

May 20, 2026
Interested in playing sports? Come see us. We need you! Blake, Blake, Blake!

June 12, 2026
America 250 Read, White & Blue Bingo Reading Challenge 📚 Celebrate America’s 250th birthday by joining the Read, White & Blue Summer Reading Challenge! Students can log reading ...

June 11, 2026
When school is out, Summer BreakSpot is here to help! Children and teens 18 and under can receive no-cost meals and snacks all summer long. ✅ No application required ✅ No reg...

June 3, 2026
In November 2024 , Hillsborough County residents voted to approve a millage referendum for students, providing a critical investment in the future of Hillsborough County Public...

May 12, 2026
A new Florida requirement means teens must complete a Driver Education course before taking the written driver’s license test — and Hillsborough Virtual School is offering a fast,...

April 29, 2026
Starting July 1, a new Florida Law — the Second Chance Act (Florida Statute 1006.20) — will require first-time high school athletes to have a cleared electrocardiogram (ECG) befor...

April 27, 2026
Keep the learning going this summer! Our 2026 Summer Learning Programs run from Wednesday, June 3, through Thursday, July 23 , and are designed for students in VPK through 12t...

April 24, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Link to photos from City of Tampa: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/uxdtwc38dy04v6x4t29ds/AEP6L8MiZ_vr6UY992gGYmc?rlkey=7ov537asayjbqyduasshq0m9c&st=53...

April 17, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hosted First-Ever Magnet Signing Day to Honor Students (Link to photos and video: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/ijvvq1oxvhnxei74qxh8c/ANMrpAF4h2yzPiY...

BLAKE HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR WINS CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION; ARTWORK TO BE DISPLAYED IN U.S. CAPITOL
April 3, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Link to photos: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/bq5njvzdgc9tyciqws1l7/AKdl1f1CIg7hENoiRbSsbkg?rlkey=g4ld80n46pudl6zatha5lf872&st=we6tw5wz&dl=0 TAMPA,...

April 3, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TAMPA, FL (April 3, 2026) — Students from Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) have earned national recognition through the 2026 Scholastic Art & ...

March 9, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tampa, Fl. (March 9, 2026) – Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is proud to announce that Cisco Betances, a Digital Cinema student at Howard W. Blake...
March 5, 2026
Debra Bellanti FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tampa, Fl. (March 5, 2026) –International has released the recipients of its 2025 Cambridge Learner Awards , and Hillsborough County ...
February 19, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tampa, Fl. (February 19, 2026) – Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) proudly announces that 201 outstanding students have earned placement in the ...

February 18, 2026
Congratulations to our Blake performers for receiving the opportunity to dance with NYC professionals in special master classes! Thank you to Tampa Bay 28 for featuring this amaz...

January 13, 2026
Tampa, Fl. (January 13, 2026) – Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is excited to announce the district’s high school graduation rate for the 2024–2025 academic year is an i...

December 19, 2025
For Immediate Release Tampa, Fl. (December 19, 2025) – All Hillsborough County public schools and district offices will be closed from Monday, December 22, through Friday, ...

November 4, 2025
Discover the magic of the arts at Howard W. Blake High School’s Magnet Open House: Aurora Borealis on November 20th at 5:30 PM. Come explore our award-winning Visual & Performing...
October 16, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Tanya Arja or Debra Bellanti Hillsborough County Public Schools Office of Communications 813-272-4060 Hosts Annual Expo That Sh...

September 24, 2025
DO YOU HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR? In partnership with Hillsborough Community College, the University of South Florida, and the University of Tampa, we are hosting 16 District Fina...