🎓 The Magnet and School Choice Application Window is Now Open!

Explore 80+ award-winning programs designed to spark curiosity and inspire every student’s future — from Engineering and Medical to Performing Arts, IB, Architecture, Montessori, and more!

✨ The application window closes December 7 at 11:59 p.m. Learn more — attend a Regional Magnet Expo or call the school of choice to schedule a school tour.

👉 More Opportunities Start Here! Apply at bit.ly/4nrl54k

about 2 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Graphic that says NOW OPEN Magnet & School Choice Application Window Closes December 7.
From Burns MS Physical Education Department - Kona Ice will be in PE classes today for the Quarter 2 PE Incentive. Students can purchase Kona Ice - Cash Only - Prices start at 5$
about 15 hours ago, Matthew DiPrima
PE Q2 Incentive - Kona Ice Today
COZY UP AND GRAB A BOOK 📚❄️ We are excited to announce the Superintendent's Winter Break Reading Challenge! Students in PreK-12 are encouraged to dive into their favorite stories this upcoming break and log every minute they read.

From December 19 through January 5, students can record their reading in Beanstack (Visit hub.hcps.net and click on the Beanstack icon to get started). The schools with the highest participation will earn a Reader Leader trophy and $500 toward library books! Winners will be announced during Celebrate Literacy Week, January 26 through 30.

Let's #GetCaughtReading this Winter Break!
2 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Superintendent's Winter Break Reading Challenge
Congratulations to our Hillsborough Reads Bookmark Contest winners! 📚🎉

From hundreds of submissions across more than 85 schools, these bookmarks stood out with incredible designs that brought our theme — “Get Caught Reading!” — to life.

Our winners are:
🏅 Mason R., 1st grade – Chiles Elementary
School
🏅 Emilie (Ziyu) W., 5th grade – Clark Elementary School 

🏅 Fiona L., 8th grade – Burns Middle School
🏅 Ashley R., 12th grade – Jefferson High School
🏅 April McMillion, Art Teacher – Sumner High School

Thank you to every student and educator who shared their creativity with us. We can’t wait to see these bookmarks printed and shared across our schools!
4 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Hillsborough Read Bookmark Contest Winners

Burns Weekly - What's Bruin? 12/7/25
https://5il.co/3st20

5 days ago, Matthew DiPrima
Burns Weekly - What's Bruin? 12/7/25

From Burns Middle School -
1. Student Climate Survey Opt-out Parent Letter. English - https://5il.co/3spso Spanish- https://5il.co/3spsn
2. Wyldlife after school event flyer - Thursday 12/4 pickup on gym side at 5:30. https://5il.co/3spsp

Cluster Track Meet Tonight at Spoto HS - 6pm - Go Bruins!

9 days ago, Matthew DiPrima
See email or text for information
No alarms. No homework. Just Fall Break stuff. 😎🍁

Enjoy your time off! We wish everyone a happy and safe break.
19 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
fall image with kids painted hands
Burns MS completed our monthly safety drill today (Lockdown Drill)
24 days ago, Matthew DiPrima
Burns Middle School Newsletter
What's Bruin?
https://5il.co/3sbwf
26 days ago, Matthew DiPrima
What's Bruins 11/15/25
There will be no classes on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. 🇺🇸
Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 12.

Enjoy the day as we honor and remember all who have served! ❤️🤍💙
about 1 month ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Reminder: No School Tuesday, November 11

https://5il.co/3s4en
Burns Weekly 11-9
What's Bruin?
Links to Metropolitan Ministries and Families in Need Thanksgiving Flyer -https://5il.co/3s4ep

Mobile Food Pantry Flyer - https://5il.co/3s4eo

about 1 month ago, Matthew DiPrima
What's Bruin?
Burns Families...progress reports will be given to students Thursday during first period to be returned Friday withba parent signature. Thank you.
about 1 month ago, Matthew DiPrima
Throughout Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month, we celebrate the cultures, traditions, and lasting contributions of Native peoples across the United States.

Join us as we honor their stories and recognize the voices that continue to shape and strengthen our communities.
about 1 month ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Native American and Alaskan Heritage Month
Burns Weekly 11/2/25 What's Bruin? https://5il.co/3rvcj
about 1 month ago, Matthew DiPrima
What's Bruin? 11/2/25
🇺🇸 November is National Veterans and Military Families Month!

We thank the brave service members and their families, including the 4,000 military-connected families in Hillsborough County Public Schools. Your dedication and sacrifices inspire our school community!
about 1 month ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
An image of a military dad with his family in a park
TIME TO TUNE IN 🕧 #MathHomeworkHotline begins NOW!

Here's a look at tonight's Challenge Problem.

📞 813-840-7260
📺 Spectrum Ch. 635 / Frontier Ch. 32
💻 hillsboroughschools.org/mhh
about 1 month ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Math Homework Hotline Challenge Problem
Burns Parents - Only students who earned the first nine weeks PBIS incentive and received a wristband today can participate in our Monster Mash dress up Friday.
about 1 month ago, Matthew DiPrima
Monster Mash Information - Only students with wristbands received today in 7th period can participate in our PBIS incentive
➕➖ MATH HOMEWORK HOTLINE WEEK 8 ➗✖️ Tonight's topic for Math Homework Hotline is "Percents."

Tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m. and the show will start at 6 p.m. For help on any math topic, call 813-840-7260.

Tune in on Spectrum Ch. 635, Frontier Ch. 32, or online at hillsboroughschools.org/mhh.
about 1 month ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Math Homework Hotline

Check out the Burns MS Weekly Newsletter - What's Bruin?

https://5il.co/3rlmh

FOCUS parent portal district flyer - https://5il.co/3rlmf

Spanish - https://5il.co/3rlmg

about 2 months ago, Matthew DiPrima
What's Bruin? 10/26/25
TIME TO TUNE IN 🕧 #MathHomeworkHotline begins NOW!

Here's a look at tonight's Challenge Problem.

📞 813-840-7260
📺 Spectrum Ch. 635 / Frontier Ch. 32
💻 hillsboroughschools.org/mhh
about 2 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Math Homework Hotline Challenge Problem