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Middle School Program
Summer Bridge - Middle School Program
During your summer planning, please note that there will be changes to Summer Bridge eligibility:
- Middle school Summer Bridge is only for credit recovery.
Summer Bridge Middle School Programs will take place June 2 - 26.
Credit recovery courses will also be offered to eligible students in math, science, social studies and language arts.
Dates: June 2 - 26
Days: Monday - Thursday
Hours: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Days: Monday - Thursday
Hours: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Eligible Students: Current grades 6th - 8th
Transportation: Not available for Summer Bridge
Meals: Breakfast and lunch will be served each day. More info to come.
Locations: Azalea, Bay Point, Carwise, Disston (at Lealman), Dunedin Highland, Fitzgerald (at Pinellas Park HS), James Sanderlin, John Hopkins, Largo, Meadowlawn, Oak Grove, Osceola, Palm Harbor, Pinellas High Innovation, Pinellas Park, Safety Harbor, Seminole, Tarpon and Tyrone.
Need Help Applying? Contact Student Assignment at 727-588-6210 or StudentAssignment@pcsb.org
Before and Aftercare: See chart below
Summary of Summer Bridge Childcare Services
Many Middle School Summer Bridge sites will host a before and/or after-school program. Please contact childcare providers directly to arrange for services.
| MS Summer Bridge - Sites | Care Provider |
| Azalea Middle | Boys & Girls Club |
| Bay Point Middle | YMCA St. Pete |
| Carwise Middle | No Program |
| Dunedin Highland Middle | R’Club (M-Th only) |
| Fitzgerald Middle (At Pinellas Park High) | R’Club (M-Th only) |
| James B. Sanderlin PK8 | No Program |
| John Hopkins Middle | R’Club (M-Th only) |
| Largo Middle | YMCA Suncoast |
| Meadowlawn Middle | YMCA St. Pete |
| Oak Grove Middle | R’Club (M-Th only) |
| Osceola Middle | YMCA Suncoast |
| Palm Harbor Middle | No Program |
| Pinellas Park Middle | YMCA St. Pete |
| Safety Harbor Middle | No Program |
| Seminole Middle | R’Club (M-Th only) |
| Tarpon Springs Middle | YMCA Suncoast |
| Tyrone Middle | R’Club (M-Th only) |
Contact Information for Care Providers
|
Parks and Recreation Administration |
R’Club Child Care, Inc. |
|
YMCA of the Suncoast |
YMCA St. Pete |
Summer Bridge Pathway Resources
Middle School 2025 Summer Reading Challenge
• Log into Clever and select the Middle School Summer Reading Challenge tab.
• Click on the link for the grade level you will be entering for the 2025-26 school year.
• Complete the Escape Room activities for your assigned book:
• 6th Grade: Treasure Tracks by S.A. Rodriguez
• 7th Grade: Futureland: Battle for the Park by H.D. Hunter
• 8th Grade: Mission Multiverse by Rebecca Caprara
• After finishing the Escape Room, you will be prompted to complete a Form. This will let us know where to send your prize once the 2025-26 school year begins.
Additional Summer Challenges
- Reading BINGO
Click on the Library Media BINGO Card for either Informational or Literary texts. Complete the activities, then submit the Form linked on the card to finish your BINGO challenge.
Please submit the Bingo Form between May 30 - August 10.
- iReady for Reading
If you had access through Clever during the 2024–25 school year, complete and pass 15 lessons between June 1 and July 19 to earn a prize.
Have questions? Email: Carrie Greetham greethamc@pcsb.org or Sara McCullough mcculloughsa@pcsb.org