Backpacks Deliver Hope to School Healing from Tragedy

The Backpack Lady Project fills a need for packs at San Jose Elementary, at a time when it is still grappling with unspeakable loss.

Junior Does Whatever He Can For Falcons Team

Briggs Noun had no idea he’d be competing for the starting quarterback job this year.

Embattled Schools Superintendent Offers Resignation

An attorney for Julie Janssen has sent a resignation offer to the Pinellas County School Board.

Schools Superintendent Not Ruling Out Retirement

Julie Janssen held a back-to-school news conference that shed little light on next week’s performance evaluation.

Superintendent to Get a Job Review Aug. 23

The board set the deadline for Julie Janssen to fix specific problems or face a negative review and perhaps termination.

Teachers Bring Students 'Apple' on First Day of School

Our Lady of Lourdes middle school aims to go paperless, gears up to issue iPads to students.

Falcons Receivers Just Waiting on a Pass

Still lots of work to do for a solid passing game.

Local Schools on a Mission to Keep Kids Safe

Wednesday's Safe Routes to School workshop held at Countryside High School attracted 117 participants.

Three Elementary Schools Making Commute Routes Safer for Kids

More than 100 people from Pinellas County schools and agencies meet at Safe Routes to School Conference on Wednesday.

Dunedin High Students May Still Wear Shorts

Despite wishes to ban shorts in the dress code, Dunedin High School's principal sided with popular opinion for this year's dress code.

First Day of School is One Month Away

The first day of school in Pinellas County is Monday, Aug. 22. Here's what you need to know.

Fresh Running Backs Promise Strong Start for Falcons

Dunedin High's offense looks strong as it heads into the 2011 football season.

Principal Argues for Ban on Shorts in School Dress Code

Dunedin High School students and parents expressed concerns about heat and the disciplinary burden on faculty.

Spans of Skyway Fishing Piers to Become Artificial Reef

Although workers began clearing portions of the eastern span of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge's north fishing pier this week, both the north and the south piers will remain open for fishing.

Wanted: A Falcons Quarterback for Fall

New Dunedin High coach is rebuilding team one day at a time.

Exchange Program Looks to Replace Popular Student

A Thai exchange student touched the lives of many Dunedin High School students. Now that she is gone, the organization that placed her hopes to bring in another student from abroad.

Schools Superintendent Given Deadline to Improve

Pinellas County School Board members tell superintendent Julie Janssen she has until Aug. 23 to make significant changes.

Student Play on Potato Famine Gets National Attention

Two middle school girls return from Washington, D.C., with a silver prize from a national organization.

Teen Violence and Abuse Policy In the Books

School officials adopt policy to discipline students found sexting, spreading malicious rumors or harassing their ex boyfriends and girlfriends.

School Board Wants to Change Public Speaking Policy, But Not Yet

New policy could have pushed public participation at school board meetings to after meeting adjournment.

School Board Bans Facebook and Twitter as Communication Tool with Students, Except ...

School board members approved a policy that prohibits teachers from communicating to students via private electronic media like Facebook and Twitter.

Graduation Day: Class of 2011

Dunedin High School's seniors celebrate commencement.

High School Cosmetology Teacher Stresses Communication

Teacher says, if students can't communicate effectively, it will have a negative impact on both their private and professional lives.

$50 Million in School Budget Cuts Approved

Large crowd turned out for Pinellas County School Board Meeting.

Dunedin High Is One of County's Newest Fundamental Programs

The school joins only two other high schools in the county; 80 already enrolled.

Kassidie's Classmates, Teachers Grapple with Loss

Students and faculty at San Jose Elementary begin the painful process of explaining and understanding the tragic passing of fourth-grader Kassidie Rae McMillin.

Whiz Kid: A 'Rising Star' Walks Among Us

Junior Adam Zeph competes at Ruth Eckerd Hall for a $7,000 Walker's Rising Star performing arts scholarship on May 23.

ESOL Teacher Tells Students That Knowledge Is Key

Teacher wants students to know there is more then one way to "slice an apple."

Whiz Kid: A 'Relay' Munchkin Contributes to Team's Success

Lemonade stand raises money for her Relay for Life team.

Catholic School Teacher Gets Joy From Seeing Kids Grow In Faith

Helping her students to learn and grow both academically and spiritually.

Teacher Maintains Family Connection to Parish

Mary Rehm is sometimes called the "school mom."

Creative Problem Solving is Woman's Teaching Objective

Teaching children to express their creativity leads them to become better thinkers and innovators, Catholic school teacher says.

6-Year-Old Makes Video Campaign For 'Relay For Life'

Dunedin student led a campaign to raise more than $500 for people with cancer.

Whiz Kid: DHS Junior A Force for Good

Junior Joe Nash's work is never done.

Whiz Kids: Students Produce Musical for Community to Enjoy This Week

Dunedin High School's musical theater department puts on 'Aida: The Musical,' showing Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Whiz Kids: Dunedin Thespians Earn Six 'Superior' Ratings at State Level

About 20 International Thespian Society students brought home the highest cumulative ratings in its history.

High School Thespians Showcase at State Level

About 20 students hope for "superior" ratings, excited to participate in workshops.

Whiz Kids: Sixth-Graders Going to States for Irish History Play

Middle school girls write and act musical play about the Irish potato famine.

Main Event: San Jose Night

Proceeds benefit elementary school children.

Whiz Kid: Third Grader's Passion for Animals Inspires Project

Young Virginia makes friendship bracelets with a purpose.