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Nominate your favorite teacher in Pollo Tropical campaign

Nominate your favorite teacher in Pollo Tropical campaign

Pollo Tropical is honoring teachers throughout May by giving 15 teachers from 15 counties free Pollo Tropical for a year through its Teacher of the Year campaign.

The winning teachers from each county are the ones with the most nominations from students and parents in their respective county.

For those who nominate a teacher, you will get a free small Pollo Tropical Tropichop with any drink purchase.

All public, private or charter school teachers in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties are eligible to be entered.

Mayor's Youth Showcase of Achievement Awards

Mayor's Youth Showcase of Achievement Awards

Pinellas County, Florida -- Come out Tuesday, May 8 to see Pinellas teens shine in the 2nd Annual Showcase of Achievement Awards featuring 14 county-wide middle and high school performances on stage.  Also performing will be Paulette Walker Johnson's Performing Arts Academy.  

McDonald's offers free FCAT breakfasts Monday morning

McDonald's offers free FCAT breakfasts Monday morning

Tampa, Florida-- According to a recent release, more than 800 McDonald's restaurants in the state of Florida will provide a free breakfast to students on April 16, the first day of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT).

Students in grades three-11 can enjoy a complimentary Egg McMuffin, Apple Slices, and a low-fat milk or orange juice from any of the 188 McDonald's restaurants in the Tampa Bay area. 

Be sure to get there between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. to take advantage of this offer!

 

 

Board of County Commissioners oppose USF cuts

Board of County Commissioners oppose USF cuts

The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners voted to unanimously oppose the budget cuts proposed for the University of South Florida.

At its Feb.14 meeting, the board called on state leaders to develop a more fair and equitable approach to balancing the state’s education and overall budget than the 58 percent cut in USF funding that is included in the proposed Senate budget.

Teens ready for second visit behind the scenes

Teens ready for second visit behind the scenes

On Jan. 25, about a dozen high school students got a close-up look at Pinellas County Public Works. They saw firsthand what it takes to control the timing of traffic lights, make roadway signs, run Mosquito Control and operate a host of other services provided by the department.

They learned about the new Emergency Responder building, constructed to withstand a hurricane so Public Works staff could safely stay there during a storm and quickly spring into action to clear roads before other recovery efforts could begin.

2011 Florida high school grades released

2011 Florida high school grades released

How did your school perform? Check here: Florida School Grades

High School grades are out. Locally Hillsborough reports 93% of its high school receiving either an A or a B grade. Three high schools (Brandon, Chamberlain and Spoto) earned A grades for the first time.

Pinellas has no D or F schools. Pasco school officials report 83% of its schools received either an A or B grade and no school received an F.

Hear amendment to student assignment policy at next board meeting

Hear amendment to student assignment policy at next board meeting

Pinellas County, FL -- On Tuesday, Dec. 6 the Pinellas County School Board will hold a public meeting for the second reading of the amendment to the student assignment policy.

The meeting will be held at 5 p.m. and the reading will occur around 7 p.m. in the conference hall of the administrative building, located at 301 4th St. S.W. in Largo.