Seventeen students from Pinellas County Schools have been awarded prestigious National Merit Scholarships for undergraduate study. The scholarships were announced by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation on June 3 as part of a nationwide program recognizing academic achievement.
Olivia Ursch from Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School has been named Rookie Teacher of the Year by a state educators group. The recognition highlights her efforts connecting classroom lessons with real-world…
The Pinellas Association of Library Information Specialists has recognized Dennis Russo and Shannon Scott as this year’s top Library Media Specialists. The awards highlight efforts by educators who foster vibrant…
An exhibition featuring artwork by Pinellas County Schools’ art educators is open through July 24 at Clearwater Main Library. The show highlights creativity among teachers and celebrates their role in…
Pinellas Education Foundation is advancing initiatives aimed at reducing gender disparities in student achievement. Recent activities include educator training programs and participation in community discussions about effective practices.
Pinellas County Schools honored student filmmakers during its fourth annual Student Film Festival held May 18. The event featured creative works from kindergarten through high school across multiple video categories.…
Pinellas County Schools has honored outstanding police officers and campus staff with its annual awards for excellence in school safety. The recognition highlights dedication to protecting students while supporting positive…
According to the U.S. Department of Education, St. Petersburg College in Clearwater, Florida, disbursed $867,682 in athletically related financial aid in 2024.
According to the U.S. Department of Education, Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida, allocated $3,919,854 in athletically related financial aid in 2024.
Ten Pinellas County teachers were recognized with Cheers to Public Service Awards during a recent celebration in Seminole. Each honoree received $1,000 for personal use in recognition of their positive…
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has announced new recipients for its $2,500 awards this year. Several Pinellas County Schools students are among those honored for their academic excellence.
Pinellas County Schools announced that local tennis players have won top awards at state championships. Highlights include individual titles for Freddee Hendricks and a boys’ doubles victory by Alessandro De…
A team from Pinellas County Schools has won first place in this year’s SharkMakers competition with their smart navigation platform called Pathable. Students will showcase their work at an upcoming…
Mia Xhafa, a second grader at Elisa Nelson Elementary School, has earned national recognition for her artwork in this year’s National PTA Reflections Program. Her piece was selected from more…
Pinellas County Schools celebrated its annual AVID Pinning Ceremony on May 7 at Pinellas Park High. This year’s event honored 284 seniors who earned $5.6 million in scholarships through their…
Pinellas Park High School’s Coast Guard JROTC Raiders have won first place at a national competition. The team earned multiple awards at Fort Knox while competing against other top high…
Jason Brooks of Sandy Lane Elementary has been recognized as one of five Florida School Lunch Heroes for 2026. He was surprised with an award during breakfast service at his…
Pinellas County Schools is showcasing artwork from prekindergarten students in its first-ever Bright StARTS Exhibition. The show features sixty pieces from thirty-seven elementary schools at a local discovery center through…
Students from Pinellas County Schools earned top honors at this year’s Jacob Ari Kamis Photography Contest Exhibition held at Tampa International Airport. Thirteen PCS students had their work displayed among…
Pinellas County Schools reported strong results at this year’s Florida History Day competition. Several local students will advance to represent their schools at National History Day in June. Their achievements…
Pinellas County Schools held its annual Battle of the Books competition on April 30. Students from across grade levels were recognized for their reading achievements during this event celebrating literacy.
Pinellas County Schools students earned major recognition at recent Congressional High School Art Exhibitions for Florida’s districts. Several student artworks will be displayed locally and nationally after receiving top awards.
High school students in Pinellas County are showcasing their art at this year’s Calyx Schenecker Art Infinitum exhibition at St. Petersburg College’s Crossroads Gallery through August 14. The event celebrates…
David Machado from Safety Harbor Middle School placed third at the first Bay Area Regional Civics Bee. He will advance to represent his region at state-level competition this June.
St. Petersburg High School secured first place in Level I at this year’s state Chemathon held at the University of Florida. The event drew participation from numerous schools across Florida…
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