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The finalists represent the highest standards of excellence for their dedication, professionalism and commitment to serving their schools and communities.
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![Safety Starts With Me feature]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785958006/pcsborg/cgakbrhxqewyqg7zydps/SafetyStartsWithYouphoto.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785958006/pcsborg/cgakbrhxqewyqg7zydps/SafetyStartsWithYouphoto.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785958006/pcsborg/cgakbrhxqewyqg7zydps/SafetyStartsWithYouphoto.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785958006/pcsborg/cgakbrhxqewyqg7zydps/SafetyStartsWithYouphoto.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1785958006/pcsborg/cgakbrhxqewyqg7zydps/SafetyStartsWithYouphoto.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785958006/pcsborg/cgakbrhxqewyqg7zydps/SafetyStartsWithYouphoto.png","width":1714}])
Home
![Ponce is an A School.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1783019594/pcsborg/vthjyn0bi5fwvdiluuiq/PonceisanA.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1783019594/pcsborg/vthjyn0bi5fwvdiluuiq/PonceisanA.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1783019594/pcsborg/vthjyn0bi5fwvdiluuiq/PonceisanA.jpg","width":526}])
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Events
No school for students. *Possible hurricane make-up day
Thanksgiving Holiday Week – No school for students
Thanksgiving Holiday Week – No school for students
End of Quarter 2 and End of First Semester
Winter Holidays – No school for students
Announcements
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Pinellas County Schools Fall 2026 Planning for Progress Recommendations to the School Board as part of our ongoing effort to ensure students have access to high-quality educational opportunities while responsibly managing district resources and facilities.
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October is Fire Prevention Month, a time to raise fire safety awareness and help students and families learn how to prevent fires and stay safe in emergencies.
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For the third year in a row, Pinellas County Schools is recognized as an 'A' district by the Florida Department of Education.
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Pinellas County Schools invites you to attend a Planning for Progress community meeting in your area. As the number of school-age children in Pinellas County has declined over the past decade, the district is engaging the community to help plan for the future of our schools.
There are exciting opportunities each day in Pinellas County Schools for volunteers and community partners to make a difference in the lives of our students.
![alt-text]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763227979/pcsborg/y1twd6yj4svjwchqqgon/bike-safety-2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763227979/pcsborg/y1twd6yj4svjwchqqgon/bike-safety-2025.png","width":500}])
Guidance for keeping students safe in Pinellas County Schools.
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.
92%
SCHOOLS WITH A OR B GRADES
141
SCHOOLS DISTRICT WIDE
25K
VOLUNTEERS
93.4%
GRADUATION RATE
10th
LARGEST FLORIDA SCHOOL DISTRICT
80+
MAGNET AND FUNDAMENTAL PROGRAMS