Best Backpacks for $15 and Less: Back to School

Backpacks can be one of the more costly back-to-school items. They don't have to be. Best to do your homework first.

PCs, Tablets Top Back-to-School 'Sales Tax Holiday' Items

Florida's popular back-to-school sales tax holiday is Aug. 2-4, 2013. Here's the complete list of tax-free items.

2013 School Grades: Safety Harbor Elementary Saved by 'Safety Net'

The school dipped from an 'A' to a 'B' but would have fallen further if not for padding by state education officials.

School Grades Released, Find Your School Here

This year officials also implemented a "safety net" that prevents any school from dropping more than one letter grade.

Pinellas Students Behind Peers in New FCAT Results

Scores are in for 4th-10th grades. Tests were given in reading, math and science. Use this search engine to look up your child's school.

Pinellas Third-Graders Fall Behind: FCAT Math Map

Less than half of Pinellas County third-graders passed the FCAT math exam, lagging behind Florida third-graders as a whole. Just click on the icons.

How Safety Harbor Third-Graders Did on the FCAT

The reading and math results are in for Pinellas County and the state as a whole. Here are the results for Safety Harbor and the county.

Countryside High Students Tie for Valedictorian

Countryside High is fortunate to have a pair of valedictorians with sky-high grade point averages.

Countryside High Falls in Regional Baseball Playoff Game to Wiregrass Ranch (VIDEO)

The Cougars were looking to advance in the playoffs for the first time in school history, but were done in by a determined Bulls team Saturday.

No More Early Release Days?

It's not just an ugly school rumor. Pinellas County schools will end the practice.

Pinellas County 2013-14 School Calendar

Here are the dates Safety Harbor students and parents need to know for the 2013-14 school year in Pinellas County.

Pinellas Schools to Revamp Dropout, Behavioral Programs

A district review of dropout prevention and alternative education programs showed there was room for improvement. What changes would you like to see made, Safety Harbor?

School Board Concerned by 'Parent Empowerment Act'

What should happen to underperforming schools in Pinellas County?

Outstanding Educator Joanne Wright Honored by City Commission

The Safety Harbor Middle School teacher was recognized for recently being named the county's most outstanding educator.

Safety Harbor Teacher A Finalist For Outstanding Educator Award

Joanne Wright, a sixth-grade reading teacher at Safety Harbor Middle School, is up for the countywide award along with five other finalists.

Middle Schoolers’ History Exhibits Displayed at Museum and Cultural Center

Finalists for the National History Day competition will be showcased at the cultural center through the end of the month.

VIDEO: Teachers Wield Weapons At Safety Harbor Training Course

One hundred Pinellas County educators received a free concealed weapons course courtesy of a licensed firearms instructor on Saturday.

Changes Coming to Bright Futures Scholarships?

Safety Harbor residents who are counting on this state program to help fund college dreams might find the rules of the game changing soon.

2013 USF Young Innovators Competition ‘The Best Ever’

Founder Anton Hopen said the fifth edition of the event produced the most entrants as well as the stiffest competition for the top prizes. A Safety Harbor Elementary School student was among the 10 finalists.

New Test, Higher Costs Coming for GED Takers

Time is running out for Pinellas County residents who want to obtain their GED using Florida’s old version of the test.

Chargers Soccer Club Holds 2013 Signing Day At the Safety Harbor Spa

The Clearwater-based organization sent another 20 players to colleges this year, including a handful from Pinellas County high schools.

Signing Day At Countryside High Draws Huge Crowd

Six Cougar football players, including Safety Harbor’s A.J. Sattinger and Brandon Pertile, signed letters of intent Tuesday to play at the collegiate level.

Countryside Students Film Pinellas History Video

Countryside High School students included multiple Palm Harbor locations in a video that will be used to teach fourth-graders about north Pinellas County history.

Safety Harbor School Lunch Menus - Feb. 2013

We have the February lunch menus for all three public schools that serve Safety Harbor right here.

Countryside Winter Guard Starts the Season Strong

The Countryside High School group won its initial competition of the season despite being comprised mainly of new members.

Reader Spotlight: Carmen Brandy Speaks About Bullying

Local singer/songwriter Carmen Brandy posted this event about her appearance at Safety Harbor Middle School tonight.

School Lunch Menu: Jan. 28 - Feb. 1, 2013

A comprehensive list of school lunches for the three public schools in Safety Harbor for the coming week.

Would Mental Health Counselors Help Keep Safety Harbor 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.

MLK Day Means 4-Day Weekend For Pinellas Schools

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

Young Innovator Competition Stimulates Minds of Today’s Kids

The USF-sponsored contest not only encourages creativity and ingenuity in schoolchildren, it also rewards them for their efforts.

Countryside High Teacher Drafts School Security Bill

Freshman lawmaker Carl Zimmermann has drafted a bill to keep students and teachers safe during situations like a school shooting. It's one example of how he's using his experience in the classroom in his new role as legislator.

Don't Forget: School Is Out Until January 7

Pinellas County students have another few days of vacation left. Here's some ideas on how to keep the kids busy for the rest of winter break.

Safety Harbor Middle Schoolers Reach Out to Sandy Hook Students

Students and teachers at Safety Harbor Middle School are sending cards, notes and a group photo as a show of support for those affected by the Newtown tragedy.

Local Schools Investigating Rumors of Violence Connected to Mayan Calendar

Some Pinellas Schools, including Countryside High, continue to look into reported rumors of potential violence connected to the Mayan calendar.

Safety Harbor Elementary Helping to Give Kids a Smile

As part of a nationwide program, every student at the school will be screened to find out if they’re eligible for free dental care.

Local Patch Bloggers Respond to Newtown Shooting

From Safety Harbor to Sarasota, bloggers from the 23 Patch sites in Tampa Bay are responding with their own local voices.

How Would Safety Harbor 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 ready are Safety Harbor schools to respond to crisis?

Healthy Snack Machines Coming to Countryside High

Fresh Healthy Vending, the leading healthy vending machine company in the United States, will install six of its machines at the Clearwater school on Friday.

Pinellas School Lunch Menus, Dec. 17-21

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

SAT Scores: Countryside High Ranks in Tampa Bay's Top 20

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.