Schools

New program for community development practitioners

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 12:15pm

New program for community development practitioners

Pinellas County, Florida -- The Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County is sponsoring a Community Real Estate Development program at the University of South Florida.

The program offers practical training for staff responsible for creating successful affordable housing and community based real estate development programs.

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Teach job fair

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 3:33pm

Pinellas County, Florida -- If you are a teacher interested in working in the Pinellas County area, the teacher job fair for Pinellas County is coming up.

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Register kids for kindergarten

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, March 30th, 2013, 10:30am

Pinellas County, Florida -- Registration for kindergarten began on March 4.

The district is urging parents to register their children for the 2012-2014 school year by this date. To register for kindergarten children must:

Be 5 years old on or before September 1
Be able to show proof of residency
Have a Florida Certificate of Immunization
Have a physical examination certificate

For more information visit https://www.pcsb.org/

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Pinellas schools' search for 'Young Hero'

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Monday, March 18th, 2013, 3:32pm

Pinellas schools' search for 'Young Hero'

Pinellas County, Florida -- Pinellas County schools are looking for the students who best exemplify the title 'Young Hero'.

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Local businesses invest in STEM education due to employee shortage

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013, 11:08am

Local businesses invest in STEM education due to employee shortage

Clearwater, Florida -- Tampa Bay businesses are stepping up to revitalize STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education and increase the number of students who choose STEM majors and careers by adding scholarship opportunities for qualified students.

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Pinellas Schools Helpline staffed with certified guidance counselor

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013, 10:15am

Pinellas Schools Helpline staffed with certified guidance counselor

Pinellas County, Florida -- Pinellas County School District announced Monday that in addition to providing homework help, the Pinellas County Schools Homework Helpline is now staffed with a certified guidance counselor to assist families who have questions about guidance-related issues.

The counselor can answer questions about promotion and graduation requirements and provide guidance about college, careers and other important topics.

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Late app process for magnet, fundamental and career academy programs opens

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Monday, March 11th, 2013, 4:19pm

Late app process for magnet, fundamental and career academy programs opens

Pinellas County, Florida -- Pinellas County Schools announced it began accepting late applications for magnet, fundamental and career academy programs on Monday, March 11.

Interested families must apply using the district’s online Student Reservation System.

Program representatives will contact families of students who are selected to participate in application programs. The district is urging families to make sure their phone numbers are correct in the Student Information System.

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