Mark your calendar for Magnet and Fundamental Program events

Pinellas County Schools is planning a variety of events to help families explore magnet and fundamental programs.

Superintendent Hendrick, Schools Police and the Sheriff's Office share an important safety message.

Pinellas County Schools continues to demonstrate excellence as an 'A' district

For the third year in a row, Pinellas County Schools is recognized as an 'A' district by the Florida Department of Education.

District Planning for Progress

Pinellas County Schools hosted a series of community meetings across the district to share school-specific data and gather feedback on population and enrollment trends, facility planning and school utilization.

Make a difference - Become a mentor

Pinellas County Schools has launched a new on-demand, online self-paced workshop to simplify the process.

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School History

Highland Lakes Elementary has 18 acres of land, but only a little over half are usable, the rest being wetlands or swamps that can not be developed. The challenge was to build an elementary school on an odd-shaped lot that was really only half the amount of land needed for a school site.

Highland Lakes Elementary opened its doors on January 22, 1992. The school was originally scheduled for an earlier opening, but due to delays caused by construction and the weather, Highland Lakes Elementary actually began in August 1991, in the old Oldsmar Elementary School.

The mission of Highland Lakes Elementary is to create a safe and respectful learning environment which fosters self-directed learners. We will do this by accomplishing our School Improvement Plan goals and providing quality educational experiences so that we will build a community of successful, life-long learners.

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