![A wooden award recognizing Northwest Elementary School for exceeding expectations in student achievement is displayed against a blue bulletin board adorned with a gold star and decorative trim.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784228135/pcsborg/ayvhjibipjfgs3alcqjj/724362296_10234332233268995_101547587551518647_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784228135/pcsborg/ayvhjibipjfgs3alcqjj/724362296_10234332233268995_101547587551518647_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1784228135/pcsborg/ayvhjibipjfgs3alcqjj/724362296_10234332233268995_101547587551518647_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1784228135/pcsborg/ayvhjibipjfgs3alcqjj/724362296_10234332233268995_101547587551518647_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1784228135/pcsborg/ayvhjibipjfgs3alcqjj/724362296_10234332233268995_101547587551518647_n.jpg","width":1536}])
Northwest Elementary is proud to announce that we have been recognized as a 2026 ECTAC Exceeding Expectations Award School, one of only 35 elementary schools in Florida to earn this distinction.
![Students at magnet and fundamental fair]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790688482/pcsborg/gfnfxykgggt8awh3dvpt/DAPFair-0054.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790688482/pcsborg/gfnfxykgggt8awh3dvpt/DAPFair-0054.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790688482/pcsborg/gfnfxykgggt8awh3dvpt/DAPFair-0054.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790688482/pcsborg/gfnfxykgggt8awh3dvpt/DAPFair-0054.jpg","width":1000}])
Pinellas County Schools is planning a variety of events to help families explore magnet and fundamental programs.
![The letter A with the Northwest Elementary logo.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784214270/pcsborg/biqlhncstm6jptjwvbdi/AStar.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784214270/pcsborg/biqlhncstm6jptjwvbdi/AStar.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1784214270/pcsborg/biqlhncstm6jptjwvbdi/AStar.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1784214270/pcsborg/biqlhncstm6jptjwvbdi/AStar.png","width":1000}])
![Safety Starts With Me feature]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785958006/pcsborg/cgakbrhxqewyqg7zydps/SafetyStartsWithYouphoto.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785958006/pcsborg/cgakbrhxqewyqg7zydps/SafetyStartsWithYouphoto.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785958006/pcsborg/cgakbrhxqewyqg7zydps/SafetyStartsWithYouphoto.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785958006/pcsborg/cgakbrhxqewyqg7zydps/SafetyStartsWithYouphoto.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1785958006/pcsborg/cgakbrhxqewyqg7zydps/SafetyStartsWithYouphoto.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785958006/pcsborg/cgakbrhxqewyqg7zydps/SafetyStartsWithYouphoto.png","width":1714}])
Superintendent Hendrick, Schools Police and the Sheriff's Office share an important safety message.
![Excellence Elevated]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782927321/pcsborg/zyojt7kcfsmf9kbktjqm/2026-ADistrict-LinkedInX1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782927321/pcsborg/zyojt7kcfsmf9kbktjqm/2026-ADistrict-LinkedInX1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782927321/pcsborg/zyojt7kcfsmf9kbktjqm/2026-ADistrict-LinkedInX1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782927321/pcsborg/zyojt7kcfsmf9kbktjqm/2026-ADistrict-LinkedInX1.png","width":1200}])
For the third year in a row, Pinellas County Schools is recognized as an 'A' district by the Florida Department of Education.
