We've extended our Summer Feeding Program's weekly meal box distribution by one more week!

Families can pick up a free seven-day meal box every Wednesday on July 15, July 22, and now July 29, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at South County Career Center (2810 John Sherman Way, Ruskin).

Each meal box includes seven days of breakfast and lunch meals, plus a gallon of milk for children and teens 18 and younger. Children do not need to be present for pickup.

Can't make it to the weekly pickup? HCPS also continues to offer free on-site meals at more than 150 locations throughout the summer. Find a meal site near you at summerbreakspot.org.

🚌 Your next opportunity starts here!
Join Hillsborough County Public Schools at our Transportation Job Fair and explore careers as a Bus Driver or Mechanic. Enjoy great benefits, paid time off, free training, school breaks, and more.

📅 July 15 | 🕘 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
9455 Harney Rd, Thonotosassa

Help keep our students moving safely every day! Register Today: https://bit.ly/2026DrivetheBus

We are proud to announce that Hillsborough County Public Schools has earned an “A” district grade from the Florida Department of Education for the first time in more than a decade! 🎉🎉

This milestone follows a year of remarkable student achievement, reflecting all the hard work and dedication from our students, administrators, teachers, support staff, and families.

We are ready to continue to build on this momentum this upcoming school year.

Thank you to our HCPS Family for helping us lead the way!

Don't Forget!
Starting Wednesday, July 1, a new Florida Law — the Second Chance Act (Florida Statute 1006.20) — will require first-time high school athletes to have a cleared electrocardiogram (ECG) before participating in any Florida High School Athletic Association sport.

This applies to...
➡️ Rising 9th graders planning to play a high school sport

➡️ Students in grades 10–12 participating in FHSAA athletics for the first time

For a list of upcoming free or low-cost regional ECG screening opportunities for students, visit hillsboroughschools.org/ecgscreenings.

Help your student start this upcoming school year healthy and ready to learn with Project LINK’s 2026 Back-to-School Health Clinics. Eligible students can receive school physicals, immunizations, Florida Form DH 680 certificates, and immunization record transfers.

Services are available for children ages 5–17 who are uninsured or enrolled in Medicaid, including students entering kindergarten, 7th grade, or enrolling in Hillsborough County Public Schools for the first time.

Appointments are required and can be scheduled at www.b2shc.org or through the Back2School Clinic Scheduler app. A one-time $10 registration fee applies per family.

Clinics will be held on Saturdays from July 11 to August 15. Register early to secure your spot and get your child ready for the first day of school!

Smiles are big, and summer is here! Thank you for a year full of growth and great moments. Have an amazing summer.

Over the next nine days, more than 14,000 seniors will proudly walk across the stage and officially become graduates of Hillsborough County Public Schools.

Behind every diploma is a story of hard work, perseverance, growth, unforgettable memories, and dreams for the future. We could not be more proud of everything you have accomplished. Your future is bright, and this is only the beginning.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓🎉

Click here to watch the Class of 2026 graduation video: https://youtu.be/ZjIbPIwlq8c?si=xFn6HY9UJWQDkpmp

Episode 17: Student Voices

For the final episode of our very first podcast season, we turn the microphone over to the voices at the heart of our schools — our students. Two graduating seniors, Ella Connell and Dillon Colaso, join us to reflect on their K–12 journey, from their earliest days in kindergarten to the milestones of their senior year. They share the moments, experiences, and educators that made an impact, how they’ve grown along the way, and what lies ahead as they prepare to take their next steps beyond high school.

Listen on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming episodes! 🎙️

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