Dear Morgan Families,

We have so much to celebrate across all of our athletic programs at Aquilla J. Morgan High School. Our students continue to show what it means to compete with purpose, represent our school with pride, and build a culture of excellence together. This week, we are highlighting just two of the many stories that showcase the strength of our Mustang community.

Our Girls Wrestling team made history by earning first place at the Hillsborough County Wrestling Championship—the first championship in both program and school history. With outstanding performances from Naomi Luna, Dalila Amar, Izzy Costa, Athena Galicia, and Jada Williams, this team has demonstrated resilience, discipline, and a level of teamwork that reflects who we are as a school.

We also recognize our Morgan Cheer team, who wrapped up an impressive season by competing at UCA Nationals. Their dedication, preparation, and leadership throughout the year were evident on the national stage, and their work continues to elevate the spirit and pride of our entire community.

As we continue to celebrate the accomplishments of our students, we invite our families and coaches to share highlights, achievements, and moments of pride from any of our teams or programs. Your submissions help us recognize the incredible work happening across Morgan and allow us to feature more stories each week in our newsletter.

Built to lead, born to win!

Brittney Wilhelm
Principal, Aquilla J. Morgan High School

Parents and guardians can now report student absences online at any time using our convenient Absence Reporting Form.

English Form: Click here

Spanish Form: Click here

Please note the following guidelines:

Absences reported after 7:00 AM on the day of the absence may not update records before the start of school. However, all absences will still generate an automated notification.

Absences must be reported within 48 hours of the missed school day to be reflected in attendance records.

Submitting the form does not guarantee the absence will be excused. Families may use the form for up to 6 excused absences per school year. After that, a doctor’s or professional note is required.

Supporting documentation (e.g., doctor’s note, funeral program, court request, military forms) must be uploaded to the Focus Parent App or delivered directly to the school.

When completing the form, please include your child’s full name and student ID to ensure accurate processing.

All Morgan students should now have their student ID card. IDs must be visible at all times while on campus.

• Need a replacement? Visit the office—replacements are $5.

• Lunch lines move faster when students use the barcode on their ID to scan.

• All school events moving forward will require an ID for entry.

Thank you for helping us keep our campus safe and efficient!

We love celebrating the amazing things happening in our Morgan Mustang community—and we want to hear from you! If you have photos or good news you'd like to share in our upcoming Sunday newsletters, please email them to morgan.high@hcps.net with the subject line “Newsletter.”

Let’s make sure we highlight what matters most to our families and showcase the great things coming out of Morgan!

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Let's celebrate the moments, milestones, and memories that make this year unforgettable!

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