Girl Scout Gives to Community, Looks Out For Classmates

An Osceola Middle School seventh grader plans to begin an anti-bullying program.

Local Schools on a Mission to Keep Kids Safe

Starkey Elementary principal has already implemented the Safe Routes to School program

10-Year-Old Dreams of Serving His Country

Pedro “Macho” Alvarez is making a big impression on his community.

Gifted Violinist Sofia Deschler Earns Musical Achievements

Sofia Deschler,7, earned principal second violinist in Symphonic Strings, Metropolitan Orchestra. She was the youngest violinist in her orchestra group.

Schools Superintendent Given Deadline to Improve

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

"Gatormeat" Can't Wait for Football Season to Begin

Pinellas Park defensive lineman/linebacker Jeremi Powell, who college coaches have nicknamed "Gatormeat" for verbally committing to the Florida Gators, is eager for football season to begin.

Student Web Editor Sets Sights on Broadcasting Career

Honors student Christopher Dalbo works as the web editor for Osceola High School's online newspaper. His career goal is to be a television sports anchor.

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. Body:

Teachers Not Allowed to Facebook or Twitter Their Students, Except…

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

Despite Spring Game Loss, Indian Rocks Christian Coach Sees Positives

There was a lot to like from Indian Rocks Christian coach Mark Buchanan's view from the Golden Eagles spring game, except the score.

Patriots Defense Impressive in Spring Win

Facing a complex offense with many new faces on defense, Pinellas Park shut out Springstead.

Largo Running Back Jarvis Stewart Runs Into The Spotlight

Jarvis Stewart, largo High School sophomore standout, is ready for another big season in 2011.

School Board Approves $50 Million in Cuts, Spares 37 Library Jobs

Citizens and school employees spoke their minds in hopes of saving educational programs from being cut in last night's Pinellas County School Board meeting. Board members approved a $55 million cut.

Pinellas School Board Approves $50 Million in Cuts

Large crowd turned out for Pinellas County School Board Meeting.

The First Mayor's Youth Showcase of Achievement Recognizes Outstanding Community Teens

The Mayor's Youth Showcase of Achievement recognized 400 middle and high school nominees in 11 achievement categories. Michael McClellan, of Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School, and Maria Mousa, of Largo Middle School, received awards among 66 other students.

Zackery Hehn: Freshman Athlete Scores High Marks On The Field and In Classroom

Osceola Fundamental student Zackery Hehn,15, earned a 3.71 GPA while excelling in JV football and LaCrosse.

Kindergartner Katie Kapcik Raises Her Own Chickens and Loves Math

Fuguitt Elementary student Katie Kapcik enjoys kindergarten and helping others. She wants to be a mom when she grows up.

Meghan Brannon Aims For College With A Gymnastics Scholarship

Seventeen-year-old Meghan Brannon has been training in gymnastics since she was two-years-old. She hopes to attend college with a gymnastics scholarship.

Richard Hauser: Teen Athlete With Heart of Gold And Thirst For Knowledge

Richard Hauser, 15, earns excellent grades, enjoys all sports and always volunteers to help others. He was was nominated by two of his previous teachers.

What You Need to Know About First Time School Registration

Pinellas County public schools opened registration for incoming kindergarteners. Here's what you need to know about the process.

Largo's Three High Schools' Football Teams Learn 2011 Schedule

The 2011 football schedules for Florida high schools were released this week. Patch takes a look at what the schedules mean to the three local high schools.

Whiz Kid: Maxine Fahy Edible Gardener Extraordinaire

First-grader Maxine Fahy has adopted her parents' love of gardening. She volunteers at Fuguitt Elementary to care for its garden of edible plants.

Zack Pile: Honors Student Scores High Achievements in Academics, Beta Club, Arts, Community and School Involvement

Pinellas Preparatory Academy student, Zack Pile is recommended for his high academics and active school involvement.

Jordan Le: Honors Student Excels in Student Council, Art, Music, Sports

Pinellas Preparatory Academy student, Jordan Le, is Largo Patch's Whiz Kid of the week. Le is an exceptional student, excelling in academics, leadership, volunteering, art, music and sports.

Volunteer Plants Seeds For Future of Largo High School's Students

Marie Hoke-Singer volunteers at Largo High School to beautify their campus. Along with her latest project to collect rainwater, she teaches students about environmental awareness, gardening and shares a few facts of life.

Pinellas Preparatory Academy Faces Dilemma in Transporting an Additional 350 School Lunches

Pinellas Preparatory Academy's volunteers transport their school lunches from a nearby public school. When PPA opens their own elementary school in the fall, the school lunch program will grow beyond their current transportation.

Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: Samantha Dube

Fourteen-year-old Samantha Dube is a straight A student at Pinellas Preparatory Academy, where she works tirelessly on creating the school's yearbook.

Congratulations to Our Patch Athlete of the Week

Largo High School wrestler Cody McKinnon is this week's Patch Athlete of the Week.

Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: Rachel Kerwood

Rachel Kerwood is a well-rounded student participating in Pinellas Preparatory Academy's Beta Club, Yearbook Club and track team.

Largo Students Discuss the Arizona Shooting and MLK's Call for Peace

Pinellas Preparatory Academy fifth-graders made connections between the history lessons of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Arizona shootings.