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Congratulations to our summer graduates!
Today, dozens of new graduates crossed the stage to receive their diplomas. They showed amazing grit and determination... And it paid off!
Congratulations!
Can you believe we’re just 20 days away from the first day of school?! As you get ready for all things Back to School, be sure to save and add the key dates from our 2025–2026 Student Academic Calendar.
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on Monday, August 11!
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on Monday, August 11!
LAST CHANCE! The survey to submit name recommendations for the new technical college in Plant City closes this Friday at 5 p.m.
The school will open this fall and serve up to 900 adult and high school students with hands-on programs like welding, HVAC, construction technology, and more.
Submit your suggestion today: https://bit.ly/plantcitytechnical
Introducing a new way to connect with us! Our new HCPS website, individual school pages, and a user-friendly mobile app are live.
Everything you need is accessible: the Parent Portal, bus routes, important news, academic calendars, special events, lunch menus, and easy ways to communicate with schools and district offices. Stay informed, stay connected, and prepare for an exciting school year with tools built to keep you updated at every stage!
Check it out at hillsboroughschools.org and download the app today.
Meet LaKeyshea Bryant, the new principal of Dunbar Elementary!
LaKeyshea began her teaching career in 2006 in Maryland. She joined the HCPS family in 2009, teaching 5th grade and serving as a reading resource teacher at B.T. Washington Elementary. In 2015, she was appointed AP at USF Patel Elementary.
She later served as AP at Lewis Elementary and, since 2018, has been the AP at Riverhills Elementary.
Congratulations, Mrs. Bryant! We’re excited to see your leadership thrive with our Dunbar Docs!
Congratulations to Danielle Flanders, the new principal of Pizzo K-8!
Danielle began her career with HCPS in 2012 as a teacher at Lincoln Elementary. She went on to teach at Dunbar, Lincoln, Kenly, and Shore Elementary Schools. Most recently, she served as AP at Pizzo K-8.
We’re excited to see her continue leading at Pizzo!
Danielle began her career with HCPS in 2012 as a teacher at Lincoln Elementary. She went on to teach at Dunbar, Lincoln, Kenly, and Shore Elementary Schools. Most recently, she served as AP at Pizzo K-8.
We’re excited to see her continue leading at Pizzo!
Meet Tonya Colston, the new principal of Young Middle!
Tonya began her teaching career in Virginia in 2000. After moving to Florida in 2013, she joined the HCPS family at Giunta and Buchanan Middle Schools. In 2017, she became the AP at North Tampa EPIC, later serving at Middleton High, McLane Middle, and most recently at Collins PreK-8.
Congratulations, Tonya! We’re excited to see your leadership shine at Young Middle!
Tonya began her teaching career in Virginia in 2000. After moving to Florida in 2013, she joined the HCPS family at Giunta and Buchanan Middle Schools. In 2017, she became the AP at North Tampa EPIC, later serving at Middleton High, McLane Middle, and most recently at Collins PreK-8.
Congratulations, Tonya! We’re excited to see your leadership shine at Young Middle!
Congratulations to Scott Hazlett, the new principal of Leto High!
Scott began his career with HCPS in 2007 at Alonso High, where he taught psychology and American history and later served as AP. In 2018, he helped open an international school in Vietnam as principal before returning to HCPS in 2019 to serve as magnet lead at Leto. Since 2020, he has served as APC at Leto.
We’re excited to watch you lead our Leto Falcons, Scott!
Scott began his career with HCPS in 2007 at Alonso High, where he taught psychology and American history and later served as AP. In 2018, he helped open an international school in Vietnam as principal before returning to HCPS in 2019 to serve as magnet lead at Leto. Since 2020, he has served as APC at Leto.
We’re excited to watch you lead our Leto Falcons, Scott!
Meet the proud new principal of Gaither High, Dr. Jeremy Klein!
Jeremy began his career with HCPS in 2004 as a music specialist at Robles Elementary, then served as band director at Robinson High through 2012. He went on to serve as AP at Hillsborough, Jefferson, and Leto High Schools, as well as supervisor of Charter Schools. Most recently, he led Brandon High as principal.
Congratulations, Jeremy! We can’t wait to see how you “Rock It Out” with our Gaither Cowboys!
Jeremy began his career with HCPS in 2004 as a music specialist at Robles Elementary, then served as band director at Robinson High through 2012. He went on to serve as AP at Hillsborough, Jefferson, and Leto High Schools, as well as supervisor of Charter Schools. Most recently, he led Brandon High as principal.
Congratulations, Jeremy! We can’t wait to see how you “Rock It Out” with our Gaither Cowboys!
Congratulations to Toby Johnson, who has been named the new principal of Blake High School!
Toby began his teaching career in Mississippi in 2002 and joined HCPS in 2006 as a math teacher at Madison Middle. Since then, he has served as AP at Coleman and Memorial Middle Schools, and most recently as principal of Martinez Middle.
Please join us in welcoming him to the home of the Yellowjackets!
Toby began his teaching career in Mississippi in 2002 and joined HCPS in 2006 as a math teacher at Madison Middle. Since then, he has served as AP at Coleman and Memorial Middle Schools, and most recently as principal of Martinez Middle.
Please join us in welcoming him to the home of the Yellowjackets!
We’re proud to celebrate district-wide growth in academic achievement with the release of the 2024-2025 school grades! Not only did we see an overall increase in the number of A and B schools, but two schools even jumped two full letter grades, from a C to an A. These grades reflect the hard work of our students, teachers, staff, and school communities across the district. Congratulations, HCPS Family! Let’s keep the momentum going!
Congratulations to three of our incredible student-athletes who were recently recognized by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners!
Jordan Yost, a recent graduate of Sickles High School, was named the recipient of the 2025 Wade Boggs Athletic Achievement Award, an honor given each year to a high school baseball player who excels in athletics, academics, and community service. Honorable Mentions went to Jefferson High School's Ja’Marques Benton and Plant High School's Cash Strayer, who are both standout players, students, and role models in their schools and communities.
We’re proud of these student-athletes and all they’ve accomplished!
For more details on the award and the students honored, visit https://bit.ly/3HMUOya.
CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉 Thirty outstanding students from Hillsborough County Public Schools were recently named College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship winners by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation!
Selected from a pool of more than 15,000 graduates in the 2025 program, these students will receive scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study.
Their academic excellence, leadership, and dedication have earned them this prestigious honor, and we couldn't be more proud!
We’d like to congratulate Sabrina Tshiamalenge on being named the new principal of Sheehy Elementary School!
Sabrina is a proud product of HCPS, having graduated from King High. She began her career with the district almost 21 years ago as a teacher at Sheehy. She later taught at Bing, Lamb, and Potter Elementary Schools before returning to Sheehy in 2018. In 2022, she was appointed AP at Chiaramonte Elementary, where she currently serves.
Congratulations, Sabrina! We are so excited for you to return to the home of our Sheehy Scholars and lead with the same heart and dedication that have defined your career!
Congratulations to Milady Astacio, the new principal of Dawson Elementary School!
Milady began her career in education with the New York Board of Education, designing and evaluating training programs before joining HCPS in 2003 as a teacher at Robinson Elementary.
She has since served as AP and principal at Wimauma Elementary and as principal at Thompson Elementary. In 2023, she became the Director of Elementary Curriculum in Volusia County.
We’re thrilled to welcome Milady back to #TeamHCPS and to the home of the Dawson Dragons!
Congratulations to John Haley on being appointed principal of
Williams Middle School!
John’s career with the district started in 1989 as a teacher at Tampa Bay Tech High. Over the years, he has served as an AP at Oak Grove (then a middle school) and Memorial Middle, before being named principal of Memorial in 2005. He has also led both Madison Middle and Franklin Middle as principal.
We look forward to seeing John bring his decades of leadership experience to the Williams community!
Meet Elizabeth Padilla Garay, the new principal of Pierce Middle School!
Elizabeth began her teaching career in Puerto Rico in 2001 before joining HCPS in 2008. She taught Spanish at Madison Middle, Franklin Middle, Plant High, and Williams Middle for over a decade. In 2020, she became an AP at Smith Middle, later serving at Greco Middle, and most recently at Benito Middle.
Congratulations, Elizabeth! We look forward to seeing you lead and grow with the Pierce Archers!
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Henrissa Berry on her appointment as the new Principal of Greco Middle School!
During her time in the district, Dr. Berry has served as a teacher at Young, Tomlin, and Giunta Middle Schools, a school counselor, and an AP at Giunta and Orange Grove Middle. In 2020, she became principal of Young, where she currently serves.
Congratulations, Dr. Berry! The Greco Cubs community is lucky to have you.
Congratulations to Eric Turner on being named the new principal of Ferrell Girls Preparatory Academy Middle School!
Eric started his career with the district in 2009 as a social studies teacher at Franklin Middle and later taught at Dowdell, Ferrell, and Greco Middle Schools. He became an AP at Rampello K-8 in 2020 and returned to the Ferrell family in 2022 as AP.
We’re excited to see him step into this new role and continue empowering the young women of Ferrell GPA!
