🎓 The Magnet and School Choice Application Window is Now Open!
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✨ 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.
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COZY UP AND GRAB A BOOK 📚❄️ Don't forget, the Superintendent’s Winter Break Reading Challenge is underway! Students in PreK–12 are encouraged to grab their favorite book during Winter Break and log every minute they spend reading.
Through Monday, January 5, students can record their reading in Beanstack (Visit hub.hcps.net and click on the Beanstack icon to get started).
Schools with the highest participation will earn a Reader Leader trophy and $500 for library books! Winners will be announced during Celebrate Literacy Week, January 26 through 30.
Let’s keep reading and #GetCaughtReading this Winter Break!
Through Monday, January 5, students can record their reading in Beanstack (Visit hub.hcps.net and click on the Beanstack icon to get started).
Schools with the highest participation will earn a Reader Leader trophy and $500 for library books! Winners will be announced during Celebrate Literacy Week, January 26 through 30.
Let’s keep reading and #GetCaughtReading this Winter Break!
As we close out 2025, we thank our students, families, teachers, and staff for making our district shine.
Whether you’re traveling, celebrating, or resting, from all of us at Hillsborough County Public Schools, we wish you a joyful Winter Break and Happy Holidays!
Whether you’re traveling, celebrating, or resting, from all of us at Hillsborough County Public Schools, we wish you a joyful Winter Break and Happy Holidays!
Burns Testing Today - The district had an internet outage this morning which resulted in a delay to the start of all semester exams that were computer based. We adjusted the bell schedule to accommodate the need for extra time.
From Burns MS Physical Education Department - Kona Ice will be in PE classes today for the Quarter 2 PE Incentive. Students can purchase Kona Ice - Cash Only - Prices start at 5$
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Burns MS completed our monthly safety drill today (Lockdown Drill)
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! ❤️🤍💙
Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 12.
Enjoy the day as we honor and remember all who have served! ❤️🤍💙
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
Burns Families...progress reports will be given to students Thursday during first period to be returned Friday withba parent signature. Thank you.
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.
Join us as we honor their stories and recognize the voices that continue to shape and strengthen our communities.
🇺🇸 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!
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!
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
Here's a look at tonight's Challenge Problem.
📞 813-840-7260
📺 Spectrum Ch. 635 / Frontier Ch. 32
💻 hillsboroughschools.org/mhh
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.
