Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities have shaped our nation through language, art, science, leadership, and innovation. This month, we invite students to dive into the rich histories and vibrant cultures across Asia and the Pacific Islands as we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month.
Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌟
Thank you to our incredible educators who work tirelessly to support and uplift our students.
Want to make an impact? Visit TeachHCPS.com
Thank you to our incredible educators who work tirelessly to support and uplift our students.
Want to make an impact? Visit TeachHCPS.com
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Every student deserves to feel seen, supported, and valued. All month long, we’ll share simple ways to support emotional well‑being for students, families, and staff.
Check our social channels each week for:
✨ Motivating Mondays – Encouragement to start the week strong
🌿 Wellness Wednesdays – Tips and resources for mental wellness
Explore additional resources anytime at https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/mentalhealth
Check our social channels each week for:
✨ Motivating Mondays – Encouragement to start the week strong
🌿 Wellness Wednesdays – Tips and resources for mental wellness
Explore additional resources anytime at https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/mentalhealth
Summer 2026 Drivers Education program registration is now open!
Students ages 15–18 with a valid Florida learner’s license can register for a two-week session at one of seven high school locations. The program cost is $300.
Spots are limited, and are first-come, first-served!
For registration details and more information, please visit https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/o/hcps/page/summer-drivers-education.
Bright mornings, safe rides, and kind smiles — our school bus drivers make every school day possible. 🚍✨
Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Help us celebrate the people who guide our kids to learning with care and patience. Thank you for going the extra mile!
Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Help us celebrate the people who guide our kids to learning with care and patience. Thank you for going the extra mile!
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON ⏳🎓 Class of 2026, there are just 26 days until graduation ceremonies begin!
In less than a month, our seniors will walk across the stage and turn the page to their next chapter. We can’t wait to celebrate you! 🎉
View the full schedule of this year’s commencement ceremonies at hillsboroughschools.org/graduation.
In less than a month, our seniors will walk across the stage and turn the page to their next chapter. We can’t wait to celebrate you! 🎉
View the full schedule of this year’s commencement ceremonies at hillsboroughschools.org/graduation.
Congratulations to the high school and career center students who were honored at the Pin Chasers Turnaround Achievement Awards yesterday! 🏆
Each student was presented with a plaque recognizing their academic achievements, as well as their effort, perseverance, and commitment to reaching their goals.
Each student was presented with a plaque recognizing their academic achievements, as well as their effort, perseverance, and commitment to reaching their goals.
Ever wonder where the milk HCPS students drink comes from? 🥛
Students from Armwood High School’s agriculture program got a behind-the-scenes look during a tour of M&B Dairy in Lecanto! Led by Armwood graduate Leon McClellan, students explored every aspect of dairy farm operations—from milking cows and processing milk to safety protocols and how waste is sustainably reused in on-site hay and corn fields.
They also got hands-on experience working with a veterinarian to check if cows were pregnant, giving them a real-world look at animal care and herd management. 🐄
Students learned just how much milk is produced daily—around 150,000 pounds from roughly 700 cows.
Students also heard from Citrus County Sheriff’s Agricultural Deputy Bo Gallant, who shared career opportunities at the intersection of agriculture and law enforcement.
Students from Armwood High School’s agriculture program got a behind-the-scenes look during a tour of M&B Dairy in Lecanto! Led by Armwood graduate Leon McClellan, students explored every aspect of dairy farm operations—from milking cows and processing milk to safety protocols and how waste is sustainably reused in on-site hay and corn fields.
They also got hands-on experience working with a veterinarian to check if cows were pregnant, giving them a real-world look at animal care and herd management. 🐄
Students learned just how much milk is produced daily—around 150,000 pounds from roughly 700 cows.
Students also heard from Citrus County Sheriff’s Agricultural Deputy Bo Gallant, who shared career opportunities at the intersection of agriculture and law enforcement.
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 summer! 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/Su26_HCPS_RAISE_HS_Tutoring_FAQ.
The HCPS RAISE High School Tutoring Program is now accepting applications for the summer! 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/Su26_HCPS_RAISE_HS_Tutoring_FAQ.
LET’S GO BOLTS! ⚡️💙🏒 Alright, HCPS Family, it’s time to show off our Tampa Bay Lightning pride!
Be sure to wear your favorite Bolts gear this Friday, April 17, to celebrate the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Lightning take on the Montreal Canadiens.
Be sure to wear your favorite Bolts gear this Friday, April 17, to celebrate the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Lightning take on the Montreal Canadiens.
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL FAMILIES! Join us for our first-ever HCPS Apprenticeship Night on Wednesday, April 29!
Learn more about local apprenticeship programs and paid, hands-on career opportunities in fields like ironworking, electrical work, and pipefitting. Apprenticeships allow students to earn while they learn and can lead to rewarding careers after high school.
📍 Riverview High School – Cafeteria
⏰ 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Explore exciting career opportunities and learn how apprenticeships can help students build a successful future!
Learn more about local apprenticeship programs and paid, hands-on career opportunities in fields like ironworking, electrical work, and pipefitting. Apprenticeships allow students to earn while they learn and can lead to rewarding careers after high school.
📍 Riverview High School – Cafeteria
⏰ 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Explore exciting career opportunities and learn how apprenticeships can help students build a successful future!
Throughout April, students from more than 30 HCPS high schools are attending Future Fair Hiring Events—connecting with 50+ employers, training programs, and community partners. 🤝
Students explore career pathways, learn about internships and apprenticeships, take part in on-the-spot interviews, and even receive job offers—making real moves toward their post-graduation future. 🎓💼🚀
Students explore career pathways, learn about internships and apprenticeships, take part in on-the-spot interviews, and even receive job offers—making real moves toward their post-graduation future. 🎓💼🚀
In recognition of National Assistant Principals Week, we proudly celebrate all of our Assistant Principals for their exceptional leadership and dedication. Thank you for all you do!
🌟 Happy School Library Month!
Our library is a hub for discovery, imagination, and growth. We are grateful for our amazing library staff who inspire a love of reading and learning in our students. 📚✨
Our library is a hub for discovery, imagination, and growth. We are grateful for our amazing library staff who inspire a love of reading and learning in our students. 📚✨
Celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Month!
Thank you to all of our incredible volunteers who help our schools thrive and our students succeed. We are deeply grateful for the time, dedication, and heart our volunteers give to support our students and schools every day.
Thank you to all of our incredible volunteers who help our schools thrive and our students succeed. We are deeply grateful for the time, dedication, and heart our volunteers give to support our students and schools every day.
💜 At our school, we are proud to support and celebrate our military children and families during the Month of the Military Child.
Your strength, adaptability, and commitment inspire our students and staff every day.
PLAN AHEAD 🗓️ As families begin planning for next year, we want to remind you that the 2026–2027 Student Academic Calendar is available.
A slight update has been made to reflect the Strawberry Festival/Non-Student Day, which will take place on Monday, March 8, 2027.
For printable versions of the calendar, visit hillsboroughschools.org/events.
A slight update has been made to reflect the Strawberry Festival/Non-Student Day, which will take place on Monday, March 8, 2027.
For printable versions of the calendar, visit hillsboroughschools.org/events.
🚨 REMINDER 🚨 We hope our students and families are enjoying Spring Break! Just a reminder that students return to school on Tuesday, March 24.
To view important upcoming dates and the remaining schedule for the 2025–2026 school year, visit hillsboroughschools.org/o/hcps/page/calendar25-26.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back next week!
To view important upcoming dates and the remaining schedule for the 2025–2026 school year, visit hillsboroughschools.org/o/hcps/page/calendar25-26.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back next week!
ATTENTION SENIORS 🎓 Check out this great scholarship opportunity from the Council of the Great City Schools in partnership with the Peters Pharis Foundation!
Class of 2026 students planning to enroll full-time at a four-year college or university and major in a STEM field are encouraged to apply. Four $10,000 scholarships will be awarded.
📅 Application deadline: Monday, April 13
🏆 Winners announced: June
For more information or to apply, visit cgcs.org/about-cgcs/awards-and-scholarships/math-and-science-scholarship.
Class of 2026 students planning to enroll full-time at a four-year college or university and major in a STEM field are encouraged to apply. Four $10,000 scholarships will be awarded.
📅 Application deadline: Monday, April 13
🏆 Winners announced: June
For more information or to apply, visit cgcs.org/about-cgcs/awards-and-scholarships/math-and-science-scholarship.
We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students recognized in the 2025 Cambridge Learner Awards! 🎓🌍
Students from 19 high schools across our district earned a total of 200 Cambridge Learner Awards, an international recognition for exceptional performance on Cambridge International AICE exams.
These honors include:
🏅 154 Cambridge Scholar Awards
🏅 41 Scholar with Merit Awards
🏅 4 Scholar with Distinction Awards
🏅 1 Top in the USA Award
These achievements reflect the dedication of our students, teachers, and administrators who continue to raise the bar for academic excellence.
To learn more about our Accelerated Programs, such as Cambridge AICE, visit hillsboroughschools.org/acceleratedprograms.
Students from 19 high schools across our district earned a total of 200 Cambridge Learner Awards, an international recognition for exceptional performance on Cambridge International AICE exams.
These honors include:
🏅 154 Cambridge Scholar Awards
🏅 41 Scholar with Merit Awards
🏅 4 Scholar with Distinction Awards
🏅 1 Top in the USA Award
These achievements reflect the dedication of our students, teachers, and administrators who continue to raise the bar for academic excellence.
To learn more about our Accelerated Programs, such as Cambridge AICE, visit hillsboroughschools.org/acceleratedprograms.
