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Jan. 21, 2026 - She will be entered in the state Teacher of the Year competition, sponsored by the Florida Department of Education.
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99% Graduation Rate
Pinellas County Schools celebrates its highest graduation rate ever for the 2024-25 school year.
A Tradition Of Pride
Dedicated To Excellence
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Jan. 21, 2026 - She will be entered in the state Teacher of the Year competition, sponsored by the Florida Department of Education.
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Jan. 20, 2026 - The recommendations are designed to address long-term enrollment trends, ensure responsible use of district resources, and maintain strong, sustainable learning environments.
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Jan. 16, 2026 - Superintendent Hendrick was named the 2026 FMEA Superintendent of the Year, and the School Board was named FMEA 2026 School Board of the Year.
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Jan. 15, 2026 - The appointment marks a significant achievement for the Seminole High School Class of 1989 graduate and valedictorian.
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Jan. 13, 2026 - The district's graduation rate for 2024-25 rose nearly two percentage points above the previous year
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Internship opportunities available for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Jan. 12, 2026 - Pinellas County Schools is hosting a parent information session about Project Search programs at the school district's Administration Building.
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Jan. 6, 2026 - Pinellas County Schools has launched a new on-demand, online self-paced workshop to simplify the process.
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Jan. 5, 2026 - Discover community resources, explore educational opportunities, and take part in World Languages workshops.
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Dec. 15, 2025 - Through this partnership, all Pinellas County families will receive a free annual subscription to a platform featuring practical tools to help keep children safe online.
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Dec. 5, 2025 - Carlos Childs, Family & Community Liaison at Campbell Park Elementary, was named 2025-2026 PCS Support Employee of the Year.
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Give your child the best start with Pinellas County Schools’ Early Learning programs — including Pre-K3 and VPK (Voluntary Prekindergarten).
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Pinellas County Schools wants to hear from you! Participation is vital to help us make improvements and identify best practices.
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Events
Learn more about the Multilingual Services Expo
Join us for the Multilingual Services Expo. Pinellas County Schools' Multilingual Services department is partnering with 60 community organizations to provide a variety of resources to families. The district will also showcase the languages offered in our schools.
The event will feature academic, financial, and social services, including tutoring, scholarships, and healthcare.
If you have any questions, please contact Ramona Zambrano at zambranor@pcsb.org or (727) 588-6341.
Flyers
Project SEARCH is hosting an information session about internship opportunities at the Pinellas County Schools Administration Building. Project SEARCH is a nationally recognized internship program that provides employment training to young adults 18-22 who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. Learn what Project SEARCH is all about, and what students can do at the Pinellas County Schools Administration Building to prepare for employment. This is an intensive, 10-month transition to work program for highly motivated students, ready to enter the workforce!
Questions: diluzioa@pcsb.org
RSVP: Form link
Hosted by Seminole HS at East Lake Gym
Information Contact - Gerard Madinian (MadrinanG@pcsb.org)
Announcements
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Discover More
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Teen Advisory Board Application
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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