May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Every student deserves to feel seen, supported, and valued. All month long, we’ll share simple ways to support emotional well‑being for students, families, and staff.
Check our social channels each week for:
✨ Motivating Mondays – Encouragement to start the week strong
🌿 Wellness Wednesdays – Tips and resources for mental wellness
Explore additional resources anytime at https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/mentalhealth
Check our social channels each week for:
✨ Motivating Mondays – Encouragement to start the week strong
🌿 Wellness Wednesdays – Tips and resources for mental wellness
Explore additional resources anytime at https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/mentalhealth
Another great week in the books! Check out the Blast for important school information. See you Monday! https://youtu.be/4OU2Up0lqGY
FREE Summer VPK!
HCPS is offering a 30-day VPK program at select school campuses for children entering kindergarten in Fall 2026. June 3–July 23 | Mon–Thurs | 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Spots are limited—register now: https://bit.ly/HCPSSummerVPK
Bright mornings, safe rides, and kind smiles — our school bus drivers make every school day possible. 🚍✨
Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Help us celebrate the people who guide our kids to learning with care and patience. Thank you for going the extra mile!
Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Help us celebrate the people who guide our kids to learning with care and patience. Thank you for going the extra mile!
Did you know Florida offers a free at-home literacy program to help young readers build confidence and strengthen their reading skills? 📖
New Worlds Reading supports students in VPK through 5th grade who may need additional reading support by sending 9 free books each school year and literacy resources directly to their homes.
To check your student's eligibility and apply, visit https://bit.ly/4tZ6EYy.
Let’s help every student grow into a confident reader!
New Worlds Reading supports students in VPK through 5th grade who may need additional reading support by sending 9 free books each school year and literacy resources directly to their homes.
To check your student's eligibility and apply, visit https://bit.ly/4tZ6EYy.
Let’s help every student grow into a confident reader!
LET’S GO BOLTS! ⚡️💙🏒 Alright, HCPS Family, it’s time to show off our Tampa Bay Lightning pride!
Be sure to wear your favorite Bolts gear this Friday, April 17, to celebrate the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Lightning take on the Montreal Canadiens.
Be sure to wear your favorite Bolts gear this Friday, April 17, to celebrate the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Lightning take on the Montreal Canadiens.
Florida Prepaid enrollment is open through April 30. Lock in costs now. Hillsborough families may receive $50 towards a plan with code HILLSBOROUGH2026. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4bQ2a0D
💜 Reminder: Purple Up Day – April 10th 💜
Join us on April 10th by wearing purple in honor of our military children! Purple represents all branches of the military and is a symbol of unity and support. Let’s show our appreciation for the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of our military-connected students. 💜
Join us on April 10th by wearing purple in honor of our military children! Purple represents all branches of the military and is a symbol of unity and support. Let’s show our appreciation for the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of our military-connected students. 💜
In recognition of National Assistant Principals Week, we proudly celebrate all of our Assistant Principals for their exceptional leadership and dedication. Thank you for all you do!
🌟 Happy School Library Month!
Our library is a hub for discovery, imagination, and growth. We are grateful for our amazing library staff who inspire a love of reading and learning in our students. 📚✨
Our library is a hub for discovery, imagination, and growth. We are grateful for our amazing library staff who inspire a love of reading and learning in our students. 📚✨
Celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Month!
Thank you to all of our incredible volunteers who help our schools thrive and our students succeed. We are deeply grateful for the time, dedication, and heart our volunteers give to support our students and schools every day.
Thank you to all of our incredible volunteers who help our schools thrive and our students succeed. We are deeply grateful for the time, dedication, and heart our volunteers give to support our students and schools every day.
💜 At our school, we are proud to support and celebrate our military children and families during the Month of the Military Child.
Your strength, adaptability, and commitment inspire our students and staff every day.
PLAN AHEAD 🗓️ As families begin planning for next year, we want to remind you that the 2026–2027 Student Academic Calendar is available.
A slight update has been made to reflect the Strawberry Festival/Non-Student Day, which will take place on Monday, March 8, 2027.
For printable versions of the calendar, visit hillsboroughschools.org/events.
A slight update has been made to reflect the Strawberry Festival/Non-Student Day, which will take place on Monday, March 8, 2027.
For printable versions of the calendar, visit hillsboroughschools.org/events.
💜 April is the Month of the Military Child 💜
This month, we honor the strength, resilience, and adaptability of military-connected children. They serve too—by moving often, making new friends, and supporting their families with courage beyond their years. Join us in celebrating these amazing kids and showing our appreciation all month long!
💜 Purple Up Day – April 10th 💜
Show your support by wearing purple on April 10th in honor of our military children. Purple represents all branches of the military and symbolizes unity and support. Let’s come together to recognize the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of our military-connected students. 💜
This month, we honor the strength, resilience, and adaptability of military-connected children. They serve too—by moving often, making new friends, and supporting their families with courage beyond their years. Join us in celebrating these amazing kids and showing our appreciation all month long!
💜 Purple Up Day – April 10th 💜
Show your support by wearing purple on April 10th in honor of our military children. Purple represents all branches of the military and symbolizes unity and support. Let’s come together to recognize the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of our military-connected students. 💜
📝 Upcoming Testing Information 📝
Testing will be taking place in the coming weeks. Please check with your child’s teacher for specific dates and plan for on-time arrival on testing days. We appreciate your help in setting our students up for success!
Testing will be taking place in the coming weeks. Please check with your child’s teacher for specific dates and plan for on-time arrival on testing days. We appreciate your help in setting our students up for success!
Attention Parents:
The 2026–2027 Learning Environment Request Form (LERF) is now available. This form allows parents to share information about the type of learning environment or teaching style that best supports their child’s learning needs for the upcoming school year.
If you would like to receive a form, please email Amy Pack at Amy.Pack1@hcps.net to request one. Paper copies are not available, and forms must be requested via email.
All completed forms are due on or before Friday, April 24, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 813-651-2150.
The 2026–2027 Learning Environment Request Form (LERF) is now available. This form allows parents to share information about the type of learning environment or teaching style that best supports their child’s learning needs for the upcoming school year.
If you would like to receive a form, please email Amy Pack at Amy.Pack1@hcps.net to request one. Paper copies are not available, and forms must be requested via email.
All completed forms are due on or before Friday, April 24, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 813-651-2150.
🎓 College savings made simple.
Lock in future tuition with Florida Prepaid from just $29/mo. Use plans nationwide, with 10 years to redeem. Open Enrollment ends April 30.
Enroll: https://bit.ly/4bQ2a0D
Lock in future tuition with Florida Prepaid from just $29/mo. Use plans nationwide, with 10 years to redeem. Open Enrollment ends April 30.
Enroll: https://bit.ly/4bQ2a0D
Happy Friday, FHC! Check out the Falcon Blast to see what we have going on next week! https://youtu.be/X4vIquN5wfU
🚨 REMINDER 🚨 We hope our students and families are enjoying Spring Break! Just a reminder that students return to school on Tuesday, March 24.
To view important upcoming dates and the remaining schedule for the 2025–2026 school year, visit hillsboroughschools.org/o/hcps/page/calendar25-26.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back next week!
To view important upcoming dates and the remaining schedule for the 2025–2026 school year, visit hillsboroughschools.org/o/hcps/page/calendar25-26.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back next week!
