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Students from PCS captured the Division I state title at the Commissioner's Academic Team Challenge.
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Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week!
Performing Arts heads to Tennessee!
Good luck to our Band, Orchestra, and Choir students under the direction of Mr. Black, Mr. Knabel, and Mrs. Wight who left on Wednesday morning for Gatlinburg, Tennessee to participate in the Smoky Mountain Music Festival!
Girls Track & Field are PCAC Champions
Congratulations to our Girls Track & Field Team for their 2026 PCAC Championship
Congratulations East Lake Baseball!
With an 11-1 win over Osceola, the Eagles soared to the 2026 PCAC Championship!
ELHS Students win Area 1 Algebra Bowl!
They will represent and compete against other district areas later this month. Good luck!
PTSA Enhances East Lake campus!
Thank you to PTSA for donating time and resources to enhance our campus on your day off!
History Made!
Arianna Antoniou of East Lake High School became the school’s first female wrestler to win a state championship.
99% Graduation Rate
Pinellas County Schools celebrates its highest graduation rate ever for the 2024-25 school year.
Class of 2026 Valedictorians and Salutatorians
Congratulations to our Traditional and Engineering Academy Valedictorians and Salutatorians
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Students from PCS captured the Division I state title at the Commissioner's Academic Team Challenge.
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Leadership U is a comprehensive professional learning program for PCS employees who are interested in exploring leadership and developing as quality leaders.
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The honor recognizes exemplary new teachers who have demonstrated excellence by representing the district's Core Values.
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The plans help Florida families lock in future postsecondary education costs at today’s plan prices.
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The district's graduation rate for 2024-25 rose nearly two percentage points above the previous year
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Pinellas County Schools has launched a new on-demand, online self-paced workshop to simplify the process.
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Events
Detals TBA
Join PCS on April 22 for the Listen and Learn Session – Strategic Priority of Positive Staff Experiences at the Dr. Michael A. Grego Leadership Institute.
This session will highlight our District Strategic Plan’s focus on Positive Staff Experiences, a priority dedicated to strengthening staff engagement, professional growth, workplace culture, and overall well-being to ensure our employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Announcements
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The Summer Driver Education program has limited space and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Register today so you don’t miss out.
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East Lake High wins national Merit Award from Magnet Schools of America.
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Pinellas County Schools invites you to attend a Planning for Progress community meeting in your area. As the number of school-age children in Pinellas County has declined over the past decade, the district is engaging the community to help plan for the future of our schools.
There are exciting opportunities each day in Pinellas County Schools for volunteers and community partners to make a difference in the lives of our students.
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Discover More
about Pinellas Education Foundation Senior Scholarships
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Teen Advisory Board Application
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about Teen Advisory Board (opens in new window/tab)
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Guidance for keeping students safe in Pinellas County Schools.
At a glance
Academic excellence is just one part of the equation. We are equally committed to nurturing a climate and culture of collaboration, safety, innovation, and well-being. From early childhood education to college and career readiness, we are accelerating efforts to ensure every student has the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential.
99%
SCHOOLS WITH A OR B GRADES
144
SCHOOLS DISTRICT WIDE
25K
VOLUNTEERS
91.5%
GRADUATION RATE
9th
LARGEST FLORIDA SCHOOL DISTRICT
80+
MAGNET AND FUNDAMENTAL PROGRAMS