Her mixed media piece titled "A Million Paths To Take" will be featured for one year in the U.S. Capitol alongside other Congressional Art Competition winners from across the country.
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.
Keeping Our Schools Safe - A Shared Responsibility
The latest episode of “More to the Story” is out now! TAKE A LISTEN 🎧
Families entrust us with their children every single school day. Creating safe, secure learning environments isn’t just a priority—it’s a responsibility we take seriously across every school in our district. In this important episode, we’re joined by John Newman, Chief of Security & Emergency Management and the Florida Department of Education’s 2026 Florida Safety Specialist of the Year, to talk about how we keep students and staff safe. Listen on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming episodes! 🎙️
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.
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Boyette Springs Elementary School held its annual Amazing Shake competition last week! 🤝
During the event, students visited 40 interactive stations, engaging with community members and partners. The students had to demonstrate professionalism and put their communication and problem-solving skills to the test to complete each station.
This honor recognizes exceptional leadership, professionalism, and dedication to protecting students and staff across the state. The award was announced during Florida’s National Summit on School Safety in Orlando.
Since joining HCPS in 2014, Chief Newman has led a districtwide approach to school safety, helping position Hillsborough County as a model for other districts across Florida.
Before joining HCPS, he served 29 years with the Tampa Police Department, where he played a key role in public safety operations for major national events and emergency response efforts across the state.
We are proud to have Chief Newman leading our safety efforts and grateful for his continued commitment to protecting our students, staff, and community!
The ceremony featured the graduation of several officers, promotions, and a retirement recognition.
"These graduations always remind you why you do what you do. These folks are going to go work at school sites, and you know they're going to have an impact on our kids." - Chief John Newman.
Students kicked off the event by hearing from keynote speaker Kevin Harrington, one of the original “sharks” from Shark Tank. They then competed in a startup tech showcase, pitched their business ideas to judges, and participated in a trade show featuring their own student-created companies.
Along the way, students gained real-world experience in marketing, networking, and problem-solving—building the skills needed to turn ideas into successful ventures. 🚀💡
Congratulations to C/Lt Col Vidyarth Sathya from Middleton High School on receiving the top honor, which included several scholarships and cash prizes from our military partners.
We also want to congratulate our nine other finalists:
👏 C/LTC Caroline Victoria - Alonso High School
👏 C/LTC Marielis Pena - Brandon High School
👏 C/Capt Miriam Chamizo - Chamberlain High School
👏 C/Col Charlotte Belloso - Durant High School
👏 C/LTC Isabelle Rivera - Newsome High School
👏 C/Lt Col Juliette Selman - Plant High School
👏 C/CDR Andrew Papp - Riverview High School
👏 C/LT Rebecca Siddall - Robinson High School
👏 C/ENS Gavin McGraw - Tampa Bay Tech High School
We are incredibly proud of these cadets for representing their schools, their programs, and our district with excellence!
The latest episode of “More to the Story” is out now! TAKE A LISTEN 🎧
For this episode, we’re talking about one of the most important stages in a child’s education — early childhood. Dr. Emily Cimino, Director of Early Childhood shares the power of early childhood education — and the opportunities our district offers families.
Listen on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming episodes! 🎙️
TAKE A LISTEN 🎧 The latest episode of “More to the Story” is out now! In this episode, we explore the accelerated programs and academic pathways available to students across our district. Our special guests are Jazheel Lenegar, Executive Director of Instructional Support, and Brian Hoover, Director of Accelerated and Magnet Programs.
Families interested in our choice and magnet programs have until this Friday, March 27, at 11:59 p.m. to submit their application for this window round.
Listen on your favorite podcast platform, and subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming episodes! 🎙️
Watch the full experience and see these skills in action here: https://youtu.be/N3uTWweHLZw
Plant City High School was awarded a grant, which they will use for their production of Peter and the Starcatcher. ⭐
For showtimes and tickets, visit https://raidthestage.ludus.com/index.php
The FHSAA Winter 2026 Academic Team Champions have been announced:
⚽ Newsome boys soccer – Class 7A (3.66 GPA)
⚽ Plant girls soccer – Class 6A (3.827 GPA)
📣 Plant competitive cheer – Class 2A (3.847 GPA)
Way to represent excellence on and off the field! 👏
Secure your child’s spot today and explore specialized programs, innovative learning pathways, and expanded academic opportunities.
➜ Apply by March 27 at 11:59 pm at hillsboroughschools.org/choice.
Our Chargers brought home the following honors:
🥇 Culinary Team – 1st Place and Judges’ Choice Award for Best Dessert
🥇 Management Team – 1st Place
🏅 Edible Centerpiece – 4th Place and Judges’ Choice Award for Most Creative
🥇 1st Place Overall in the State of Florida
The team also earned a combined $500,000 in scholarships to postsecondary culinary and hospitality management programs. They will represent Team Florida at the National ProStart Invitational in Baltimore, Maryland, in April.
