We wish all students, families, and staff a restful and enjoyable Spring Break! 🏖️
We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, March 24, as we finish the school year strong.
Join us for evenings focused on college, university, and career planning for grades 8–12. Topics include graduation requirements, college & technical programs, scholarships & financial aid, career exploration, and more.
Choose your preferred date and location:
📍 Freedom High School
🗓️ Wednesday, March 25, 6–8 p.m.
📍 Morgan High School
🗓️ Wednesday, April 1, 6–8 p.m.
McFarlane captured the girls 170-lb state title, while Ortiz won the boys Class 3A 106-lb championship.
We also want to recognize the following wrestlers who finished as state runners-up:
Arron McCarty, Robinson High School – Boys Class 1A, 190 lbs
Grace Jawulski, Brandon High School – Girls, 105 lbs
Jordan Deglace, Strawberry Crest High School – 110 lbs
An incredible accomplishment for these student-athletes and their schools! 💪🤼♂️🤼♀️
Athletes competed in a variety of track and field events, while also enjoying fun-filled games and activities throughout the day. It was an incredible celebration of determination, teamwork, and school spirit! 💙👏
🥣✨ It’s National School Breakfast Week! HCPS celebrates the role of a nutritious start in students' learning, growth, and success. Thanks to our Student Nutrition Services team, students can enjoy free breakfast daily at school, helping them start the day focused and ready to excel. A big thank you to our cafeteria staff for fueling student achievement every day!
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!
Ajay Cherukumilli, Lillian Clark, and Daniel Park
King Continues to Demonstrate a Focus Learning Outcomes!
75% College and Career Acceleration Rate for All Students (up from 48% in 2022)
This 27% increase in the number of students earning certifications in Career and Technical Education courses and/or college credit in Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and AICE courses demonstrates our focus on increasing student achievement and creating opportunities for the students at King High School to be successful in life. Students across all subgroups have demonstrated improved proficiency over the last 4 years; 30% increase for Hispanic students, 28% increase for Black students, a 20% increase for Asian students and 4% increase for White students.
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.
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!
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!
Now in its 21st year, the high school competition empowers students through writing, public speaking, and storytelling. 📝
Congratulations to this year's finalists and winners!
1st Place: Zoey Tice, Plant City HS
2nd Place: Athena Wint, Lennard HS
3rd Place: Bailey Turnquist, Leto HS
Students' Choice Award: Bailey Turnquist, Leto HS
School buses safely transport thousands of students each day—replacing up to 36 cars on the road and making them the safest, most efficient ride to school. Thank you to our drivers and transportation staff for keeping every journey reliable and secure!
Honoring 100 years since Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded Negro History Week, we continue his legacy through learning, experiences, and partnerships that highlight African American history and contributions. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3OeFIo7
Pictured: The Armwoods, digital artwork by Molly McGiveney, 2025 Blake High School graduate.
Youth ages 17 and under will receive free admission to the fair until 5 p.m. with an admission-paying parent or guardian 21 or older.
While you're at the fair, be sure to stop by the Florida Center and check out the HCPS exhibit area! We'll also have many schools and students showing livestock in the barns. Please stop by and cheer them on!
For more information on the Florida State Fair, please visit floridastatefair.com.
📚 Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! Schools across the district are hosting exciting events that highlight the power of reading, creativity, and student voice. Our students are showing that literacy is more than reading—it’s creativity, voice, and expression.
Literacy is alive and thriving in our schools! 🎉📖
