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Message from Superintendent Grego
Thank you for your support and patience as we worked diligently to develop a ReOpening Plan that keeps the health and wellbeing of students and staff at the forefront, while also creating a nurturing and productive learning environment. We have worked closely with our local medical advisory group, used the latest health information, guidance from the CDC, and your feedback, to provide three learning options for Fall 2020. This website provides the details of those options so you can make an informed decision about your student’s education.
Our plan is based on four guiding principles: 1) Ensure the safety and wellness of students and employees; 2) Reopen Pinellas County Schools for students; 3) Provide parents flexibility and choice through instructional learning options; 4) Deliver high-quality instruction to students.
This plan denotes what the district will submit for approval to the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) to ensure that we are given the flexibility to offer, and be funded for, the MyPCS Online learning option developed to support our students. The ReOpening Plan for Pinellas County Schools is separate from any decision about the start date for the 2020-21 school year. As outlined by the FDOE Emergency Order 2020-EO-06, issued on July 6 regarding Florida’s Optional Innovative Reopening Plan, the expectation for reopening in August with all brick and mortar schools open at least five days per week for all students is subject to advice and orders of the Florida Department of Health, local departments of health, Executive Order 20-149, and subsequent executive orders. Please know that the district continues to work with the Pinellas Department of Health on a daily basis. As school opening is less than a month away, should advisement from the Department of Health result in any change to the date or methods of instruction used for the start of school, that information will be communicated immediately.
Read more about the basis of this plan >
PCS Newsroom
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Join us for PCS Listen and Learn Sessions
Aug. 12, 2022 – Meet Superintendent Kevin Hendrick, hear his vision, and share your priorities with district leaders.
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PCS students excel at the Future Business Leaders of America conference
Aug. 5, 2022 – Pinellas chapters and members earned national recognition for their projects and participation in competitive events.
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Pinellas Virtual School offers a variety of Advanced Placement courses
Aug. 4, 2022 – Pinellas County Schools has a fully accredited virtual school, Pinellas Virtual School, which offers a variety of AP courses.
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Palm Harbor University High student Clare Booe was named a USA Wrestling Junior Women Freestyle National Champion
Aug. 2, 2022 – Clare won first place in her weight class at 106 pounds. The competition took place in Fargo, North Dakota.
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New process helps families get ready for the school year
Aug. 1, 2022 – The district has compiled all Back-to-School forms, so parents can fill them out in one place - online.
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Educators honored at the annual PCS Substitutes of the Year Event
July 14, 2022 – The district honored educators from 118 schools at the 8th Annual Substitutes of the Year Event.
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Pinellas County Schools continues to grow and improve
July 7, 2022 – The district continues to show progress, with 74 percent of schools maintaining or improving school grades, according to information released by the Florida Department of Education.
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Pinellas County Schools is hiring bus drivers and assistants
July 5, 2022 – PCS is hosting several Transportation Job Fairs in July. Meet current staff and get help with the online application process.