To support student health and safety, Hillsborough County Public Schools is installing vaping detectors in our high school bathrooms following a three-month pilot program at six campuses to identify the most effective devices.
This school year, schools have recorded more than 1,000 vaping-related referrals. The new devices will detect airborne vapor and immediately alert administrators. They do not record audio or video.
Reducing vaping and protecting student health remain a top priority. Together, we can help keep our campuses safe!
Students at Tampa Bay Technical High School got a hands-on look at the future of medicine! 🏥🤖
During the TOME Intuitive Surgical Event, students learned about careers in advanced healthcare technology and even had the opportunity to practice using a robotic surgical arm. The interactive experience gave students real-world insight into cutting-edge surgical innovation and the skills needed to power the operating rooms of tomorrow. 🚀✨
During the TOME Intuitive Surgical Event, students learned about careers in advanced healthcare technology and even had the opportunity to practice using a robotic surgical arm. The interactive experience gave students real-world insight into cutting-edge surgical innovation and the skills needed to power the operating rooms of tomorrow. 🚀✨
As part of Love the Bus Month, we’re proud to celebrate the professionals behind the wheel! 🚍💛 For the first time since 2017, more than 30 of our incredible bus drivers competed in the School Bus Road-E-O Competition.
Drivers navigated various skills and safety events, including maneuvering their bus through a challenging obstacle course.
Congratulations to…
🥇 Juan Maldonado
🥈 Cassandra Varnes
🥉 Romy Taju
All three are headed to the state competition on April 11! Thank you to our entire Transportation team for keeping our students safe and on the road to success.
Drivers navigated various skills and safety events, including maneuvering their bus through a challenging obstacle course.
Congratulations to…
🥇 Juan Maldonado
🥈 Cassandra Varnes
🥉 Romy Taju
All three are headed to the state competition on April 11! Thank you to our entire Transportation team for keeping our students safe and on the road to success.
A huge thank you to the incredible World Drumming students from Crestwood Elementary School for setting the tone before tonight’s School Board meeting! 🥁✨
Your rhythm, energy, and talent were phenomenal!
Your rhythm, energy, and talent were phenomenal!
Congratulations to the next round of our Tampa Bay Buccaneers Best Krewe Award recipients for the 2025-2026 school year! 🎉☠️
🏈 Brooklyn Callaway, assistant principal of Williams Middle Magnet School
🏈 Monica Chapa, civics teacher at Giunta Middle School
🏈 Darkis Portes, ESE paraprofessional at Lomax Elementary Magnet School
They were recognized during tonight’s board meeting.
🏈 Brooklyn Callaway, assistant principal of Williams Middle Magnet School
🏈 Monica Chapa, civics teacher at Giunta Middle School
🏈 Darkis Portes, ESE paraprofessional at Lomax Elementary Magnet School
They were recognized during tonight’s board meeting.
Big ideas, brave voices, and powerful messages filled the cafeteria at Citrus Park Elementary School on Friday as 4th- and 5th-grade students took the stage to compete in this year’s Florida 4-H Speech Contest! 🗣️
From discovering a new favorite hobby and advocating for more recess to embracing the message that “your weirdness is your strength,” our Eagles tackled topics that were thoughtful, personal, and inspiring.
Public speaking isn’t easy, but these students showed incredible courage, heart, and preparation. Congratulations to all students participating at the school level! Our top winners from across the district will advance to regional semi-finals in the coming weeks.
From discovering a new favorite hobby and advocating for more recess to embracing the message that “your weirdness is your strength,” our Eagles tackled topics that were thoughtful, personal, and inspiring.
Public speaking isn’t easy, but these students showed incredible courage, heart, and preparation. Congratulations to all students participating at the school level! Our top winners from across the district will advance to regional semi-finals in the coming weeks.
AN INCREDIBULL DAY 👟🏅Nearly 600 student-athletes from 18 schools competed at the IncrediBULL Games this morning!
Now in its 10th year, the Special Olympics event at Bloomingdale Senior High School has demonstrated the importance of school spirit, inclusivity, teamwork, and sports in our schools.
Now in its 10th year, the Special Olympics event at Bloomingdale Senior High School has demonstrated the importance of school spirit, inclusivity, teamwork, and sports in our schools.
From future scientists, engineers, inventors, and more, we are so proud of our students who showcased their incredible projects at the 2026 Hillsborough Regional STEM Fair! 🔬🧪💻
We look forward to announcing our winners during the Virtual Awards Ceremony, hosted by Tampa Bay Arts & Education Network, on Wednesday, March 4, beginning at 6 p.m. Families can tune in on Spectrum Channel 636, Frontier Channel 34, or online at hillsboroughschools.tv.
Middle school students from Liberty, Young Middle Magnet, Adum K-8, Sligh, and Memorial recently participated in the T.R.I.P. (Tourism, Recreation, Industry & Pathways) event at The Florida Aquarium where learning came to life beyond the classroom walls.
Students explored careers connected to tourism and recreation while hearing from Mayor Jane Castor and participating in a panel discussion with industry professionals.
Through engaging conversations and real-world connections, students gained valuable insight into future career pathways and discovered how their interests today can shape their opportunities tomorrow.
Students explored careers connected to tourism and recreation while hearing from Mayor Jane Castor and participating in a panel discussion with industry professionals.
Through engaging conversations and real-world connections, students gained valuable insight into future career pathways and discovered how their interests today can shape their opportunities tomorrow.
Honoring School Resource Officers at HCPS! 👏💙
Our SROs protect campuses, mentor students, and build strong connections that make schools safer and more welcoming. Today, we thank them for their dedication and service to our community.
Our SROs protect campuses, mentor students, and build strong connections that make schools safer and more welcoming. Today, we thank them for their dedication and service to our community.
It's Family Day at the Florida State Fair! 😎🎡🌭
Don't forget to stop by the Florida Center near Gate 2 and check out the HCPS exhibit area. We also have many schools and students showing livestock in the TECO Arena. Please stop by and cheer them on!
Don't forget to stop by the Florida Center near Gate 2 and check out the HCPS exhibit area. We also have many schools and students showing livestock in the TECO Arena. Please stop by and cheer them on!
The stage was set, and Hillsborough County Public Schools jazz bands delivered! 🎷👏
Proud of all our middle and high school ensembles who performed at the FBA District Jazz MPA and represented HCPS with excellence.
Proud of all our middle and high school ensembles who performed at the FBA District Jazz MPA and represented HCPS with excellence.
DON'T FORGET! Tonight is our last District Financial Aid Night. The workshop will take place at Blake High School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the media center.
For more information, visit hillsboroughschools.org/page/fafsa-nights.
Thank you to our talented Blake High School dance students for the incredible performance ahead of tonight’s School Board meeting. Your artistry and dedication truly shined!
Congratulations to Jennifer DeMik, the new principal of Eisenhower Middle School!
Jennifer began her career in education at the college level at Eckerd College in 1989 and at Hillsborough College. She joined the HCPS family in 2006 as a teacher at Liberty Middle School. In 2022, she became a resource teacher at Eisenhower Middle School before stepping into the role of assistant principal in 2023.
We are excited to see the incredible work you will continue to do with our Eisenhower Generals!
Jennifer began her career in education at the college level at Eckerd College in 1989 and at Hillsborough College. She joined the HCPS family in 2006 as a teacher at Liberty Middle School. In 2022, she became a resource teacher at Eisenhower Middle School before stepping into the role of assistant principal in 2023.
We are excited to see the incredible work you will continue to do with our Eisenhower Generals!
Big day for our future finance pros 💼✨
45 students from the Financial Academies at Armwood, Jefferson, and King took learning beyond the classroom through an incredible partnership with JA and Suncoast Credit Union!
Students participated in hands-on job shadowing across five key departments: Escalations, Service Center Operations, MCC Operations, Accounting, and Facilities — getting a real-world look at how a financial institution runs behind the scenes.
A huge thank you to guest speakers Jose Guevara, Youth Outreach Manager at Suncoast, and Tanya Morales for sharing their insight and inspiring the next generation of leaders!
45 students from the Financial Academies at Armwood, Jefferson, and King took learning beyond the classroom through an incredible partnership with JA and Suncoast Credit Union!
Students participated in hands-on job shadowing across five key departments: Escalations, Service Center Operations, MCC Operations, Accounting, and Facilities — getting a real-world look at how a financial institution runs behind the scenes.
A huge thank you to guest speakers Jose Guevara, Youth Outreach Manager at Suncoast, and Tanya Morales for sharing their insight and inspiring the next generation of leaders!
🎓 Plan Ahead, Stress Less!
Florida Prepaid helps families save for college with today’s prices and flexible payment options. Enroll today: https://bit.ly/4bQ2a0D
Florida Prepaid helps families save for college with today’s prices and flexible payment options. Enroll today: https://bit.ly/4bQ2a0D
Marshall Middle School students didn’t just visit the Florida State Fair… they took over AgVenture! 🌾🐄
On Monday, students from Marshall’s Agriculture Program helped bring farming to life for fairgoers — teaching how food goes from the farm to the table, introducing animals up close, and showing how crops are grown. Hands-on learning, real-world skills, and a whole lot of fun made for an unforgettable day at the fair! 🌽🚜✨
On Monday, students from Marshall’s Agriculture Program helped bring farming to life for fairgoers — teaching how food goes from the farm to the table, introducing animals up close, and showing how crops are grown. Hands-on learning, real-world skills, and a whole lot of fun made for an unforgettable day at the fair! 🌽🚜✨
DON'T FORGET! Tonight is one of our District Financial Aid Nights. The workshop will take place at Durant High School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the media center.
The last one will take place on Thursday, Feb. 12, at Blake High School.
For a full list of dates, locations, and more information, visit hillsboroughschools.org/page/fafsa-nights.
The last one will take place on Thursday, Feb. 12, at Blake High School.
For a full list of dates, locations, and more information, visit hillsboroughschools.org/page/fafsa-nights.
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH! Fifth-grade students at Twin Lakes Elementary School had a special guest yesterday morning. Nicole Cummings is the Deputy Manager at Aerojet Rocketdyne, the company that built the RL10 engine that will help the Artemis II mission orbit the moon! 🌔
Nicole spoke to students about the mission and the importance of STEM education. 🔭🚀
Nicole spoke to students about the mission and the importance of STEM education. 🔭🚀
