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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.
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Mentors
Mentors
Mentoring Matters - Become a Mentor Today
If you’re thinking... I just don't have the time. Or, maybe you're asking...What would I do with the student? What would I talk about? Does mentoring really make a difference? Here what a student has to say about mentoring."My mentor came into my life and provided structure, did things with me that my parents couldn't do. Read to me, listened and talked with me, and kept me focus on things I needed to do. My mentor helped me gain the confidence I never thought I would have."
Mentors must be registered volunteers and attend a 2-hour Mentoring Workshop.
A great mentoring opportunity is our Lunch Pals Program. Mentors are paired with a student for the school year and commit to coming in one day a week to eat lunch with the student.
Visit the Mentor Home Page for Pinellas County Schools.