Congratulations to Milton Figueroa (Class of 2025) and Cheyenne Lefczuk (Class of 2026) on receiving the Cambridge International Scholar Award! We could not be prouder of these exceptional students who have demonstrated academic excellence within our local and global community! Extending a special shout-out to Clipper Salmon (Class of 2025) on achieving a prestigious Cambridge International Top in USA award for scoring the highest standard mark in the country in an individual subject! #ReadyForTheWorld #GoStorm !
Seniors! Grad Bash tickets (for April 18) are on sale now until February 19. See Mrs. Gomez is room 604 or the Storm Station during lunches. $140 via My Payments Plus.
Congratulations to our boys basketball team!!! 4A DISTRICT CHAMPIONS!!! Back for what's ours since 2010!!! Go STORM!!!
Congratulations to our girls basketball team!!! 4A DISTRICT CHAMPS!!! Unfinished business since 2018!!! Go Storm!!!
Seniors! The King and Queen of Hearts is on Wednesday, February 11. Pick up your beads at the Storm Station before school. Go Senior Storm!
Students from 28 of our high schools participated in the 2026 Poetry Jam at Centro Asturiano in Ybor City!
Now in its 21st year, the high school competition empowers students through writing, public speaking, and storytelling. 📝
Congratulations to this year's finalists and winners!
1st Place: Zoey Tice, Plant City HS
2nd Place: Athena Wint, Lennard HS
3rd Place: Bailey Turnquist, Leto HS
Students' Choice Award: Bailey Turnquist, Leto HS
Now in its 21st year, the high school competition empowers students through writing, public speaking, and storytelling. 📝
Congratulations to this year's finalists and winners!
1st Place: Zoey Tice, Plant City HS
2nd Place: Athena Wint, Lennard HS
3rd Place: Bailey Turnquist, Leto HS
Students' Choice Award: Bailey Turnquist, Leto HS
Congratulations to our District Champion Wrestler: Shreevidya Rohini! Go Storm!!
Chamberlain HS Conference Night: Tuesday, February 10, 4:30PM to 6:30PM. Check Canvas for grades and schedules or to message teachers. Go Storm!
HCPS celebrates Love the Bus Month! 🚌💛
School buses safely transport thousands of students each day—replacing up to 36 cars on the road and making them the safest, most efficient ride to school. Thank you to our drivers and transportation staff for keeping every journey reliable and secure!
School buses safely transport thousands of students each day—replacing up to 36 cars on the road and making them the safest, most efficient ride to school. Thank you to our drivers and transportation staff for keeping every journey reliable and secure!
Thank you to our counselors for their hard work and dedication to the students of Chamberlain High School!! Thanks for guiding The Storm!!
Hope for Tampa Community Fair. March 7. Blake High School
Hillsborough County Public Schools recognizes that student success is driven by the unwavering dedication of our school counselors. 💙 During National School Counseling Week, we proudly honor you—the essential core of HCPS!
HCPS celebrates Black History Month!
Honoring 100 years since Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded Negro History Week, we continue his legacy through learning, experiences, and partnerships that highlight African American history and contributions. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3OeFIo7
Pictured: The Armwoods, digital artwork by Molly McGiveney, 2025 Blake High School graduate.
Honoring 100 years since Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded Negro History Week, we continue his legacy through learning, experiences, and partnerships that highlight African American history and contributions. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3OeFIo7
Pictured: The Armwoods, digital artwork by Molly McGiveney, 2025 Blake High School graduate.
UPDATE: Hyde Park United Method Church – Harnish Center will only be open Monday night, Jan. 26. The Hyde Park United Methodist Church – Magnolia Building will now open Tuesday night, Jan. 27. Motel vouchers are no longer available for Monday, Jan. 26 and Tuesday, Jan. 27.
Hillsborough Cold Weather Shelters to Open Monday and Tuesday Night
Hillsborough County, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2026) – Hillsborough County’s cold weather shelters will be activated on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 26 and 27, for the homeless and those living in homes without adequate heat who are unable to find other accommodations. Hillsborough County activates cold weather shelters when the National Weather Service forecasts temperatures to dip to or below 40 degrees with wind chill for two consecutive hours between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., which is forecasted to occur Monday and Tuesday night in Hillsborough County.
Shelter organizers are expecting high demand with limited capacity, so residents who need a warm place to stay are encouraged to use all resources, such as family and friends, as a first option.
Hillsborough County is partnering with the following organizations to provide limited-capacity cold weather shelters for adults. All shelters will take in guests from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 26 and 27, unless they reach capacity prior to that time.
Hyde Park United Methodist Church – Harnish Center (Monday only)
500 W. Platt St., Tampa, FL 33606
(preferred media location)
Hyde Park United Methodist Church – Magnolia Building (Tuesday only)
414 S. Magnolia Ave., Tampa, FL 33606
Tampa Bay Mission of Hope
110 S. Parsons Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511
Church of God of Prophecy Hyde Park
107 S. Oregon Ave., Tampa, FL 33606
Amazing Love Ministries
3304 E. Columbus Dr., Tampa, FL 33605
Greater New Hope Church Anointed Ministries
2104 Mud Lake Rd., Plant City, FL 33566
The Portico
1001 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33602
Hillsborough Cold Weather Shelters to Open Monday and Tuesday Night
Hillsborough County, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2026) – Hillsborough County’s cold weather shelters will be activated on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 26 and 27, for the homeless and those living in homes without adequate heat who are unable to find other accommodations. Hillsborough County activates cold weather shelters when the National Weather Service forecasts temperatures to dip to or below 40 degrees with wind chill for two consecutive hours between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., which is forecasted to occur Monday and Tuesday night in Hillsborough County.
Shelter organizers are expecting high demand with limited capacity, so residents who need a warm place to stay are encouraged to use all resources, such as family and friends, as a first option.
Hillsborough County is partnering with the following organizations to provide limited-capacity cold weather shelters for adults. All shelters will take in guests from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 26 and 27, unless they reach capacity prior to that time.
Hyde Park United Methodist Church – Harnish Center (Monday only)
500 W. Platt St., Tampa, FL 33606
(preferred media location)
Hyde Park United Methodist Church – Magnolia Building (Tuesday only)
414 S. Magnolia Ave., Tampa, FL 33606
Tampa Bay Mission of Hope
110 S. Parsons Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511
Church of God of Prophecy Hyde Park
107 S. Oregon Ave., Tampa, FL 33606
Amazing Love Ministries
3304 E. Columbus Dr., Tampa, FL 33605
Greater New Hope Church Anointed Ministries
2104 Mud Lake Rd., Plant City, FL 33566
The Portico
1001 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33602
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🗓️ It's almost time for Family Day at the Florida State Fair! Friday, February 13, is a non-student day of school.
Youth ages 17 and under will receive free admission to the fair until 5 p.m. with an admission-paying parent or guardian 21 or older.
While you're at the fair, be sure to stop by the Florida Center and check out the HCPS exhibit area! We'll also have many schools and students showing livestock in the barns. Please stop by and cheer them on!
For more information on the Florida State Fair, please visit floridastatefair.com.
Youth ages 17 and under will receive free admission to the fair until 5 p.m. with an admission-paying parent or guardian 21 or older.
While you're at the fair, be sure to stop by the Florida Center and check out the HCPS exhibit area! We'll also have many schools and students showing livestock in the barns. Please stop by and cheer them on!
For more information on the Florida State Fair, please visit floridastatefair.com.
📚 Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! Schools across the district are hosting exciting events that highlight the power of reading, creativity, and student voice. Our students are showing that literacy is more than reading—it’s creativity, voice, and expression.
Literacy is alive and thriving in our schools! 🎉📖
🎉 Results are available!
Hillsborough County Public Schools Magnet & School Choice Application results are live online.
✅ If you received an offer, you have until Friday, January 30 at 11:59 p.m. to accept.
Don’t miss your opportunity to secure your spot!
👉 bit.ly/MagnetChoiceHCPS
Hillsborough County Public Schools Magnet & School Choice Application results are live online.
✅ If you received an offer, you have until Friday, January 30 at 11:59 p.m. to accept.
Don’t miss your opportunity to secure your spot!
👉 bit.ly/MagnetChoiceHCPS
Donate Blood at Chamberlain High School's Blood Drive! 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM on Thursday, February 5.
There will be no classes for students on Monday, January 19. Regular classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20.
Attention Seniors! Class of 2026! Order your Cap and Gown before February 1! Visit Jostens online. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/catalogBrowse/1039437/CHAMBERLAIN-HIGH-SCHOOL/Graduation/2969387158/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/
