Superintendent Hendrick, Schools Police and the Sheriff's Office share an important safety message as students return to school.
For the third year in a row, Pinellas County Schools is recognized as an 'A' district by the Florida Department of Education.
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.
Families now have easier and more convenient ways to communicate with teachers and school staff through FOCUS.
Here is a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the new communication tool, including how to compose a message, use the Inbox, view messages and announcements, and find the calendar of events.
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