Bailey Elementary School

We're so excited for the new school year to begin on Monday, August 11th. Here are a few things you need to know for a smooth start to the school year: First Day & Safety Procedures: On Monday, August 11th, families may walk their child to the classroom from 7:10-7:35am. After 7:35am, the school day will begin and visitors will no longer be able to walk students to class. Beginning Tuesday, August 12th, only students and staff will be permitted on campus. Please be patient and remain in your car at all times during drop-off and pick-up to ensure everyone's safety. Students may be deopped off in the car line between 7:10-7:40am. After 7:40am, an adult will need to walk the student to the office and sign them in. The afternoon car line begins at 12:55pm on Mondays (yes, even on the 1st day of school) and 1:55pm Tuesday-Friday. To help the afternoon pickup run efficiently, display your car tag from your rearview mirror. You will be assigned a cone number. Please pull all the way up to your assigned cone to meet your child. It’s going to be an incredi-BULL year!

Help keep our students staff.

Stay connected with Hillsborough County Schools like never before! Download the Hillsborough County Schools app today from the iOS App Store or the Android Play Store. Make sure to enable notifications so you're always in the loop with the latest news, events, updates, and essential information. It's your go-to resource for staying engaged and informed.

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Google Play: https://aptg.co/sG8Xg3

Back to school means back on the move, and the Hillsborough Transit Authority is here to help!

Students ages 5–18 can ride HART buses for half the regular fare with a Youth Pass. To sign up, just stop by a HART Customer Service window, available Monday through Saturday.

Have questions? Visit GoHART.org or call 813-254-4278.

In order to make sure instruction remains a priority, our district’s Wireless Device Policy has been updated. Please take a moment to review these updates. For additional information, please visit the link below. https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/o/hcps/page/wireless-devices

PTA Membership Contest No meetings or volunteering required - just your support! The class who has the most PTA Memberships will win a pizza party 🍕🥤 It's a friendly competition - and only one class can come out on top! If you do not want to sign up online, paper memberships will be in the 1st Day packet. https://baileyes.givebacks.com/store/items/08374e6e944f

Florida KidCare can help families balance their back-to-school needs – including FREE physicals and immunizations. To learn more, visit FloridaKidCare.org or call 1-888-540-KIDS (5437). For local application help, contact the Family Healthcare Foundation at 813-995-7005.

Discover all the features the HCPS app provides! Staying connected is as simple as one, two, three!

1. Search Hillsborough County Schools in your phone's app store and download the app
2. Select Allow notifications when prompted on initial download to ensure you receive notifications
3. Select preferred notification group(s)

Download Now:
App Store: https://aptg.co/6nZQyH
Google Play: https://aptg.co/sG8Xg3

We can't wait to see you at Open House!

Save by shopping during the tax holiday August 1st-31st.

2025-2026 District Calendar

Can you believe we’re just 20 days away from the first day of school?! As you get ready for all things Back to School, be sure to save and add the key dates from our 2025–2026 Student Academic Calendar.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on Monday, August 11!

We’re proud to celebrate district-wide growth in academic achievement with the release of the 2024-2025 school grades! Not only did we see an overall increase in the number of A and B schools, but two schools even jumped two full letter grades, from a C to an A. These grades reflect the hard work of our students, teachers, staff, and school communities across the district. Congratulations, HCPS Family! Let’s keep the momentum going!

Happy School Principals’ Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the incredible leaders who guide our schools to greatness. Thank you to our dedicated principals for your hard work, vision, and commitment to our students' success. You play a crucial role in shaping in preparing students for life and creating a positive learning environment.

Today we kick off Mental Health Awareness Month! At HCPS, we prioritize the health and well-being of our students every day! This year's theme is “Strive to Thrive.” Join us for Motivating Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays, where we’ll share healthy coping skills and ways to enhance positive mental well-being.