Military Point of Contact 
Brian Druga, Lead Magnet Teacher
Email: Brain.Druga@hcps.net 

School Registration
Visit hillsboroughschools.org/shore for more information about registration or contact the Main Office at 813-276-5712 with registration questions. 

Student Led Transition Program
Arts Ambassadors – Our Arts Ambassadors, which are select 4th and 5th Grade leaders, will help welcome students. They will also act as peer buddies/mentors to be someone they can go to on campus with questions, help, etc. The ambassadors will also help explain how programs work at school and will explain the various arts experiences available. Ambassadors will also do a weekly check-in with their assigned mentees to keep a continual relationship between the students. 

Exceptional Student Education
Families can contact Kristin Cronin at Kristin.Cronin@hcps.net with questions regarding Exceptional Student Education.   

If you are transitioning to the area and have questions about services in Hillsborough County Public Schools contact the Choice Information Line at (813) 272-4692 and identify yourself as a transitioning military family to connect with the Exceptional Student Education Department.

Mental Health Resources
There are many challenges military students face due to their unique situation, such as having a parent deployed for extended periods of time, changing schools, and leaving friends.  Your child’s School Student Services staff, i.e. School Counselor, School Psychologist and/or School Social Worker can provide support and share resources to assist during these challenging times. Families can also visit the HCPS Mental Health Matters site for additional resources.

Contact Venetia Waters, MAFB’s School Liaison Officer to connect your child or a family member to a Military Family Life Counselor.
(813) 828-0146 or venetia.waters@us.af.mil

Student Progression Plan
Provides families with academic information at the elementary, middle and high school level.