
June 3, 2026
Seventeen Pinellas County Schools students have earned college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships for undergraduate study in 2026, according to a recent announcement by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Recipients were selected from over 15,000 finalists nationwide.
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June 1, 2026
The Pinellas Association of Library Information Specialists has honored Dennis Russo and Shannon Scott as this year's standout Library Media Specialists. Their work supports dynamic library programs across local schools. The awards highlight continued efforts in educational enrichment within Pinellas County.
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June 1, 2026
Olivia Ursch from Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School has been named Rookie Teacher of the Year by Florida Educators of Family and Consumer Sciences. Ursch is recognized for connecting classroom learning with real-world skills through innovative projects.
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May 22, 2026
Pinellas County Schools hosted its fourth annual Student Film Festival on May 18. Students from kindergarten through high school were recognized for their creative video productions across multiple categories.
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May 14, 2026
Ten outstanding teachers from Pinellas County were recognized with Cheers to Public Service Awards at a recent celebration in Seminole. Each winner received $1,000 for personal use. The event highlighted educators' impact on their schools and communities.
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May 13, 2026
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has announced new $2,500 scholarship winners for its annual competition. Several Pinellas County Schools students are among those honored this round. The selection process highlights top-performing high school seniors nationwide.
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May 12, 2026
Students from three Pinellas County ESE centers presented music-inspired art at a recent annual exhibition in St. Petersburg. The event highlighted their creativity as well as support from educators and community leaders like Mayor Ken Welch.
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May 12, 2026
Several Pinellas County Schools tennis athletes have been honored for their performances at recent state championships. Highlights include Freddee Hendricks’ individual win and team successes at Seminole High School and Osceola High School. The achievements reflect ongoing efforts by Pinellas County Schools to support student development.
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May 11, 2026
A student team from Pinellas County Schools won first place at this year's SharkMakers competition with their innovative navigation platform Pathable. The group will present their project at an upcoming technology conference and pitch it to a 'Shark Tank' investor later this month.
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May 8, 2026
Pinellas County Schools celebrated more than 280 graduating seniors at its annual AVID Pinning Ceremony on May 7. The event recognized student achievements totaling $5.6 million in scholarships and honored outstanding educators.
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