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Celebrating the Arts in Education 🎨🎭

The arts help students discover their creativity, build confidence, and see the world from new perspectives. From visual arts and music to theater and dance, arts education gives students meaningful opportunities to create, express themselves, and explore their talents.

This National Arts in Education Week, we’re celebrating the educators, students, and programs that bring creativity and inspiration into our classrooms every day! 💙

about 2 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools

Are you going to school, work, or exploring Hillsborough County? 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 get one, families must stop by a HART Customer Service window at one of the following locations:

🚍 Marion Transit Center (1211 N. Marion Street) | Monday–Friday: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.  or Saturday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
🚍 University Area Transit Center (13110 N. 27th Street) | Monday–Friday: 6 a.m. – 5 p.m. or  Saturday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Have questions or want more details? Visit GoHART.org or call 813-254-4278.

about 2 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools

Step Up Scholarships Accepted at HCPS!

Did you know Hillsborough County Public Schools accepts Step Up For Students scholarships for eligible courses?

Students using the FES-EO or PEP Scholarship may be able to use scholarship funds toward eligible HCPS courses, including electives, advanced academics, CTE, elementary specials, and virtual courses: HCPSScholarships.com

2 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools

Step Up for Students - Scholarships Accepted

2026–2027 Student Code of Conduct

Families can now view the 2026–2027 Student Code of Conduct online. The Code of Conduct provides important information about student expectations, rights, responsibilities, and district policies. It is broken up into four sections:

Introduction
Students’ and Parent/Guardians’ Rights and Responsibilities
Policies and Procedures
Discipline

For the full code of conduct, please visit hillsboroughschools.org/o/hcps/page/student-code-of-conduct.

3 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools

Student schedules will be available to view beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4, through the Focus Parent Portal.

To access your student's schedule, you must first complete all required back-to-school forms online.

For more details and information, visit: https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/article/3057201

3 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools

Student Schedules Available August 4 Through Focus Parent Portal

Back-to-school forms are now available through the HCPS Focus Parent Portal!

Starting today, families can complete all required new school year forms online before the first day, which is on Monday, August 10.

For more details and information, visit: https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/article/3047169

3 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools

PLANNING AHEAD? 🗓️ We've got you covered! The 2027-2028 Student Academic Calendar is now available, giving families an early look at important dates for the FOLLOWING school year.

Students' First Day of School -Tuesday, August 10, 2027
Regular Student Day/No Early Release - Monday, August 16, 2027
Labor Day/Non-Student Day - Monday, September 6, 2027
End of 1st Grading Period - Friday, October 8, 2027
Veterans Day/Non-Student Day - Thursday, November 11, 2027
Fall Break/Non-Student Days - Monday, November 22 - Friday, November 26, 2027
Students Return to School - Monday, November 29, 2027
End of 2nd Grading Period/1st Semester - Friday, December 17, 2027
Winter Break/Non-Student Days - Monday, December 20 - Friday, December 31, 2027
Non-Student Day - Monday, January 3, 2028
Students Return to School - Tuesday, January 4, 2028
Martin Luther King, Jr./Non-Student Day - Monday, January 17, 2028
Florida State Fair/Non-Student Day - Friday, February 18, 2028
Presidents' Day/Non-Student Day - Monday, February 21, 2028
Strawberry Festival/Non-Student Day - Monday, March 6, 2028
End of 3rd Grading Period - Friday, March 10, 2028
Spring Break/Non-Student Days - Monday, March 13 - Friday, March 17, 2028
Non-Student Day - Monday, March 20, 2028
Students Return to School - Tuesday, March 21, 2028
Non-Student Day - Friday, April 14, 2028
Last Day of School; End of 4th Grading Period/2nd Semester - Friday, May 26, 2028

Tentative Hurricane Make-Up Day(s) if needed: November 11, November 22-24, January 3, 2028.

Student Early Release Day schedule has not been finalized.
Monday, August 16, 2027, will be a regular student day.
The last day of school is a 2.5-hour early release.

In case you need THIS YEAR'S calendar, visit hillsboroughschools.org/o/hcps/page/calendar26-27.

4 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools

We've extended our Summer Feeding Program's weekly meal box distribution by one more week!

Families can pick up a free seven-day meal box every Wednesday on July 15, July 22, and now July 29, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at South County Career Center (2810 John Sherman Way, Ruskin).

Each meal box includes seven days of breakfast and lunch meals, plus a gallon of milk for children and teens 18 and younger. Children do not need to be present for pickup.

Can't make it to the weekly pickup? HCPS also continues to offer free on-site meals at more than 150 locations throughout the summer. Find a meal site near you at summerbreakspot.org.

4 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools

Summer Food Program 7 days of free meals provided

🚌 Transportation Job Fairs

Join Hillsborough County Public Schools at our Transportation Job Fair and explore careers as a Bus Driver or Mechanic. Enjoy great benefits, paid time off, free training, school breaks, and more.

📅 July 15 | 🕘 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

📅 July 29 | 🕘 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

📅 August 19 | 🕘 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
at our Transportation HQ located at 9455 Harney Rd, Thonotosassa

Help keep our students moving safely every day! Register Today: https://bit.ly/2026DrivetheBus

Learn more about our Transportation and the benefits of joining the team at http://hillsboroughschools.org/drive.

4 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools

We are proud to announce that Hillsborough County Public Schools has earned an “A” district grade from the Florida Department of Education for the first time in more than a decade! 🎉🎉

This milestone follows a year of remarkable student achievement, reflecting all the hard work and dedication from our students, administrators, teachers, support staff, and families.

We are ready to continue to build on this momentum this upcoming school year.

Thank you to our HCPS Family for helping us lead the way!

4 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools

Elementary students smiling and holding up a sign that reads "HCPS is an A district"

Smiles are big, and summer is here! Thank you for a year full of growth and great moments. Have an amazing summer.

5 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools

decorative image that says school's out for summer

Episode 17: Student Voices

For the final episode of our very first podcast season, we turn the microphone over to the voices at the heart of our schools — our students. Two graduating seniors, Ella Connell and Dillon Colaso, join us to reflect on their K–12 journey, from their earliest days in kindergarten to the milestones of their senior year. They share the moments, experiences, and educators that made an impact, how they’ve grown along the way, and what lies ahead as they prepare to take their next steps beyond high school.

Listen on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming episodes! 🎙️

More information about the More to the Story podcast>>

5 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools

Give your student a boost this summer.

More Opportunities Start Here with Hillsborough Virtual School’s flexible online courses for credit recovery, GPA improvement, or acceleration. Local HCPS teachers support students every step of the way.

Learn more at hillsboroughschools.org/virtual.