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The first day of school is Tuesday, Aug. 11, and we can’t wait to welcome students back to class!
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Superintendent Hendrick, Schools Police and the Sheriff's Office share an important safety message as students return to school.
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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 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.
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Scholars from Dunedin Highland Middle School were awarded the Women’s History Award and Florida’s Outstanding Project Award.