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September is Attendance Awareness Month! Ensuring every student attends school regularly is crucial for their success and bright futures. Your support can make a difference!
10 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
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Wishing ALL of our incredible employees a happy and safe Labor Day! Your dedication and hard work make a positive difference in our students' lives. Thank you for everything you do!
10 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
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We're two weeks away from our first #MathHomeworkHotline show! 🤩

➕➖ Who's ready to "Do the Math"? ➗🟰

Be sure to tune in on Thursday, September 11, at 6 p.m.

Math Homework Hotline airs on Spectrum Ch. 635, Frontier Ch. 32, or online at hillsboroughschools.org/mhh.
10 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Math Homework Hotline
BMS thanks Ed Morse Cadillac Brandon for gifting us these super large umbrellas! Our carline and bus duty teachers are thrilled!
10 months ago, Andrea Whitman
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Some of our awesome morning show kiddos keeping us informed and smiling!
10 months ago, Andrea Whitman
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Have you downloaded the Hillsborough County Public Schools app? 📱

Download it now and enable notifications to get the latest news, events, updates, and important info right at your fingertips. Be part of the HCPS community and stay engaged and informed every step of the way! 🎉

App Store: https://aptg.co/6nZQyH
Google Play: https://aptg.co/sG8Xg3
10 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
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More classroom expectations and safety procedures lessons! Our BOLTS are set up for successful learning! Strike Together, Shine Brighter! ⚡️💚
10 months ago, Andrea Whitman
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🚍✨ Don’t forget to join us at the HCPS Transportation Fair on Wednesday, August 20, from 9 am to 1 pm! Discover exciting opportunities in bus driving and mechanics.

Register now at https://bit.ly/B2SSchoolBus and get ready for on-the-spot interviews for available positions. Your new career journey starts at HCPS!
11 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
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Strike Together, Shine Brighter!
11 months ago, Andrea Whitman
Strike Together, Shine Brighter!
Our elective classes welcoming new students, learning about procedures, practicing collaboration, and getting orientated with equipment! Strike Together, Shine Brighter! 💚⚡️
11 months ago, Andrea Whitman
Ms. Baerwalde’s classroom
Mr. Waraska teaching about equipment
Procedures in Orchestra
Art basics lesson
practicing collaboration

We're excited to kick off the 2025-26 school year. Welcome back, students and families!

11 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
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Planners on sale at open house for $5 cash in room 305. Planners will go on sale on mypaymentsplus.com beginning Aug. 11.
11 months ago, Andrea Whitman
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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.

Download Now:
App Store: https://aptg.co/6nZQyH
Google Play: https://aptg.co/sG8Xg3
11 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
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Pancake breakfast bar for our awesome staff to start a full day of professional learning!
11 months ago, Andrea Whitman
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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.
11 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
HART Youth Pass
Thank you to the Valrico & Fishhawk Chamber of Commerce and, specially, Stone Mortgage Group for celebrating and spoiling our new to Barrington teachers at the annual back to school luncheon. We felt so loved and appreciated!
11 months ago, Andrea Whitman
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BTS Luncheon

Explore everything related to HCPS and your students via the HCPS, Focus, and Canvas apps! Get informed, stay connected, and receive the latest updates. Download these essential apps today from the App Store or Google Play to enhance your experience.

HCPS—App Store: https://aptg.co/6nZQyH | Google Play: https://aptg.co/sG8Xg3
Focus—App Store: http://bit.ly/3IPcgCH | Google Play: http://bit.ly/4lJJamJ
Canvas—App Store: http://bit.ly/3IQ8ngL | Google Play: http://bit.ly/45ndbTr

Focus will sync parent accounts from Focus to Canvas within 24 hours of creation. Parents will use the same email to login to Canvas but must set a password before logging in the first time. To set a Canvas password, please access the Canvas Reset Password page.

11 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
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Our teachers painting their parking spots!
11 months ago, Andrea Whitman
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Great time welcoming our teachers and staff back for the 25-26 school year! Strike Together, Shine Brighter!
11 months ago, Andrea Whitman
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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
11 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
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