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Superintendent Hendrick, Schools Police and the Sheriff's Office share an important safety message.
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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.
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Pinellas County Schools has launched a new on-demand, online self-paced workshop to simplify the process.
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Build the Habits of Good Attendance Early
Missing more than 15 days of school can make it harder to learn to read and develop good fluency. Students can fall behind if they miss just a day or two days every few weeks. Being tardy frequently leaves students out of important morning class routines. Try and develop a backup plan with family and neighbors if you need help getting your child to school.
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Friday Family Lunch is a tradition unique to Westgate. Families are invited to school every Friday to have lunch with their child in our outdoor courtyard or with other families across from the cafeteria.
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Announcements
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YReads provides kindergarten through 5th grade students with two hours of targeted literacy mentoring each week. Specialized instruction is delivered one-on-one, small group, or in whole group settings. YReads builds critical reading foundations in phonics, vocabulary, fluency and sight word recognition to help close early literacy gaps.
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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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Safety is everyone's responsibility. Help us keep our schools and campuses safe. Learn more and see an important message from Pinellas County Schools, School Police, and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
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Pinellas County Schools is excited to introduce SchoolCash Online, a convenient and secure online payment system for school-related fees, activities, and items.
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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STEM lays the foundation for curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving by introducing young learners to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on, age-appropriate activities.
Friday Family Lunch is a tradition unique to Westgate. Families are invited to school every Friday to have lunch with their child in our outdoor courtyard or with other families across from the cafeteria.
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Westgate has been recognized as a Florida PBIS Model School for its strong program. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a framework to provide strategies and improve student outcomes in our classrooms. PBIS creates schools that support everyone, especially students with disabilities.
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
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MAGNET AND FUNDAMENTAL PROGRAMS