Pinellas students win state academic championship
April 29, 2025 - Students from East Lake, Hollins, Largo, Palm Harbor University and St. Petersburg High Schools won the Division I State Championship at the Commissioner's Academic Team Challenge, held April 24 in Orlando. The prestigious tournament tests knowledge across several subjects. Ayden Khalil of Palm Harbor University High and James Michalski from Hollins High earned a spot on the 2025 Florida Academic Team and a $1,000 scholarship.