2020-2021 News Archives
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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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District principal receives state leadership award
June 8, 2021 - Principal Connisheia Garcia of Lealman Innovation Academy receives the 2021 Principal Achievement Award for Outstanding Leadership.
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District offers free four-week summer enrichment program
June 8, 2021 – The summer program will include academic enrichment, creative hands-on projects, character and social development and weekly field trips.
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Student skateboards onto the Disney Channel
June 8, 2021– Disney Channel features PCS student’s skateboarding skills.
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Schools receive national recognition for creating safe and inclusive school communities in an unprecedented year
June 7, 2021 – Sandy Hook Promise recognized SAVE Clubs at six Pinellas schools for outstanding work to create safer and kinder schools.
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Pinellas County Schools employee named Florida Support Employee of the Year Finalist
June 4, 2021 – The top five finalists were name today by the Florida Department of Education.
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District seniors earn Merit Scholarships from their future college
June 2, 2021–These awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study.
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Coaches, student-athletes celebrated at banquet
June 1, 2021 – Pinellas County Schools held its 2021 Coach of the Year Awards banquet.
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Clearwater High seniors win JROTC scholarships
May 28, 2021 – Three Clearwater High students win Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarships that pays for their college.
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Get Paid for Grades program rewards students for improving in school
May 27, 2021 – Get Paid for Grades is a nonprofit aimed at motivating and supporting students.
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Learn summer reading strategies
May 27, 2021 - This free virtual session will give students in grades 2-7 insight on the district’s summer reading programs.
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District musical theater students recognized in Straz Center awards program
May 26, 2021 – The awards program is the Tampa Bay area's celebration of outstanding student achievement in high school musical theater.
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Clearwater High student wins $10,000 Operation Graduate scholarship
May 25, 2021 – Operation Graduate is a partnership between United Way Suncoast, Pinellas County Schools, the Clearwater Police Department and St. Petersburg College.
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Nearly 60 student artworks selected for exhibit at St. Petersburg College
May 25, 2021 – Student works of art have been chosen for 2020-2021 Calyx Schenecker Art Infinitum Pinellas County High Schools Exhibition.
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Osceola Middle School murals make national news
May 25, 2021 – The List TV show featured three "Marvelous Murals" and ranked Osceola Middle School’s murals No. 1.
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Seminole Middle School earns national recognition for being a model of character development
May 25, 2021 – Character.org, a national advocate for character development, has selected Seminole Middle as a National School of Character.
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New program prepares children for kindergarten
May 24, 2021 – Pinellas County Schools is offering a new program this summer to help children get ready for kindergarten.
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Pinellas County Schools Annual Stakeholder Survey is underway
May 24, 2021 – Help the school district improve resources and services for students, families and staff.