Education

Parents Mobilize Against Pinellas Plan to Close Seven Schools Ahead of Sept. 22 Hearing

Families at Sexton, Tarpon Springs Fundamental and other campuses are organizing against a district plan to close seven schools and save $25 million a year, with a public hearing set for Sept. 22 and a board vote Oct. 13.

Sep 143 min read

Education

Pinellas Schools Proposes Closing 7 Campuses in Largest Consolidation Yet

Superintendent Kevin Hendrick's plan would close seven schools and reshape 28 campuses countywide, with the School Board set to vote Oct. 13.

Sep 123 min read

Education

Pinellas Schools to Unveil New Closure and Consolidation List Thursday

Superintendent Kevin Hendrick presents a fresh round of "Planning for Progress" recommendations Sept. 10, as district enrollment has dropped by more than 7,000 students in two years and left about 45,000 seats empty.

Sep 83 min read

Education

55 Pinellas Schools Named to America's Healthiest Schools List, Four Earn Top All-Star Honor

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation recognized 55 Pinellas County schools this year, with Dixie Hollins High and three elementary schools earning the national program's highest distinction.

Aug 302 min read

Education

Bay Point Families Get Until Sept. 7 to Help Name New Combined K-8 School

Pinellas County Schools is merging Bay Point Elementary and Bay Point Middle into one K-8 campus for 2027-2028, and it wants the community to pick the new school's name before voting closes next Monday.

Aug 293 min read

Education

AC Fails at Half a Dozen Pinellas Schools as Heat Index Nears 112

Air conditioning went out at St. Petersburg High, Dunedin High, Palm Harbor University High and other campuses during the second week of classes, while Pinellas County sat under repeated National Weather Service heat advisories.

Aug 233 min read

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