Congratulations to the next round of our Buccaneers Best Krewe Award recipients for the 2025-2026 school year! 🎉☠️
🏈 Scott Weaver, principal of Adum K-8 Magnet School
🏈 Beverly Hawkins, school social worker at Potter Elementary School
🏈 Victoria Fulton, lunchroom aide at Lanier Elementary School
They were recognized during tonight’s board meeting.
Tonight, we proudly recognized two exceptional leaders whose service on our Citizen Oversight Committee strengthened transparency, accountability, and public trust in the half-penny sales tax referendum.
Thank you to Chair Betty Castor for her lifelong dedication to education and steadfast leadership, and to Vice-Chair Sheriff Chad Chronister for his disciplined, community-focused service.
Together, their commitment to integrity and responsible stewardship has made a lasting impact on our schools, students, staff, and families.
Congratulations to our Hillsborough Reads Bookmark Contest winners! 📚🎉
From hundreds of submissions across more than 85 schools, these bookmarks stood out with incredible designs that brought our theme — “Get Caught Reading!” — to life.
Our winners are:
🏅 Mason R., 1st grade – Chiles Elementary School
🏅 Emilie (Ziyu) W., 5th grade – Clark Elementary School
🏅 Fiona L., 8th grade – Burns Middle School
🏅 Ashley R., 12th grade – Jefferson High School
🏅 April McMillion, Art Teacher – Sumner High School
Thank you to every student and educator who shared their creativity with us. We can’t wait to see these bookmarks printed and shared across our schools!
From hundreds of submissions across more than 85 schools, these bookmarks stood out with incredible designs that brought our theme — “Get Caught Reading!” — to life.
Our winners are:
🏅 Mason R., 1st grade – Chiles Elementary School
🏅 Emilie (Ziyu) W., 5th grade – Clark Elementary School
🏅 Fiona L., 8th grade – Burns Middle School
🏅 Ashley R., 12th grade – Jefferson High School
🏅 April McMillion, Art Teacher – Sumner High School
Thank you to every student and educator who shared their creativity with us. We can’t wait to see these bookmarks printed and shared across our schools!
📣 The Armwood Hawks lost a heartbreaker to the West Boca Bulls Friday evening at Lyle Flagg Field in the state semifinals, 14–13.
💙 The Hawks close out an incredible season with a 13–1 record.
#HillsboroughNightLights 🏈
💙 The Hawks close out an incredible season with a 13–1 record.
#HillsboroughNightLights 🏈
✨ Career Quest 2025 was a huge success! ✨
Over 600 Hillsborough County Schools seniors spent this morning exploring programs and career pathways at Hillsborough College. 🦅💙
Students connected with faculty, experienced hands-on learning, discovered the Hawk community, and enjoyed free swag and lunch! 🎉
Thank you to Hillsborough College for giving our seniors a powerful start to their college and career journeys. 🚀
Over 600 Hillsborough County Schools seniors spent this morning exploring programs and career pathways at Hillsborough College. 🦅💙
Students connected with faculty, experienced hands-on learning, discovered the Hawk community, and enjoyed free swag and lunch! 🎉
Thank you to Hillsborough College for giving our seniors a powerful start to their college and career journeys. 🚀
Students in Durant High School’s Technical Agriculture Operations class got hands-on with a variety of hand and power tools thanks to DeWalt and Grainger! 🔧⚡️
They explored tool safety, proper use, and even got a sneak peek at the newest gear hitting the market in the coming year. 👀✨
The New York Yankees and the Steinbrenner family held their annual Christmas concert for more than 1,800 fifth graders yesterday! 🎼🎄
The celebration featured performances by The Florida Orchestra, Tampa City Ballet, Steinbrenner High School A Cappella, and a surprise visit from Yankees superstar Aaron Judge and Santa! ⚾🎅
The celebration featured performances by The Florida Orchestra, Tampa City Ballet, Steinbrenner High School A Cappella, and a surprise visit from Yankees superstar Aaron Judge and Santa! ⚾🎅
📣 Congrats to all the students who competed in the DECA District 6 competitions and were celebrated this morning at The Regent in Riverview!
DECA empowers students to explore careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management through hands-on learning and competitive events. 🌟
From leadership development to real-world business simulations, these students are building the skills and experience they need to thrive. 👏🔥
DECA empowers students to explore careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management through hands-on learning and competitive events. 🌟
From leadership development to real-world business simulations, these students are building the skills and experience they need to thrive. 👏🔥
DON'T FORGET! Tonight is one of our District Financial Aid Nights. The workshop will take place at Steinbrenner High School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the media center.
The next one will take place on Thursday, Dec. 11, at Tampa Bay Technical High School.
For a full list of dates, locations, and more information, visit hillsboroughschools.org/page/fafsa-nights.
The next one will take place on Thursday, Dec. 11, at Tampa Bay Technical High School.
For a full list of dates, locations, and more information, visit hillsboroughschools.org/page/fafsa-nights.
Congratulations to our fifth and final 2026 Teacher of the Year finalist, Melissa DeGusipe! 🎉 She is a math teacher at Davidsen Middle School. 🔢
“I am blown away! It’s a shock, but I’m very honored!”
“I am blown away! It’s a shock, but I’m very honored!”
Meet our fourth 2026 Teacher of the Year finalist, Francesca Doran! 🤩 She is a third-grade teacher at Westchase Elementary School. ✨
“I’m honored! I never thought I would get this far… I absolutely love this job and I love this school!”
“I’m honored! I never thought I would get this far… I absolutely love this job and I love this school!”
Congratulations to our third 2026 Teacher of the Year finalist, Tracy Moore! 🥳 She is a math teacher at Ben Hill Middle School. 🔢
“When you think of all the teachers who impact lives daily, and to be honored as one of the top five… there are no words to express that feeling! I’m beyond honored.”
“When you think of all the teachers who impact lives daily, and to be honored as one of the top five… there are no words to express that feeling! I’m beyond honored.”
Our second 2026 Teacher of the Year finalist is Christi Atkinson! 🎉 She is an AICE Marine Science teacher for our Wharton Wildcats. 🌊
“Unbelievable, honestly! It was a great surprise… The students are the ones that make this worth it!
“Unbelievable, honestly! It was a great surprise… The students are the ones that make this worth it!
SURPRISE! 🤩🎉 Meet our first 2026 Teacher of the Year finalist, Rochelle Phillips! She is a kindergarten teacher at Kenly Elementary School.
“I’m ecstatic! It’s surreal. Words can’t describe the feelings that I have right now. My heart is just fluttering!”
“I’m ecstatic! It’s surreal. Words can’t describe the feelings that I have right now. My heart is just fluttering!”
Armwood rolled past South Lake 42–0 in the FHSAA Class 6A Regional Finals. The Hawks put up 21 points in the first quarter and 21 more in the second to take full control early. 🏈🔥
We are getting so close to opening and welcoming students on campus! Here's a sneak peek at how things are looking inside the Rick Lott Technical College. 👀
Join us for a fun-filled family night on Tuesday, December 9, for the New Worlds Reading Event at Belmont Elementary School! Enjoy a free meal together while learning simple ways to support your student’s literacy at home. The evening will include reading games and activities, exciting giveaways, and every student will take home two new books!
Information and assistance will be available in both English and Spanish.
— When: Tuesday, December 9, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
— Where: Belmont Elementary School, 14150 Gate Dancer Road, Sun City Center, Florida 33573
To pre-register for the event, please visit https://forms.gle/1h4xnksfGaCaub24A.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Information and assistance will be available in both English and Spanish.
— When: Tuesday, December 9, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
— Where: Belmont Elementary School, 14150 Gate Dancer Road, Sun City Center, Florida 33573
To pre-register for the event, please visit https://forms.gle/1h4xnksfGaCaub24A.
We look forward to seeing you there!
🎉🎁 This is Ms. Elle... And Tuesday was her 83rd birthday!
Ms. Elle and her husband are crossing guards at MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet!
They never miss a day helping students safely cross MacDill Avenue.
Thank you, Ms. Elle (and to your hubby!) and Happy Birthday! 🎉
Thank you, Coach Lucas! ❤️
Coach Lucas, an educator at Ferrell Girls Preparatory Academy, was recently at Best Buy where she filled out a survey while leaving the store.
Then THIS happened! She was notified that Intel and Best Buy were awarding Ferrell Girls Prep with $10,000!
Principal Eric Turner says Ferrell plans to use the money to provide resources for the Physical Education program and to build the staff a Wellness Room at the school!
We have the most amazing staff, who are always thinking about how to make their schools even better!
Coach Lucas, an educator at Ferrell Girls Preparatory Academy, was recently at Best Buy where she filled out a survey while leaving the store.
Then THIS happened! She was notified that Intel and Best Buy were awarding Ferrell Girls Prep with $10,000!
Principal Eric Turner says Ferrell plans to use the money to provide resources for the Physical Education program and to build the staff a Wellness Room at the school!
We have the most amazing staff, who are always thinking about how to make their schools even better!
🎈 Lincoln Elementary Magnet School held its Kindergarten Balloon Showcase and Parade, where 5th grade students helped kindergarteners design and decorate balloons inspired by aThanksgiving Day Parade. They showed off their creations to families and then paraded through the school to celebrate this fun tradition. 🎈🎈
🗓️ The application window closes December 7 at 11:59 P.M.
➡️ Learn more and apply: www.hillsboroughschools.org/magnet
