Celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Month!
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.
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.
PLAN AHEAD 🗓️ As families begin planning for next year, we want to remind you that the 2026–2027 Student Academic Calendar is available.
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.
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.
Prom night is 4/11! Ticket sales begin on Monday during lunch and before school starting at 8 am in front of the auditorium, and then anytime during the school day in room 362. Get your prom permission form completed ASAP so that you can buy your prom ticket now before we max out! Contact Ms. Rowlands for more info!
Leto Leadership is collecting diapers to help support the district's Teen Parent Program. Their funding has been cut significantly, and they are in dire need of diapers, specifically size 3 and up. The 5th period who collects the most between now and Thursday 4/2 will win a pizza party from Leadership! Thank you! Let's help them out! #FalconNation
🚨 REMINDER 🚨 We hope our students and families are enjoying Spring Break! Just a reminder that students return to school on Tuesday, March 24.
To view important upcoming dates and the remaining schedule for the 2025–2026 school year, visit hillsboroughschools.org/o/hcps/page/calendar25-26.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back next week!
To view important upcoming dates and the remaining schedule for the 2025–2026 school year, visit hillsboroughschools.org/o/hcps/page/calendar25-26.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back next week!
ATTENTION SENIORS 🎓 Check out this great scholarship opportunity from the Council of the Great City Schools in partnership with the Peters Pharis Foundation!
Class of 2026 students planning to enroll full-time at a four-year college or university and major in a STEM field are encouraged to apply. Four $10,000 scholarships will be awarded.
📅 Application deadline: Monday, April 13
🏆 Winners announced: June
For more information or to apply, visit cgcs.org/about-cgcs/awards-and-scholarships/math-and-science-scholarship.
Class of 2026 students planning to enroll full-time at a four-year college or university and major in a STEM field are encouraged to apply. Four $10,000 scholarships will be awarded.
📅 Application deadline: Monday, April 13
🏆 Winners announced: June
For more information or to apply, visit cgcs.org/about-cgcs/awards-and-scholarships/math-and-science-scholarship.
We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students recognized in the 2025 Cambridge Learner Awards! 🎓🌍
Students from 19 high schools across our district earned a total of 200 Cambridge Learner Awards, an international recognition for exceptional performance on Cambridge International AICE exams.
These honors include:
🏅 154 Cambridge Scholar Awards
🏅 41 Scholar with Merit Awards
🏅 4 Scholar with Distinction Awards
🏅 1 Top in the USA Award
These achievements reflect the dedication of our students, teachers, and administrators who continue to raise the bar for academic excellence.
To learn more about our Accelerated Programs, such as Cambridge AICE, visit hillsboroughschools.org/acceleratedprograms.
Students from 19 high schools across our district earned a total of 200 Cambridge Learner Awards, an international recognition for exceptional performance on Cambridge International AICE exams.
These honors include:
🏅 154 Cambridge Scholar Awards
🏅 41 Scholar with Merit Awards
🏅 4 Scholar with Distinction Awards
🏅 1 Top in the USA Award
These achievements reflect the dedication of our students, teachers, and administrators who continue to raise the bar for academic excellence.
To learn more about our Accelerated Programs, such as Cambridge AICE, visit hillsboroughschools.org/acceleratedprograms.
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.
Save the Date: 'Building Your Future: School and Career Nights' in Spanish!
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.
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.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026 Valedictorians & Salutatorians!!! Please give them a HUGE congrats when you see them!!
Collegiate Academy- Valedictorian: Bailey Turnquist, Salutatorian: Afio Chen
Traditional - Valedictorian: Jonathan Cabrera Salutatorian: Harold Palma Gonzalez
Collegiate Academy- Valedictorian: Bailey Turnquist, Salutatorian: Afio Chen
Traditional - Valedictorian: Jonathan Cabrera Salutatorian: Harold Palma Gonzalez
🌞Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour on Sunday for Daylight Saving Time! ⏰
Best. Day. Ever. #FalconNation
Step into a powerful day focused on fathers, families, and the future at the 2nd Annual Fathers and Families Summit on Saturday, April 18 from 9am-noon at The Skills Center 5107 N 22nd St in Tampa.
Connect, learn, and leave inspired to make a lasting impact at home and beyond! Must register by 4/4! For more information, please email: william.betts@hcps.net
Register now!
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College Prep Day for Juniors is 4/2!
Please encourage juniors who are interested in applying to college in the fall to register for the College Prep Day for Juniors, which will take place on Thursday, 4/2 in the media center.
They can register by joining the Remind group using the code @lhs2027.
USF will be here to speak with participants, and we will offer workshops on Xello, Common App, scholarships, and more.
Students can see Ms. Lutz in room 301 or Mrs. Hebert in room 152 for more information.
Please encourage juniors who are interested in applying to college in the fall to register for the College Prep Day for Juniors, which will take place on Thursday, 4/2 in the media center.
They can register by joining the Remind group using the code @lhs2027.
USF will be here to speak with participants, and we will offer workshops on Xello, Common App, scholarships, and more.
Students can see Ms. Lutz in room 301 or Mrs. Hebert in room 152 for more information.
Come out tomorrow night and support! #FalconNation
Leto High School Music Program presents their first annual: Glow Fun Run!
6-9pm on Friday 3/6 Only $5 entry fee for fun walk or run with music and glow sticks! Wear white or neon and get ready to participate in the raffle for amazing prizes! See Mr. Cabrera, Ms. Ojeda, or Ms. Muller for more info!
Leto High School Music Program presents their first annual: Glow Fun Run!
6-9pm on Friday 3/6 Only $5 entry fee for fun walk or run with music and glow sticks! Wear white or neon and get ready to participate in the raffle for amazing prizes! See Mr. Cabrera, Ms. Ojeda, or Ms. Muller for more info!
It's Women’s History Month, celebrating the women who bolster HCPS every day. Their accomplishments and commitment influence students' future. We honor educators, staff, administrators, and partners whose leadership elevates our district and motivates future leaders.
🥣✨ 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!
🎉 It’s National School Social Work Week! HCPS celebrates the dedicated professionals in the School Social Work Association of America who promote student success. Our social workers support mental health, families, and positive school climates, ensuring every student can thrive. Join us in appreciating our outstanding School Social Workers! 🙌
Math bowl was AWESOME! We competed against 27 schools and here are the results:
In the Algebra 1 division, two of our students placed in the Top 10 individually in the entire district:
• Kamila Fernandez Lopez Cruz – 9th place
• Enzo Tancredi – 5th place
On top of that, our Algebra 1 team placed THIRD overall in the district in the team competition.
In Geometry, we had an outstanding performance from Khan Bui, who earned FIRST PLACE in the entire district in the individual division!
And while our Calculus team did not have an individual Top 10 finisher this time, they competed in one of the most challenging divisions and earned an impressive FOURTH PLACE overall as a team.
So proud of these students and the hard work they continue to put in. Leto showing up strong! Go Falcons! #FalconNation
In the Algebra 1 division, two of our students placed in the Top 10 individually in the entire district:
• Kamila Fernandez Lopez Cruz – 9th place
• Enzo Tancredi – 5th place
On top of that, our Algebra 1 team placed THIRD overall in the district in the team competition.
In Geometry, we had an outstanding performance from Khan Bui, who earned FIRST PLACE in the entire district in the individual division!
And while our Calculus team did not have an individual Top 10 finisher this time, they competed in one of the most challenging divisions and earned an impressive FOURTH PLACE overall as a team.
So proud of these students and the hard work they continue to put in. Leto showing up strong! Go Falcons! #FalconNation
