Pasco Board (Unhappily) Approves Online Charter School

Florida Virtual Academy at Pasco will open this month, according to a local paper.

5 Easy School Lunch Ideas That Are Healthy, Too

Colorful and bite-size fresh fruit and veggies are not only fun to eat they are healthy – rich in anti-oxidants, nutrients and vitamins.

5 Things To Do Before School Starts

Make heading back to school less painful for the whole family with these helpful tips.

Map: How 2013 School Grades Compare Across Pasco County, Tampa Bay

See how 2013 school grades stack up in Land O' Lakes, Pasco County and across Tampa Bay amid another shakeup and more dissatisfaction with Florida's educational system.

Backpacks for $15 and less: Back to School Deals

Backpacks don't need to be expensive. Here are some for $15 and under.

Back-To-School Trends 101

Not sure what your young ones are looking for this school year? Here's the skinny on backpacks, 'upcycling,' and what Teen Vogue has to say.

2013 Florida Tax Holiday: What You Need To Know

Here's everything you need to know about Florida's 2013 Sales Tax Holiday and more.

Pasco School's $1 Billion Budget: Have Your Say Tuesday

The first public hearing is slated for 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 30.

Former Connerton Principal Resigns

Anna Falcone and the Pasco County School Dsitrct have reached a settlement, according to TBO.com.

Alert Daycare: Some Pasco School Start Times Will Change For 2013-14

Luckily for Land O' Lakes parents, their community will not be affected. The school board is making the changes to save $800,000 in the 2013-14 budget.

Browning Supports 'Safety Net' For School Grades

Opponents of the measure say it amounts to shameless padding of grades.

More Pasco Students Need Subsidized Meals

Here are the stats, according to www.tbo.com

GATES Senior High School is Closing

Parents of affected students will have to find another solution.

Summer Food Service Program: What Land O' Lakes Parents Need to Know

Free and healthy meals and afternoon snacks will be served at two sites in Land O' Lakes.

Pasco PLACE Programs Open Today

Teachers are also being asked to report as Tropical Storm Andrea creates a soggy scene throughout Pasco County.

Musical Baggers Set to Crash Winn-Dixie Saturday

Sunlake High School band and color guard members plan to bag groceries for tips to benefit the programs.

Connerton Elementary Gets New Principal

The Pasco County School Board appointed Aimee Boltze to fill the post vacated by beleaguered Principal Anna Falcone.

Land O' Lakes Graduations Almost Here

Find out when your special senior will be graduating.

Speak Out on Pasco’s School Budget

A series of town hall meetings kicks off Wednesday, May 22. The in-person meeting in Land O’ Lakes has been replaced by a virtual session that takes place online May 29.

Land O' Lakes Seniors Will Soon Receive Diplomas

Land O' Lakes High School will have its graduation ceremony May 31; Sunlake on June 1.

Thank a Teacher on Patch for Teacher Appreciation Week

It's Teacher Appreciation Week! What do you want to say to that educator who meant the most to you? To the teacher who makes your child's year the best ever?

Wiregrass Ranch High Baseball Scores First Playoff Win

A determined Bulls team stopped the Cougars in the opening round of the state playoffs.

Gators Say Goodbye to Benedetto

Friends, family, former students and colleagues gathered May 2 to honor the memory of Land O' Lakes High School football Coach John Benedetto.

Sunlake Principal Accused of Making Anti-Gay Statements

The allegations, made by one of the school’s assistant principals, are under investigation by the Pasco County School District.

Share Memories of Coach Benedetto

Coach Benedetto was at Land O' Lakes High for more than 30 years and has touched the lives of thousands of our neighbors. Share your memories here.

Coach John Benedetto Dead at 66

The popular Land O’ Lakes High School football coach died in his sleep, according to TampaBay.com.

High School Wrestling: Pasco All Stars Fall to Pinellas

It was the sixth straight win for the Pinellas County All Stars.

Falcone Supporters Speak Out at Board Meeting

The comments were overwhelmingly in support of Anna Falcone, whose termination as principal of Connerton Elementary School was recently recommended by Superintendent Kurt Browning.

Budget Talks: Pasco County School Board Meets

The district faces $23 million in funding shortfalls for its 2013-2014 budget.

School Superintendent: District Needs 'Radical Changes'

Newly installed superintendent Kurt Browning said the district is 34th out of 67 school districts — and that must improve.

Parent Wants Board to Keep Falcone at Connerton

Supporters of embattled Connerton Elementary School Principal Anna Falcone are asking the Pasco County School Board to keep her in her post.

Sunlake Teacher Goes to Court

Ashley Landes is taking part in the Florida Supreme Court’s Justice Teaching Institute this month.

PHCC Has $240 Million Economic Impact

A newly released study shows the college is responsible for about 2.6 percent of the local economy.

School Superintendent Set to Talk Up Business Leaders

Kurt Browning plans to address the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce April 10.

GED Goes Digital: What Do You Think?

Land O' Lakes students who opt to take the test in 2014 rather than finish high school by attending classes will soon be able to leave their pencils at home. We’d like to hear your thoughts about online testing in general.

Connerton Principal Out: What You’re Saying

News of Pasco County School Superintendent Kurt Browning’s decision to recommend termination for Principal Anna Falcone has Land O’ Lakes residents talking. What are your thoughts?

Connerton Principal Recommended for Termination

Pasco County School Superintendent Kurt Browning has placed the beleaguered Anna Falcone on administrative leave and has recommended termination.

Spring Break Starts Monday in Land O' Lakes

Pasco County public school children have March 25-April 1 off.

No Media Specialists in Land O’ Lakes Schools?

Plans to spike the positions from the Pasco County School District’s roster to save money are meeting resistance. What do you think about the move?

Help Rename Pasco-Hernando Community College

The college is expanding its offerings to include two bachelor’s degree programs. As it does, a new name is needed to reflect its status.