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Safety is one of our top priorities. We have secure campus entry points, regular emergency drills and guardians trained in emergency response. Our visitor management system ensures that all guests are signed in and monitored.
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Our school day typically begins at 7:20 a.m. and ends at 2:10 p.m. On early release days, school hours are 7:40am with dismissal at 11:10a.m.
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Registration can be done in person at the school office.
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In Hernando County School District, technology is seamlessly integrated into classrooms to enhance teaching and learning across all grade levels. Students benefit from a one-to-one Microsoft laptop program, giving them daily access to powerful tools like Microsoft 365 and Canva for Education. Teachers use interactive smartboards such as Promethean and Newline to deliver dynamic lessons, while platforms like Canvas LMS and Nearpod support personalized instruction, real-time feedback, and student engagement. Classrooms are also equipped with audio enhancement systems to ensure every student can hear clearly, improving focus and accessibility. These tools foster collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking, preparing students for success in a digital world while promoting responsible digital citizenship.
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January 16, 2026
John Oswald Memorial Scholarship
If you have a graduating senior who is also a proud Challenger K-8 alum, this scholarship is a wonderful opportunity. Applications must be submitted by April 10.
January 12, 2026
Weekly Events January 12-17, 2026
January 12-17, 2026
December 11, 2025
Weekly Events
SHS Weekly EventsDecember 15th-20th, 2025
School Profile
Mission Statement:
F.W. Springstead High School promotes an educational environment where students are:
*Challenged
*Successful
*Inspired
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1870 students
Principal: Dana Pearce
Assistant Principals: Robert Beach, Darle Croft, David LaRoche and Lauren Swaitek
School Hours: 7:20 AM – 2:10 PM
Principal’s Message
Students who choose F.W. Springstead High School do so in order to challenge themselves academically, to be part of our dynamic campus culture and to prepare for a full and satisfying life beyond graduation. We are rich in history here and enjoy a strong alumni group that are still active in their alma mater.
We have several teachers on our campus that graduated from Springstead High School!
As the only IB World School in Hernando County, Springstead is consistently ranked as one of America’s Best High Schools by national magazines such as Newsweek and US News & World Report. School pride runs deep in Eagle Country! In the classroom, in the community, on the field of play or the performance stage, our students earn high honors and distinction.
School highlights to name just a few:
• Student athletes averaged an impressive 3.1 GPA.
• The class of 2020 earned over four million dollars in scholarships.
• Thirty students chose to serve in the armed forces following graduation.
• Our Advanced Placement scores are consistently above the state and national averages.
Our students are in class, in the stands and involved! There is a place for everyone at Springstead High School and on behalf of our 1,730 students and staff, we welcome you! Go Eagles! You know who rocks!
Dana Pearce - Principal
Historical Information: School was established in 1975
School Principals:
Donald Moen, SHS Principal from 1996-1999
Wendy Tellone, Superintendent of Hernando County School District 2001-2007
Susan Duval, Former SHS Principal from 2003-2014 currently serving as an HCSD Board Member
Carmine Rufa, Former SHS Principal
Staff Information:
Number of Total Staff - 124
Number of Staff with Advance Degrees – 54%
Number of Staff who have served in the armed forces – 12%
Number of staff who attended as a student - 15
Notable Former Staff:
Bob Levija - Member of the High School Wrestling Hall of Fame
Notable Alumni:
Zach James - Tony Awarding Winning Musician - TV, stage actor, opera singer
Ed Chester - Football All-American/Member of 1996 National Champions: Florida Gators
Corey Hill (class of 1997) – Pro-Wrestler; Former professional mixed martial arts fighter
Chris White (class of 2001) - Journalist; Pulitzer Prize winner
Fabian Marasciullo – Music Engineer, Grammy Award winner/nominee
Regina Vanlow, retired Mathematics teacher was a member of the first graduating class (1979).
You know who rocks! 