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The Pinellas County Art Region of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards honored 451 students with 777 awards.
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Pinellas County Schools is proud to highlight the incredible impact of Arts and Athletics through the Florida’s Future: Powered by Public Schools campaign. Across our district, students are demonstrating excellence, creativity, teamwork, and dedication both on stage and on the court and fields.
2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
The 2026 Pinellas County Art Region of The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards honored 451 middle and high school students with 777 awards.
2026 Outstanding Volunteers
The district recognized 17 outstanding school volunteer finalists, chosen from over 120 nominees.
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Record Graduation Rate of 93.4%
Pinellas County Schools celebrates its highest graduation rate ever for the 2024-25 school year.
The Pinellas County Art Region of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards honored 451 students with 777 awards.
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The district recognized 17 outstanding school volunteer finalists, chosen from over 120 nominees.
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The academies earned the recognition following an intensive process that included site visits and assessments by members of the Stavros Career Education Board.
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The plans help Florida families lock in future postsecondary education costs at today’s plan prices.
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She will be entered in the state Teacher of the Year competition, sponsored by the Florida Department of Education.
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Note: The March 11, 2026, board meeting will be held on Wednesday due to the elections on March 10, 2026.
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Families are encouraged to work with students to keep them engaged in learning over Spring Break.
The plans help Florida families lock in future postsecondary education costs at today’s plan prices.
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Each year, the Florida Department of Education surveys parents of children receiving special education services to determine how well their children’s schools are partnering with them.
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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
93.4%
GRADUATION RATE
9th
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2026 STEM Expo and Trashion Show
2026 STEM Expo and Trashion Show