Pinellas County school children only have a short time left on their summer break before the 2016-17 academic year gets under way.
Only one school district in the area pulled off an A grade from the Florida Department of Education.
The decision was made to dismiss students early ahead of Tropical Storm Colin’s arrival.
Clearwater Police Officer Cathi Long works at Countryside High School.
Participants will design a robotic car and visit a manufacturing facility.
An analysis of more than 600,000 punishments handed down in that county shows a much higher suspension rate for black students.
Several local elementary schools are taking part in International Walk to School Day.
Here are all the important dates families need to know about for the upcoming school year.
Foggy mornings likely, pricey homes, leprosy and other stories from Florida Patch.
Some of Clearwater’s finest helped youngsters with Celebrate Literacy Week activities.
Public schools are open in the county on the Nov. 11 national holiday.
Did you take part? Share your photos on Patch!
Four local elementary schools are participating in International Walk to School Day.
District officials and the U.S. Department of Defense seem to think so. What are your thoughts?
The test’s move to the online arena sparked controversy as teachers said it was cutting into instruction time.
It’s a new school year, but administrators walk a difficult line on discipline. What do you think?
Monday marked the kickoff for the 2014-15 school year.
Florida law requires drivers to stop when school bus alerts are on.
Florida Polytechnic will celebrate its official opening with two days of festivities.
Excited for the new movie "Boxtrolls"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the world where the Boxtrolls live with Boxtrolls Patch!
The Princeton Review released their 2015 colleges list. Two Florida universities made their top 20 for “Party Schools.”
Miami-Dade public schools are setting up a pilot program. What do you think about the idea?
Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.
Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.
No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.
Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.
Maintenance workers thought an odd smell at Clearwater High School was a potential hazard sent the school into an evacuation mode early Thursday morning.
Officials at some Pinellas County high schools say they are. We’d like to get your take on dress codes throughout the Bay. Do they go too far?
Clearwater students who want to learn virtually this year only have until Friday, Aug. 23, to sign up for classes.
We’re rounding up shots of those happy – and not so happy – faces as kids throughout the community head back to class.
You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.
Here is a handy back-to-school supplies list for different grades levels in the Pinellas County schools. Print this list out and get your shopping done!
A couple teachers from Clearwater were members of the 210 person HoneywellEducators@Space Academy program in Huntsville, Ala. this summer.
The organization, which is completely funded by parents and boosters, is in desperate need of money or it might have to cancel its winter season.
The following are the back-to-school nights for students at Pinellas County schools.
Colorful and bite-size fresh fruit and veggies are not only fun to eat they are healthy – rich in anti-oxidants, nutrients and vitamins.
See how 2013 school grades stack up in Clearwater, Pinellas County and across Tampa Bay amid another shakeup and more dissatisfaction with Florida's educational system.
Backpacks can be one of the more costly back-to-school items. They don't have to be. Best to do your homework first.
From sales on school uniforms to deep discounts on markers and other school supplies, here's a look at some of the sweetest deals.