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Tampa Bay Technical High School reached a major milestone as students in the Vet Assisting program participated in the school’s first on-campus veterinary surgery. 🐾💉

With support from veterinary professionals and students from Hillsborough Community College, TBT students gained real-world experience in a clinical environment — practicing surgical prep, patient monitoring, sterilization, teamwork, and professional communication.

This hands-on training prepares students for future careers in veterinary medicine, animal care, and related health science pathways.

To learn more about TBT's first on-campus surgery, click here: https://youtu.be/fPcwG8RuuFs?si=H8pA6RyjWsJBQivc.

✨ Discover the possibilities at the Regional Magnet Expo!

Join us on Thursday, November 6 for an interactive evening to explore HCPS magnet programs, meet educators, and get tips on finding the perfect fit for your student 🎓💡.

📍 King High School
6815 North 56th Street

📅 Learn more & see participating schools: https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/o/hcps/page/magnet-expo1

Congratulations to Deputy Superintendent Shay McRae for being recognized at the Council of Great City Schools Conference.

Ms. McRae was selected as one of 11 senior-level educational administrators from across the country to participate in the third cohort of the Michael Casserly Urban Executive Leadership Institute for Superintendents.

The Institute is designed to prepare the next generation of urban school leaders.

➕➖ MATH HOMEWORK HOTLINE WEEK 8 ➗✖️ Tonight's topic for Math Homework Hotline is "Percents."

Tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m. and the show will start at 6 p.m. For help on any math topic, call 813-840-7260.

Tune in on Spectrum Ch. 635, Frontier Ch. 32, or online at hillsboroughschools.org/mhh.

DON'T FORGET! Tonight is one of our District Financial Aid Nights. The workshop will take place at Alonso High School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the media center.

The next one will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Plant High School.

For a full list of dates, locations, and more information, visit hillsboroughschools.org/page/fafsa-nights.

We’d like to take a moment to wish Collins PreK-8’s current principal, Rebecca Sargable, a happy and well-deserved retirement! Rebecca began her career with HCPS in 1996, teaching at Sulphur Springs and Boyette Springs Elementary Schools. She transitioned into administration in 2008 as assistant principal at Roosevelt Elementary, later serving as principal of Lanier Elementary in 2012 before moving to Collins in 2015. Her vision and dedication have inspired countless educators and students, leaving a legacy that will continue to shape the Collins community for years to come. Congratulations, Rebecca, on your retirement!

Congratulations to Ron Smiley on being named the new principal of Collins PreK-8 School! Ron began his career with HCPS in 1999 as a part-time staff member in the ESE department at Bing Elementary. He later taught Varying Exceptionalities (VE) students at Clair-Mel and Bing Elementary Schools before serving as a district area ESE specialist in 2007. Ron entered school leadership in 2010 as assistant principal at Kingswood Elementary and has since served at Doby Elementary and, most recently, at Collins PreK-8. We’re confident your leadership will continue to strengthen the #PantherPride that defines Collins!

Congratulations to Deputy Lawrence Thomas from Shields Middle School for being named the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office 2025 Outstanding Black Law Enforcement Deputy of the Year!

EXCITING PROGRESS IN PLANT CITY! The new Rick Lott Technical College is taking shape and will soon open its doors to students.

Take a look inside this beautiful new campus! 📸

DON'T FORGET! Tonight is one of our District Financial Aid Nights. The workshop will take place at Plant City High School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the media center.

The next one will take place on Thursday, Oct. 30, at Alonso High School.

For a full list of dates, locations, and more information, visit hillsboroughschools.org/page/fafsa-nights.

It was an action-packed Hillsborough Night Lights! 🏈 Here are some of the highlights from Blake High School vs Strawberry Crest High School.

TIME TO TUNE IN 🕧 #MathHomeworkHotline begins NOW!

Here's a look at tonight's Challenge Problem.

📞 813-840-7260
📺 Spectrum Ch. 635 / Frontier Ch. 32
💻 hillsboroughschools.org/mhh

➕➖ MATH HOMEWORK HOTLINE WEEK 7 ➗✖️ Tonight's topic for Math Homework Hotline is "Proportional Relationships."

Tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m. and the show will start at 6 p.m. For help on any math topic, call 813-840-7260.

Tune in on Spectrum Ch. 635, Frontier Ch. 32, or online at hillsboroughschools.org/mhh.

DON'T FORGET! Tonight is one of our District Financial Aid Nights. The workshop will take place at East Bay High School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the media center.

The next one will take place on Monday, Oct. 27, at Plant City High School.

For a full list of dates, locations, and more information, visit hillsboroughschools.org/page/fafsa-nights.

Don't forget to submit your designs for the Hillsborough Reads Bookmark Contest! 📚

Help our students "Get Caught Reading!" by creating a colorful and engaging bookmark that celebrates our district-wide literacy initiative.

Educators and students in all grade levels can design a 2.5" x 7" bookmark for a chance to have their artwork professionally printed and shared across schools!

Entries are due to your school’s art teacher by EOD next Friday, Oct. 31. Winners will be announced in December!

For the full guidelines and entry form, visit https://bit.ly/hillsreadsbookmark.

DON'T FORGET! Tonight is one of our District Financial Aid Nights. The workshop will take place at Robinson High School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the media center.

The next one will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at East Bay High School.

For a full list of dates, locations, and more information, visit hillsboroughschools.org/page/fafsa-nights.

During National School Bus Safety Week, we celebrate our dedicated drivers and emphasize the importance of school bus safety for all—students, parents, and community members.

🚸🚌 Every day, we transport 78,000 students to school, highlighting safety as our top priority. ⚠️ Safety first, always!

It's hard to believe we only have two regular-season games left of #HillsboroughNightLights! 😱🏈 Last night, we captured the action from the Wharton vs Gaither matchup. Check out some of the highlights! 📸

In this week's Hillsborough Night Lights, Tampa Bay Tech celebrated senior night and homecoming with an exciting matchup against Durant High School! 🏈