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April 19, 2026

Greetings Tiger Nation! 

This is Mrs. James, Principal of Largo Middle IB World School. 
Join us this week on Tuesday, April 21st, for our SAC Meeting at 5:00 PM. During this event we will discuss state assessments, test preparation tips, Title I updates, school pride, school uniforms, and more.  

Our last Flag Football Games are this Monday before playoffs begin. Our Tigers will be playing against Walsingham Oaks at Largo High School. Games start at 4:30 PM.

Our Staff vs. Student Basketball Game will take place on Friday, April 24th, during the school day. Students may attend the event by redeeming ROAR points through the PBIS app. To be eligible, students must have no more than two minor infractions or one referral during Quarter 4. We look forward to an exciting game and a great experience for our students!

ELP Tutoring is available: 
• Monday afternoons from 4:15–5:15 PM 
• Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 8:20–9:20 AM

April 12, 2026

Greetings Tiger Nation!  

This is Mrs. James, Principal of Largo Middle IB World School. 

Thank you to everyone that came out to support our annual International Night and IB Service-Learning Fair! The 8th graders loved showing off their Service-Learning Projects. It was wonderful to see our Tigers truly thinking globally and acting locally as they shared their learning and service. 8th grade families, if your student would like to keep their Community Project board, please have them retrieve it from Ms. Crawford by April 17th. 

ELP Tutoring is available: 
• Monday afternoons from 4:15–5:15 PM 
• Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 8:20–9:20 AM 

Please mark your calendars for April 21st, for our SAC Meeting at 5:00. During this event we will discuss state assessments, test preparation tips, Title I updates, school pride and uniforms, and more.  

Come out and support our Flag Football Teams for their last home game on Monday, April 13th at Largo High School. Games start at 4:30 PM and tickets are $3 payable via the PCS Pre-Pass at the gate.  

Our Flag Football Teams will be playing away games this week on Wednesday, April 15th against Osceola MS and Friday, April 17th against Mangrove Bay MS. Games start at 4:30 PM. 

 Have a great night! 

 

April 6, 2026

Greetings Tiger Nation! 

This is Mrs. James, Principal of Largo Middle World IB School.

I hope everyone enjoyed the three-day weekend and had some time to relax. We have had so much to celebrate since last week!

Our Girls’ Flag Football Team secured a win against Morgan Fitzgerald! Our 7th Grade Algebra students are advancing to the next level of the Algebra Bowl!

Our Band students also participated in their annual Music Performance Assessment, earning straight Excellent ratings along with a Superior in sight reading. This achievement marks the program’s highest overall concert performance since 2018 and its first Superior rating in any category since 2013! 

Please join me in congratulating all our students on their outstanding accomplishments last week.

Join us this Wednesday for our annual International Night & IB Service Learning Fair! Take a journey around the world while exploring the incredible community projects completed by our 7th grade classes and 8th grade Tigers. It will be a night filled with culture, creativity, and global learning, and we hope to see you there!

We will continue the FAST-Writing Assessment for our 6th and 7th grade students this week. Please help your child be prepared by ensuring they get a good night’s rest, eat breakfast, and arrive at school on time on their testing day. Students will have 120 minutes to complete the assessment.

Report cards went home last week. Please take time to review them with your child

ELP Tutoring is available: 
• Monday afternoons from 4:15–5:15 PM 
• Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 8:20–9:20 AM

Please mark your calendars on April 21st, when we will host a Data Night and SAC Meeting. During this event we will discuss state assessments, test preparation tips, Title I updates, school uniforms, and more.

Thank you for being part of Tiger Nation! 

March 27, 2026

Greetings Tiger Nation!

This is Mrs. James, Principal of Largo Middle School.

This week we will begin administering the FAST Writing test for all students. Please help your child be prepared by ensuring they get a good night’s rest, eat breakfast, and arrive at school on time on their testing day. Students will have 120 minutes to complete the test.

Join us on April 8th for our annual International Night & IB Service Learning Fair! Take a journey around the world while exploring the incredible community projects completed by our 7th grade classes and 8th grade Tigers. It will be a night filled with culture, creativity, and global learning, and we hope to see you there.

Finally, please remember that Friday, April 3rd, there is no school for students. We hope everyone enjoys the three-day weekend!

March 22, 2026

Greetings Tiger Nation! 

This is Kristy James, Principal of Largo Middle School. Tomorrow we will be welcoming back our students from Spring Break! I hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable break. We are excited to have our students back on campus and look forward to a strong finish to the school year. 

This is a friendly reminder that all students are expected to follow the Pinellas County Schools dress code. In addition, cell phones should be powered down and kept in backpacks during the school day, and headphones should not be worn at school. 

As we return from break, we will be consistently enforcing all schoolwide and district expectations to ensure our campus remains focused on teaching and learning. Our goal is to create a positive school environment where instruction and student success remain the priority. 

We appreciate your partnership in reminding your children that they will be expected to follow all schoolwide and Pinellas County expectations each day. 

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to a great remainder of the school year! 

Sincerely, 

Kristy James 

Principal, Largo Middle School 

March 13, 2026

Greeting Tiger Nation,  

This is Kristy James, Principal at Largo Middle School. 

Next week is Spring Break, and I want to take a moment to wish everyone a safe, restful, and enjoyable break. I hope this time allows our students, families, and staff to relax and recharge.  

Please remember that school will resume on Monday, March 23. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for a strong finish to the school year!  

When students return from Spring Break, please help us by reminding your child to be in dress code and to keep personal electronics put away during the school day. We will be reviewing our schoolwide expectations and consistently following through to ensure a focused and positive learning environment for all students. 

Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy your Spring Break! 

March 6, 2026

Greetings Tiger Nation,  

This Kristy James, it is an honor to introduce myself as the new principal of Largo Middle IB World School. I am truly excited to join this incredible school community and begin working alongside you. 

We are looking forward to a great week ahead! This upcoming week is Spirit Week, organized by our Student Council, and we encourage all students to participate and show their school spirit. 

Monday – Dress like a Minion! Wear Yellow! 

Tuesday – Tacky Tourist Day – Wear your best Hawaiian print! 

Wednesday – Anything but a Backpack! What will you come up with? 

Thursday – Student Teacher Swap – Dress like your favorite teacher! 

Friday – Pajama Day! Tickets will be on sale during lunches this week. 

In addition, 7th and 8th grade students will continue testing next week. Please help your child come to school prepared by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep and arrive to school on time. 

Attendance during testing is extremely important. Being present and on time helps students stay on track and do their very best. We appreciate your continued support in making sure students attend school each day. 

I look forward to meeting many of you in the coming weeks and working together to end the year strong. 

Kristy James  

Principal 

Largo Middle IB World School

February 27, 2026

Greetings Tiger Nation,

This is Ms. Roberts, Assistant Principal of Largo Middle IB World School calling with your weekly update.

  • Track & Field Championship Meet
    Our Largo Tigers will compete in the district Track & Field Championship Meet on Monday, March 3rd at Clearwater HS starting at 3:30 PM. Come out and support our Tigers!

  • Flag Football Tryouts
    Flag Football tryouts start soon!

    • Pre-Tryout Football 101 Camp for both boys and girls will be held on 3/4 and 3/5 from 4:30–5:45 PM.

    • Boys tryouts will take place on 3/10–3/11 from 4:20–6:00 PM.

    • Girls tryouts will be held on 3/9.

    • All students must have good grades, good behavior, and completed paperwork and insurance in order to participate in any pre-tryout or tryout activities.

    • For more information, please see Coach Le or Coach I.

  • Gradventure Reminder
    Gradventure tickets are on sale now! Don’t miss out!

  • 8th Grade Community Projects are due
    Our 8th grade students have been working hard to think globally and act locally! Projects are due next week to Tiger Time classes. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please reach out to our IB Coordinator, Ms. Crawford at crawfordo@pcsb.org. Thank you for your continued support!

As always, we are here for you and your Tiger. If you need anything, please feel free to reach out to me or your Tiger’s grade level office.

 

Sincerely,

KaThia Roberts

Asistant Principal 

Largo Middle IB World School

February 20, 2026

Greetings Tiger Nation, 

This is Alec Liem, Principal of Largo Middle IB World School calling with your weekly update.

Best of luck to our Boys and Girls Track teams as they compete in the District Track Finals next week! It has been an incredible season filled with impressive accomplishments and numerous personal records. We are so proud of our student-athletes and deeply grateful to our coaches for their dedication and hard work.

Wednesday is a special day as we take a moment to recognize several outstanding students for their academic excellence throughout middle school. Please join me in congratulating Na’kiyla M., Jeremiah, Arianna, Jonta, Zamora, Chasida, Mellina, Adrianna, and Jerlanda who will be honored alongside their families at Clearwater High School during the Joseph L. Carwise Award Ceremony. Their commitment and perseverance truly deserve to be celebrated. 

As always, we are here for you and your Tiger. If you need anything, please feel free to reach out to me or your Tiger’s grade level office.

Sincerely,

Alec Liem

Principal 

Largo Middle IB World School

February 13, 2026

Greetings Tiger Nation, this is Alec Liem, Principal of Largo Middle IB World School calling with your weekly update.

Please join us on Monday, February 19, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM, for our Black History Program. We will celebrate Black heritage with music, guest speakers, and student performances. Light refreshments will be provided. If you would like to help sponsor this event, please contact Ms. Jay at HardyJo@pcsb.org.

Student Council is hosting the Cupid Shuffle Dance Thursday, 2/12 from 5-6:30pm. $4.00 Tickets will be available for purchase next week during lunches. Don’t miss out! 

Attention all 8th‑grade families: Information about the Gradventure trip has been sent home and is also available on the Largo Middle IB World School Facebook page. 

If your 8th grade student applied for any High School District Application Programs, please remember that the acceptance window opens Tuesday, February 10th. You can view your student’s application status in your FOCUS parent portal. If you have any questions, please check out the YouTube live on Monday, February 9th at 5:30pm (https://youtube.com/live/vBpLnCEkYKQ?feature=share). 

Progress Reports will be distributed on Monday. Please take a moment to review your Tiger’s progress Monday evening. Our Extended Learning Program is still in session on:

  • Mondays from 4:15 to 5:15 PM
  • Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:20 to 9:20 AM
    This is a great opportunity for tutoring or homework support.

Please come out and support our Tigers at our next Track Meet, on Wednesday, February 11th, at Largo High School. We will compete against Fitzgerald and Meadowlawn Middle Schools, and the meet begins at 4:45 PM.

Finally, yearbooks are on sale for $34 at Balfour.com. As of today, only 35 books remain, so don’t miss out.

As always, we are here for you and your Tiger. If you have any questions, please reach out to me or your Tiger’s grade level office. 

 

Sincerely,

Alec Liem

Principal

Largo Middle IB World School

A Special Message from Principal Liem

February 17, 2026

Greetings Tiger Nation,

This is Alec Liem, Principal of Largo Middle IB World School, calling with some important news. It has been an incredible honor and privilege to serve the Largo Middle IB World School community over the last five years. Pending School Board approval, I have been recommended for appointment as the Director of Food and Nutrition for Pinellas County Schools. While I will miss the work we have done together, I am also looking forward to the new challenges and opportunities this role will bring.

Our school has grown tremendously thanks to the dedication and hard work of our outstanding staff and the support you provide your children every day. When I reflect on my time at Largo Middle, countless memories come to mind. Watching our scholars grow academically, socially, athletically, and artistically has been one of the greatest joys of my career. Together, we raised our school grade to a “B” for the first time in six years. Our school is on a terrific trajectory, and I am confident that it will continue to thrive.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you, your children, and this outstanding school community. I am incredibly proud of our scholars and staff and all they have accomplished. I look forward to hearing about their continued successes, both here at Largo Middle IB World School and in their post-secondary journeys.

I am also excited to share that, pending School Board approval, Kristy James has been recommended as the new principal of Largo Middle IB World School. Mrs. James brings a proven record of success, including leading Ponce De Leon Elementary School to an “A” rating. She is an exceptional leader who is committed to fostering a positive, supportive, and caring school environment.

Please know that I am only a phone call or email away if you have any questions or if I can offer support regarding your scholar’s well-being. While I am excited to begin this new chapter, the Tiger family will always hold a special place in my heart.

Thank you for all your trust, your partnership, and your unwavering support during my time at Largo Middle IB World School. It has truly been a pleasure to serve alongside you in your child’s educational journey.

Alec Liem

Principal

Largo Middle IB World School