- Turner/Bartels K-8
- Technology Student Association (TSA)

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Technology Student Association (TSA)
TBK8 is proud to have a chapter of the national student association, Technology Student Association (TSA). Led by Mr. Nathaniel Bostic and Mrs. Rebecca Bostic, TBK8’s TSA chapter is a national award winning STEM leadership and student-led organization that features 36 different events. The TBK8 chapter earned the 1st Place spot at the June 2024 Nationals conference - we are proud of these students and their advisors!
We are excited to share the outstanding performance of Hillsborough County TSA members at the TSA State Conference & Competition that took place February 19-22, 2025. Hillsborough County was represented by students from MiddletonHigh, Wharton High, York Innovation Academy, and Turner/Bartels K-8. These students demonstrated exceptional talent and dedication, achieving remarkable results.
Turner/Bartels K-8 Awards!-
1st Place- Inventions & Innovations
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2nd Place- Chapter Team
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2nd Place- Mechanical Engineering
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3rd Place- Forensic Technology
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3rd Place- Structural Engineering
Top 10 Finishes:- Biotechnology
- Coding
- Community Service Video
- Data Science & Analytics
- Digital Photography
- Essays On Technology
- Prepared Speech
- Problem Solving
- STEM Animation
- Technical Design
- Video Game Design
- Vlogging
- Website Design
Florida TSA Honorary Life Member Award- Mr. Bostic!We are incredibly proud of our TBK8 chapter and their accomplishments and positive representation of our school district.2023-24 TBK8 TSA Chapter
2023-24 4th Quarter School Board Recognition
The TBK8 TSA chapter recently placed 2nd in the nation for Medical Technology and was named the #1 TSA LEAP Legacy Chapter in the Nation. The chapter has been top ranked in the state of Florida overall for 5 years running.
Click here to find out more about TBK8's TSA chapter.
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Rankings from the
2024 state competition:1st overall for:Chapter TeamCommunity Service VideoPrepared SpeechS.T.E.M. AnimationMost outstanding middle schoolstudent award for the entire state:Nathaniel Bostic JrEarned Top 10 Overall in:Biotechnology (all first year kids!)Children’s StoriesDigital Photographyinvention and innovationsMechanical engineeringPromotional MarketingTechnical DesignVideo Game DesignWebsite Design (all first year kids!)2nd overall:Data ScienceVlogging3rd overall:Forensic Technology (all first year kids!)