Do you have a career, skill, passion, or story to share with students? There’s still time to sign up to participate in the #GreatAmericanTeachIn on November 19, 2026! Community ...

Volunteers play an important role in supporting our students, teachers, and schools. In this episode of More to the Story , we sit down with Debra Blossom, our Manager of Volunte...

What goes into making sure students have nutritious, appealing meals every school day? On this episode, we sit down with Shani Hall and Chef Deborah Ferguson from Student Nutritio...

All Kindergarten through 12th grade first quarter report cards for the 2026-2027 academic year are now available online for families via the Focus Parent Portal, contingent upon t...

Spirit Week is October 26-30! See our schedule for details on our fun dress-up days!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tampa, Fl. (October 15, 2026) – Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is proud to announce that 38 schools have been designated as 2025-2026 Florid...

Safety is a shared responsibility, and creating secure learning environments remains a top priority at Hillsborough County Public Schools. In this special Safety Month episode of ...

Athletics is about much more than wins and losses. In this episode of More to the Story , Hillsborough County Public Schools' Director of Athletics Sara Bogue shares how school s...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tampa, Fl. (October 2, 2026) – Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) released its 2025-2026 Impact Report, a districtwide look at student outcomes, op...

SAVE THE DATE: November 19 The Great American Teach-In brings HCPS students and community professionals together for a day of sharing, learning, and inspiration. Whether you're ...

In this episode of More to the Story , Melissa Morgado, Director of English Language Learners, joins the podcast to discuss how Hillsborough County Public Schools supports studen...

Students, join us for a fun evening of games, prizes, and fun on Thursday, October 8th from 4:30 to 6:30 PM in the Benito Cafeteria sponsored by PTSA! Free to all Benito students!...

For the first time in district history, every school in Hillsborough County Public Schools' Transformation Network earned an A, B, or C school grade. Join Deputy Superintendent of...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tampa, Fl. (September 17, 2026) – Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is inviting families, staff, business leaders, and community members to atte...

Start With Hello Week is a great opportunity to encourage students to connect with others, help everyone feel included, and build a stronger sense of belonging here at Benito. Du...

From the stage to the studio, the fine arts play a vital role in helping students discover their talents, build confidence, and express their creativity. In this episode of More ...

Florida KidCare is the state’s high-quality, affordable health and dental insurance for kids. It is made up of four unique programs: Medicaid for Children, MediKids, Florida Healt...

What happens when learning goes beyond the classroom walls? In this episode of More to the Story , we explore Hillsborough County Public Schools' expanded academic field trip opp...

The book fair is coming October 2-9. Students can shop between 9:15 and 4:00 each day and October 2 will be our VIP Day just for students who have eWallet accounts. Parents, you c...

Florida students in grades K-12 are invited to participate in the 2026 Hispanic Heritage Art and Essay Contests. Submissions are due by Share your Creativity for Hispanic Herit...