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Summer Bridge programs focus on helping students address academic challenges and continue to address achievement gaps.

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Log into Focus and access the “Student Reservation System” link on the left navigation pane.

Summer Bridge eligibility

• Elementary School Program is only for students who have demonstrated a need for extra support in reading based on state reading criteria. Schools have communicated to families if their students are eligible for this year’s Summer Bridge program.

• Middle School Program is focused on credit recovery.

• High School Program concentrates on helping students meet graduation requirements.

• Rising Kindergarten is for students registered for PCS kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. The program is focused on preparing children for kindergarten.

Elementary and Middle Summer Bridge Dates: June 2–26, 2025

High School Summer Bridge Dates: June 16 - 26 and June 30 - July 10

Days: Monday - Thursday,

Time: 8 a.m. to noon

For more details about Summer Bridge Programs please go to: https://www.pcsb.org/summerbridge

Questions about Summer Bridge eligibility? Please contact your child's school.

Transportation Questions: Contact the Transportation Department at 727-587-2020.

Summer Enrichment Camps with limited spots available:

• Girls Construction Camp

• Ignite Arts Camp

• Introduction to Journalism Camp

• STEM Summer Innovation Camp - Middle School

• STEM Summer Innovation Camps - Advanced Robotics

• STEM Summer Innovation Camps - Body Works

• STEM Summer Innovation Camps - Elementary School

• STEM Summer Innovation Camps - Environmental Science

Enroll now at: https://www.pcsb.org/Page/40227

For any questions or assisting, please email: summercamphelp@pcsb.org

Voluntary Prekindergarten for 4-year-olds (VPK) serves children who are 4 years of age on or before September 1 of the school year.

Learn about VPK

• Dates: June 2 through July 24 (Closed July 3 and July 4)
• Days: Monday - Friday
• Time: 8:30 am to 4:45 pm (except on July 24th, when the hours will be 8:30 am to 11:30 am)
• Location: Bette Ra Ivey Discovery Center located at 8570 66th Street N Pinellas Park, FL 33781
• Transportation: Not available for Summer VPK
• Breakfast, lunch and a snack will be provided daily.

To attend VPK, all students must have a Certificate of Eligibility (voucher) from the Early Learning Coalition. Please visit elcpinellas.org to apply for the voucher. Families must have the voucher at the time of enrollment at the school. For information about the Certificate of Eligibility, please call the Early Learning Coalition at (727) 400-4411.

If your child has already attended VPK, check out our Rising Kindergarten Program

For more information about, how to apply for, please go to: https://www.pcsb.org/Page/11922

For any questions or assistance about VPK, please call: 727-588-6513

For assistance in Spanish, please call the Spanish Parent Helpline at: 727.588.6415

Dear Parents, this summer, students in Pre-K to Grade 5 can keep reading and learning with Renaissance myON! With thousands of engaging books and activities, they can strengthen literacy skills while having fun during summer. Plus, they have three chances to win great prizes during the June, July, and Final Challenges!

Students simply log into Clever and select Renaissance myON to get started.

To learn more about the reading challenge and access summer reading activities, please visit:

Read on myON Pinellas County: https://pinellas.renaissance.com/

https://pinellas.renaissance.com/reading-campaign/summer-reading-challenge/

🚗 Summer Driver Education 🚗

Limited spots available—first come, first served! Don’t miss the opportunity to gain essential driving skills and confidence on the road.

Applications are online only—no submissions accepted at school sites. Registration and payment are required to secure your spot. The $250 lab fee + service fee is non-refundable.

Eligibility: Students must be 15 or older and have a learner’s permit or operator’s license before the session begins.

Please click on the following link for full details and session information: https://www.pcsb.org/Page/43586

For all information regarding the Licensing and Permit Requirements for the State of Florida, please visit www.flhsmv.gov

The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County (DOH-Pinellas) is offering free school-based health clinics this summer to help students prepare for the 2025–26 school year. Services are available to students entering kindergarten through 12th grade.

🗓️ Clinic Dates: June 9 – August 7, 2025
🕗 Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

📍 Locations:

• Boca Ciega High School, St. Petersburg
• Gibbs High School, St. Petersburg
• Pinellas Park High School, Pinellas Park

🩺 Services Provided at No Cost:
The school-based health clinics will provide school, sports, and well-child physicals, along with other essential services at no cost to clients.

• Vision screenings will be available at select locations, provided by Preserve Vision Florida
• Basic dental services will be provided by DOH-Pinellas, including oral health assessments, hygiene education, sealants, fluoride treatments, and referrals

📞 Appointments required: Please call (727) 824-6900 and select option 4. A parent or guardian must bring the child’s medical records and be present for services.

• Back to School Clinic Information (PDF, 510KB)
• Back to School Clinic Information Espanol (PDF, 509KB)
• Summer Clinic Forms 2025 (PDF, 606KB)

Pinellas County Schools offers Prekindergarten for 3-year-olds (PreK3) and Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) for 4-year-olds at school sites across the county!

Prekindergarten for 3-year-olds (PreK 3)

• Learn about PreK 3
• Serves children who are 3 years of age on or before September 1 of the school year.
• Follows the regular school calendar
• Full-day program
• Located at many elementary schools

Voluntary Prekindergarten for 4-year-olds (VPK)

• Learn about VPK
• Serves children who are 4 years of age on or before September 1 of the school year.
• Follows the regular school year calendar
• Summer programs also available
• Full- and half-day programs available
• Located at many elementary schools

For more information about PreK3 or VPK Programs, how to apply for, and required documents, please go to: https://www.pcsb.org/Page/11922

For any questions or assistance about VPK, please call: 727-588-6513

For assistance in Spanish, please call the Parent Helpline at: 727.588.6415

Kindergarten serves children who are 5 years of age on or before September 1 of the school year.

Enrolling for kindergarten is easy:

1. Get a Pinellas County Schools User ID and Password (Focus Parent Portal Account). Parents can create a Focus Parent Portal Account at focus.pcsb.org

2. Reserve a Seat

Once you have your PCS User ID and Password, log onto focus.pcsb.org and access the Student Reservation System using your PCS user ID and password.

3. Complete Enrollment at Your Child's School, please see documents at: https://www.pcsb.org/Page/3981

2025-26 Ready, Set, Kindergarten Guide

2025-26 Ready, Set, Kindergarten Guide - Spanish

Rising Kindergarten Summer Program for students registered for PCS kindergarten for the 2025-2026 School Year. The program is focused on preparing children for kindergarten.

For more detail, please go to: https://www.pcsb.org/Page/35901

For more information, contact your school or call the Early Childhood Education office at

727-588-6513. For assistance in Spanish, please call the Spanish Parent Helpline at: 727.588.6415

🚍School Transportation 2025-2026 School Year 🚍

If you have questions about bus transportation, please contact the Transportation Call Center: 727-587-2020. You will be able to view your student’s transportation information for the 2025–2026 school year once it becomes available at: focus.pcsb.org.

Transportation Call Center Phone and Hours:

Phone: (727) 587-2020
Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

https://www.pcsb.org/transportation

Volunteers and community partners have the opportunity to make a lasting impact in Pinellas County Schools every day. Your involvement can help shape students' success—consider joining us in making a difference!

For full details on how to become a volunteer, please click the following link: https://www.pcsb.org/Page/459

1. 🎓 Workshop: Transition to Middle School & High School

Dates and location:

🗓️ Thursday, June 5

Clearwater East Public Library located at SPC Clearwater Campus:

2465 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33765 Room: East Community

🗓️ Tuesday, June 24

Largo Public Library: 120 Central Park Dr, Largo, FL 33771 Room: Jenkins Wing Room C

🕒 Time for both workshops: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Workshop topics:

• Middle School Academic Courses
• High School Courses Taken in Middle School
• High School Academic Courses
• School Expectations
• Class Schedules
• Summer Resources and Back to School Events

2. 🎓 Workshop: Back to School 2025–2026

🗓️ Thursday, July 31

Clearwater East Public Library located at SPC Clearwater Campus:

2465 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33765 Room: East Community

🗓️ Tuesday, July 22 and Monday, August 4

Largo Public Library: 120 Central Park Dr, Largo, FL 33771 Room: Jenkins Wing Room C

🕒 Time for both workshops: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Workshop topics:

• Back to School Resources
• New Student Registration
• FOCUS-Back-to-School Forms
• Student Code of Conduct
• 2025–2026 Student Calendar
• How to Connect with Your Child’s School Information
• School Events: 2025–2026 Open Houses
• Events/Workshops for English Learner Families
• Resources Available for Student Success

For any questions about these presentations, please contact:

Ericka Reckenwald

ESOL Family Outreach Coordinator

Ph# 727-588-6415 (Parent Helpline in English and Spanish)

email: reckenwalde@pcsb.org

🌐 These live virtual sessions are designed to support both newly arrived families and English Learner (ESOL) families in navigating the Pinellas County Schools system. Join us to learn about available services, resources, opportunities, and how to help your child succeed in school.

Families will learn:

• How the school system works
• ESOL and family support services
• Summer learning programs and resources
• Back to School events and how to prepare for the new school year
• Transition tips for elementary, middle, and high school
• Q&A about schools and much more!

☀️ Summer Sessions:

Every Monday from June through August (except Monday, June 16)
with two available time slots:
🕛 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

🕓 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams

Please click on the following link to join the meeting:

Join the meeting now

For any questions about these virtual sessions, please contact:

Ericka Reckenwald

ESOL Family Outreach Coordinator

Ph# 727-588-6415 (Parent Helpline in English and Spanish)

email: reckenwalde@pcsb.org

No registration is needed.
The tutoring sessions are conducted via Microsoft Teams
Each grade-level tutoring session will include a mini-lesson followed by time for homework help.
To join a session, click the appropriate grade level /content area link listed below

Grades K-5 English Newcomers ELs

JUNE 2 - JUNE 26

MONDAY-THURSDAY 2:00 PM-3:00 PM

Link to join to the tutoring: Join meeting

Grades 6-12 Newcomers English Tutoring

September 17 - June 26

5:15 pm - 6:00 pm

Tuesday & Thursday

Link to join to the tutoring: Join meeting

High School English (Reading) and Algebra test prep

September 30 - June 26

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Link to join to the tutoring: Join meeting

o Monday and Wednesday – English (Reading)

o Tuesday and Thursday – Algebra

For more information about the EL tutoring, please click the link: Virtual Tutoring for English Learner Students

The adult English for Speakers of Other Languages program, often referred to as ESOL, is designed to help individuals improve their English literacy skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

Classes operate countywide during day and evening hours.

For more details about the classes and locations, go to: https://www.pcsb.org/Page/2591

Get notifications from Pinellas County Schools!

Pinellas County Schools uses text messages as an additional tool to communicate important information with families. To get alerts, text “Y” or “Yes” to 67587.

https://www.pcsb.org/textmessages

The College and Career Centers support students and families to access resources, explore opportunities and work collaboratively on:

• Career pathway and major exploration
• College exploration and match
• Application development and submission
• SAT/ACT preparation resources
• College Fair and admission events
• Financial and scholarship planning
• Essay preparation and review

For more details about the College and Career Centers, including your College and Career Readiness Coordinator, please go to: https://www.pcsb.org/Page/31226

PCS Families Website:

https://www.pcsb.org/Domain/142

PCS Students Website:

https://www.pcsb.org/Domain/143

Elementary School Education

https://www.pcsb.org/elementary

High School Education

https://www.pcsb.org/Page/39287

Middle School Education

https://www.pcsb.org/domain/161

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

https://www.pcsb.org/esol

Student Services

https://www.pcsb.org/Domain/202

Volunteer Information

https://www.pcsb.org/Page/459

PCS Family E-Learning Coaching

https://www.pcsb.org/FamilyEcoaching

Financial Aid & Scholarships

https://www.pcsb.org/Page/376

Learn about the ESOL Office!

Connect with the information, resources, and events that the ESOL Office provides to support Pinellas County Schools English Learner and Spanish-speaking students and families, all in one place:

• Parent Helpline
• PCS Facebook page in Spanish
• Free, Live Virtual Tutoring for English Learner students (ELs)
• ESOL Community Resource Fair
• Community Resources
• ESOL Family Resources (upcoming events, newsletter ...)
• ESOL Parent Leadership Council (PLC)

ESOL Website link: https://www.pcsb.org/esol

Help us spread the word! Connect with us on social media through the Pinellas County Schools en Español Facebook page— https:// www.facebook.com/PCSBespanol

The page connects Hispanic families with news and information about the school district and ESOL events in Spanish! Please follow us, like, and share the page!

Spanish-speaking parents have the opportunity to call the helpline for information related to the school district:

Ericka Reckenwald

ESOL Family Outreach Coordinator

Ph# 727-588-6415 (Parent Helpline in English and Spanish)

email: reckenwalde@pcsb.org

Your voice matters! Help us improve our ESOL services by sharing your valuable feedback in our survey— your input makes a difference!

Please click on the link below to complete the survey. It only takes a couple of minutes!

ESOL Family Feedback

Thank you for participating!

Any questions about this survey, newsletter, or ESOL assistance, please reach out to:

Ericka Reckenwald

ESOL Family Outreach Coordinator

Ph# 727-588-6415 (Parent Helpline in Spanish)

email: reckenwalde@pcsb.org