Largo School Lunch Menus for the Coming Week

To make life easier for the parents in Largo, we publish the latest menus for Pinellas County Schools. Here's a look at Feb. 4-8.

Would Mental Health Counselors Help Keep Largo Schools Safe?

The Pinellas School Board is considering hiring mental health counselors who would evaluate students identified as potential security risks and make sure they get treatment, TBO.com reports.

Largo Middle School's Debra Stotts Earns Support Employee of the Year Award

Largo Patch highlights interaction with our readers. Today, it's a reader posted announcement about a local recipient of the Pinellas County Schools Support Employee of the Year award.

MLK Day Means 4-Day Weekend For Pinellas Schools

Public schools in Largo are closed Friday for a Teacher Work Day and again on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

School Crossing Guard Hit by Car

The driver turned in the path of the crossing guard, clipping the worker in the arm with the car's side view mirror.

Update: Largo High Investigates Rumors of Violence Connected to Mayan Calendar

Pinellas Schools continue to look into reported rumors of potential violence connected to the Mayan calendar, but no credible threats have been found at this time, schools report.

Procedures for Lockdowns and Emergencies to be Reviewed, Says Pinellas School Chief

On Monday, Pinellas County Schools Superintendent Michael A. Grego sent the following letter to Pinellas County Schools staff regarding school safety in response to the deadly shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT.

How Would Largo Schools Respond to Crisis?

Today's shooting massacre at a Connecticut elementary school is a national tragedy. Protecting our schools and community is a No. 1 priority. How prepared are Largo schools to responding to a crisis?

Pinellas School Lunch Menus, Dec. 17-21

A look at what's cooking in Largo public school cafeterias this week.

SAT Scores: Osceola Fundamental High Ranks in Tampa Bay's Top 40

The top 40 area public high schools are highlighted in the rankings, which were compiled by the Tampa Bay Business Journal using statistics from the Florida Department of Education.

When Does Winter Break Start, End for Pinellas Schools?

Largo students will get two full weeks off for the holidays this year, according to the 2012-13 Pinellas County Schools calendar.

Pinellas School Lunch Menus, Dec. 10-14

A look at what's cooking in Largo public school cafeterias this week.

School Lunch Menus, Nov. 26-30

A look at what's cooking in Pinellas County school cafeterias this week.

Deaf Man Celebrates 25th Year Participating in Great American Teach-In

"The kids are so awesome to me. They talk to me in sign language, we laugh and have fun," said Tom Cooney, 77, who visited Largo's Osceola Middle School last week.

Photos: Share Your Largo Packers Playoff Football Photos

Largo suffers disappointing 10-6 loss to defending state champion Armwood.

Yes, There's School on Veterans Day in Pinellas County

The national holiday is Monday, Nov. 12, this year, but Pinellas County's public schools are in session.

Photos: Share Your Largo Packers Football Photos

Going to the game tonight against Boca Ciega? Please share your photos with us!

Say ‘No’ to Drugs: Win $1,000 for Largo Schools

Families are invited to take part in a national contest that might net a $1,000 drug prevention grant for a local school and an iPad for their homes.

Largo Students Create Cardboard Arcade

The fourth- and fifth-grade students at Country Day School participated in the recent Global Day of Play.

Largo Teen Idol Wows Judges on NBC's 'The Voice'

Nathalie Hernandez won over the celebrity judges and joined Christina Aguilera's team as she advanced on the reality singing competition Tuesday night.

Largo Teen Idol Winner to Appear Tonight on NBC's 'The Voice'

Dunedin's Nathalie Hernandez is scheduled to appear on the reality singing competition, which airs at 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1.

New Superintendent's First Day Includes Stop at Largo School

The new Pinellas County Schools Superintendent spent part of his first day on the job at Mildred Helms Elementary School.

Freedom Rider Visits Largo Schools on Wednesday

Dr. Ernest 'Rip' Patton, a.k.a Freedom Rider, will visit 12 Pinellas County School from Sept. 18-21.

Wanna Be a School Crossing Guard?

Think you have what it takes to keep our kiddos safe? The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is hiring school crossing guards.

FREE American Heart Association CPR course - open to public

Ladies Night Cooking Class

Child Passenger Safety classes offered by Sunstar Paramedics

Computer Workshop: Resume Writing

Babysitting Certification

Funding High Growth Technology Businesses

Freshman Orientation

"Diet Fads with Dr. Melo"

Household Budgeting Seminar

For Teens: Hire Me! (*Registration Required)

High School Sports Schedule For Week of Feb. 14

Schedules for all teams this week for Largo and Pinellas Park high schools.

Viewfinder: Largo Patch's Athletes of the Week and Sports Photos

Meet Largo Patch's athletes of the week and athletes who have been featured in our weekly sports coverage. These young athletes and students have excelled in their sports and in academics.

Lauren Kogelmann Overcomes Adversity

Lauren may be autistic but that hasn’t stopped her from being a kid and overcoming adversity.

15 Things To Know About Pinellas Primary Academy

Charter schools, such as Pinellas Primary Academy, offer parents another choice beyond the district's school choice options. The new elementary school is accepting students for the 2011-2012 school year.

10 Best Places to Volunteer Your Time

Volunteer and make a difference in the life of a child, animal or person in need.

Helping Your Child Perform Well On The SAT & ACT

College entrance exams have changed over the years but still mean a great deal to childrens futures. Helping understand what students can expect when they take these tests and how to prepare for them are the first steps towards success.