Happy Grandparents Day! We recognize the grandparents in our school community for their support and guidance. Your involvement helps make our community a better place.
🚘 BEEP BEEP 🚘 The Hillsborough County Tax Collector's Office is hosting another Student Services and Licence Renewals Saturday on September 13! If you know a student ready to take their written or road skills test to get their driver's license, or a family member looking to renew their license, this is their chance.
Appointments are required. Families can call 813-635-5200 (option 5) to register and schedule an appointment for this event, which goes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please note: spots are limited and appointments cannot be made online.
For eligibility requirements and more information, please visit hillstax.org/saturday-license-services.
Appointments are required. Families can call 813-635-5200 (option 5) to register and schedule an appointment for this event, which goes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please note: spots are limited and appointments cannot be made online.
For eligibility requirements and more information, please visit hillstax.org/saturday-license-services.
Week 2 of Hillsborough Night Lights gave us some exciting moments on the field! Here are some highlights from Lennard High School vs Blake High School. 🏈
Congratulations to Sarah Cote Goralewicz and Dunbar Elementary, Pamela Smith and Riverview High, and Shannon Chamberlain and Robinson High on being named Florida Power-Library Schools! This recognition highlights the dedication of our media specialists and administrators who work tirelessly to integrate the library into daily learning, enrich student opportunities, and foster a strong culture of reading and collaboration. These schools and their media specialists will be honored at a state conference this October, and we couldn’t be more proud of this outstanding accomplishment.
⚾✨ Tampa Bay Rays players, joined by special guest Raymond, visited classrooms at Tampa Bay Blvd. Elementary to deliver brand-new school supplies! 🎒📚 Students were thrilled to receive backpacks, lunch boxes, and water bottles they can enjoy all school year long. 💙
Riverhills Elementary School held its annual GrandFriends Breakfast this morning! Families gathered with their students to eat a delicious meal before the start of the school day.
⚾ Members of the Tampa Tarpons visited Brandon High School’s VALOR class to talk about resiliency 💪. Players and students shared personal experiences of overcoming challenges and staying strong. An inspiring day of learning and growth!
September is Attendance Awareness Month! Ensuring every student attends school regularly is crucial for their success and bright futures. Your support can make a difference!
Wishing ALL of our incredible employees a happy and safe Labor Day! Your dedication and hard work make a positive difference in our students' lives. Thank you for everything you do!
HNL MATCH-UP 🏈: Hillsborough Night Lights brought the heat at the James L. Redman Memorial Cup! Under perfect skies, Durant and Plant City battled it out while fans packed the stands, bands rocked, and cheerleaders kept the energy high.
#HillsboroughNightLights
HNL MATCH-UP 🏈: Robinson Knights vs Alonso Ravens under the lights — Friday night football at its best!
From the energy of the crowd to the music of the band and action on the field, our students made it a night to remember.
#HillsboroughNightLights
TALK ABOUT CURB APPEAL! 🎨🖌️🚗 Sickles High School seniors are showing off their creativity with painted parking spots on campus. From musicals to cartoons to game-day spirit, their personalities are truly shining through!
🎉 Congratulations to this week’s Spectrum Bay News 9 A+ Teacher, Kelly Robinson!
Mrs. Robinson is a 21-year teaching veteran at our very own Kingswood Elementary in Brandon. She leads the Pre-kindergarten Exceptional Education Program (PEEPS), serving students ages 3–5 with special needs, helping them grow, develop, and prepare for future success. Check out the story, here!
Thank you, Mrs. Robinson, for your dedication, passion, and the incredible impact you make every day. We are lucky to have you in HCPS! 💙🍎 Congratulations!
Learn more about PEEPS and our Early Learning Education Programs designed to prepare students for kindergarten and beyond.
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO TONIGHT? Join us for Riverfest Reflections: Immersive Event Photography, a gallery opening at Blake High School showcasing the incredible work of student photographers who captured Tampa Riverfest 2025.
Thanks to the Gasparilla Music Festival Photo Ops Mentorship Program in partnership with Blake’s Mass Communications department, these students gained hands-on experience in live music and event photography — opportunities made possible through the Hillsborough County Arts Council and Board of County Commissioners.
The event will go until 7 p.m.
Want a preview? ABC Action News' Robert Boyd featured the program and the talented students whose work will be on display >> https://www.tampabay28.com/news/region-hillsborough/student-photographers-show-off-their-professional-skills-at-blake-high-school
Thanks to the Gasparilla Music Festival Photo Ops Mentorship Program in partnership with Blake’s Mass Communications department, these students gained hands-on experience in live music and event photography — opportunities made possible through the Hillsborough County Arts Council and Board of County Commissioners.
The event will go until 7 p.m.
Want a preview? ABC Action News' Robert Boyd featured the program and the talented students whose work will be on display >> https://www.tampabay28.com/news/region-hillsborough/student-photographers-show-off-their-professional-skills-at-blake-high-school
Today, Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera honored our Brewster Technical College’s Realizing Exceptional Achievements at a Community Hospital (REACH) Program, which provides training and support to adult students with disabilities.
Through REACH, students build career skills, learn to navigate public transportation, and strengthen their independence and self-advocacy — helping them become confident, contributing members of our community.
We’re grateful for this recognition and proud of the incredible work happening at Brewster Tech!
Through REACH, students build career skills, learn to navigate public transportation, and strengthen their independence and self-advocacy — helping them become confident, contributing members of our community.
We’re grateful for this recognition and proud of the incredible work happening at Brewster Tech!
We're two weeks away from our first #MathHomeworkHotline show! 🤩
➕➖ Who's ready to "Do the Math"? ➗🟰
Be sure to tune in on Thursday, September 11, at 6 p.m.
Math Homework Hotline airs on Spectrum Ch. 635, Frontier Ch. 32, or online at hillsboroughschools.org/mhh.
➕➖ Who's ready to "Do the Math"? ➗🟰
Be sure to tune in on Thursday, September 11, at 6 p.m.
Math Homework Hotline airs on Spectrum Ch. 635, Frontier Ch. 32, or online at hillsboroughschools.org/mhh.
We’re excited to announce that the School Board has named our new technical college in Plant City after former Mayor Rick Lott, honoring his decades of leadership and commitment to education.
Opening this fall for adult education, and to high school students in January, Rick Lott Technical College will offer programs in industrial electricity, welding technology, building construction, HVAC, and forklift certification. These programs can be completed in about a year, helping students step into high-demand, well-paying careers right here in our community.
This new chapter in Plant City education is a testament to the power of community, partnership, and vision.
Opening this fall for adult education, and to high school students in January, Rick Lott Technical College will offer programs in industrial electricity, welding technology, building construction, HVAC, and forklift certification. These programs can be completed in about a year, helping students step into high-demand, well-paying careers right here in our community.
This new chapter in Plant City education is a testament to the power of community, partnership, and vision.
Meet the proud new principal of the Patricia J. Sullivan Partnership Elementary School, Kathy Brown!
Kathy began her teaching career in 1996 at Grady Elementary as a 1st-grade teacher. She went on to teach 2nd and 3rd grades at Riverhills Elementary in 1998 and Mintz Elementary in 2001. In 2004, she transitioned into leadership as an AP at Sullivan Partnership School, where she continues to serve today.
Congratulations Kathy! We look forward to the impact you’ll continue to make on our students!
Kathy began her teaching career in 1996 at Grady Elementary as a 1st-grade teacher. She went on to teach 2nd and 3rd grades at Riverhills Elementary in 1998 and Mintz Elementary in 2001. In 2004, she transitioned into leadership as an AP at Sullivan Partnership School, where she continues to serve today.
Congratulations Kathy! We look forward to the impact you’ll continue to make on our students!
Congratulations to Robert Chisholm on being named the new principal of Coleman Middle School!
Robert began his career with HCPS in 1997 as a band director at Progress Village Middle, Liberty Middle, Randall Middle, and Adams Middle. In 2013, he became the lead arts teacher at Progress Village Middle before moving into administration as an AP at Ferrell Middle Magnet in 2015, Greco Middle in 2018, and Coleman Middle in 2021, where he currently serves.
We can’t wait to see the great things ahead in this new role, Robert!
Meet the new principal of our young men of distinction at Franklin Boys Preparatory Academy, Brent Williams!
Brent began his teaching career in Miami-Dade County in 1995 before joining HCPS in 2006 as a P.E. teacher at Miles Elementary. He later served as AP at Buchanan Middle in 2015 and Sligh Middle in 2018. In 2021, he was named principal at Memorial Middle, followed by Benito Middle in 2022, where he currently leads.
Congratulations, Brent!
