Appointments are required. Families can call 813-635-5200 (option 5) to register and schedule an appointment for this event, which goes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please note: spots are limited and appointments cannot be made online.
For eligibility requirements and more information, please visit hillstax.org/saturday-license-services.
Burns MS Grandparent's Day Breakfast Invitation:
When - Thursday, September 11 from 8:15am - 9:00am
Where - Burns MS Cafeteria ($4 for adults; free for school-aged students)
What - Invitations went home with students Friday, Sep. 5
You can return the form or reply to this email with your name and the number of people attending.
https://5il.co/3oyfh
➕➖ Who's ready to "Do the Math"? ➗🟰
Be sure to tune in on Thursday, September 11, at 6 p.m.
Math Homework Hotline airs on Spectrum Ch. 635, Frontier Ch. 32, or online at hillsboroughschools.org/mhh.
Download it now and enable notifications to get the latest news, events, updates, and important info right at your fingertips. Be part of the HCPS community and stay engaged and informed every step of the way! 🎉
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Google Play: https://aptg.co/sG8Xg3
Burns Middle School Weekly - What's Bruin?
🎉 A Strong Start to the School Year!
Dear Burns Families,
We’ve officially wrapped up our first week of school, and it was a great success! Students were welcomed with engaging introductions, clear expectations, and a strong focus on building relationships. With over 1,060 students enrolled and more joining daily, we’re excited for the year ahead.
Thank you for your support in helping your child transition smoothly into the new school year. We also extend our gratitude to our dedicated faculty and staff for making this a positive beginning.
📅 Upcoming Events & Activities
Here’s what’s happening this week at Burns Middle School:
🏀 Basketball Tryouts begin Monday and continue through the week
🧮 7th Day Enrollment Count
🔥 Fire Drill
🔒Lockdown Drill
Kona Ice Available During All Lunches Thursday
🏫 School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting – Thursday 8:30 (media center)
Interested in joining the SAC? This committee includes parents, community members, students, faculty, and staff. To express interest, please email lindsay.zielinski@hcps.net. We’d love to have your voice at the table!
🔐 Safety Reminder: FortifyFL App
We encourage all parents and students to download the FortifyFL App, a tool for anonymously reporting suspicious activity. This app supports our commitment to student safety and reinforces the “See something, say something” mindset.
📱 Download FortifyFL on your mobile device
🔎 Submit reports anonymously
🚓 Law enforcement and school officials are notified immediately
Let’s work together to keep our school safe and secure.
📣 Promote Your Business – Become a PTSA Sponsor! 📣
The Burns Middle School PTSA is inviting local businesses, families, and community partners to join our 2025–2026 Sponsorship Program. This is your chance to connect with over 1,100 parents, students, and staff while helping fund student activities, teacher appreciation, and school improvements. Sponsors receive year-round visibility through banners on campus, recognition in school communications, and a strong presence in the Burns community.
Contact: bmsbusinesssponsorships@gmail.com
Learn More & Sign Up: https://forms.gle/q5wFAcyAt5SvdkBZ8
Thank you for being an essential part of the Burns Middle School community. We look forward to a fantastic year ahead!
Go Bruins!
Register now at https://bit.ly/B2SSchoolBus and get ready for on-the-spot interviews for available positions. Your new career journey starts at HCPS!
We're excited to kick off the 2025-26 school year. Welcome back, students and families!
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Google Play: https://aptg.co/sG8Xg3
Students ages 5–18 can ride HART buses for half the regular fare with a Youth Pass. To sign up, just stop by a HART Customer Service window, available Monday through Saturday.
Have questions? Visit GoHART.org or call 813-254-4278.
Explore everything related to HCPS and your students via the HCPS, Focus, and Canvas apps! Get informed, stay connected, and receive the latest updates. Download these essential apps today from the App Store or Google Play to enhance your experience.
HCPS—App Store: https://aptg.co/6nZQyH | Google Play: https://aptg.co/sG8Xg3
Focus—App Store: http://bit.ly/3IPcgCH | Google Play: http://bit.ly/4lJJamJ
Canvas—App Store: http://bit.ly/3IQ8ngL | Google Play: http://bit.ly/45ndbTr
Focus will sync parent accounts from Focus to Canvas within 24 hours of creation. Parents will use the same email to login to Canvas but must set a password before logging in the first time. To set a Canvas password, please access the Canvas Reset Password page.
1. Search Hillsborough County Schools in your phone's app store and download the app
2. Select Allow notifications when prompted on initial download to ensure you receive notifications
3. Select preferred notification group(s)
Download Now:
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Google Play: https://aptg.co/sG8Xg3
Attention Parents! Enhance communication in your child's education with the HCPS Focus Portal:
- Monitor Attendance
- View Report Cards
- Access Student Schedules
- Check Testing Results for Statewide Assessment
Download before the 2025-26 school year begins:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.focusschoolsoftware.community.hcps
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hcps-focus-portal/id6744232359
