Discover all the features the HCPS app provides! Staying connected is as simple as one, two, three!
1. Search Hillsborough County Schools in your phone's app store and download the app
2. Select Allow notifications when prompted on initial download to ensure you receive notifications
3. Select preferred notification group(s)
Download Now:
App Store: https://aptg.co/6nZQyH
Google Play: https://aptg.co/sG8Xg3
1. Search Hillsborough County Schools in your phone's app store and download the app
2. Select Allow notifications when prompted on initial download to ensure you receive notifications
3. Select preferred notification group(s)
Download Now:
App Store: https://aptg.co/6nZQyH
Google Play: https://aptg.co/sG8Xg3
Welcome home, Morgan Mustangs!
Today, we celebrated the grand opening of our district’s 29th high school, Aquilla J. Morgan High School, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
This state-of-the-art campus, located in Wimauma, honors a beloved and long-serving educator.
We can’t wait to welcome the school's inaugural students on Monday, August 11.
Today, we celebrated the grand opening of our district’s 29th high school, Aquilla J. Morgan High School, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
This state-of-the-art campus, located in Wimauma, honors a beloved and long-serving educator.
We can’t wait to welcome the school's inaugural students on Monday, August 11.
Meet Dr. Anthony Jones, the new principal of Martinez Middle School!
Dr. Jones has proudly served Hillsborough County Public Schools for the past 28 years. He began his career teaching social studies and coaching at Buchanan Middle and Gaither High, where he later became an assistant principal.
In 2008, he joined Hillsborough High as an AP, then went on to serve as principal of Walker Middle in 2011 and Sligh Middle in 2018. Most recently, he led Coleman Middle as principal starting in 2023.
Congratulations, Dr. Jones! Our Martinez Mustangs are ready to welcome you into the herd.
Dr. Jones has proudly served Hillsborough County Public Schools for the past 28 years. He began his career teaching social studies and coaching at Buchanan Middle and Gaither High, where he later became an assistant principal.
In 2008, he joined Hillsborough High as an AP, then went on to serve as principal of Walker Middle in 2011 and Sligh Middle in 2018. Most recently, he led Coleman Middle as principal starting in 2023.
Congratulations, Dr. Jones! Our Martinez Mustangs are ready to welcome you into the herd.
Congratulations to Allison Wright, the new principal of Brandon High School!
Allison began her journey with HCPS in 2014 as a reading and English teacher at Spoto and Riverview High Schools. In 2019, she served as Dean of Discipline at Parrish Community High School in Manatee County. She returned to HCPS in 2022 as the APC at Sumner High School, and in 2023, she joined Brandon High as its APC.
We can’t wait to see you soar as the leader of our Brandon Eagles, Allison!
Allison began her journey with HCPS in 2014 as a reading and English teacher at Spoto and Riverview High Schools. In 2019, she served as Dean of Discipline at Parrish Community High School in Manatee County. She returned to HCPS in 2022 as the APC at Sumner High School, and in 2023, she joined Brandon High as its APC.
We can’t wait to see you soar as the leader of our Brandon Eagles, Allison!
Attention Parents! Enhance communication in your child's education with the HCPS Focus Portal:
- Monitor Attendance
- View Report Cards
- Access Student Schedules
- Check Testing Results for Statewide Assessment
Download before the 2025-26 school year begins:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.focusschoolsoftware.community.hcps
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hcps-focus-portal/id6744232359
🎒 Back to School Bash Success! 🚌📚
The Salvation Army Tampa proudly hosted over 900 families at the 2025 Back to School Bash last week! Students received free backpacks, school supplies, and an incredible range of services — from health screenings, vision tests & glasses, to haircuts, new shoes, tutoring sign-ups, music lessons, fresh produce, a cookout dinner, and so much more. 💙
The Salvation Army Tampa proudly hosted over 900 families at the 2025 Back to School Bash last week! Students received free backpacks, school supplies, and an incredible range of services — from health screenings, vision tests & glasses, to haircuts, new shoes, tutoring sign-ups, music lessons, fresh produce, a cookout dinner, and so much more. 💙
Discover all things HCPS and for your students through the HCPS, Focus, and Canvas apps! Download these apps on the App Store or Google Play Store today.
Congratulations to our summer graduates!
Today, dozens of new graduates crossed the stage to receive their diplomas. They showed amazing grit and determination... And it paid off!
Congratulations!
Can you believe we’re just 20 days away from the first day of school?! As you get ready for all things Back to School, be sure to save and add the key dates from our 2025–2026 Student Academic Calendar.
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on Monday, August 11!
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on Monday, August 11!
LAST CHANCE! The survey to submit name recommendations for the new technical college in Plant City closes this Friday at 5 p.m.
The school will open this fall and serve up to 900 adult and high school students with hands-on programs like welding, HVAC, construction technology, and more.
Submit your suggestion today: https://bit.ly/plantcitytechnical
Introducing a new way to connect with us! Our new HCPS website, individual school pages, and a user-friendly mobile app are live.
Everything you need is accessible: the Parent Portal, bus routes, important news, academic calendars, special events, lunch menus, and easy ways to communicate with schools and district offices. Stay informed, stay connected, and prepare for an exciting school year with tools built to keep you updated at every stage!
Check it out at hillsboroughschools.org and download the app today.
Meet LaKeyshea Bryant, the new principal of Dunbar Elementary!
LaKeyshea began her teaching career in 2006 in Maryland. She joined the HCPS family in 2009, teaching 5th grade and serving as a reading resource teacher at B.T. Washington Elementary. In 2015, she was appointed AP at USF Patel Elementary.
She later served as AP at Lewis Elementary and, since 2018, has been the AP at Riverhills Elementary.
Congratulations, Mrs. Bryant! We’re excited to see your leadership thrive with our Dunbar Docs!
Congratulations to Danielle Flanders, the new principal of Pizzo K-8!
Danielle began her career with HCPS in 2012 as a teacher at Lincoln Elementary. She went on to teach at Dunbar, Lincoln, Kenly, and Shore Elementary Schools. Most recently, she served as AP at Pizzo K-8.
We’re excited to see her continue leading at Pizzo!
Danielle began her career with HCPS in 2012 as a teacher at Lincoln Elementary. She went on to teach at Dunbar, Lincoln, Kenly, and Shore Elementary Schools. Most recently, she served as AP at Pizzo K-8.
We’re excited to see her continue leading at Pizzo!
Meet Tonya Colston, the new principal of Young Middle!
Tonya began her teaching career in Virginia in 2000. After moving to Florida in 2013, she joined the HCPS family at Giunta and Buchanan Middle Schools. In 2017, she became the AP at North Tampa EPIC, later serving at Middleton High, McLane Middle, and most recently at Collins PreK-8.
Congratulations, Tonya! We’re excited to see your leadership shine at Young Middle!
Tonya began her teaching career in Virginia in 2000. After moving to Florida in 2013, she joined the HCPS family at Giunta and Buchanan Middle Schools. In 2017, she became the AP at North Tampa EPIC, later serving at Middleton High, McLane Middle, and most recently at Collins PreK-8.
Congratulations, Tonya! We’re excited to see your leadership shine at Young Middle!
Meet the proud new principal of Gaither High, Dr. Jeremy Klein!
Jeremy began his career with HCPS in 2004 as a music specialist at Robles Elementary, then served as band director at Robinson High through 2012. He went on to serve as AP at Hillsborough, Jefferson, and Leto High Schools, as well as supervisor of Charter Schools. Most recently, he led Brandon High as principal.
Congratulations, Jeremy! We can’t wait to see how you “Rock It Out” with our Gaither Cowboys!
Jeremy began his career with HCPS in 2004 as a music specialist at Robles Elementary, then served as band director at Robinson High through 2012. He went on to serve as AP at Hillsborough, Jefferson, and Leto High Schools, as well as supervisor of Charter Schools. Most recently, he led Brandon High as principal.
Congratulations, Jeremy! We can’t wait to see how you “Rock It Out” with our Gaither Cowboys!
Congratulations to Toby Johnson, who has been named the new principal of Blake High School!
Toby began his teaching career in Mississippi in 2002 and joined HCPS in 2006 as a math teacher at Madison Middle. Since then, he has served as AP at Coleman and Memorial Middle Schools, and most recently as principal of Martinez Middle.
Please join us in welcoming him to the home of the Yellowjackets!
Toby began his teaching career in Mississippi in 2002 and joined HCPS in 2006 as a math teacher at Madison Middle. Since then, he has served as AP at Coleman and Memorial Middle Schools, and most recently as principal of Martinez Middle.
Please join us in welcoming him to the home of the Yellowjackets!
We’re proud to celebrate district-wide growth in academic achievement with the release of the 2024-2025 school grades! Not only did we see an overall increase in the number of A and B schools, but two schools even jumped two full letter grades, from a C to an A. These grades reflect the hard work of our students, teachers, staff, and school communities across the district. Congratulations, HCPS Family! Let’s keep the momentum going!
Congratulations to three of our incredible student-athletes who were recently recognized by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners!
Jordan Yost, a recent graduate of Sickles High School, was named the recipient of the 2025 Wade Boggs Athletic Achievement Award, an honor given each year to a high school baseball player who excels in athletics, academics, and community service. Honorable Mentions went to Jefferson High School's Ja’Marques Benton and Plant High School's Cash Strayer, who are both standout players, students, and role models in their schools and communities.
We’re proud of these student-athletes and all they’ve accomplished!
For more details on the award and the students honored, visit https://bit.ly/3HMUOya.
CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉 Thirty outstanding students from Hillsborough County Public Schools were recently named College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship winners by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation!
Selected from a pool of more than 15,000 graduates in the 2025 program, these students will receive scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study.
Their academic excellence, leadership, and dedication have earned them this prestigious honor, and we couldn't be more proud!
We’d like to congratulate Sabrina Tshiamalenge on being named the new principal of Sheehy Elementary School!
Sabrina is a proud product of HCPS, having graduated from King High. She began her career with the district almost 21 years ago as a teacher at Sheehy. She later taught at Bing, Lamb, and Potter Elementary Schools before returning to Sheehy in 2018. In 2022, she was appointed AP at Chiaramonte Elementary, where she currently serves.
Congratulations, Sabrina! We are so excited for you to return to the home of our Sheehy Scholars and lead with the same heart and dedication that have defined your career!
