mansfield Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Jennifer Waselewski, Principal
8:10 AM – 2:36 PM
Cambridge International, AP Capstone, Gifted & Talented
Cypress Creek High School
Cypress Creek High School
High School8701 Old Pasco Road, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Carin Hetzler-Nettles, Principal
7:10 AM – 1:34 PM
Conservatory for the Arts (magnet — band, dance, theater, digital art), Criminal Justice, Engineering
Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation
Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation
High School32555 Innovation Drive, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
Danielle Castro, Principal
7:10 AM – 2:05 PM
Career-focused academy: cybersecurity & computer science, biomedical sciences, engineering & robotics, welding, diesel & automotive, building trades, patient care, digital media
Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8
Dr. John Long Middle School
Dr. John Long Middle School
Middle School2025 Mansfield Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Christine Wolff, Principal
9:10 AM – 3:30 PM
Designated magnet school, Gifted & Talented
Thomas E. Weightman Middle School
Thomas E. Weightman Middle School
Middle School30649 Wells Road, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
Donna Gricoski, Principal
8:20 AM – 2:40 PM
Gifted & Talented
Cypress Creek Middle School
Cypress Creek Middle School
Middle School8845 Old Pasco Road, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Timothy Light, Principal
8:20 AM – 2:40 PM
Performing arts center on campus
Elementary SchoolsGrades PK-5
Wesley Chapel Elementary
Wesley Chapel Elementary
Elementary30243 Wells Road, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
Meighan Melsheimer, Principal
9:50 AM – 4:00 PM
Center for Gifted Studies, Achieve Center on campus
Double Branch Elementary
Double Branch Elementary
Elementary31500 Chancey Road, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Lisa Grimsley, Principal
9:40 AM – 3:50 PM
Strong arts programs, PTA Reflections, Student Council
Wiregrass Elementary
Wiregrass Elementary
Elementary29732 Wiregrass School Rd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Shauntte Butcher, Principal
9:40 AM – 3:50 PM
Seven Oaks Elementary
Seven Oaks Elementary
Elementary27633 Mystic Oak Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Andrea Altman, Principal
9:40 AM – 3:50 PM
Watergrass Elementary
Watergrass Elementary
Elementary32750 Overpass Road, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
Peggy Davis, Principal
9:50 AM – 4:00 PM
VPK, Pre-K programs, Access programs for special needs
Sand Pine Elementary
Sand Pine Elementary
Elementary29040 County Line Rd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Angela Shauger, Principal
9:40 AM – 3:50 PM
Veterans Elementary
Veterans Elementary
Elementary26940 Progress Pkwy, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Nicole Link, Principal
9:10 AM – 3:20 PM
New River Elementary
New River Elementary
Elementary4710 River Glen Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
Kelly Wisneski, Principal
9:50 AM – 4:00 PM
Early Head Start program
Quail Hollow Elementary
Quail Hollow Elementary
Elementary7050 Quail Hollow Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Norman Graham, Principal
9:50 AM – 4:00 PM
VPK Inclusion and Head Start classrooms
K-8 SchoolsOne campus, kindergarten through 8th grade
Kirkland Ranch K-8
Kirkland Ranch K-8
K-833137 Innovation Drive, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
Julie Marks, Principal
8:40 AM – 3:00 PM
Magnet school — World Languages and Entrepreneurship. Opened 2022.
Charter SchoolsTuition-free, open to all
Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel
Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel
Charter33347 SR 54, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Aimee Mielke, Principal
7:45 AM – 3:15 PM
STEAM curriculum, K-8 plus a separate high school campus
Union Park Charter Academy
Union Park Charter Academy
Charter32775 Oldwoods Ave, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Meagan Glover, Principal
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cambridge International, STEM, arts/music/theatre/Spanish
Innovation Preparatory Academy
Innovation Preparatory Academy
Charter7800 Avery Scope View, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
8:00 AM – 3:15 PM
Tuition-free K-8 charter focused on wellness, innovation, science and health (Charter Schools USA)
Important Info for Parents
Pasco County Schools District Office
Address: 7227 Land O' Lakes Blvd, Land O' Lakes, FL 34638
Phone: (813) 794-2200
Website: pasco.k12.fl.us
Transportation Department
Phone: (813) 794-2717
Bus service provided for students living 2+ miles from zoned school. Check the district website for route lookup and bus stop information.
Before & After School Care
Many Wesley Chapel schools offer before and after school programs including the district's Extended Day Enrichment Program (EDEP). Contact your school directly for availability and registration.
Pasco Pathways (School Choice)
Parents can apply for schools outside their zone through Pasco Pathways. Options include magnet programs, Cambridge International, career academies, and more. Applications open Nov-Jan for the following school year.
Advanced Academics
Wesley Chapel schools offer AP Capstone, Cambridge International (AICE), Gifted & Talented, and dual enrollment with Pasco-Hernando State College. Several schools are A-rated by the Florida Department of Education.
2026-27 Key Dates
First day: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Labor Day: Sept 7 · MLK Day: Jan 18 · Presidents' Day: Feb 15
Spring break: March 22-26, 2027
Full calendar PDF, approved by the School Board on November 4, 2025.
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