
ROTC club first meeting included fun team building activities like get the ball to the bin without touching it. We also learned about activities available for ROTC students from the Newsome cadets.





FFA CLUB DAY- officer completing conducting chapter meeting then jeopardy and donuts afterwards!




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


🌹 Our 8th grade girls gave it their all last night! Tough loss, but Mr. Urquhart made sure their hard work and heart didn’t go unnoticed with roses after the game for our 8th graders 💚⚡ So proud of you, ladies!
🏀 Meanwhile, our boys battled hard and brought home a BIG win against Rodgers! Way to play with grit and BOLT pride! 💚⚡⭐





🎉 Big congratulations to our amazing Excellence in Education award winners! 🎉
💚⚡ For the third year in a row, we’re proud to celebrate our Ida S. Baker Award winner, Ms. Burgos-Halm!
⭐ Our Instructional Support Employee of the Year is the incredible Ms. Gardner!
🍎 Our outstanding Teacher of the Year is Mr. Waraska!
We are so grateful for your dedication, hard work, and heart for our students. 💚⚡ Shine bright, Bolts!




⚡️⚡️Barrington Jazz band's performance at the Glazer Museum 15th Birthday Bash in downtown Tampa! Our BMS Jazz band students are representing well. Go BOLTS!!🎺🎷⚡️









On Thursday, 9/25/25, we celebrated donuts with dad! It was incredible to meet, talk, and see so many kiddos and their grown-ups! Thank you teachers and staff who came to help us make sure everyone received a sweet treat!🍩🍩











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!


🍦💚⚡⭐ Our BOLTS who showed what it means to be Safe, Responsible, and Respectful got to cash in their PBIS points for a super fun Ice Cream Social today! 🎉 Huge thank you to all the grown-ups who made this sweet celebration possible. 💚⚡⭐
Strike Together, Shine Brighter





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!


Ms. Johnson, our awesome military counselor, and 7th grade lunch bunch crew enjoying this beautiful day in the patio.


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!


5 FFA members got drawn for Florida Strawberry Festival pigs (one not pictured)!
And AG students doing mock FFA contests in class!



More Start with Hello 👋 week activities!











Thank you to our fabulous PTSA for feeding our teachers on conference night!


BMS vs. Eisenhower MS Basketball 💚⚡
Our Bolts hit the court against Eisenhower MS with heart and hustle! The boys fought hard in a tough loss, showing grit and determination every minute of the game. The girls brought home a solid win, playing strong and working together to secure the victory.
We’re proud of both teams for their effort and sportsmanship. No matter the scoreboard, our Bolts ⚡strike together⚡ and 💚shine brighter💚!











Thank you to Newsome HS's Heather Pettrone for helping our Admin Team re-certify for CPR!



BMS Kicks Off Start with Hello! 💚⚡
Today our Bolts kicked off Start with Hello week by wearing green to show their support! Students started the day with positive affirmations in 1st period—keeping one for themselves and sharing one to brighten someone else’s day.
This simple act reminds us all that kindness matters and that reaching out can make a big difference. Tomorrow, we’ll keep the momentum going by wearing our favorite colors.
Together, we ⚡strike together⚡ and 💚shine brighter💚 at BMS!









