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Nearly 1,500 student artworks showcased at the annual Pinellas All-County K-12 Art Exhibition Reception

Sept. 21, 2022 – About 1,200 students, family members, educators and guests filled the Administration Building to celebrate students’ artistic achievements.

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Countryside High Wrestling Coach Mark Prince inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Sept. 20, 2022 – Prince, who helped produce more than 17 state champions from Pinellas County, received the Lifetime Service to Wrestling Award.

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Explore opportunities at the North County College & Career Fair

Sept. 19, 2022 – The College & Career Fair will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 3 at Countryside High.

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Twenty-two PCS students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists

Sept. 19, 2022 – The students will compete for prestigious National Merit Scholarships totaling about $28 million.

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Pinellas teacher earns state recognition for exemplary work with students with exceptionalities

Sept. 14, 2022 – Creative Clay art teacher Lauren Gentry was selected for the 2022 Florida Art Education Association Adaptive Arts Educator Award.

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Pinellas County Schools earns award for outstanding commitment to whole-child education

Sept. 8, 2022 – The district was awarded the EVERFI Empowered District Seal for the second year in a row.

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Explore career opportunities at Pinellas Technical College

Sept. 7, 2022 – PTC will be hosting open house events at Clearwater and St. Petersburg campuses.

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Pinellas Virtual School offers high school students more than 40 course options

Sept. 6, 2022 – Students can attend brick-and-mortar schools and sign up as part-time PVS students.

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2021-2022 News

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.

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Join us for PCS Listen and Learn Sessions

July 5, 2022 – Meet new Superintendent Kevin Hendrick, hear his vision, and share your priorities with district leaders.

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Quarterfinalists announced for the annual Music Educator Award

July 5, 2022 – Dunedin Highland Middle music teacher Gregory Urban has been named as a quarterfinalist for the 2023 Music Educator Award.

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Become a Read Across Pinellas partner

July 5, 2022 – Pinellas County Schools is looking for tutors to help children with reading challenges.

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Kevin K. Hendrick takes the helm as Pinellas County Schools new superintendent

July 1, 2022 – Mr. Hendrick replaces former Superintendent Dr. Michael Grego who retired after 10 successful years as the district’s leader.

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Pinellas Virtual School full-time enrollment is underway

June 30, 2022 – Parents can apply now through July 11 for the PVS full-time program.

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Pinellas County Schools sees gains in math, geometry scores

June 28, 2022 – The Florida Department of Education has released the 2022 district-level results for several assessments.

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School-based clinics offer Back to School health services

June 21, 2022 – The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County is offering Back to School clinics for Pinellas County students in grades K-12.

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2020-2021 News Archives

District recognized for its energy conservation partnership

June 23, 2021 - The award recognizes the combined efforts of the faculty, staff, school and district leadership.

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Palm Harbor University High School program recognized nationally

June 23, 2021 - The school is one of 204 programs nationwide to receive the honor.

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Get emergency notifications from Pinellas County Schools

June 21, 2021 – Weather experts are predicting another active hurricane season.

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Level Up: This Summer!

June 16, 202–There are a variety of free virtual sessions for all grade levels that includes writing and math resources, virtual history museum tours and test taking preparation courses.

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Pinellas County Schools efforts to prevent learning loss are evident in third-grade English Language Arts scores

June 15, 2021 – Participation in the ELA Florida Standards Assessment surpassed the state’s goal of 90 percent.

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District band selected to perform in 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

June 12, 2021 – Each year, the Macy’s Parade Band Committee looks for bands that have the stage presence and musical expertise to captivate the streets of New York City.

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Pinellas County Schools ends its face coverings requirement

June 9, 2021 -The district is still encouraging the use of masks for Summer Bridge and other district summer programing.

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Superintendent thanks students and families

June 9, 2021 – Dr. Grego says that by working together, the district was not only able to get through a challenging time, but we excelled and succeeded.

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2019-2020 News

More than 70 student artworks selected for the Dunedin Fine Art Center exhibit

May 29, 2020 - The Taking Shape Pinellas Middle Schools Art Exhibition is featured on the Dunedin Fine Art Center’s website.

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Organization honors outstanding library media specialists and administrators

May 27, 2020 - The Pinellas Association of Library Information Specialists announced annual awards.

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Talent abounds at the Educational Media Awards Ceremony

May 27, 2020 - Students were honored at the virtual Educational Media Awards ceremony, which recognizes accomplishments in media production.

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More than 60 student artworks featured in virtual exhibit

May 21, 2020 - Students were honored at the annual Calyx Schenecker Art Infinitum Awards ceremony on May 19.

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Florida Prepaid College Plan extends deadline and offers free webinar

May 18, 2020 - Families have until May 31 to assess their options and enroll.

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Pinellas County Council PTA receives regional recognition for diversity and inclusion

May 18, 2020 - The county council has been selected by National PTA to receive the district/region/council level Jan Harp Domene Diversity and Inclusion Award.

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High achieving PCS students named National Merit Scholars scholarship winners

May 14, 2020 - Six Pinellas County Schools students are recipients of the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Competition.

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Summer Bridge registration is underway

May 13, 2020 - Summer Bridge programs will be virtual and available to all students.

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2018-2019 News Archives

Pinellas County students receive national recognition at Carnegie Hall

June 13, 2019 – Four Pinellas students and their art teachers were honored at the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards National Ceremony.

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New teachers get support to prepare them for the school year

June 11, 2019 – Free teacher training program provides new teachers with professional development and teaching skills practice.

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Summer Parent Academy video series offers parents additional resources

June 4, 2019 – PCS Summer Parent Academy Catalog contains videos on a variety of educational subjects that can be watched at your convenience.

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SRO awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award

June 2, 2019 – Pinellas County Schools Officer Michael Hawkins has been awarded the Florida Association of School Resource Officers Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Prevent summer learning slide: join the Summer Challenge

May 28, 2019 – Prevent summer learning loss by participating in the 2019 Summer Challenge where PCSB students can participate in a series of summer learning activities.

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2017-2018 News Archives

After-hours academic counseling resource is open over the summer

June 25, 2018 — Parents and students can get their questions answered by a professional school counselor.

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Oversight committee meets to review Referendum spending

June 20, 2018 — The independent committee meets regularly to oversee the distribution of funds and ensure that money is spent as voters intended.

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Clearwater Intermediate School students celebrated

June 20, 2018 — Nearly 100 Clearwater Intermediate School eighth-graders completed their journey through middle school.

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Magazine celebrates young writers

June 19, 2018 — Each year, the district publishes “The Cross Creek Chronicle,” which features a collection of stories written by Pinellas elementary school students.

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Students receive national Scholastic Art Awards at Carnegie Hall

June 19, 2018 — The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in grades 7–12.

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2016-2017 News Archives

Students attend AVID leadership program

June 28, 2017 — Four Pinellas students were invited to participate in the Advancement Via Individual Determination Student Leadership program at AVID’s Summer Institute.

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Pinellas County Schools sees significant improvement in school grades

June 28, 2017 — The Florida Department of Education released the 2017 school grades, and many schools throughout Pinellas demonstrated improvement.

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New principals are announced for 2017-18

June 28, 2017 — Twenty-four schools will have new leaders in the upcoming school year.

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2015-2016 News Archives

Pinellas Park High teacher selected to represent PCS at state African American advocacy institute

June 16, 2016 — LaFrance "Joe" Clarke, a Principal's Multicultural Advisory Committee leadership team member, PMAC sponsor and language arts teacher at Pinellas Park High School has been selected to make a presentation at the state Education Commissioner’s African American History Task Force Summer Institute.

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Check out the June edition of Science Rocks

June 15, 2016 — New this week on WPDS-TV14.

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Pinellas administrators celebrate graduation from state leadership academy

June 15, 2016 — Education Commissioner Pam Stewart honored the second class of Commissioner’s Leadership Academy graduates at a ceremony yesterday.

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School collects a lot of pennies to support local animal shelter

June 10, 2016 — Walsingham Elementary School raised $1,132.68 for the school’s Pennies for Puppies service project. The money will go to the SPCA of Tampa Bay, which is located in Largo.

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Students win first place at Odyssey of the Mind world championships

June 8, 2016 — Dunedin Highland Middle School eighth grade team placed first in their division at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals.

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Education Week highlights turnaround at Boca Ciega High School

June 8, 2016 — A national educational magazine took notice of rising African American graduation rates at Boca Ciega High School.

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2016 Notes from the Superintendent - End of Year Message

June 7, 2016 — Dr. Grego highlights the many achievements of the 2015-2016 school year.

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Gibbs High seniors win statewide visual arts scholarships

June 7, 2016 - Four Gibbs High seniors were named scholarship winners in the Foundation for Excellence in Education’s 17th annual 2016 Arts for Life! contest.

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Learn about SPC's bachelor's degree programs

June 7, 2016 — SPC's Baccalaureate Expo event will be held June 30 at SPC's EpiCenter Collaborative Labs.

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Pinellas County students receive national recognition at Carnegie Hall

June 7, 2016 — Seven PCS students who received 2016 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards were honored at Carnegie Hall.

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