Season 2 of More to the Story , the official podcast of Hillsborough County Public Schools, begins with a special conversation featuring Superintendent Van Ayres . In this epi...

Student schedules will be available to view beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4, through the Focus Parent Portal. To access your student's schedule, you must first complete a...

Back-to-school forms are now available through the HCPS Focus Parent Portal! Starting today, families can complete all required new school year forms online before the first day...

Families looking for a high-quality early learning program for their child can apply for HCPS Head Start beginning July 27 . Head Start is a federally funded program that provid...

As we prepare to welcome students for the 2026-2027 school year, we are proud to celebrate Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) earning its first A district grade since 2014...

The 2027-2028 Student Academic Calendar for Hillsborough County Public Schools was approved during the school board meeting on July 14, 2026. Below are the approved dates: ...

Families can save on eligible school supplies during Florida’s 2026 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, running July 20 through August 20 . The tax holiday allows shoppers to pur...

TAMPA, Fla. (July 1, 2026) — Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) has earned an A district grade from the Florida Department of Education, marking the district's first A...

School Supply List

America 250 Read, White & Blue Bingo Reading Challenge 📚 Celebrate America’s 250th birthday by joining the Read, White & Blue Summer Reading Challenge! Students can log reading ...

When school is out, Summer BreakSpot is here to help! Children and teens 18 and under can receive no-cost meals and snacks all summer long. ✅ No application required ✅ No reg...

In November 2024 , Hillsborough County residents voted to approve a millage referendum for students, providing a critical investment in the future of Hillsborough County Public...

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 is a statewide in...

Our Foster families are welcome and encouraged to attend. Click on the link below to register. https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com...

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, ...

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...

Florida KidCare is the state’s high-quality, affordable health and dental insurance for kids. It is made up of four unique programs: Medicaid for Children, MediKids, Florida Health...

The Hillsborough County Code of Conduct offers essential information for all stakeholders involved in Hillsborough County Public Schools. Each school must maintain an atmosphere f...

Supply list is now available!

Hey HCPS Families! Take a look at key dates for the upcoming school year, including the first and last days of school, holidays, and breaks. Start planning now for a successful...