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Our community is key to successful student learning and development. The Partners in Education program is a community engagement initiative that connects businesses and organizations with our schools to make a lasting impact for Hillsborough County Public School students. The focus is to create ongoing connections and relationships with partners who can share their experience, time, donations, financial contributions, and/or other resources with our students and district.
By becoming a Partner in Education, you are not only supporting the work of Hillsborough County Public Schools, but you are declaring that every child deserves a highly effective teacher in their classroom, affirming a community where our teachers and staff are supported, and ultimately graduating more students ready for college or a future career. Your involvement and public support is vital in helping the community and our schools grow together.
To become a Partner in Education:
- You must be a business or organization with an interest in Hillsborough County Public Schools. You do not need to be in the Tampa Bay Area, though many will be.
- Participate/facilitate at least three or more activities with Hillsborough County Public Schools annually. Organizations can partner with an individual school, multiple schools or with our entire district.
- We seek to engage in partnerships that are mutually beneficial. This partnership will provide benefits to our schools as well as your business/organization.
As a Partner, your organization will:
- Gain public recognition for being a supporter of Hillsborough County Public Schools and receive our Partners in Education logo that can be prominently displayed on your website, following district logo usage guidelines.
- Receive recognition in our bi-annual eNewsletter.
- Get invitations to Partner in Education member-only events throughout the year.
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Ways to Get Involved
First Step to Becoming a Partner
Fill out the Partners In Education Request FormPrograms
Engage in programming and/or provide financial support in interest levels of:
- Instruction/Academic Programs
- Behavioral Management
- Social and Emotional Learning
- STEM/The Arts
- Mentoring/Tutoring and/or Academic Support
- Early Literacy
- Athletics
- Family Engagement
In-Kind Donations
In-kind donations are non-cash gifts such as goods, services, or time.
This may be a material donation such as school supplies, equipment, event tickets, teacher meals, etc.
Advertising/Sponsorships
The advertising/ sponsorship program works with businesses to generate revenue while promoting businesses through various marketing opportunities such as:
- Printed Publications
- Digital Ads/Newsletters
- Events
- Carline and athletics banners
Student/Staff Incentives
Recognize and reward Hillsborough County Public School students and staff in areas such as academic achievement, behavior, or attendance.
Rewards can include items such as discounted tickets, gift certificates, coupons, and swag.
Volunteering/Mentoring
Volunteer opportunities consist of school-based volunteer, business & community partnerships; mentors; speaker and enrichment programs, classroom presentations, and day of service projects.
Speaker Bureau
Enrich student learning by become a speaker! The Speakers Bureau connects the community and classroom with those individuals who are willing to share their talents, career information, and international perspectives with students.
HCPS Employee Deals & Discounts
Many local businesses offer discounts to Hillsborough County Public Schools Employees through our HCPS Deals program.
CEOs in Schools/Great American Teach-In
As a leader in the community, you have the opportunity to make an impact in the lives of students and the community where you live and work.
CEOs in Schools pairs business leaders with a school for one day, allowing them to gain a new perspective on the role of schools in preparing students for life, while the Great American Teach-In gives students real-life insights into a variety of job opportunities."
PeachJar Flyers
HCPS allows for electronic distribution/posting of flyers on behalf of organizations who wish to communicate with families through our management system called PeachJar.
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OurPartners
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Contacts
Cheri Bollinger,Supervisor Supervisor
Partnership Engagement & Philanthropy
AnnMarie Courtney, Director
Partnership Engagement & Philanthropy
Jacqueline Joyner, Asst. Manager Sponsorships
Communications