📢 A $9M federal grant freeze puts key PCS programs at risk. Join us on July 24 at 6 PM (Largo admin building or YouTube) to learn more, speak up, and advocate for our schools. Your voice matters! 💬 Details:

Over 200 passionate educators joined us last week for the ECET2 conference! 🎉 Centered on the theme “What’s Your Why,” the event was inspired by dynamic speakers, meaningful connections, and a shared commitment to great teaching. 💡🍎 #PCSProud

Big splash, big honors! 💦 Congrats to 4 St. Pete High swimmers named All-Americans for 2024–25!. 💫 Lizzy Santana (2X).💫 Zoie Fjare (3X).💫 Karrington Hansen (5X).💫 Brinkleigh Hansen (5X). Proud of these student-athletes repping in & out of the pool! #PCSProud

Camp Read Strong gave boys in grades 3–5 a powerful boost in literacy through hands-on learning, friendly competition, and team-based adventures! 📚🤖 They explored a book about AI, then brought it to life by programming a robot to paint a watercolor masterpiece. #PCSProud

💻 Nearly 100 students from 20 schools took part in the Cyber Ambassador Academy, creating powerful messages about digital responsibility. As part of “Power Up Learning, Power Down Distractions,” these students are ready to spark change this fall. #PCSProud

55 girls took the lead at the first-ever Jill of All Trades Day at Pinellas Tech–Clearwater! 💪🔧 From welding to auto repair, hands-on workshops empowered them to explore skilled trades and break barriers in male-dominated careers. #PCSProud

Join Superintendent Kevin Hendrick in celebrating BIG news! 🎉 Pinellas County Schools earned an "A" from the FL Dept. of Education for the 2nd year in a row! This reflects the dedication of our students, staff, families & community. THANK YOU! 🙌 #PCSProud

WE DID IT AGAIN! 👏 🎉 Pinellas County Schools earned an “A” district grade for the 2nd year in a row, and every PCS school received an A, B, or C! Huge thanks to our students, staff, teachers & families. Your hard work made this possible! 🙌 #PCSProud

Happy #IndependenceDay! ❤️🤍💙

Middle school minds united! 💡 Educators, counselors, coaches & leaders came together for a day of powerful learning, exploring best practices, teaming strategies & key updates. All to make 25–26 the best year yet! #PCSMiddleSchoolExperience

Sparks were flying at our Intro to Welding Camp! 🧰💥 High school students got hands-on with real tools, tried virtual welding simulations, and learned key skills from industry pros. A major success and a bold step toward bright futures in the skilled trades! #PCSProud

FOCUS is down for major updates! 🦉🔍 You can access your accounts on Monday, June 30, but the Student Reservation System will not be live until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2. To see the full maintenance timeline, please visit

The last day of Summer Bridge is here! It's been an amazing experience keeping the learning momentum going with our students. Enjoy the rest of your summer! ☀️

Big news from Palm Harbor Middle! 🏆 Two of their HOSA teams advanced to the international competition in Nashville, going head-to-head with 28 middle schools from around the world. One team even placed in the top ten! 🌍👏 #PCSProud

Sew much creativity in one week! 🧵✂️ Campers learned how to use sewing machines, put together items like tote bags and pillows, and had the opportunity to bring their fashion design ideas to life. What a fun experience! #PCSSummerCamps

Our Ignite Arts Camp lit up the stage last week! 👏 More than 226 rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders explored music, dance, and theater through hands-on experiences. From creative collaboration to skill-building, these students are so inspiring! #PCSSummerCamps

Earlier this month, we came together to celebrate our 2025 Substitutes of the Year! Your flexibility, dedication, and support help keep our schools running smoothly and our students learning every day. #PCSProud

This week's Bay News 9 A+ teacher is Veronica Vasallo from Dunedin Elementary. 👏 Ms. Vasallo is celebrating her 46-year career with no plans to retire yet. #PCSProud Learn more about her:

Today, we honor #Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. It originated in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 and has been observed across the country ever since. A powerful reminder of freedom and progress. 🌟

School’s out, but support is always in session. 💙 Care About Me connects students, parents & caregivers with mental health, substance use & addiction services. 📱 Text or call "CARE" to 1-888-431-1998.💻 Visit to start at your own pace. You’re not alone.