Safety is a shared responsibility, and creating secure learning environments remains a top priority at Hillsborough County Public Schools. In this special Safety Month episode of ...

Athletics is about much more than wins and losses. In this episode of More to the Story , Hillsborough County Public Schools' Director of Athletics Sara Bogue shares how school s...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tampa, Fl. (October 2, 2026) – Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) released its 2025-2026 Impact Report, a districtwide look at student outcomes, op...

In this episode of More to the Story , Melissa Morgado, Director of English Language Learners, joins the podcast to discuss how Hillsborough County Public Schools supports studen...

SAVE THE DATE: November 19 The Great American Teach-In brings HCPS students and community professionals together for a day of sharing, learning, and inspiration. Whether you're ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tampa, Fl. (September 28, 2026) – Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is proud to announce that 24 schools have been recognized by the Florida Posit...

For the first time in district history, every school in Hillsborough County Public Schools' Transformation Network earned an A, B, or C school grade. Join Deputy Superintendent of...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tampa, Fl. (September 17, 2026) – Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is inviting families, staff, business leaders, and community members to atte...

From the stage to the studio, the fine arts play a vital role in helping students discover their talents, build confidence, and express their creativity. In this episode of More ...

Florida KidCare is the state’s high-quality, affordable health and dental insurance for kids. It is made up of four unique programs: Medicaid for Children, MediKids, Florida Healt...

What happens when learning goes beyond the classroom walls? In this episode of More to the Story , we explore Hillsborough County Public Schools' expanded academic field trip opp...

Florida students in grades K-12 are invited to participate in the 2026 Hispanic Heritage Art and Essay Contests. Submissions are due by Share your Creativity for Hispanic Herit...

In this episode of More to the Story , we sit down with Christopher Jargo and Larissa Lizarraga from our Career and Technical Education team to discuss how CTE programs help stud...

Music education is about so much more than learning notes and rhythms. It helps students build confidence, creativity, discipline, collaboration skills, and a sense of belonging. ...

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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...