Back to school means back on the move, and the Hillsborough Transit Authority is here to help!

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.
about 10 hours ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
HART Youth Pass

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 day ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
HCPS, Focus Portal, & Canvas app icons
Discover all the features the HCPS app provides! Staying connected is as simple as one, two, three!

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:
App Store: https://aptg.co/6nZQyH
Google Play: https://aptg.co/sG8Xg3
6 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
three phone showing the steps to get notifications

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

8 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
focus owl icon with download the HCPS Focus Portal

Discover all things HCPS and for your students through the HCPS, Focus, and Canvas apps! Download these apps on the App Store or Google Play Store today.

12 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
the three icons for the apps
Can you believe we’re just 20 days away from the first day of school?! As you get ready for all things Back to School, be sure to save and add the key dates from our 2025–2026 Student Academic Calendar.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on Monday, August 11!
14 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
25-26 Student Academic Calendar - English
25-26 Student Academic Calendar - Spanish
We’re proud to celebrate district-wide growth in academic achievement with the release of the 2024-2025 school grades! Not only did we see an overall increase in the number of A and B schools, but two schools even jumped two full letter grades, from a C to an A. These grades reflect the hard work of our students, teachers, staff, and school communities across the district. Congratulations, HCPS Family! Let’s keep the momentum going!
29 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Continuing the Momentum
Congratulations to Milady Astacio, the new principal of Dawson Elementary School! Milady began her career in education with the New York Board of Education, designing and evaluating training programs before joining HCPS in 2003 as a teacher at Robinson Elementary. She has since served as AP and principal at Wimauma Elementary and as principal at Thompson Elementary. In 2023, she became the Director of Elementary Curriculum in Volusia County. We’re thrilled to welcome Milady back to #TeamHCPS and to the home of the Dawson Dragons!
about 2 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Photo of Milady Astacio, the new principal of Dawson Elementary School
Happy School Principals’ Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the incredible leaders who guide our schools to greatness. Thank you to our dedicated principals for your hard work, vision, and commitment to our students' success. You play a crucial role in shaping in preparing students for life and creating a positive learning environment.
3 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
happy school principals' day
Today we kick off Mental Health Awareness Month! At HCPS, we prioritize the health and well-being of our students every day! This year's theme is “Strive to Thrive.” Join us for Motivating Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays, where we’ll share healthy coping skills and ways to enhance positive mental well-being.
3 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
mental health awareness month