Happy Grandparents Day! We recognize the grandparents in our school community for their support and guidance. Your involvement helps make our community a better place.
📚Happy National Read a Book Day📚
We're excited to share that all classes have completed
their Library Orientation and have started checking out
books-our library is officially open for the school year!
Let's celebrate the joy of reading together. Books have
the power to reduce stress, spark imagination, and
offer new perspectives. Whether you're diving into a
fantasy world or exploring real-life adventures, there's a
story waiting for you.
Start a new chapter today and discover how reading
can brighten your day!
🚘 BEEP BEEP 🚘 The Hillsborough County Tax Collector's Office is hosting another Student Services and Licence Renewals Saturday on September 13! If you know a student ready to take their written or road skills test to get their driver's license, or a family member looking to renew their license, this is their chance.
Appointments are required. Families can call 813-635-5200 (option 5) to register and schedule an appointment for this event, which goes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please note: spots are limited and appointments cannot be made online.
For eligibility requirements and more information, please visit hillstax.org/saturday-license-services.
Appointments are required. Families can call 813-635-5200 (option 5) to register and schedule an appointment for this event, which goes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please note: spots are limited and appointments cannot be made online.
For eligibility requirements and more information, please visit hillstax.org/saturday-license-services.
🎉 Happy Friday, Falcons!
Take a moment to check out this week’s Falcon Blast—our video update filled with school news, upcoming events, and important announcements. Stay informed and in the loop!
📽️ Watch now and see what’s happening around campus!
Go Falcons!!
https://youtu.be/xpFQIGtDOio?feature=shared
Take a moment to check out this week’s Falcon Blast—our video update filled with school news, upcoming events, and important announcements. Stay informed and in the loop!
📽️ Watch now and see what’s happening around campus!
Go Falcons!!
https://youtu.be/xpFQIGtDOio?feature=shared
September is Attendance Awareness Month! Ensuring every student attends school regularly is crucial for their success and bright futures. Your support can make a difference!
Wishing ALL of our incredible employees a happy and safe Labor Day! Your dedication and hard work make a positive difference in our students' lives. Thank you for everything you do!
🍪 Get Ready for Our Cookie Dough Fundraiser! 🍪
September 18 – October 2
We’re excited to kick off our annual Cookie Dough Fundraiser, and we need YOUR help to make it a sweet success! Every tub sold helps raise money that goes directly back to our school—supporting programs, activities, and resources for our amazing students.
🎁 Students can win awesome prizes and collect Coop Squad Buddies along the way!
🥇 The top prize? An exclusive lunch at Outback Steakhouse with Principal Sims!
Let’s work together to reach our goals, have fun, and make a difference. Whether you sell to family, friends, or neighbors, every order counts!
Thank you for your support—let’s make this the best fundraiser yet! 💙
September 18 – October 2
We’re excited to kick off our annual Cookie Dough Fundraiser, and we need YOUR help to make it a sweet success! Every tub sold helps raise money that goes directly back to our school—supporting programs, activities, and resources for our amazing students.
🎁 Students can win awesome prizes and collect Coop Squad Buddies along the way!
🥇 The top prize? An exclusive lunch at Outback Steakhouse with Principal Sims!
Let’s work together to reach our goals, have fun, and make a difference. Whether you sell to family, friends, or neighbors, every order counts!
Thank you for your support—let’s make this the best fundraiser yet! 💙
Have you downloaded the Hillsborough County Public Schools app? 📱
Download it now and enable notifications to get the latest news, events, updates, and important info right at your fingertips. Be part of the HCPS community and stay engaged and informed every step of the way! 🎉
App Store: https://aptg.co/6nZQyH
Google Play: https://aptg.co/sG8Xg3
Download it now and enable notifications to get the latest news, events, updates, and important info right at your fingertips. Be part of the HCPS community and stay engaged and informed every step of the way! 🎉
App Store: https://aptg.co/6nZQyH
Google Play: https://aptg.co/sG8Xg3
🎒✨ Thank You Snively Insurance Agency & State Farm Corporate! ✨🎒
We are incredibly grateful to Snively Insurance Agency and State Farm Corporate for their generous donation of backpacks and school supplies to FishHawk Creek Elementary School! Your support helps ensure our students start the school year prepared and excited to learn. 💼📚
Your kindness makes a big difference in our community—thank you for investing in our future! ❤️
We are incredibly grateful to Snively Insurance Agency and State Farm Corporate for their generous donation of backpacks and school supplies to FishHawk Creek Elementary School! Your support helps ensure our students start the school year prepared and excited to learn. 💼📚
Your kindness makes a big difference in our community—thank you for investing in our future! ❤️
🚍✨ Don’t forget to join us at the HCPS Transportation Fair on Wednesday, August 20, from 9 am to 1 pm! Discover exciting opportunities in bus driving and mechanics.
Register now at https://bit.ly/B2SSchoolBus and get ready for on-the-spot interviews for available positions. Your new career journey starts at HCPS!
Register now at https://bit.ly/B2SSchoolBus and get ready for on-the-spot interviews for available positions. Your new career journey starts at HCPS!
We're excited to kick off the 2025-26 school year. Welcome back, students and families!
📚 First Day of School Reminder – August 11th 📚
We’re so excited to welcome our students back on Monday, August 11th! To help ease the transition, parents are welcome to walk their children to class on the first day starting at 7:10 AM.
🚶♀️🚶♂️ All visitors must exit campus by 7:40 AM so we can begin our day safely and smoothly.
🔒 Please note: On Tuesday, August 12th, parents will not be permitted to walk students to their classrooms. This helps us maintain a safe and secure learning environment for all.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep our campus safe and focused on learning from day one!
We’re so excited to welcome our students back on Monday, August 11th! To help ease the transition, parents are welcome to walk their children to class on the first day starting at 7:10 AM.
🚶♀️🚶♂️ All visitors must exit campus by 7:40 AM so we can begin our day safely and smoothly.
🔒 Please note: On Tuesday, August 12th, parents will not be permitted to walk students to their classrooms. This helps us maintain a safe and secure learning environment for all.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep our campus safe and focused on learning from day one!
Stay connected with Hillsborough County Schools like never before! Download the Hillsborough County Schools app today from the iOS App Store or the Android Play Store. Make sure to enable notifications so you're always in the loop with the latest news, events, updates, and essential information. It's your go-to resource for staying engaged and informed.
Download Now:
App Store: https://aptg.co/6nZQyH
Google Play: https://aptg.co/sG8Xg3
Download Now:
App Store: https://aptg.co/6nZQyH
Google Play: https://aptg.co/sG8Xg3
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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!
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on Monday, August 11!
🎉 You're Invited to Our Meet & Greet! 🎉
📅 Date: Thursday, August 7
🕞 Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Join us for a special opportunity to meet your child’s teacher for the upcoming school year! This is a great time for students and families to:
👋 Say hello to their new teacher
🏫 Visit the classroom
📚 Get excited for the year ahead!
We can’t wait to welcome you and kick off a fantastic school year together!
📅 Date: Thursday, August 7
🕞 Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Join us for a special opportunity to meet your child’s teacher for the upcoming school year! This is a great time for students and families to:
👋 Say hello to their new teacher
🏫 Visit the classroom
📚 Get excited for the year ahead!
We can’t wait to welcome you and kick off a fantastic school year together!