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NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 20, 2026Hillsborough

Largo High School frosts bathroom mirrors to reduce student tardiness

Largo High School has applied a frosting film to bathroom mirrors in an effort to discourage students from socializing and grooming between classes. The school reports a 9.2% decrease in tardiness during the first week of the school year compared to the same period last year.

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Why It Matters

Students at Largo High School no longer have access to mirrors in standard restrooms, which has prompted concerns from parents regarding student hygiene and self-confidence.

Key Facts

  • Largo High School frosted mirrors in student restrooms to reduce time spent socializing and grooming.
  • Locker room mirrors were excluded from the frosting policy and remain clear.
  • The school reported a 9.2% decrease in tardiness during the first seven days of the current school year compared to the same period last year.
  • The school intends to continue monitoring tardiness rates.
  • Parents have expressed concerns that the lack of mirrors impacts student hygiene and confidence.

Who's Mentioned

organizationLargo High School“The school implementing the mirror frosting policy.”locationPinellas County“The school district jurisdiction.”organizationFOX 13“The news outlet that reported the story.”personRita Donohue-Simmons“A parent expressing opposition to the policy.”