38 11-month (218 days) administrators and support personnel report for duty Mon, July 17, 2023 11-month administrators and support personnel Mon, July 17, 2023 Trade day options for 11.5-month (235 days) personnel Tue, July 18, 2023 – Wed, July 19, 2023 Trade day options for 11.5-month Tue, July 18, 2023 – Wed, July 19, 2023 Schools closed for 11.5-month (235 days) personnel and students at the PTC’s Thu, July 20, 2023 – Fri, July 28, 2023 Schools closed for 11.5-month Thu, July 20, 2023 – Fri, July 28, 2023 10.5-month (206 days) instructional personnel and administrators report for duty Wed, July 26, 2023 10.5-month instructional personnel and administrators report Wed, July 26, 2023 Four-day work week ends Fri, July 28, 2023 Teacher Work Days for 11.5-month (235 days) personnel Mon, July 31, 2023 – Tue, August 1, 2023 Teacher Work Days for 11.5-month Mon, July 31, 2023 – Tue, August 1, 2023 10-month (198 days) instructional personnel report for duty Wed, August 2, 2023 Teacher Work Days and/or Professional Development Days for 10-month (198 days) and 11.5-month personnel Wed, August 2, 2023 – Wed, August 9, 2023 10-month (196 days) PCS police, support, food service managers, bus drivers service workers report for duty Wed, August 2, 2023 10-month instructional personnel report Wed, August 2, 2023 Teacher Work Days and/or Professional Development for 10-month and 11.5-month Wed, August 2, 2023 – Wed, August 9, 2023 10-month (196 days) PCS police, etc. Wed, August 2, 2023 Food service workers (193 days) report for duty Mon, August 7, 2023 Food service workers report Mon, August 7, 2023 First Day for Students Thu, August 10, 2023 All Pre-k and postsecondary schools’ classes begin All PreK-12 and postsecondary schools’ classes begin Thu, August 10, 2023 PM1: English Language Arts/Reading Mon, August 21, 2023 – Fri, September 8, 2023 Progress Monitoring PM1: Mathematics Mon, August 21, 2023 – Fri, September 8, 2023 Progress Monitoring PM1 Make-ups: English Language Arts/Reading Mon, August 21, 2023 – Fri, September 29, 2023 Make-ups through Sept 29 PM1 Make-ups: Mathematics Mon, August 21, 2023 – Fri, September 29, 2023 Make-ups through Sept 29 Countywide graduation. Thu, August 31, 2023 Florida Alternate Assessments (FAA)-Datafolio Fri, September 1, 2023 – Tue, April 30, 2024 Data Collection Periods: Sept-Oct 2023, Nov-Dec 2023, March-April 2024 Labor Day Holiday Mon, September 4, 2023 No school for students Labor Day – schools and district offices closed Mon, September 4, 2023 Paid holiday for all personnel Possible Hurricane Make-up Mon, September 25, 2023 No school for students Teacher Planning Day for 10-month (198 days) and 11.5-month personnel Mon, September 25, 2023 Trade day option for 10-month support and 12-month (235 days) instructional personnel Teacher Planning Day for 10-month and 11.5-month Mon, September 25, 2023 Trade day option for 10-month (198 days) and 11.5-month (235 days) instructional personnel. End of First Quarter Fri, October 13, 2023 Possible Hurricane Make-up Mon, October 16, 2023 No school for students School-based Professional Development/Teacher Planning Day for 10-month (198 days) and 11.5-month personnel Mon, October 16, 2023 Certificate of Distinction Ceremony Certificate of Distinction Ceremony Mon, October 16, 2023 All food service workers, food service managers… report Module C: English Language Arts/Writing Mon, November 6, 2023 – Fri, November 10, 2023 Up to 120 mins, 60 mins avg. Progress Monitoring Thanksgiving Holiday Week Mon, November 20, 2023 – Fri, November 24, 2023 No school for students Designated hurricane make-up days Mon, November 20, 2023 – Tue, November 21, 2023 Designated hurricane make-up day Mon, November 20, 2023 – Tue, November 21, 2023 Thanksgiving holidays for all personnel Wed, November 22, 2023 – Fri, November 24, 2023 Thanksgiving holidays Wed, November 22, 2023 – Fri, November 24, 2023 Paid holiday for all personnel. Paid holiday for all personnel Thu, November 23, 2023 PM2: English Language Arts/Reading Mon, December 4, 2023 – Thu, December 21, 2023 Progress Monitoring PM2: Mathematics Mon, December 4, 2023 – Thu, December 21, 2023 Progress Monitoring PM2 Make-ups: English Language Arts/Reading Mon, December 4, 2023 – Fri, January 26, 2024 Make-ups through Jan 26 PM2 Make-ups: Mathematics Mon, December 4, 2023 – Fri, January 26, 2024 Make-ups through Jan 26 End of Second Quarter Thu, December 21, 2023 Winter Holidays Fri, December 22, 2023 – Fri, January 5, 2024 No school for students Trade day option for 11.5-month (235 days) instructional personnel Fri, December 22, 2023 Trade day option for 11.5-month Fri, December 22, 2023 Winter holidays for all personnel Mon, December 25, 2023 – Fri, January 5, 2024 Paid holidays for all personnel Mon, December 25, 2023 – Mon, January 1, 2024 Paid holidays for all personnel Tue, December 26, 2023 – Mon, January 2, 2023 All PreK-12 and postsecondary schools’ classes resume Mon, January 8, 2024 All PreK-12 and postsecondary schools’ classes resume Mon, January 8, 2024 Midyear Formative Check: Science Mon, January 8, 2024 – Fri, January 12, 2024 Up to 120 mins Progress Monitoring/Mock SSA Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Mon, January 15, 2024 No school for students ACCESS for ELLs Mon, January 22, 2024 – Fri, March 15, 2024 Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Mon, January 22, 2024 – Fri, March 15, 2024 District Application Programs Review Period Begins Mon, January 22, 2024 – Tue, January 23, 2024 To learn more about District Application Programs, please visit www.pcsb.org/dap Pre-K and VPK School Enrollment Begins Mon, January 22, 2024 – Tue, January 23, 2024 For more info on Pre-K and VPK, please visit www.pcsb.org/early Accepted Art Due: MS & HS Scholastic Art Awards Tue, January 23, 2024 – Wed, January 24, 2024 Reception: MS & HS Student Surrealist at Dali Museum Tue, January 23, 2024 – Wed, January 24, 2024 School Board Meeting Tue, January 23, 2024 – Wed, January 24, 2024 School Board Meeting Information Kids Tag Art Awards Ceremony @ Largo HS Thu, January 25, 2024 – Fri, January 26, 2024 Students and families will receive invites to this event ahead of time Exhibit Opens: HS New Perspectives at Dunedin Fine Art Center Fri, January 26, 2024 – Sat, January 27, 2024 Exhibit Opens: Elem N-W schools Word & Image at Morean Arts Center Sat, January 27, 2024 – Sun, January 28, 2024 Exhibit Viewing: Emerging Artists HS at Art Festival Beth El Sun, January 28, 2024 – Sun, January 28, 2024 Exhibit Viewing: Emerging Artists HS at Art Festival Beth El Mon, January 29, 2024 – Mon, January 29, 2024 Receptions: Elem N-W schools Word & Image at Morean Arts Center Thu, February 1, 2024 – Fri, February 2, 2024 Pre-K and VPK School Enrollment Ends Fri, February 2, 2024 – Sat, February 3, 2024 For more info on Pre-K and VPK, please visit www.pcsb.org/early Entries Due: CAA YAM K-8 Fri, February 2, 2024 – Sat, February 3, 2024 Exhibit Opens: 14th Congressional District HS @ Tampa Museum of Art Sat, February 3, 2024 – Sun, February 4, 2024 Module E: English Language Arts/Writing Mon, February 5, 2024 – Fri, February 9, 2024 Up to 120 mins, 60 mins avg. Progress Monitoring Exhibit Opens: MS & HS Pinellas Art Region of Scholastic Art Awards at Gibbs HS Mon, February 5, 2024 – Tue, February 6, 2024 ESE Family Forum Mon, February 5, 2024 – Mon, February 5, 2024 Leveling up – ESE Transition Prek to Kindergarten, Elementary to Middle School, and Middle School to High School. Support Your Child’s Transition PCS is offering a Family Forum for families whose children have an IEP and will be moving from PreK to Kindergarten, Fifth Grade to Sixth Grade, and Eighth Grade to Ninth Grade. ESE Specialists will provide a brief overview of the school-based articulation process when students change schools. There will be breakout sessions to discuss specific questions about how families can support theirchildren as they articulate from one school level to the next. Navigating the New Focus – Live Event Mon, February 5, 2024 – Tue, February 6, 2024 The live session will include a tutorial about the new Focus communications tool, and you will have an opportunity to ask questions. Watch Navigating the New Focus – Live Event Mid-Period Report Tue, February 6, 2024 – Wed, February 7, 2024 Mid-Period Reports are for those students needing a mid-term report. See info below Elementary (Grade K-5) StudentsMid-term Progress reports in elementary schools are distributed to students who have a current grade of N, U, D or F at mid-term, and to students who had an N, U, D, or F on the previous report card. Some schools choose to send Mid-Term Progress Reports to all students. Mid-term grades are not entered in Focus. Secondary (Grades 6-12) StudentsMid-term Progress reports are distributed to high school and middle school students who have a current grade of D or F. School schools choose to send Mid-Term Progress Reports to all students. Midterm grades are not entered in Focus. Ready, Set, Kindergarten Begins Tue, February 6, 2024 – Wed, February 7, 2024 For more information or assistance on Ready, Set, Kindergarten, visit pcsb.org/kg or call the Early Childhood Education office at 727-588-6513. 3-D Printing in K-12 Art PLC Tue, February 6, 2024 – Wed, February 7, 2024 Register in PLN Listen and Learn Community Connections at Palm Harbor Middle Wed, February 7, 2024 – Thu, February 8, 2024 Providing opportunities for the stakeholders of Pinellas County Schools to engage with the School Board, Superintendent and district leadership is imperative to continuous improvement for our students, families, staff and community. Following the success of the Superintendent Listen and Learn series, expanding this type of commitment to be visible in the community will continue to strengthen partnership both as a district and within school communities. PCS Community Listen and Learn Sessions will be a series of three (3) annual community meetings, in alignment with the areas for schools. These sessions will take place at a school within the given area/zone. By hosting the sessions by area/zone, it allows the School Board, Superintendent and district staff who serve those schools to be present and hear directly from stakeholders. PCS Community Listen and Learn Sessions will be open to all stakeholders (students, families, staff, partners and community members). For more information, visit www.pcsb.org/ListenLearn Ready, Set, Kindergarten Ends Thu, February 8, 2024 – Fri, February 9, 2024 For more information or assistance on Ready, Set, Kindergarten, visit pcsb.org/kg or call the Early Childhood Education office at 727-588-6513. Pinellas County Region of the Scholastic Art Awards Reception and Awards Ceremony Thu, February 8, 2024 – Fri, February 9, 2024 @ Gibbs HS. Invites will be sent to students and families from Art Teachers. Entries Due: HS State of the Digital Arts (SODA) Fri, February 9, 2024 – Sat, February 10, 2024 District Application Programs Review Period Ends Sun, February 11, 2024 – Mon, February 12, 2024 To learn more about District Application Programs, please visit www.pcsb.org/dap Entries Due: K-12 FAEA Sun, February 11, 2024 – Mon, February 12, 2024 Submit your 10 entries through the FAEA website. Print your inventory invoice list and email it to Francine by 2/23. Email signed permission slips to FAEA by 3/3. Reception: HS New Perspectives at Dunedin Fine Art Center Sun, February 11, 2024 – Sun, February 11, 2024 Late Pre-K and VPK Application Period Begins Mon, February 12, 2024 – Tue, February 13, 2024 For more info on Pre-K and VPK, please visit www.pcsb.org/early District Application Program Acceptance Period Facebook Live Event Mon, February 12, 2024 – Tue, February 13, 2024 You’ve applied for a district application program – now what? The acceptance period for magnet, gifted studies, fundamental and career academy programs under the District Application Programs process is open February 14 through February 23 at 5:00 PM. During this LIVE event with DAP experts, we will guide you through the acceptance process and answer the questions that you have. Watch Live Event on Facebook School Board Meeting Tue, February 13, 2024 – Wed, February 14, 2024 School Board Meeting Information Initial District Application Programs Acceptance Period Begins Wed, February 14, 2024 – Thu, February 15, 2024 To learn more about District Application Programs, please visit www.pcsb.org/dap Possible Hurricane Make-up Fri, February 16, 2024 No school for students Schools closed for students Fri, February 16, 2024 – Sat, February 17, 2024 No school for students – Possible hurricane make-up day if needed If 4 days are needed, those days will be: 10/16, 11/20, 11/21, 2/16 Focus System will be unavailable Fri, February 16, 2024 – Sat, February 17, 2024 The Focus Student Information System will be unavailable on Friday, February 16th due to planned system upgrades. Learn more Entries Due: Dynamic Dimensions K-12 Fri, February 16, 2024 – Sat, February 17, 2024 Visual Arts District-Wide Training @ The James Museum (AM) & Gibbs HS (PM) Fri, February 16, 2024 – Fri, February 16, 2024 Info will be sent via email to all PCS Art Teachers about this mandatory training Schools closed for students Mon, February 19, 2024 – Tue, February 20, 2024 Schools closed for students Teacher workday (no school for students) Mon, February 19, 2024 – Tue, February 20, 2024 Exhibit Closes: MS & HS Scholastic Art Awards Mon, February 19, 2024 – Tue, February 20, 2024 School Board Workshop Tue, February 20, 2024 PAEA Board Meeting Wed, February 21, 2024 – Wed, February 21, 2024 MS & HS Art Teachers Pick-up Scholastic Art at Gibbs HS Thu, February 22, 2024 – Thu, February 22, 2024 Initial District Application Programs Acceptance Period Ends Fri, February 23, 2024 – Sat, February 24, 2024 To learn more about District Application Programs, please visit www.pcsb.org/dap Accepted Art Due: CAA YAM K-8 Fri, February 23, 2024 – Sat, February 24, 2024 Entries Due: 13th Congressional District HS Art Fri, February 23, 2024 – Sat, February 24, 2024 Entries Due: K-8 State of the Digital Arts (SODA) Fri, February 23, 2024 – Sat, February 24, 2024 Exhibit Closes: HS New Perspectives Fri, February 23, 2024 – Sat, February 24, 2024 Deadline: K-12 FAEA Inventory Invoice due to Art Office (email to Francine) Fri, February 23, 2024 – Sat, February 24, 2024 PCS History Day – Judging Event Fri, February 23, 2024 Dali Museum’s Student Fashion Show at Gibbs HS Sat, February 24, 2024 – Sun, February 25, 2024 All County Music: Elementary School Chorus, Drumming and Orff Sat, February 24, 2024 PCPPTA Founders Day Celebration Sat, February 24, 2024 PCCPTA Founders Day Celebration Sat, February 24, 2024 Exhibit Closes: MS & HS Student Surrealist Sun, February 25, 2024 – Mon, February 26, 2024 Florida Alternate Assessments (FAA)-Performance Task Mon, February 26, 2024 – Fri, April 12, 2024 Congresswoman Castor – Black History Month Program Tue, February 27, 2024 School Board Meeting Tue, February 27, 2024 School Board Meeting Tue, February 27, 2024 – Wed, February 28, 2024 School Board Meeting Information South Pinellas County College and Career Fair Tue, February 27, 2024 – Wed, February 28, 2024 Colleges and Universities Admission Representatives Financial Aid Assistance, Bright Futures, and Scholarship Information Vocational and Trade Schools Apprenticeships, Internships, and Careers Military Recruiters Join Us for Refreshments and giveaways! New Parent Master ClassCome learn about the college selection process, scholarships,Bright Futures, and much more!!Starts @ 6:30 pm REGISTER NOW Superintendent’s Roundtable Wed, February 28, 2024 SAVE THE DATE: Clearwater High School Open House Wed, February 28, 2024 Pre-AP Visual Arts MS PLC: Q3-Creating with Contraints-Sculpture Wed, February 28, 2024 – Thu, February 29, 2024 Register in PLN Navigating the New Focus – Live Session Wed, February 28, 2024 – Thu, February 29, 2024 The live session will include a tutorial about the new Focus communications tool, and you will have an opportunity to ask questions. Watch Navigating the New Focus – Live Event Accepted Art Due: HS State of the Digital Arts (SODA) Fri, March 1, 2024 – Sat, March 2, 2024 Entries Due: Exceptional Voices K-12 Fri, March 1, 2024 – Sat, March 2, 2024 Yes! I Can Awards Fri, March 1, 2024 Exhibit Opens: CAA YAM K-8 at Creative Pinellas Sat, March 2, 2024 – Sun, March 3, 2024 Experience PCS Event at Clearwater HS Sat, March 2, 2024 – Sun, March 3, 2024 Experience PCS Sat, March 2, 2024 Get Help with Your FAFSA Event Sat, March 2, 2024 – Sat, March 2, 2024 Attend our last FAFAS event of the season! The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is an application that can help you secure scholarships, grants and loans to pay for college. Pinellas County Schools and Barbara S.Ponce Library are here to help you complete your FAFSA! Please arrive by 11am to ensure you have enough time to complete your FAFSA. Learn more at www.pcsb.org/FAFSA Experience PCS Sat, March 2, 2024 – Sat, March 2, 2024 The free event will take place on Saturday, March 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Clearwater High You’re invited to a day of family fun where you can explore activities and opportunities that make the student experience awesome. Families will enjoy music, games, fashion, and STEM activities. The event will also feature art, academic, culinary and athletic competitions. Entertainment and activities are geared to students of all ages. Food will also be available for purchase. Deadline for signed permission forms to be emailed to FAEA Sun, March 3, 2024 – Mon, March 4, 2024 Reception: CAA YAM K-8 at Creative Pinellas Sun, March 3, 2024 – Sun, March 3, 2024 School Board Workshop Tue, March 5, 2024 ACE Principals Appreciation Breakfast at Ruth Eckerd Hall Wed, March 6, 2024 – Wed, March 6, 2024 End of Third Quarter Fri, March 8, 2024 End of Quarter 3 Fri, March 8, 2024 – Sat, March 9, 2024 End of Quarter 3 Deadline: Elem Performance Task Lessons Due in Art Database for 5th grade Fri, March 8, 2024 – Sat, March 9, 2024 Directions in the VAT under Asssements Entries Due: HS Calyx Schenecker Fri, March 8, 2024 – Sat, March 9, 2024 Entries Due: Pinellas All-County K-12 Fri, March 8, 2024 – Sat, March 9, 2024 Entries Due: Taking Shape MS (enter 1 artwork from each Pre-AP student) Fri, March 8, 2024 – Sat, March 9, 2024 Spring Holidays Mon, March 11, 2024 – Fri, March 15, 2024 No school for students Spring Holidays – Schools closed for students Mon, March 11, 2024 – Sat, March 16, 2024 Spring Holidays – Schools closed for students Spring Break (no school for teachers and students) Mon, March 11, 2024 – Sat, March 16, 2024 Exhibit Closes: Elem N-W Schools Word & Image Sat, March 16, 2024 – Sun, March 17, 2024 Late District Application Programs Application Period Begins Tue, March 19, 2024 – Wed, March 20, 2024 To learn more about District Application Programs, please visit www.pcsb.org/dap School Board Meeting Wed, March 20, 2024 – Thu, March 21, 2024 School Board Meeting Information Due to various elections, the board meeting will be held on Wednesday. PAEA Board Meeting Wed, March 20, 2024 – Wed, March 20, 2024 Accepted Art Due: Dynamic Dimensions K-12 Fri, March 22, 2024 – Sat, March 23, 2024 Accepted Art Due: K-8 State of the Digital Arts (SODA) Fri, March 22, 2024 – Sat, March 23, 2024 Entries Due: Mainsail K-12 Fri, March 22, 2024 – Sat, March 23, 2024 Exhibit Opens: HS State of the Digital Arts (SODA) at SPC Seminole Fri, March 22, 2024 – Sat, March 23, 2024 Deadline for Discretionary Funds Spending Fri, March 22, 2024 – Sat, March 23, 2024 Exhibit Opens: Elem A-M schools Word & Image Sat, March 23, 2024 – Sun, March 24, 2024 Report Cards Distributed Thu, March 28, 2024 – Fri, March 29, 2024 Report Cards Distributed to Elementary (Grades K-5) and Secondary Students (Grades 6-12). Accepted Art Due: 13th Congressional District HS Thu, March 28, 2024 – Fri, March 29, 2024 2D Art Due: Pinellas All-County K-12 Thu, March 28, 2024 – Fri, March 29, 2024 Receptions: Elem A-M schools Word & Image at Morean Arts Center Thu, March 28, 2024 – Fri, March 29, 2024 Schools closed for students Fri, March 29, 2024 – Sat, March 30, 2024 Schools closed for students No school for teachers and students Fri, March 29, 2024 – Sat, March 30, 2024 Exhibit Closes: CAA YAM K-8 Sat, March 30, 2024 – Sun, March 31, 2024 Spring Formative Check: Science Mon, April 1, 2024 – Fri, April 12, 2024 Up to 120 mins Progress Monitoring/Mock SSA B.E.S.T. Writing Mon, April 1, 2024 – Fri, April 12, 2024 State Assessment Late Next Year Special Assignment Requests Period Begins Mon, April 1, 2024 – Tue, April 2, 2024 Special Assignment Requests allow families to apply to attend a school other than their neighborhood or zoned school. A Special Assignment Request cannot be made to a District Application Program because there is a separate application process. Learn more about Special Assignment Requests (SARs) Exhibit Opens: K-12 Dynamic Dimensions @ James Museum Mon, April 1, 2024 – Tue, April 2, 2024 Exhibit Opens: K-8 State of the Digital Arts (SODA) at Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art Tue, April 2, 2024 – Wed, April 3, 2024 NAEA Professional Development Conference in Minneapolis, MN Wed, April 3, 2024 – Mon, April 8, 2024 For PCS presenters with district-approved TDEs Accepted Art Due: Exceptional Voices K-12 Fri, April 5, 2024 – Sat, April 6, 2024 Accepted Art Due: HS Calyx Schenecker Fri, April 5, 2024 – Sat, April 6, 2024 Accepted Art Due: MS Taking Shape Fri, April 5, 2024 – Sat, April 6, 2024 Deadline: Art Budget Assistance (Discretionary) Funding Fri, April 5, 2024 – Sat, April 6, 2024 Exhibit Opens: 13th Congressional District HS Sat, April 6, 2024 – Sun, April 7, 2024 Reception: 14th Congressional HS Art Exhibit at Tampa Museum of Art Sun, April 7, 2024 – Sun, April 7, 2024 School Board Meeting Tue, April 9, 2024 – Wed, April 10, 2024 School Board Meeting Information Reception: HS State of the Digital Arts (SODA) and FAMA Event at SPC Seminole Tue, April 9, 2024 – Wed, April 10, 2024 SODA reception 6-7 / FAMA event 7-8 pm Reception & Awards: K-12 Dynamic Dimensions @ James Museum Wed, April 10, 2024 – Thu, April 11, 2024 Invites will be provided to students/families with artwork on display for this event ahead of time. Accepted Art Due: Mainsail K-12 Fri, April 12, 2024 – Sat, April 13, 2024 Deadline: Elem Performance Task lessons must be complete and artwork scored Fri, April 12, 2024 – Sat, April 13, 2024 Exhibit Opens: MS Taking Shape at Dunedin Fine Art Center Fri, April 12, 2024 – Sat, April 13, 2024 Deadline: Field Trips Requests Fri, April 12, 2024 – Sat, April 13, 2024 Reception: PCS Art Teachers’ Art Exhibit at Dunedin Fine Art Center Fri, April 12, 2024 – Sat, April 13, 2024 Reception: Exceptional Voices K-12 at The Studio@620 Sat, April 13, 2024 – Sat, April 13, 2024 Exhibit Closes: K-12 Dynamic Dimensions @ James Museum Sun, April 14, 2024 – Mon, April 15, 2024 Exhibit Closes: 14th Congressional District HS @ Tampa Museum of Art Sun, April 14, 2024 – Mon, April 15, 2024 Common Assessment: Art & Music Mon, April 15, 2024 – Fri, May 17, 2024 Up to 45 mins 5th Grade Art Exam Window Mon, April 15, 2024 – Sat, April 20, 2024 Pre-AP Visual Arts MS PLC: Q4-Refine and Reflect-Mixed Media Tue, April 16, 2024 – Wed, April 17, 2024 Register PLN PAEA Board Meeting Wed, April 17, 2024 – Wed, April 17, 2024 PTC National Signing Day Thu, April 18, 2024 – Thu, April 18, 2024 Pinellas Technical College is proud to host National Signing Day. Where new students for the 2024-2025 school year will take part in a signing ceremony that recognizes their intention to pursue a technical career pathway. The National Coalition of Certification Centers’ (NC3’S) global industry partners, local area businesses, community leaders, and corporate partners will take part in the event to show support and provide information to students and their families. The live event will take place from 11 a.m. to noon on April 18 on both PTC campuses. 3D Art Due: Pinellas All-County K-12 Fri, April 19, 2024 – Sat, April 20, 2024 Deadline: MS & HS Performance Task Lessons Due in Art Database Fri, April 19, 2024 – Sat, April 20, 2024 Exhibit Opens: Mainsail Young at Art K-12 in Vinoy Park, St. Pete Sat, April 20, 2024 – Sun, April 21, 2024 Awards: Mainsail Young at Art K-12 at Mainsail Art Festival Sat, April 20, 2024 – Sat, April 20, 2024 at the Mainstage in Vinoy Park Exhibit Closes: Mainsail Young at Art K-12 in Vinoy Park, St. Pete Sun, April 21, 2024 – Mon, April 22, 2024 Mid-Period Report Mon, April 22, 2024 – Tue, April 23, 2024 Mid-Period Reports are for those students needing a mid-term report. See info below Elementary (Grade K-5) StudentsMid-term Progress reports in elementary schools are distributed to students who have a current grade of N, U, D or F at mid-term, and to students who had an N, U, D, or F on the previous report card. Some schools choose to send Mid-Term Progress Reports to all students. Mid-term grades are not entered in Focus. Secondary (Grades 6-12) StudentsMid-term Progress reports are distributed to high school and middle school students who have a current grade of D or F. School schools choose to send Mid-Term Progress Reports to all students. Midterm grades are not entered in Focus. 5th Grade Art Exam Window Mon, April 22, 2024 – Sat, April 27, 2024 Exhibit Opens: HS Calyx Schenecker at SPC Clearwater Tue, April 23, 2024 – Wed, April 24, 2024 School Board Meeting Tue, April 23, 2024 – Wed, April 24, 2024 School Board Meeting Information Visual Arts Summer Camps Teacher Training 2024 Tue, April 23, 2024 – Wed, April 24, 2024 Register in PLN once for each of your different camps (ex: 3D Printing, Visual Arts, Mural Making etc.) Awards: Walker’s Rising Stars Finalists Scholarship Competition Event at Mahaffey Theater Tue, April 23, 2024 – Wed, April 24, 2024 Schools closed for students Fri, April 26, 2024 – Sat, April 27, 2024 Schools closed for students Teacher work day (no school for students) Fri, April 26, 2024 – Sat, April 27, 2024 Deadline: Toner/Ink Funding Requests in Database Fri, April 26, 2024 – Sat, April 27, 2024 Exhibit Closes: 13th Congressional HS Sun, April 28, 2024 – Mon, April 29, 2024 Reception: MS Taking Shape at Dunedin Fine Art Center Sun, April 28, 2024 – Sun, April 28, 2024 5th Grade Art Exam Window Mon, April 29, 2024 – Sat, May 4, 2024 PM3: English Language Arts/Reading Wed, May 1, 2024 – Fri, May 31, 2024 Reception: HS Calyx Schenecker at SPC Clearwater Wed, May 1, 2024 – Thu, May 2, 2024 Exhibit Closes: Elem A-M schools Word & Image Sat, May 4, 2024 – Sun, May 5, 2024 Exhibit Closes: K-8 State of the Digital Arts (SODA) Sun, May 5, 2024 – Mon, May 6, 2024 Statewide Science Assessment Mon, May 6, 2024 – Fri, May 17, 2024 Suggested Test Date: May 14 5th Grade Art Exam Window Mon, May 6, 2024 – Sat, May 11, 2024 Museum of Fine Arts/PCS 10-Year Anniversary Event Tue, May 7, 2024 – Wed, May 8, 2024 Exhibit Closes: MS Taking Shape Fri, May 10, 2024 – Sat, May 11, 2024 Deadline: MS & HS Performance Task lessons must be completed and scored Fri, May 10, 2024 – Sat, May 11, 2024 Deadline: Student Art Exhibitions Study Reflections Fri, May 10, 2024 – Sat, May 11, 2024 Deadline: 3 Reflections for Student Exhibitions in Teams (training) Sun, May 12, 2024 – Mon, May 13, 2024 5th Grade Art Exam Window Mon, May 13, 2024 – Sat, May 18, 2024 HS District Art Exams Window Mon, May 13, 2024 – Sat, May 18, 2024 School Board Meeting Tue, May 14, 2024 – Tue, May 14, 2024 School Board Meeting Information PAEA Board Meeting Wed, May 15, 2024 – Wed, May 15, 2024 PM3: Mathematics Mon, May 20, 2024 – Fri, May 24, 2024 HS District Art Exams Make-up Window Mon, May 20, 2024 – Sat, May 25, 2024 MS District Art Exams Window Tue, May 21, 2024 – Sat, May 25, 2024 Deadline: Upload 4 scored artwork samples for Performance Task lessons in Art Database Fri, May 24, 2024 – Sat, May 25, 2024 Memorial Day Holiday Mon, May 27, 2024 No school for students Memorial Day – Schools closed for students Mon, May 27, 2024 – Tue, May 28, 2024 Memorial Day – Schools closed for students Memorial Day (PCS closed) Mon, May 27, 2024 – Tue, May 28, 2024 HS District Art Exams Make-up Window Tue, May 28, 2024 – Thu, May 30, 2024 MS District Art Exams Window Tue, May 28, 2024 – Wed, May 29, 2024 End of Fourth Quarter Wed, May 29, 2024 Last day for all students. Students will be released two hours early. Last Day for Students (students released 2 hours early) Wed, May 29, 2024 – Thu, May 30, 2024 Last Day for Students (students released 2 hours early). End of Quarter 4. End of 2nd Semester. Report Cards Distributed Wed, May 29, 2024 – Thu, May 30, 2024 Report Cards Distributed to Elementary (Grades K-5) Students. Last day for students Wed, May 29, 2024 – Thu, May 30, 2024 MS District Art Exams Make-up Wed, May 29, 2024 – Thu, May 30, 2024 Last Day for teachers (no school for students) Thu, May 30, 2024 – Fri, May 31, 2024 Summer Bridge Begins Mon, June 3, 2024 – Tue, June 4, 2024 Four-day work week begins for PCS Mon, June 3, 2024 – Tue, June 4, 2024 Report Cards Distributed Tue, June 4, 2024 – Wed, June 5, 2024 Report Cards Distributed to Secondary Students (Grades 6-12). School Board Meeting Tue, June 11, 2024 – Wed, June 12, 2024 School Board Meeting Information School Board Meeting Tue, June 25, 2024 – Wed, June 26, 2024 School Board Meeting followed by School Board Workshop on Budget/Strategic Plan. School Board Meeting Information Summer Bridge Ends Thu, June 27, 2024 – Fri, June 28, 2024 Pinellas County Schools Closed Thu, July 4, 2024 – Fri, July 5, 2024 School Board Meeting Tue, July 16, 2024 – Wed, July 17, 2024 School Board Meeting Information Embrace Pinellas – Content Day (for new PCS art teachers) Wed, July 24, 2024 – Wed, July 24, 2024 Four-day work week ends for PCS Thu, July 25, 2024 – Fri, July 26, 2024 School Board Meeting Tue, July 30, 2024 – Wed, July 31, 2024 School Board Meeting Information School Board Budget Hearing Tue, July 30, 2024 – Wed, July 31, 2024 School Board Meeting Information Teachers return Fri, August 2, 2024 Teacher workdays / Non-Student Days Teachers Report Back to Work at Schools Fri, August 2, 2024 – Sat, August 3, 2024 Visual Arts District-Wide Training Day Tue, August 6, 2024 – Wed, August 7, 2024 Details will be emailed to all PCS art teachers. Register through PLN. First Day for Students Mon, August 12, 2024 Student First Day First Day of School for Students Mon, August 12, 2024 – Tue, August 13, 2024 School Board Meeting Information Wed, August 21, 2024 – Thu, August 22, 2024 School Board Meeting Information Due to various elections, the board meeting will be held on Wednesday. First day for students / Non-Student Days Thu, August 29, 2024 Labor Day Mon, September 2, 2024 Schools closed for teachers/students School Board Meeting Tue, September 10, 2024 – Wed, September 11, 2024 School Board Meeting Information School Board Budget Hearing Tue, September 10, 2024 – Wed, September 11, 2024 School Board Budget Hearing Information Event: Teacher’s Night at The James Museum Tue, September 17, 2024 – Wed, September 18, 2024 Free admission with ID badge School Board Meeting Tue, September 24, 2024 – Wed, September 25, 2024 School Board Meeting Information Reception: Pinellas All-County K-12 Exhibit at PCS Admin Building Tue, September 24, 2024 – Tue, September 24, 2024 Invitations are sent to art teachers at schools to give to students with artwork on display. School Board Meeting Tue, October 8, 2024 – Wed, October 9, 2024 School Board Meeting Information End of Quarter 1 Fri, October 11, 2024 End of the first quarter (43 days) End of Quarter 1 (43 days) Fri, October 11, 2024 Non-Student Day Mon, October 14, 2024 Non-Student Day Hurricane Make Up Days Mon, October 14, 2024 Potential makeup days for hurricanes School Board Meeting Tue, October 22, 2024 – Wed, October 23, 2024 School Board Meeting Information School Board Meeting Tue, November 12, 2024 – Wed, November 13, 2024 School Board Meeting Information School Board Meeting and Organizational Meeting Tue, November 19, 2024 – Wed, November 20, 2024 School Board Meeting Information Thanksgiving Holidays Sat, November 23, 2024 – Sat, November 30, 2024 Schools closed for teachers/students Hurricane Make-up Days Mon, November 25, 2024 – Tue, November 26, 2024 Winter Holidays Sat, December 21, 2024 – Sun, January 5, 2025 Schools closed for teachers/students Winter Holidays Mon, December 23, 2024 – Wed, January 8, 2025 Schools closed for teachers/students End of Quarter 2 (44 days) Mon, December 23, 2024 End of 1st Semester (87 days) Mon, December 23, 2024 Teacher Workdays Mon, January 6, 2025 – Tue, January 7, 2025 Teacher workdays Second Semester Begins Wed, January 8, 2025 Start of the second semester Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Mon, January 20, 2025 Schools closed for teachers/students End of Quarter 3 Fri, March 14, 2025 End of the third quarter (47 days) End of Quarter 3 (47 days) Fri, March 14, 2025 Spring Holidays Sat, March 15, 2025 – Sun, March 23, 2025 Schools closed for teachers/students Last Day for Students Thu, May 29, 2025 Last Day for Students (students released 2 hours early) Last day for students / students released 2 hours early Thu, May 29, 2025 End of Quarter 4 (46 days) Thu, May 29, 2025 End of 2nd Semester (93 days) Thu, May 29, 2025 Last Day of 198 Semester Days Fri, May 30, 2025 Last instructional day for students Post School for Teachers Fri, May 30, 2025 Last day for instructional personnel Last Day for 198 Day Instructional Personnel Fri, May 30, 2025 4 Day Work Week Begins Mon, June 2, 2025 Summer schedule 4-day work week starts