Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 14, 2026 —

Pinellas County parents and school staff are voicing strong opposition to a series of proposed school closures and reconfigurations by the district. The plan, which includes shuttering seven schools and altering the structure of others, has ignited widespread shock and disappointment among community members.

At Sexton Elementary School in St. Petersburg, parents have initiated protests and are circulating petitions to challenge the proposed closure of their campus. According to concerned parents, the rationale behind closing Sexton Elementary is being questioned. Some parents have suggested that Woodlawn Elementary might present a more logical candidate for closure under the district’s current proposals.

Further north, parents at Tarpon Springs Middle School are grappling with concerns regarding a separate proposal. This plan involves converting the school into a K-8 fundamental campus. The potential changes associated with this reconfiguration include relocation and the introduction of new, additional parental requirements, which are causing apprehension among the school community.

The trend summary indicates that the Pinellas County School Board is slated to render final decisions on these significant proposals in October. The ongoing discussions and community reactions highlight the deep impact these potential changes could have on students, families, and staff across the county.

Specific details regarding the names of all seven schools proposed for closure and the exact nature of the reconfigurations for other affected campuses were not provided in the summary.



Story summarized from the original created by By Jeffrey S. Solochek, Times staff on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.

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