This episode, we sit down with Denee Upshaw, Director of Virtual Instruction, to pull back the curtain on Hillsborough Virtual School - how it works, who it's for, and why some fa...

Season 2 of More to the Story , the official podcast of Hillsborough County Public Schools, begins with a special conversation featuring Superintendent Van Ayres . In this epi...

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 a...

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...

As we prepare to welcome students for the 2026-2027 school year, we are proud to celebrate Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) earning its first A district grade since 2014...

The 2027-2028 Student Academic Calendar for Hillsborough County Public Schools was approved during the school board meeting on July 14, 2026. Below are the approved dates: ...

Families can save on eligible school supplies during Florida’s 2026 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, running July 20 through August 20 . The tax holiday allows shoppers to pur...

Welcome Back Buckhorn Bears!!!

TAMPA, Fla. (July 1, 2026) — Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) has earned an A district grade from the Florida Department of Education, marking the district's first A...

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 ...

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...

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...

Happy Summer Break BES Families!! Here is our updated 2026-2027 School Supply List!! We look forward to seeing you all in August!!

Did you know Florida offers a free at-home literacy program to help young readers build confidence and strengthen their reading skills? New Worlds Reading is a statewide in...

Buckhorn Families, Join us for Fun, Fit and Family Night on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in the cafeteria from 5:30-6:30pm. This is a night of fun and fitness for the entire fa...

Experience a Summer Camp Extravaganza! Join us for games, music and tons of FUN while checking out all of the excitement our Summer camp offers. This is a FREE, family event, so ...

This initiative is designed to welcome families in the community to attend the one-hour "Power Hour" session at the upcoming Future Fair Hiring Events in April. Future Career Aca...

This initiative is designed to welcome families in the community to attend the one-hour "Power Hour" session at the upcoming Future Fair Hiring Events in April. Future Career Aca...

Great News Families, we are moving to online enrollments for all NEW to HCPS students! You can scan the QR code on the above document and follow the step-by-step instructions t...

Check out our spirit week for Read Across America!!