Bellamy Elementary School

We are proud to announce a historic milestone for Hillsborough County Public Schools! Our 2024-2025 graduation rate is an impressive 90.9%, marking the highest rate in the district's history. 🎉🎓

This means 910 more students than the previous year crossed the stage, ready for college, careers, the military, or whatever their next journey in life may hold.

This achievement belongs to our entire HCPS family. From our staff and families to our community partners, thank you for helping our students succeed. Together, we are #LeadingTheWay!

Good morning, Bobcat families 😁 If you have not already done so, please make sure you have the new FOCUS Parent Portal set up to be able to view and monitor your students' progress. If you need assistance, please call (813) 744-6673. Thank you.

New year. New opportunities. 🚦
Looking for stability, great benefits, and work-life balance? Attend our Transportation Job Fair on Wednesday, January 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

📍9455 Harney Rd, Thonotosassa

We offer medical insurance, retirement plans, free training, paid holidays, guaranteed hours, school calendar vacations, summer 4-day work weeks, and overtime opportunities. Hiring bus drivers and mechanics!

➡️ HCPSJobs.com

Bobcats Families, today is Chick-fil-A Spirit Day 😃

Chick-fil-A will donate 20% of the cost of your purchase to our school. This is an all-day event 6:30am-8:00pm. There are three locations to choose from: 6299 W. Waters Ave, Citrus Park Mall, and 8465 W. Hillsborough Ave. Please share this event with all of your families and friends! For mobile orders use code "BOBCATS"!

Bobcats Families, this Friday is Chick-fil-A Spirit Day 😃

Chick-fil-A will donate 20% of the cost of your purchase to our school. This is an all-day event 6:30am-8:00pm. There are three locations to choose from: 6299 W. Waters Ave, Citrus Park Mall, and 8465 W. Hillsborough Ave. Please share this event with all of your families and friends! For mobile orders use code "BOBCATS"!

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning opportunities that meet the needs of our students and prepare them for college and careers, we are asking HCPS families to complete a brief survey.

The survey shouldn’t take more than a few minutes to fill out and will be a valuable source of information for us as we work to make our schools and district stronger.

You may complete the survey online using a computer, tablet, or smartphone now through Friday, January 23. Please check your email for a direct link from your school's survey coordinator.

We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses and support.

Monday, January 5, is a non-student day. We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, January 6.

Our 3rd grade dual language students explored an important lesson in personal growth during their 7 Mindsets curriculum. Students engaged in a meaningful activity creating individual puzzle pieces that represent their unique identities. Through this creative exercise, they learned about personal responsibility and the value of individual contributions!

Bellamy Elementary's Annual Multicultural Night & Talent Show is coming Thursday, January 29th 5:00-7:30pm! Talent show try-outs will be held January 12th-16th from 7:10-7:40 in Mrs. Solar's room 117. For more information about Talent show try-outs or bringing a cultural dish please email melissa.soler@hcps.net

Cultural food donation sign up:

Multicultural Food Donation 2026/Donación de alimentos multiculturales 2026 – Fill out form

Talent Show sign up:

Talent and Fashion Show Entry Form 2026 – Fill out form

Our special elf, Mrs. Bishop the Shelf Elf, stopped by to wish us and all the Bellamy Bobcat families a happy holiday season 🎄❄⛄

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!

Students in 4th grade explored teamwork and collaboration during their 7 Mindsets lesson through an engaging rock paper scissors activity. The exercise provided an interactive opportunity for students to understand the dynamics of building effective partnerships and learning to work together. By participating in this cooperative game, students gained insights into communication, strategy, and mutual support - essential skills for creating a successful team. 🤝🧩

Happy Holidays from Bellamy Elementary! We wish everyone a joyful holiday season filled with family and friends. 🌟

4th grade AGP scientist are setting up for STEM FAIR success by exploring chemical changes. What affects will saltwater have on different metals? Will rust reveal itself? Data collection up next 😁

This Thursday December 18th is our Holiday Concert ❄️⛄ Please join us at 6pm in our lunchroom to support our amazing chorus. This event is free. Hope to see everyone there!

A great night's sleep sets your child up for a great day at school! 😴💤

It's Testing Time 😃 This week's schedule:
Wednesday 12/16 QMT Math Testing 3rd-5th
Thursday 12/17 QMT Literacy K-5th
Friday 12/18 QMT Science K-5th

Join us in the fun for our Holiday Spirit Week next week Monday December 15th through Friday December 19th ⛄❄