We’re excited to announce that the School Board has named our new technical college in Plant City after former Mayor Rick Lott, honoring his decades of leadership and commitment to education.
Opening this fall for adult education, and to high school students in January, Rick Lott Technical College will offer programs in industrial electricity, welding technology, building construction, HVAC, and forklift certification. These programs can be completed in about a year, helping students step into high-demand, well-paying careers right here in our community.
This new chapter in Plant City education is a testament to the power of community, partnership, and vision.
7 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Meet the proud new principal of the Patricia J. Sullivan Partnership Elementary School, Kathy Brown!
Kathy began her teaching career in 1996 at Grady Elementary as a 1st-grade teacher. She went on to teach 2nd and 3rd grades at Riverhills Elementary in 1998 and Mintz Elementary in 2001. In 2004, she transitioned into leadership as an AP at Sullivan Partnership School, where she continues to serve today.
Congratulations Kathy! We look forward to the impact you’ll continue to make on our students!
7 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Congratulations to Robert Chisholm on being named the new principal of Coleman Middle School!
Robert began his career with HCPS in 1997 as a band director at Progress Village Middle, Liberty Middle, Randall Middle, and Adams Middle. In 2013, he became the lead arts teacher at Progress Village Middle before moving into administration as an AP at Ferrell Middle Magnet in 2015, Greco Middle in 2018, and Coleman Middle in 2021, where he currently serves.
We can’t wait to see the great things ahead in this new role, Robert!
7 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Meet the new principal of our young men of distinction at Franklin Boys Preparatory Academy, Brent Williams!
Brent began his teaching career in Miami-Dade County in 1995 before joining HCPS in 2006 as a P.E. teacher at Miles Elementary. He later served as AP at Buchanan Middle in 2015 and Sligh Middle in 2018. In 2021, he was named principal at Memorial Middle, followed by Benito Middle in 2022, where he currently leads.
Congratulations, Brent!
7 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Congratulations to Babita Artabasy, the new principal of Leto High School!
Babita began her teaching career in California before moving to Florida in 2007, where she taught science and coached girls’ basketball. She joined HCPS in 2010 at Hillsborough High, teaching P.E. and health while coaching basketball and flag football. In 2015, she became an AP at Alonso High, then later at Leto, where she currently serves.
We can’t wait to see you lead our Leto Falcons, Babita!
7 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Meet our inaugural #BucsBestKrewe Grand Prize winners!
🏈 Jake Russell, principal of Chamberlain High 🏈 Elisabeth Alexander, AVID teacher at Pizzo K-8 🏈 Sheneta Strong, bus driver
These three individuals, in particular, truly represent what it means to be #LeadingTheWay in the district. Every day, they strive to provide our students with a safe, supportive, and positive learning opportunity, earning them this outstanding recognition.
7 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
There’s nothing like a surprise visitor on campus to make a Monday morning snappy! 🐊
When your job description says “other duties as assigned,” sometimes that means wrangling a baby gator. Shoutout to Northwest Elementary’s assistant principal, Mrs. Cheng, for guiding Snappy safely back to the wetlands and keeping our Nighthawks safe.
7 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
WELCOME CLASS OF 2038! 🤩 Lomax Elementary Magnet School held its annual Kindergarten Clap-In Friday morning! Staff, students, and parents cheered on the kindergartners as they walked around campus. We hope you have an incredible first year! 💜💛
7 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
🌟 #HillsboroughNightLights is back! Jefferson vs. Sickles kicked off the varsity football season with an exciting game and amazing performances from both marching bands! 🏈🎶
7 months ago, Dan Sidwell
Have you downloaded the Hillsborough County Public Schools app? 📱
Download it now and enable notifications to get the latest news, events, updates, and important info right at your fingertips. Be part of the HCPS community and stay engaged and informed every step of the way! 🎉
Are you headed to a football game tonight? Here’s how you can purchase tickets through the GoFan ticketing platform.
1. In your preferred web browser, enter “gofan.co” OR download the GoFan app in the Apple App Store/Google Play Store
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gofan-high-school-tickets/id1049091284https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.gofan.fan.iron
2. Search the school you are looking to purchase tickets for
3. When you see the event pop up, click the “Buy Tickets” button
4. Select how many tickets you would like to purchase and hit “Add to cart”
5. Be sure to add your information and agree to the terms and conditions
6. Next, enter your email address and hit continue
7. You can pay by credit card or by linking your bank
8. Click “Buy Now” and show your ticket at the gate
8 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
🚍✨ Don’t forget to join us at the HCPS Transportation Fair on Wednesday, August 20, from 9 am to 1 pm! Discover exciting opportunities in bus driving and mechanics.
Register now at https://bit.ly/B2SSchoolBus and get ready for on-the-spot interviews for available positions. Your new career journey starts at HCPS!
8 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
We're excited to kick off the 2025-26 school year. Welcome back, students and families!
8 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Alejandro Cuellar thought he was just stopping by Jefferson High School to pick up his diploma. Instead, he was met with a surprise graduation ceremony, surrounded by family, teammates, and staff.
A former defensive lineman for the Jefferson Dragons, Alejandro couldn’t attend graduation in May or over the summer due to ongoing treatments for bone cancer.
Despite the challenges, his prognosis is good, and today’s celebration was a powerful reminder of his strength, resilience, and the support of his school community.
Once a Dragon, Always a Dragon! 🐉💙🎓
8 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Stay connected with Hillsborough County Schools like never before! Download the Hillsborough County Schools app today from the iOS App Store or the Android Play Store. Make sure to enable notifications so you're always in the loop with the latest news, events, updates, and essential information. It's your go-to resource for staying engaged and informed.
Back to school means back on the move, and the Hillsborough Transit Authority is here to help!
Students ages 5–18 can ride HART buses for half the regular fare with a Youth Pass. To sign up, just stop by a HART Customer Service window, available Monday through Saturday.
Have questions? Visit GoHART.org or call 813-254-4278.
8 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Explore everything related to HCPS and your students via the HCPS, Focus, and Canvas apps! Get informed, stay connected, and receive the latest updates. Download these essential apps today from the App Store or Google Play to enhance your experience.
Focus will sync parent accounts from Focus to Canvas within 24 hours of creation. Parents will use the same email to login to Canvas but must set a password before logging in the first time. To set a Canvas password, please access the Canvas Reset Password page.
8 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
It’s an exciting Friday morning at Gaither High School! ABC Action News’ Sean Daly is on campus, highlighting our Marching Cowboys, Starettes, and Principal Dr. Jeremy Klein for the station’s Back-to-School special!
8 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Hillsborough County Public Schools is the proud presenting sponsor of Tampa Bay's Largest Back to School Fair! Join us, in partnership with Tampa Bay Parenting at Westshore Plaza this Saturday for a day filled with FREE, Air Conditioned fun and excitement as we gear up for the 2025-26 school year!
Taking place during Sales Tax Holiday, take advantage of this awesome back to school bash all while saving money on your back to school purchases!
FREE backpacks are given to the first 1,000 KIDS in the backpack line
50+ vendors including several of our Magnet Schools! Learn about the many magnet school options here in Hillsborough County Public Schools, Meet teachers, principals, students and families to learn about the educational options that interest your child.
Drawings and contests throughout the day! Enter HERE.
Over 50 different vendors, including our award-winning HCPS magnet schools schools
Enjoy performances, games, and activities throughout the event.
8 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Florida KidCare can help families balance their back-to-school needs – including FREE physicals and immunizations. To learn more, visit FloridaKidCare.org or call 1-888-540-KIDS (5437). For local application help, contact the Family Healthcare Foundation at 813-995-7005.
