Happy National Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day! 🚶👟🚴♂️🛹🛴
In partnership with Sidewalk Stompers, 35 of our schools registered to participate in this year's event! With thousands of students walking, biking, scootering, and skateboarding to school each day, it’s important that we continue working together to ensure safe, active routes for everyone.
Below are some snapshots from this morning's activities at Roosevelt Elementary School, where Mayor Jane Castor and Superintendent Van Ayres greeted our Rough Riders.
In partnership with Sidewalk Stompers, 35 of our schools registered to participate in this year's event! With thousands of students walking, biking, scootering, and skateboarding to school each day, it’s important that we continue working together to ensure safe, active routes for everyone.
Below are some snapshots from this morning's activities at Roosevelt Elementary School, where Mayor Jane Castor and Superintendent Van Ayres greeted our Rough Riders.
Join us this Thursday from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Leto High School for the Hispanic Heritage Community Celebration! 🎉
This special event honors and celebrates our Hispanic community with incredible student performances, delicious food, and resources from various community partners.
This special event honors and celebrates our Hispanic community with incredible student performances, delicious food, and resources from various community partners.
🚘 BEEP BEEP 🚘 The Hillsborough County Tax Collector's Office is hosting another Student Services and Licence Renewals Saturday on October 18! 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.
HOW COOL! 😎 Congratulations to Ms. Amy Molinaro, a 4th-grade teacher at Morgan Woods Elementary School, on being named Daytime's Coolest Teacher of the Month, sponsored by Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical.
For the full surprise and story, visit wfla.com/daytime/ms-amy-molinaro-named-coolest-teacher-of-the-month/.
Throughout the week, HCPS board members, leadership, staff, and community partners participated in the Bilingual Read Aloud! These "celebrity readers" visited classrooms and read to students in English and Spanish. What a great way to connect and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! 📚
It was a beautiful night last night for some #HillsboroughNightLights! Dare we say we even felt a hint of fall weather?! 🫣😍
Check out these highlight shots from the Chamberlain vs Leto matchup!
Thank you to everyone who joined us last weekend for the Mid-Autumn Harvest Moon Children’s Festival and Seniors’ Fair!
Families, students, and seniors came together to enjoy cultural performances, student awards, and valuable resources. It was a true celebration of community and tradition!
Families, students, and seniors came together to enjoy cultural performances, student awards, and valuable resources. It was a true celebration of community and tradition!
Happy National Principals Month to all our amazing HCPS principals! Your commitment and leadership are key to our schools' success. You are much more than just a principal. Thank you for inspiring your teams, supporting staff, and always prioritizing our students' achievement. 🍎
It's time to leave your own mark with a bookmark for our Hillsborough Reads Bookmark Contest! 🎨📖
We are inviting HCPS educators and students in all grades to design a colorful 2.5" x 7" bookmark that captures the theme "Get Caught Reading" for a chance to have their artwork professionally printed and shared across our schools.
Students can ask their school's media specialist for a copy of the bookmark contest guidelines and must submit their entries to their school's art teacher by EOD on Friday, Oct. 31. Winners will be announced in December!
For more details or the official entry form, visit https://bit.ly/hillsreadsbookmark.
🎃🔬 We're celebrating STEMtober! Our students love exploring Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math through hands-on projects and experiments.
For resources, visit: hillsboroughschools.org/stem
For resources, visit: hillsboroughschools.org/stem
Last week, 3DE seniors at Chamberlain and Hillsborough High School joined students from across Tampa Bay at the Bill Poe Family Junior Achievement campus for a day of career exploration and professional growth.
Students connected with representatives from over 40 industries, learning about educational and career pathways available after graduation. They also participated in a hands-on LinkedIn workshop, gaining skills to showcase their 3DE experiences to future employers.
3DE by Junior Achievement blends academics with real-world business experiences, preparing students with the skills, confidence, and connections to pursue choice-filled, purpose-driven lives. Thanks to programs like 3DE, these seniors are among the most prepared high school students in the region.
Students connected with representatives from over 40 industries, learning about educational and career pathways available after graduation. They also participated in a hands-on LinkedIn workshop, gaining skills to showcase their 3DE experiences to future employers.
3DE by Junior Achievement blends academics with real-world business experiences, preparing students with the skills, confidence, and connections to pursue choice-filled, purpose-driven lives. Thanks to programs like 3DE, these seniors are among the most prepared high school students in the region.
Meet the new principal of Chamberlain High School, Jocelyn Maroon-Hart!
Jocelyn began her career in 2008 as a substitute teacher and parent liaison at Webb Middle. She went on to serve as an ESE teacher and specialist at Adams Middle and South County Career Center before becoming an ESE District Resource Teacher.
In 2021, she joined Jefferson High School as an AP for Student Affairs and, in 2022, became the AP for Curriculum, where she currently serves.
We’re excited to see her experience, passion, and leadership flourish with our Chamberlain Storm!
Performances in the Plaza! Thank you to Plant High School's Orchestra for the incredible performance before today's board meeting. 🎵🎻
It's time to raise the flags! The Tampa Bay Buccaneers held a pep rally at Lockhart Elementary School students this morning to celebrate the installation of a new covered court!
Staff and students met the Buccaneers rookie club, cheerleaders, and Captain Fear. After the pep rally, fifth-grade students participated in football drills.
Thank you to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Glazer Vision Foundation for an unforgettable day!
Staff and students met the Buccaneers rookie club, cheerleaders, and Captain Fear. After the pep rally, fifth-grade students participated in football drills.
Thank you to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Glazer Vision Foundation for an unforgettable day!
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
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 3 ➗✖️ Tonight's topic for Math Homework Hotline is "Integer Operations."
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.
Thank you to our sponsors, EdGems Math and Mathnasium!
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.
Thank you to our sponsors, EdGems Math and Mathnasium!
Know a high schooler who’s passionate about helping younger students succeed?
The HCPS RAISE High School Tutoring Program is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year! This initiative is designed to train, equip, and support juniors and seniors as they tutor kindergarten through 3rd-grade students in early literacy skills.
Participants will earn volunteer service hours and may qualify for the New Worlds Scholar award from the Florida Department of Education.
For FAQs or to apply, visit https://bit.ly/25_26_HCPS_RAISE_HS_Tutoring_FAQ.
The HCPS RAISE High School Tutoring Program is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year! This initiative is designed to train, equip, and support juniors and seniors as they tutor kindergarten through 3rd-grade students in early literacy skills.
Participants will earn volunteer service hours and may qualify for the New Worlds Scholar award from the Florida Department of Education.
For FAQs or to apply, visit https://bit.ly/25_26_HCPS_RAISE_HS_Tutoring_FAQ.
More choices. More options. More to explore!
The 2026-2027 School Choice & Magnet Application opens on Monday, October 20, at 5 p.m. ✨HCPS gives families the power to find the best fit for their student, allowing them to explore, grow, and shine.
📣 Save the date!
The 2026-2027 School Choice & Magnet Application opens on Monday, October 20, at 5 p.m. ✨HCPS gives families the power to find the best fit for their student, allowing them to explore, grow, and shine.
📣 Save the date!
Mark your calendars! Thursday, September 25 is "Dads Take Your Child to School Day"!
We love when our parents and guardians are involved in school! Take this opportunity to take your child to school... And if you take a picture, tag us @HillsboroughScho and we might repost it!
We love when our parents and guardians are involved in school! Take this opportunity to take your child to school... And if you take a picture, tag us @HillsboroughScho and we might repost it!
Join us for the Mid-Autumn Harvest Moon Children’s Festival and Seniors’ Fair this Saturday, September 27, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Alonso High School.
This special celebration will feature academic awards, recognition of Vietnamese American History Essay winners, a traditional Asian national outfits showcase, a Lion Dance, and cultural performances from Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Korean, Filipino, and Bangladeshi groups. Families can also enjoy free lanterns, face painting, candy for children, and delicious Asian cuisine.
The Seniors’ Fair will provide valuable resources on estate planning, health and assisted living options, as well as free memory screenings and hearing tests.
This event is more than a festival — it is a community effort to uplift our youth, support our seniors, and strengthen bonds across generations and cultures!
This special celebration will feature academic awards, recognition of Vietnamese American History Essay winners, a traditional Asian national outfits showcase, a Lion Dance, and cultural performances from Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Korean, Filipino, and Bangladeshi groups. Families can also enjoy free lanterns, face painting, candy for children, and delicious Asian cuisine.
The Seniors’ Fair will provide valuable resources on estate planning, health and assisted living options, as well as free memory screenings and hearing tests.
This event is more than a festival — it is a community effort to uplift our youth, support our seniors, and strengthen bonds across generations and cultures!
