Dowdell Middle Magnet School

Today we were thrilled to welcome Mr. Matt from the Florida Aquarium to Dowdell. Students learned about the fascinating differences between alligators, crocodiles, and gharials, w...

For Immediate Release Tampa, Fl. (December 19, 2025) – All Hillsborough County public schools and district offices will be closed from Monday, December 22, through Friday, ...

SEE YOU TONIGHT! Thursday, December 18th 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM How the Grinch Stole Christmas Admission: $1 Students $2 Adults cash only Bring your blan...

Calling ALL DADS! NEXT All Pro Dads is on Thursday, Decemebr 18th @ 7:30 AM in theMultipurpose Room! All dad's with their student(s) welcome to attend and spend some time to...

Calling ALL MOMS! The next Mom Squad is Thursday, December 18th, 7:30 AM in the Multipurpose Room! Email Ronisha.Marcus@hcps.net for more info or questions.

Semester 1 Exams begin Monday 12/15/2025 Exams will take place December 15-18 Students will take one Exam on Monday and Two exams Tuesday through Friday Exams cannot ...

Congratulations to Rosemary, Xavi, and Joniel ! These Dowdell Middle School students demonstrated exceptional dedication, discipline, and perseverance by earning their Entrepren...

Today in Scouts, we had an honest and meaningful conversation about stress -what causes it and how our students manage it. They were incredibly open in sharing their experiences....

Dowdell students explored the TECO Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach, one of Florida’s most unique wildlife sanctuaries. Students gained firsthand experience observing Florid...

🎉 Calling ALL 8th Grade Students… Let's Have Some FUN! 🎉 A Middle School Grad Party Like No Other! 📍 What: Gradventure at Universal Orlando 📅 W...

I am excited to introduce a new recognition program launched in November: Principal’s Student of the Month! This honor celebrates students who go above and beyond—not only in ...

Today marked our very first official meeting of the Scouts Club, and our students started strong. They took the Scout Pledge together and then created heartfelt Christmas cards fo...

Today’s Your Future, Your Choice event brought together six outstanding high school programs: Armwood Collegiate Academy, Spoto Collegiate Academy, D.W. Waters Medical School, T...

Today, our 6th grade Honor Roll students had the incredible opportunity to meet members of the Hillsborough County Fire and Rescue team. Firefighters shared valuable lessons ab...

Support the Dowdell Middle School Band! As a Title I school with limited, aging instruments, our students need your help to keep the music alive. Please consider purchasing an ite...

Ms. Tonia Torres, from the City of Tampa, visited Mrs. Gutierrez’s class to lead an engaging and highly informative session on water conservation. She helped students understand w...

Mr. Anthony Halcyon visited Mrs. Pacelli’s class and shared his inspiring journey - from his early experiences as a paramedic to his current work as an environmental scientist, re...

Yesterday our Dowdell team had the incredible opportunity to participate in Everglades Literacy Training , led by the amazing Tate Vangellow from the Everglades Foundation. Th...

SCOUTS Program for girls and boys at DOWDELL! We’re thrilled to announce that Dowdell is starting its very own Scouts Program for both girls and boys! Turn in your applicatio...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Tanya Arja or Debra Bellanti Hillsborough County Public Schools Office of Communications 813-272-4060 Hosts Annual Expo That Sh...