🎓 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

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!

🌟 Crestwood Familia! 🌟
Another action-packed week at Crestwood! Here’s what’s coming up:
✅ Tuesday: FAST 📊 Math Testing for 3rd–5th graders. Please make sure your student gets a good night’s rest 🌙 and arrives on time ⏰.
✅ Thursday: FAST 📚 ELA Testing.
🎉 Friday Fun:
🍧 Students with perfect attendance will enjoy a Popsicle Party!
🎄 During specials, we’re having a Holiday Takeover—rumor has it 🎅 the big guy himself will be there!
🛼 Skate Party at Skate World of Tampa at 6:00 PM. More details coming later this week.
Thank you for supporting our Crestwood Familia 💙!
Another action-packed week at Crestwood! Here’s what’s coming up:
✅ Tuesday: FAST 📊 Math Testing for 3rd–5th graders. Please make sure your student gets a good night’s rest 🌙 and arrives on time ⏰.
✅ Thursday: FAST 📚 ELA Testing.
🎉 Friday Fun:
🍧 Students with perfect attendance will enjoy a Popsicle Party!
🎄 During specials, we’re having a Holiday Takeover—rumor has it 🎅 the big guy himself will be there!
🛼 Skate Party at Skate World of Tampa at 6:00 PM. More details coming later this week.
Thank you for supporting our Crestwood Familia 💙!
Reminder that Coffee with Crestwood is tomorrow at 8:00 am. Please check in to the main office and be prepared to receive resources that will help support your family, student, and our school community.
📣 Crestwood Familia,
✨ Tomorrow our K–2nd grade students will take their STAR Math test! Please make sure they are at school on time ⏰ and ready to show what they know ✅.
🎄 Tomorrow also kicks off our 12 Days of Christmas celebration! The first theme is Gnome Day 🧙♂️—students may wear Gnome shirts 👕 to participate.
☕ Information about Coffee with Crestwood was sent home with your students today.
💖 Thank you for being an important part of our school familia! 🙌
✨ Tomorrow our K–2nd grade students will take their STAR Math test! Please make sure they are at school on time ⏰ and ready to show what they know ✅.
🎄 Tomorrow also kicks off our 12 Days of Christmas celebration! The first theme is Gnome Day 🧙♂️—students may wear Gnome shirts 👕 to participate.
☕ Information about Coffee with Crestwood was sent home with your students today.
💖 Thank you for being an important part of our school familia! 🙌
🎉 Welcome Back, Crestwood Families! 🦅
We hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving break! 🍂🦃
This week is full of exciting events:
✅ Tuesday, Dec. 2
• 🐔 Chick-Fil-A Spirit Day
• 🎶 Our ensembles perform at Citrus Park Mall at 7:00 PM—don’t miss it!
✅ K–2 STAR Testing on Tuesday & Thursday
• 📚 Attendance is key! Students here BOTH days earn a Popsicle Party Friday 🍧
✅ Thursday, Dec. 4
• 🎄 Holiday Concert at Crestwood at 6:30 PM—join us for a festive night!
Thank you for your support! 💙 Let’s finish the year strong! 💪
#WeAreCrestwood
We hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving break! 🍂🦃
This week is full of exciting events:
✅ Tuesday, Dec. 2
• 🐔 Chick-Fil-A Spirit Day
• 🎶 Our ensembles perform at Citrus Park Mall at 7:00 PM—don’t miss it!
✅ K–2 STAR Testing on Tuesday & Thursday
• 📚 Attendance is key! Students here BOTH days earn a Popsicle Party Friday 🍧
✅ Thursday, Dec. 4
• 🎄 Holiday Concert at Crestwood at 6:30 PM—join us for a festive night!
Thank you for your support! 💙 Let’s finish the year strong! 💪
#WeAreCrestwood

STAR and FAST assessments. Please see flyer for our incentive.


No alarms. No homework. Just Fall Break stuff. 😎🍁
Enjoy your time off! We wish everyone a happy and safe break.
Enjoy your time off! We wish everyone a happy and safe break.

Dear Crestwood Families,
Let’s come together and make a BIG difference! Valor is hosting a Canned Food Drive to help families in need, and we need your support.
✅ When: All this week
✅ What to bring: Canned goods like beans, soups, vegetables, fruits, or sauces
Can You Help? YES, You CAN! Every can counts! Please consider sending a canned good with your student. Together, we can spread kindness and fill hearts (and pantries)! 💙
Thank you for being part of our caring Crestwood community!
Let’s come together and make a BIG difference! Valor is hosting a Canned Food Drive to help families in need, and we need your support.
✅ When: All this week
✅ What to bring: Canned goods like beans, soups, vegetables, fruits, or sauces
Can You Help? YES, You CAN! Every can counts! Please consider sending a canned good with your student. Together, we can spread kindness and fill hearts (and pantries)! 💙
Thank you for being part of our caring Crestwood community!


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! ❤️🤍💙

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

➕➖ 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.
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.

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

➕➖ MATH HOMEWORK HOTLINE WEEK 7 ➗✖️ Tonight's topic for Math Homework Hotline is "Proportional Relationships."
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.
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.

Hello Crestwood Families,
We’ve got a busy and exciting Friday coming up on October 24!
📸 Classroom Picture Day & Retakes
During the school day, students will take classroom pictures with their classmates and teacher—a great keepsake!
If your child missed the original picture day, no worries—retakes are happening too!
🎃 Trunk or Treat – Friday Night Fun!
Our 1st annual Trunk or Treat is happening Friday evening, and we can’t wait to see you there!
Keep those candy donations coming in, sign up for a trunk spot, and make plans to join the fun. Costumes, decorated trunks, and lots of treats await!
Thanks for helping make Crestwood such a magical place for our kids. Let’s make this Friday one to remember!
We’ve got a busy and exciting Friday coming up on October 24!
📸 Classroom Picture Day & Retakes
During the school day, students will take classroom pictures with their classmates and teacher—a great keepsake!
If your child missed the original picture day, no worries—retakes are happening too!
🎃 Trunk or Treat – Friday Night Fun!
Our 1st annual Trunk or Treat is happening Friday evening, and we can’t wait to see you there!
Keep those candy donations coming in, sign up for a trunk spot, and make plans to join the fun. Costumes, decorated trunks, and lots of treats await!
Thanks for helping make Crestwood such a magical place for our kids. Let’s make this Friday one to remember!


Don't forget to submit your designs for the Hillsborough Reads Bookmark Contest! 📚
Help our students "Get Caught Reading!" by creating a colorful and engaging bookmark that celebrates our district-wide literacy initiative.
Educators and students in all grade levels can design a 2.5" x 7" bookmark for a chance to have their artwork professionally printed and shared across schools!
Entries are due to your school’s art teacher by EOD next Friday, Oct. 31. Winners will be announced in December!
For the full guidelines and entry form, visit https://bit.ly/hillsreadsbookmark.
Help our students "Get Caught Reading!" by creating a colorful and engaging bookmark that celebrates our district-wide literacy initiative.
Educators and students in all grade levels can design a 2.5" x 7" bookmark for a chance to have their artwork professionally printed and shared across schools!
Entries are due to your school’s art teacher by EOD next Friday, Oct. 31. Winners will be announced in December!
For the full guidelines and entry form, visit https://bit.ly/hillsreadsbookmark.

During National School Bus Safety Week, we celebrate our dedicated drivers and emphasize the importance of school bus safety for all—students, parents, and community members.
🚸🚌 Every day, we transport 78,000 students to school, highlighting safety as our top priority. ⚠️ Safety first, always!
🚸🚌 Every day, we transport 78,000 students to school, highlighting safety as our top priority. ⚠️ Safety first, always!

Hillsborough Virtual School offers high-quality education to all K-12 students, featuring a diverse range of courses tailored to meet various interests and career paths. From core academic subjects to innovative electives, our offerings cater to full-time, part-time, or credit recovery learners.
Explore the options today and start your journey and discover what's possible at HVS: http://hillsboroughschools.org/virtual 💻✨
Explore the options today and start your journey and discover what's possible at HVS: http://hillsboroughschools.org/virtual 💻✨

