Pinellas could close some schools as part of plan to condense system

LARGO, Fla. – Pinellas County Schools Superintendent Kevin Hendrick said Thursday that a number of schools are on a list for potential closure.

The move is part of his initiative called Planning for Progress.

The list of schools that could be shuttered at the end of this school year include: Tarpon Springs Fundamental, Kings Highway, Blanton, Bear Creek, Sexton and Lealman Innovation.

  • PDF: View the Planning for Progress Fall 2026 Recomendations

Azalea elementary is transitioning to a K-8 school. Additional schools could be transformed into technical or fundamental schools…

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