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Mark Your Calendar for Experience PCS

Nov. 6, 2025 - PCS is hosting a day of family fun where you can explore activities and opportunities that make the student experience awesome.

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Help shape the future of Pinellas County Schools

Nov. 6, 2025 - Join us to share ideas to address challenges posed by a decrease in school-age children in the community.

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Pinellas County Schools annual Stakeholder Survey is underway

Nov. 5, 2025 - Make your voice heard. Take the survey soon.

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PCS shares emergency food resources to support families

Nov. 5, 2025 - To help ensure that every family has access to the support they need, we have compiled a list of district and community resources.

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Final PCS Football Game of the Week Recap: East Lake vs Countryside

Nov. 4, 2025 - East Lake High defeats Countryside High 49 to 8.

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Florida Department of Education shares Progress Monitoring update

Nov. 3, 2025 - Florida Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas has shared encouraging updates on student performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

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Independent committee reviews Referendum spending

Oct. 23, 2025 - The Independent Citizens Referendum Oversight Committee meets four times a year to ensure money is spent as voters intended.

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PCS Football Game of the Week Recap: Lakewood vs Gibbs

Oct. 20, 2025 - The Lakewood Spartans defeated the Gibbs Gladiators 28-0.

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Around PCS in Photos highlights the district’s outstanding academic opportunities, exciting events, special achievements and recognitions. Click the "i" to learn more about each photo.

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2022-2023 News Archives

Pinellas County Schools continues path of academic excellence

June 29, 2023 - The district outpaced the state in many areas with fifth-grade science scores in the top 10 among the largest districts in the state!

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PCS art students and teachers honored at Carnegie Hall

June 29, 2023 - Pinellas students and their teachers were celebrated at the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards national ceremony.

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PTC Nursing Camp students learn critical career components

June 29, 2023 - The two-week program is designed for students to gain early nursing knowledge to help them decide if a career in nursing is the right path.

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IGNITE sparks passion for the performing arts

June 22, 2023 - IGNITE is a two-week performing arts camp open to all PCS middle school students enrolled in an art elective.

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Sgt. Michael Hawkins honored as longest-running School Resource Officer in PCS history

June 21, 2023 - Hawkins last day is Thursday after serving 41 years in the SPPD, including 25 as SRO at Gibbs High School

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Independent citizens committee sees Referendum funds in action

June 17, 2023 - The committee visited High Point Elementary to see children singing, dancing and playing games while building their reading and writing skills.

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PTC Culinary Camp inspires aspiring high school chefs

June 14, 2023 - The camp is one of many held on the PTC Clearwater campus throughout the month of June

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Dunedin High electrician headed to national competition

June 13, 2023 - Josh Ward will spend five days competing at Skills USA in Atlanta in Electrical Construction Wiring

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2022-2023 News Archives

Pinellas County Schools continues path of academic excellence

June 29, 2023 - The district outpaced the state in many areas with fifth-grade science scores in the top 10 among the largest districts in the state!

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PCS art students and teachers honored at Carnegie Hall

June 29, 2023 - Pinellas students and their teachers were celebrated at the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards national ceremony.

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PTC Nursing Camp students learn critical career components

June 29, 2023 - The two-week program is designed for students to gain early nursing knowledge to help them decide if a career in nursing is the right path.

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IGNITE sparks passion for the performing arts

June 22, 2023 - IGNITE is a two-week performing arts camp open to all PCS middle school students enrolled in an art elective.

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Sgt. Michael Hawkins honored as longest-running School Resource Officer in PCS history

June 21, 2023 - Hawkins last day is Thursday after serving 41 years in the SPPD, including 25 as SRO at Gibbs High School

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Independent citizens committee sees Referendum funds in action

June 17, 2023 - The committee visited High Point Elementary to see children singing, dancing and playing games while building their reading and writing skills.

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PTC Culinary Camp inspires aspiring high school chefs

June 14, 2023 - The camp is one of many held on the PTC Clearwater campus throughout the month of June

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Dunedin High electrician headed to national competition

June 13, 2023 - Josh Ward will spend five days competing at Skills USA in Atlanta in Electrical Construction Wiring

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News Archive 2022 - 2023

Pinellas County Schools continues path of academic excellence

June 29, 2023 - The district outpaced the state in many areas with fifth-grade science scores in the top 10 among the largest districts in the state!

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PCS art students and teachers honored at Carnegie Hall

June 29, 2023 - Pinellas students and their teachers were celebrated at the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards national ceremony.

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PTC Nursing Camp students learn critical career components

June 29, 2023 - The two-week program is designed for students to gain early nursing knowledge to help them decide if a career in nursing is the right path.

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IGNITE sparks passion for the performing arts

June 22, 2023 - IGNITE is a two-week performing arts camp open to all PCS middle school students enrolled in an art elective.

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Sgt. Michael Hawkins honored as longest-running School Resource Officer in PCS history

June 21, 2023 - Hawkins last day is Thursday after serving 41 years in the SPPD, including 25 as SRO at Gibbs High School

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Independent citizens committee sees Referendum funds in action

June 17, 2023 - The committee visited High Point Elementary to see children singing, dancing and playing games while building their reading and writing skills.

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PTC Culinary Camp inspires aspiring high school chefs

June 14, 2023 - The camp is one of many held on the PTC Clearwater campus throughout the month of June

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Dunedin High electrician headed to national competition

June 13, 2023 - Josh Ward will spend five days competing at Skills USA in Atlanta in Electrical Construction Wiring

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2022-2023 News Archives

Pinellas County Schools continues path of academic excellence

June 29, 2023 - The district outpaced the state in many areas with fifth-grade science scores in the top 10 among the largest districts in the state!

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PCS art students and teachers honored at Carnegie Hall

June 29, 2023 - Pinellas students and their teachers were celebrated at the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards national ceremony.

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PTC Nursing Camp students learn critical career components

June 29, 2023 - The two-week program is designed for students to gain early nursing knowledge to help them decide if a career in nursing is the right path.

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IGNITE sparks passion for the performing arts

June 22, 2023 - IGNITE is a two-week performing arts camp open to all PCS middle school students enrolled in an art elective.

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Sgt. Michael Hawkins honored as longest-running School Resource Officer in PCS history

June 21, 2023 - Hawkins last day is Thursday after serving 41 years in the SPPD, including 25 as SRO at Gibbs High School

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Independent citizens committee sees Referendum funds in action

June 17, 2023 - The committee visited High Point Elementary to see children singing, dancing and playing games while building their reading and writing skills.

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PTC Culinary Camp inspires aspiring high school chefs

June 14, 2023 - The camp is one of many held on the PTC Clearwater campus throughout the month of June

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Dunedin High electrician headed to national competition

June 13, 2023 - Josh Ward will spend five days competing at Skills USA in Atlanta in Electrical Construction Wiring

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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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