The Pinellas Art Education Association announced the 2026 award winners at the Visual Arts District Training.
Superintendent Hendrick, Schools Police and the Sheriff's Office share an important safety message.
For the third year in a row, Pinellas County Schools is recognized as an 'A' district by the Florida Department of Education.
Pinellas County Schools hosted a series of community meetings across the district to share school-specific data and gather feedback on population and enrollment trends, facility planning and school utilization.
Scholars from Dunedin Highland Middle School were awarded the Women’s History Award and Florida’s Outstanding Project Award.
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I am a Florida native and grew up right here in Pinellas county! I have been a Perkins teacher since 2016. I started teaching in 2010 when I moved to Seoul, South Korea to teach English. In my spare time I love kayaking in the Florida springs, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
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