We are proud to announce a historic milestone for Hillsborough County Public Schools! Our 2024-2025 graduation rate is an impressive 90.9%, marking the highest rate in the district's history. 🎉🎓
This means 910 more students than the previous year crossed the stage, ready for college, careers, the military, or whatever their next journey in life may hold.
This achievement belongs to our entire HCPS family. From our staff and families to our community partners, thank you for helping our students succeed. Together, we are #LeadingTheWay!
This means 910 more students than the previous year crossed the stage, ready for college, careers, the military, or whatever their next journey in life may hold.
This achievement belongs to our entire HCPS family. From our staff and families to our community partners, thank you for helping our students succeed. Together, we are #LeadingTheWay!
HEF has scholarships available for high achieving 9th graders that meet certain socioeconomic criteria!
Join us for a special edition of our School Advisory Council: Parent Panel at 8am Wednesday 1/14 in Auditorium! (SAC typically meets monthly in the Media Center, but this month we are doing something special that you won't want to miss!) Light refreshments available!
New year. New opportunities. 🚦
Looking for stability, great benefits, and work-life balance? Attend our Transportation Job Fair on Wednesday, January 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
📍9455 Harney Rd, Thonotosassa
We offer medical insurance, retirement plans, free training, paid holidays, guaranteed hours, school calendar vacations, summer 4-day work weeks, and overtime opportunities. Hiring bus drivers and mechanics!
➡️ HCPSJobs.com
Looking for stability, great benefits, and work-life balance? Attend our Transportation Job Fair on Wednesday, January 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
📍9455 Harney Rd, Thonotosassa
We offer medical insurance, retirement plans, free training, paid holidays, guaranteed hours, school calendar vacations, summer 4-day work weeks, and overtime opportunities. Hiring bus drivers and mechanics!
➡️ HCPSJobs.com
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning opportunities that meet the needs of our students and prepare them for college and careers, we are asking HCPS families to complete a brief survey.
The survey shouldn’t take more than a few minutes to fill out and will be a valuable source of information for us as we work to make our schools and district stronger.
You may complete the survey online using a computer, tablet, or smartphone now through Friday, January 23. Please check your email for a direct link from your school's survey coordinator.
We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses and support.
The survey shouldn’t take more than a few minutes to fill out and will be a valuable source of information for us as we work to make our schools and district stronger.
You may complete the survey online using a computer, tablet, or smartphone now through Friday, January 23. Please check your email for a direct link from your school's survey coordinator.
We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses and support.
Monday, January 5, is a non-student day. We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, January 6.
COZY UP AND GRAB A BOOK 📚❄️ Don't forget, the Superintendent’s Winter Break Reading Challenge is underway! Students in PreK–12 are encouraged to grab their favorite book during Winter Break and log every minute they spend reading.
Through Monday, January 5, students can record their reading in Beanstack (Visit hub.hcps.net and click on the Beanstack icon to get started).
Schools with the highest participation will earn a Reader Leader trophy and $500 for library books! Winners will be announced during Celebrate Literacy Week, January 26 through 30.
Let’s keep reading and #GetCaughtReading this Winter Break!
Through Monday, January 5, students can record their reading in Beanstack (Visit hub.hcps.net and click on the Beanstack icon to get started).
Schools with the highest participation will earn a Reader Leader trophy and $500 for library books! Winners will be announced during Celebrate Literacy Week, January 26 through 30.
Let’s keep reading and #GetCaughtReading this Winter Break!
COZY UP AND GRAB A BOOK 📚❄️ We are excited to announce the Superintendent's Winter Break Reading Challenge! Students in PreK-12 are encouraged to dive into their favorite stories this upcoming break and log every minute they read.
From December 19 through January 5, students can record their reading in Beanstack (Visit hub.hcps.net and click on the Beanstack icon to get started). The schools with the highest participation will earn a Reader Leader trophy and $500 toward library books! Winners will be announced during Celebrate Literacy Week, January 26 through 30.
Let's #GetCaughtReading this Winter Break!
From December 19 through January 5, students can record their reading in Beanstack (Visit hub.hcps.net and click on the Beanstack icon to get started). The schools with the highest participation will earn a Reader Leader trophy and $500 toward library books! Winners will be announced during Celebrate Literacy Week, January 26 through 30.
Let's #GetCaughtReading this Winter Break!
No alarms. No homework. Just Fall Break stuff. 😎🍁
Enjoy your time off! We wish everyone a happy and safe break.
Enjoy your time off! We wish everyone a happy and safe break.
Hi Leto Families! All Great American Teach-In presentation opt-out forms are due no later than 8:30am Thursday morning 11/20 to Room 152.
Join our upcoming ELL Virtual Academy (Academia Virtual Familiar de ESOL)!
The event will take place on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. (ET) via Zoom. During this session, families will learn practical strategies to support their child’s literacy development in their home language, as well as receive important resources and information.
The flyer includes a QR code for registration, so families can easily sign up for the Zoom session.
The event will take place on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. (ET) via Zoom. During this session, families will learn practical strategies to support their child’s literacy development in their home language, as well as receive important resources and information.
The flyer includes a QR code for registration, so families can easily sign up for the Zoom session.
Pa Lante Awards Ceremony was a great success celebrating effort and academic achievement of our Leto Falcons!
There will be no classes on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. 🇺🇸
Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 12.
Enjoy the day as we honor and remember all who have served! ❤️🤍💙
Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 12.
Enjoy the day as we honor and remember all who have served! ❤️🤍💙
Metropolitan Ministries Thanksgiving Holiday Assistance
Register to shop or receive holiday food, a frozen ham or turkey, and fresh produce!
Register to shop or receive holiday food, a frozen ham or turkey, and fresh produce!
Students from Freedom, Plant, Robinson, Steinbrenner, Jefferson, Alonso, Leto, and Middleton came together at Keiser University for CTE’s Innovation Day – West! 🙌
Working in mixed-school teams, students were challenged to design opportunities that make healthy living easier, more accessible, and more joyful for everyone in their communities. 💡💚
After pitching their innovative ideas to a panel of judges, the top three teams were awarded prizes for their creativity and problem-solving! ✨
Working in mixed-school teams, students were challenged to design opportunities that make healthy living easier, more accessible, and more joyful for everyone in their communities. 💡💚
After pitching their innovative ideas to a panel of judges, the top three teams were awarded prizes for their creativity and problem-solving! ✨
Join us on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 5–7 p.m. at Alonso High School for the Regional Magnet Expo!
Families can explore featured magnet programs, meet educators, and discover unique learning opportunities 🎓💡. Get tips on applying and finding the perfect fit for your student. ✨ Explore the possibilities!
See participating schools: https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/o/hcps/page/magnet-expo2
Families can explore featured magnet programs, meet educators, and discover unique learning opportunities 🎓💡. Get tips on applying and finding the perfect fit for your student. ✨ Explore the possibilities!
See participating schools: https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/o/hcps/page/magnet-expo2
Construyendo tu Futuro: Noches de Colegio y Carrera - Spanish Language College and Career Night
Leto is hosting the HCPS Spanish Language College and Career Night on Wednesday 11/5 at 6pm. Juniors and Seniors, this is for you! And it is all in Spanish!
Throughout Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month, we celebrate the cultures, traditions, and lasting contributions of Native peoples across the United States.
Join us as we honor their stories and recognize the voices that continue to shape and strengthen our communities.
Join us as we honor their stories and recognize the voices that continue to shape and strengthen our communities.
Leto Conference Night Food Drive happening NOW through this Thursday's Conference Night 4-8pm.
To receive support, please stop by the table in front of the elevators at conferences to take a bag of groceries. You may also sign up to be sponsored for a Thanksgiving meal at this time or by emailing Ms. Proctor at Lissete.Koessick1@hcps.net. Thanksgiving meals and any other donations collected beyond Conference Night will be sent home the Friday before fall break on 11/21.
To provide support, please bring in to the front vestibule c/o Ms. Palek: rice, pasta, boxed mac & cheese, canned beans/lentils, canned meats, pasta sauces, canned veggies & fruits, soups, cereal, etc.
Let's come together to support our beloved fellow Falcons!
To receive support, please stop by the table in front of the elevators at conferences to take a bag of groceries. You may also sign up to be sponsored for a Thanksgiving meal at this time or by emailing Ms. Proctor at Lissete.Koessick1@hcps.net. Thanksgiving meals and any other donations collected beyond Conference Night will be sent home the Friday before fall break on 11/21.
To provide support, please bring in to the front vestibule c/o Ms. Palek: rice, pasta, boxed mac & cheese, canned beans/lentils, canned meats, pasta sauces, canned veggies & fruits, soups, cereal, etc.
Let's come together to support our beloved fellow Falcons!
🇺🇸 November is National Veterans and Military Families Month!
We thank the brave service members and their families, including the 4,000 military-connected families in Hillsborough County Public Schools. Your dedication and sacrifices inspire our school community!
We thank the brave service members and their families, including the 4,000 military-connected families in Hillsborough County Public Schools. Your dedication and sacrifices inspire our school community!
