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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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94% Graduation Rate
Pinellas County Schools celebrates its highest graduation rate ever for the 2024-25 school year.
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
Events
Over 60 colleges will be in attendance. Representative from all Florida State and University Schools will be in attendance!
Discover your next step with:
College & university representatives
Career & technical school programs
U.S. military branches
Job, internship & apprenticeship opportunities
To learn more visit: www.pcsb.org/collegefair
Announcements
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Nominate a teacher for Cheers to Public Service Award
Recognize a teacher who has made a positive impact on students and the school community.
![Planning for Progress Recommendations]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768918569/pcsborg/gsgdti9to82raikd8fnz/Planning-for-Progress-slide.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768918569/pcsborg/gsgdti9to82raikd8fnz/Planning-for-Progress-slide.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768918569/pcsborg/gsgdti9to82raikd8fnz/Planning-for-Progress-slide.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768918569/pcsborg/gsgdti9to82raikd8fnz/Planning-for-Progress-slide.png","width":1146}])
Discover More
about Planning for Progress Recommendations
![2 Pinellas County School students.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763294262/pcsborg/oa8nqhtgc1d0nvx0r4zq/early-kg-2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763294262/pcsborg/oa8nqhtgc1d0nvx0r4zq/early-kg-2025.png","width":500}])
Enroll in Pinellas County Schools for Kindergarten
Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-27 School Year is Underway!
Attend a Ready, Set,...Kindergarten event near you!
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Magnet & Fundamental Programs
Magnet and Fundamental programs are specialized educational opportunities offered to engage students, strengthen and develop talents, or provide an alternative option to the zoned school.
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Power Up with Parent ProTech
Aligned with our Power Up Learning digital responsibility curriculum, Pinellas County Schools has partnered with the Juvenile Welfare Board (JWB) to support student online safety and empower families with reliable digital resources.
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.
89%
SCHOOLS WITH A OR B GRADES
144
SCHOOLS DISTRICT WIDE
25K
VOLUNTEERS
94%
GRADUATION RATE
9th
LARGEST FLORIDA SCHOOL DISTRICT
80+
MAGNET AND FUNDAMENTAL PROGRAMS