Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 13, 2026 at 11:20 PM ET
Oct 13, 2026 at 12:20 AM ET
Pinellas board approves school closures, K-8 mergers
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
The Pinellas County school board approved closures and K-8 consolidations as part of a sweeping restructuring plan driven by declining enrollment. Sunset Hills Elementary in Tarpon Springs is set to become part of a new K-8 school, despite parents’ pleas.
WHO: The Pinellas County school board and parents
WHAT: The school board approved school closures and K-8 consolidations, including incorporating Sunset Hills Elementary into a new K-8 school.
WHEN: Reported Oct 13, 2026 at 11:07 PM ET
WHERE: Pinellas County, Florida
WHY: The restructuring plan is driven by declining enrollment.
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