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Mark your Calendar for the Application Period for 2026-27: Jan. 6-16, 2026
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Jan. 7, 2026 - Hollins High is accepting applications for our AVID program.
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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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Dec. 5, 2025 - The new exhibition is called "CTRL+Art+Create."
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Let’s Talk SAR: A Different Path to the Right School
Join us for a live event on YouTube, Let’s Talk SAR: A Different Path to the Right School: "A Guide to PCS Special Assignment Requests"
Learn about educational options for your child. Special Assignment Requests (SARs) enable families to apply to schools outside their child's neighborhood (zoned) when space is available at another school. The application window is open Jan. 19–30.
Join us for a live event on YouTube, Let’s Talk SAR: A Different Path to the Right School: "A Guide to PCS Special Assignment Requests." Learn what SAR means, how to apply, and how to decide if an SAR is the right choice for your family.
The event will take place on Thursday, Jan. 15, at 5:30 pm.
Access the event at www.youtube.com/live/Pk3DebGyTMs?
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
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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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Give your child the best start with Pinellas County Schools’ Early Learning programs — including Pre-K3 and VPK (Voluntary Prekindergarten).
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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
91.5%
GRADUATION RATE
9th
LARGEST FLORIDA SCHOOL DISTRICT
80+
MAGNET AND FUNDAMENTAL PROGRAMS