Kindergarten Registration 

Kindergarten registration begins on January 11, 2021 for the 2021-2022 school year. If you have a child who will be five years old on or before Sept. 1, 2021, and Pinellas Central Elementary is your zoned school, you may stop by our office Monday-Friday 8am-3:25pm to pick up a registration packet which includes a checklist with the documents required to register.  If you need a username and password to complete the reservation portion of registering, you may stop by any Pinellas County School with  your ID, phone number, and an email address to have them created for you.  For more information, you may contact the DMT, Tiffany Gipson at gipsont@pcsb.org or 727-547-7853 Ext 2007.

Pre-K Options

Applications must now be submitted online for PreKindergarten.  

Voluntary Prekindergarten (Age 4)

The Voluntary PreK program is designed to prepare 4-year-old children for kindergarten and build the foundations for their educational success. This program is voluntary for children and providers. The half day program is free with a voucher from the Early Learning Coalition. There is a weekly tuition fee to extend to a full six-hour school day.  

PCS Prekindergarten (Age 3)

Pinellas County Schools Pre-K program is for 3-year-old children who turn 3 on or before Sept. 1, 2021. The program includes developmentally appropriate activities in literacy, language, science, social studies, math, health and safety, art and music. There is a weekly tuition fee for a full six-hour school day. 

Initial Applications for the 2021-2022 school year will open January 19, 2021 and run through February 1, 2021. 

The Acceptance period for PreKindergarten applications will run from March 1 through March 12, 2021. Parents must log in during this acceptance period to view the results of their application and accept an invitation or choose to remain on the waitlist.  

Late PreKindergarten applications for 2021-2022 will be accepted beginning March 22, 2021.  For more information, you may contact the DMT, Tiffany Gipson at gipsont@pcsb.org or 727-547-7853 Ext 2007.

Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is a free, state-funded program that prepares children for kindergarten. To participate, children must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1 of the school year they are participating. Families can apply for this school year or next school year.

• Applying for the 2020-2021 school year: Beginning Jan. 4, Pinellas County Schools will offer free, full-day VPK at select locations throughout the county. This opportunity is only available for families who have not yet used their VPK Certificate of Eligibility (voucher) at a VPK program. Seats are available on a first come, first served basis. The district is accepting applications now.
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• Applying for next school year (2021-2022): Families interested in VPK for next school year, will be able to apply Jan. 19 through Feb. 1. To participate, families should apply for a VPK Certificate of Eligibility (voucher) from the Early Learning Coalition beginning Jan. 1, 2021.

To learn more about both VPK opportunities, visit www.pcsb.org/vpk or call 727-588-6513.

Mustangs CHARGE: Guidelines for Success

Families please update your contact information so that you will receive calls and emails with important school information.

MyPCS Families: If you need help with Canvas please contact your child's teacher.

Kindergarten: Ms. Thigpen thigpenc@pcsb.org

1st Grade: Mrs. Williams  williamsvi@pcsb.org

2nd Grade: Mrs. McConnell mcconnellt@pcsb.org

4th Grade: Ms. Cain cainr@pcsb.org

5th Grade: 

Math & Science: Ms. Hallenbeck  hallenbeckl@pcsb.org

ELA: Mrs. Hevia  heviat@pcsb.org

The document linked below has

the Health and Safety procedures for this school year. 

PCE Back to School Protocol

This year students will be using Canvas for online learning.
 Parents/guardians an online training is now available so you can familiarize yourself with how Canvas works. 

Canvas 101 for Parents

Meet our new principal Mrs. Cannata

School supply lists are now available.  You can find them by clicking on the 2020 - 2021 School Supply Lists link under site shortcuts at the left side of your screen.

Be sure to check the PCSB website frequently

for updates.

In this PCS Community Connections vignette, Lori Matway talks to Pinellas County Schools Health Service Managing Officer, Sara O'Toole about the proper hand washing techniques and why it is important to prevent the spread of germs.

Proper Hand Washing