Dear Students and Families,

Welcome to the 2025-26 school year! I am thrilled to begin another school year filled with opportunities and student engagement. As we celebrate the new year, we remain committed to providing safe and secure environments that enhance learning and student experiences.

All schools should be places where students, staff, and families can thrive and feel welcome. To achieve this, everyone must demonstrate mutual respect and work together to build safe and healthy school cultures. 

To help ensure these goals, we have updated the Code of Student Conduct, which outlines expectations for student behavior. Please familiarize yourselves with the responsibilities and expectations. Together, we can create positive learning environments and experiences for all students. 

Parent/Guardian Action: Please take a moment to review the Code of Student Conduct with your child, sign the Parent and Student Acknowledgment Form, and all other necessary forms online through the Focus Portal.

The Code of Student Conduct is available online at www.pcsb.org/code. Any updates made to the Code during the school year will also be available on the website. If you have questions about policies and procedures, please contact your child’s principal.

We value your support and look forward to celebrating the achievements of our students and staff members in the coming year. Thank you for helping us create safe learning environments where all students have opportunities to grow and succeed.

Sincerely,

Kevin K. Hendrick

Superintendent

Electronic Signature Option

Nine parent forms are available for electronic signature. If possible, please fill them out electronically instead of submitting hard copies to your child’s school. You can access the forms by logging into Focus at focus.pcsb.org. The forms below are available for electronic signature:

•    Parent and Student Acknowledgement
•    Directory Information Opt-Out
•    Network/Internet Acceptable Use Agreement
•    School-Based Healthcare Services
•    School and Classroom Library Material Student Access
•    Media Release Form
•    Technology Equipment Acceptance and Responsibility
•    Residency Questionnaire
•    Student Clinic Card

Back-to-School Electronic Forms 

Please note: The Parent and Student Acknowledgment and Directory Information Opt-Out forms apply only for the school year in which they are signed. The Network/Internet Acceptable Use Agreement and Media Release forms, once signed, are active the entire time your child is enrolled in Pinellas County Schools and do not need to be resubmitted each school year.