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COZY UP AND GRAB A BOOK 📚❄️ Don't forget, the Superintendent’s Winter Break Reading Challenge is underway! Students in PreK–12 are encouraged to grab their favorite book during Winter Break and log every minute they spend reading.
Through Monday, January 5, students can record their reading in Beanstack (Visit hub.hcps.net and click on the Beanstack icon to get started).
Schools with the highest participation will earn a Reader Leader trophy and $500 for library books! Winners will be announced during Celebrate Literacy Week, January 26 through 30.
Let’s keep reading and #GetCaughtReading this Winter Break!
Through Monday, January 5, students can record their reading in Beanstack (Visit hub.hcps.net and click on the Beanstack icon to get started).
Schools with the highest participation will earn a Reader Leader trophy and $500 for library books! Winners will be announced during Celebrate Literacy Week, January 26 through 30.
Let’s keep reading and #GetCaughtReading this Winter Break!

As we close out 2025, we thank our students, families, teachers, and staff for making our district shine.
Whether you’re traveling, celebrating, or resting, from all of us at Hillsborough County Public Schools, we wish you a joyful Winter Break and Happy Holidays!
Whether you’re traveling, celebrating, or resting, from all of us at Hillsborough County Public Schools, we wish you a joyful Winter Break and Happy Holidays!

Beautiful Winter Chorus Concert!





4th annual staff gingerbread house competition! Congratulations to team Cornell on their win!







Our orchestra Winter concert yesterday was very pleasant. Our orchestra students and director, Ms. Conter, were great. 🎻⚡️👏👏👏👏👏👏





Holiday banners from 2D classes! Our Art teacher Mrs. Savage posing with student artwork. 🎨🖌️🧑🎨




We have had a busy December! This event took during the month of December.
Strike together⚡️Shine Brighter
-USF field trip to see the Women's Basketball 🏀 Team play
-Cluster and county track meets 💨
-Holiday cheer from our student amazing nutrition team.👩🍳
God BOLTS!!










USF women's basketball, track and field, and some holiday cheer (from our amazing student nutrition team)!
Go BOLTS!
Strike together⚡️Shine brighter










COZY UP AND GRAB A BOOK 📚❄️ We are excited to announce the Superintendent's Winter Break Reading Challenge! Students in PreK-12 are encouraged to dive into their favorite stories this upcoming break and log every minute they read.
From December 19 through January 5, students can record their reading in Beanstack (Visit hub.hcps.net and click on the Beanstack icon to get started). The schools with the highest participation will earn a Reader Leader trophy and $500 toward library books! Winners will be announced during Celebrate Literacy Week, January 26 through 30.
Let's #GetCaughtReading this Winter Break!
From December 19 through January 5, students can record their reading in Beanstack (Visit hub.hcps.net and click on the Beanstack icon to get started). The schools with the highest participation will earn a Reader Leader trophy and $500 toward library books! Winners will be announced during Celebrate Literacy Week, January 26 through 30.
Let's #GetCaughtReading this Winter Break!

🏆 Robotics Team Success! 🏆
Huge congratulations to our incredible Robotics team for placing 2nd at the November Tampa Bay Robotics Competition — and by just ONE point! 😱🔥
We are so proud of their innovation, teamwork, and determination. This group continues to represent us with excellence! 💪⚙️✨
Way to go, team! 🚀💚
Go Bolts! ⚡️

🍩🎉 Honor Roll Celebration Day! 🎉🍦
Last Friday we celebrated our amazing students and all their hard work!
🍩 Honor Roll & High Honor Roll: Donuts for these hardworking scholars!
🍦 Principal’s Honor Roll: A sweet ice cream social to honor their outstanding achievement!
Huge congratulations to all of our students—we are so proud of your dedication and effort! 👏✨
And a BIG thank-you to our incredible PTSA for volunteering and serving these awesome kiddos. We appreciate you! 💛🙌






🎵💚⚡ Piano Recital Night! ⚡💚🎵
What an incredible evening celebrating our talented students at tonight’s piano recital! We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and growth. 💚🎶
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing parents for your constant support—and an extra shout-out to Ms. Conter for her awesome teaching and the joy she brings to our music program. 💚🎵
Way to shine, students! 💚⚡🎶
Go Bolts! ⚡💚🎵




Huge shout out to both our girls and boys volleyball team on finishing their season yesterday. They have worked hard, enjoyed wins, and persevered through tough losses. We are very proud of them and appreciate them representing Barrington well!
Thank you parents and families for your support and continued dedication! 🏐🏐🎉⚡️⚡️


Agriculture students tending to the main office flower boxes!










There will be no classes on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. 🇺🇸
Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 12.
Enjoy the day as we honor and remember all who have served! ❤️🤍💙
Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 12.
Enjoy the day as we honor and remember all who have served! ❤️🤍💙

Semester 1 exam schedule!

Throughout Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month, we celebrate the cultures, traditions, and lasting contributions of Native peoples across the United States.
Join us as we honor their stories and recognize the voices that continue to shape and strengthen our communities.
Join us as we honor their stories and recognize the voices that continue to shape and strengthen our communities.

🇺🇸 November is National Veterans and Military Families Month!
We thank the brave service members and their families, including the 4,000 military-connected families in Hillsborough County Public Schools. Your dedication and sacrifices inspire our school community!
We thank the brave service members and their families, including the 4,000 military-connected families in Hillsborough County Public Schools. Your dedication and sacrifices inspire our school community!

Our awesome jazz band 😎 performed at lunches on Friday!

