FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tampa, FL – (November 19, 2025) – Hillsborough County Public Schools is excited to announce the opening of a brand-new middle school in Wimauma, scheduled for August 2027.
The new school will help relieve overcrowding at several neighboring middle schools and will be conveniently located next to Aquilla J. Morgan High School on West Lake Drive in Wimauma.
This middle school will offer dynamic courses that will complement the academic excellence at Morgan High School. These academic and enrichment options will provide rigorous, engaging, and accelerated opportunities such as high school credit courses, Career/Technical Education, and Industry Certifications. In addition, clubs and sports will be offered based on student interest.
At the November 18 School Board meeting, board members voted to approve the new facility. Over the next few months, Hillsborough County Public Schools will host parent and community meetings to review school programs and gather feedback.
The community meetings will be:
December 11, 6-7pm, in the Eisenhower Middle School Cafeteria (7620 Old Big Ben Road, Gibsonton)
January 15, 6-7pm, in the Shields Middle School Cafeteria (15732 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin)
We encourage families to join us and learn more about this exciting addition to our district.
For more information and to view the proposed attendance boundaries, please visit: Growth Management & Planning | Hillsborough County Public Schools.
