Attention Families: Kindergarten through 5th grade school supply lists have been updated to include a 1.5 inch clearview 3 ring binder and a set of 5 tab dividers.

2021 - 2022 School Supply Lists

Pre-K

Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

Summer Meal Distribution

Back to School Clinics June 28th - August 10th, 2021

Schedule an appointment for physicals, immunizations,

and and vision/hearing screenings. 

SPC Dental Hygiene Clinic Information

For select dates this summer, the SPC Dental Hygiene clinic is offering Five Dollar Fridays for children and teenagers ages 5–17. This includes an exam by a doctor, x-rays, a cleaning, and fluoride for only $5 if the appointment is scheduled on a Friday throughout summer 2021! (This is a $200 value.) 

Learn more by visiting: https://blog.spcollege.edu/health-sciences-nursing-veterinary-technology-educational-information/five-dollar-friday-at-spc-dental-hygiene-clinic/

Also - the clinic also provides low-cost dental cleaning services throughout the week for individuals 5 and up! The cost for a regularly scheduled appointment is as follows: 

Cost:

• $45 for cleaning and full mouth x-rays
• $30 for cleaning if full mouth x-rays are current

Services Provided

• Oral examinations- screening or cursory only
• Radiographs (digital and analog)
• Cleanings (healthy mouth and periodontal)
• Oral hygiene instructions
• Limited sealants applied only if indicated and after cleaning is performed
• Nutritional counseling

To reserve a Five Dollar Friday appointment this summer for your child, or to schedule a general appointment at SPC’s Dental Hygiene Clinic, please contact the clinic directly at 727-341-3668.

For more information about the SPC Dental Hygiene Clinic or to learn about SPC’s Dental Hygiene program, please visit us online at bit.ly/SPCDentalClinic.

The 2019 - 2020 School Financial Report is now available. 

Go to About Us - School Financial Reports to vies the report.

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.

Be sure to check the PCSB website frequently

for updates.