

June 12, 2026
America 250 Read, White & Blue Bingo Reading Challenge 📚 Celebrate America’s 250th birthday by joining the Read, White & Blue Summer Reading Challenge! Students can log reading ...

June 11, 2026
When school is out, Summer BreakSpot is here to help! Children and teens 18 and under can receive no-cost meals and snacks all summer long. ✅ No application required ✅ No reg...

June 3, 2026
In November 2024 , Hillsborough County residents voted to approve a millage referendum for students, providing a critical investment in the future of Hillsborough County Public...

May 28, 2026
Alafia's campus is closed for construction this summer. Staff is working offsite and can be reached at 813-744-8190. You can also email us at carol.braxton@hcps.net or lisa....

April 27, 2026
Keep the learning going this summer! Our 2026 Summer Learning Programs run from Wednesday, June 3, through Thursday, July 23 , and are designed for students in VPK through 12t...

April 21, 2026
Did you know Florida offers a free at-home literacy program to help young readers build confidence and strengthen their reading skills? New Worlds Reading is a statewide in...

March 22, 2026
Hello Families! Please check out the newsletter below to see what is happening at Alafia March 23rd through 27th.

January 12, 2026
We had a great time celebrating our quarter 2 readers with S'mores and Hot Cocoa! Please encourage your children to read and take AR tests so that they can join us for our next...

December 19, 2025
For Immediate Release Tampa, Fl. (December 19, 2025) – All Hillsborough County public schools and district offices will be closed from Monday, December 22, through Friday, ...

October 29, 2025
Yesterday at Alafia the students were able to enjoy some Aesop's fables told by Katie Adams! Everyone had a great time listening to stories like The Tortoise and the Hare, The Ant...

October 23, 2025
Hello Parents and Families, Please click on the link to access the Parent Guide for Report Cards .
October 16, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Tanya Arja or Debra Bellanti Hillsborough County Public Schools Office of Communications 813-272-4060 Hosts Annual Expo That Sh...

September 26, 2025
We are excited to congratulate our very deserving award recipients! Click here to find out who our winners are for this year!

July 29, 2025
The Hillsborough County Code of Conduct offers essential information for all stakeholders involved in Hillsborough County Public Schools. Each school must maintain an atmosphere f...

July 10, 2025
Hey HCPS Families! Take a look at key dates for the upcoming school year, including the first and last days of school, holidays, and breaks. Start planning now for a successful...

May 30, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Tanya Arja or Debra Bellanti Hillsborough County Public Schools Office of Communications 813-272-4060 Tampa, Fl. (May 30, ...