Did you know that your resume can easily be built using Xello, accessible via Clever? Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to creating a resume in Xello so you can turn your profile into a polished, professional document:
1. Log in to Xello
Go to your Clever & click on Xello (it should automatically log-in via Clever)
2. Go to the “About Me” Section
This is where Xello stores your skills, experiences, and achievements.
Make sure your Work Experience, Education, Skills, and Interests are up to date.
3. Open the Resume Builder
From your dashboard, look for the “Tools” or “About Me” menu.
Select “Resume” or “Create Resume”.
4. Choose a Resume Style
Xello offers clean, professional templates.
Pick one that matches the tone of the job, internship, or program you’re applying for.
5. Customize Your Resume
Select which sections to include (e.g., Education, Work Experience, Skills, Awards).
Edit descriptions to highlight your achievements and responsibilities clearly.
Use action verbs and measurable results where possible.
6. Preview and Download
Review your resume for spelling, grammar, and formatting.
Download it as a PDF for easy sharing.
7. Keep It Updated
Each time you gain new experience, log in to Xello and update your “About Me” section — your resume will update automatically.
1. Log in to Xello
Go to your Clever & click on Xello (it should automatically log-in via Clever)
2. Go to the “About Me” Section
This is where Xello stores your skills, experiences, and achievements.
Make sure your Work Experience, Education, Skills, and Interests are up to date.
3. Open the Resume Builder
From your dashboard, look for the “Tools” or “About Me” menu.
Select “Resume” or “Create Resume”.
4. Choose a Resume Style
Xello offers clean, professional templates.
Pick one that matches the tone of the job, internship, or program you’re applying for.
5. Customize Your Resume
Select which sections to include (e.g., Education, Work Experience, Skills, Awards).
Edit descriptions to highlight your achievements and responsibilities clearly.
Use action verbs and measurable results where possible.
6. Preview and Download
Review your resume for spelling, grammar, and formatting.
Download it as a PDF for easy sharing.
7. Keep It Updated
Each time you gain new experience, log in to Xello and update your “About Me” section — your resume will update automatically.

DON'T FORGET! Tonight is our last District Financial Aid Night. The workshop will take place at Blake High School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the media center.
For more information, visit hillsboroughschools.org/page/fafsa-nights.

That's right! It is almost time for our 2nd Annual AttenDANCE celebration to honor our Falcons who have great attendance! That means if YOU come to school regularly, we will celebrate you! See your guidance counselor or success coach for more info, and come to school every day, every class...starting RIGHT NOW! You can do this!

Dragon's Fury is BACK! 🐉 Over 200 student-athletes from our middle and high schools participated in the annual Special Olympics event at Jefferson High School this morning. Students competed in various sports, played interactive games, and won prizes! 🏅
Thank you to all of the volunteers and community partners for making Dragon's Fury a success!
Thank you to all of the volunteers and community partners for making Dragon's Fury a success!










Students from 28 of our high schools participated in the 2026 Poetry Jam at Centro Asturiano in Ybor City!
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
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








HCPS celebrates Love the Bus Month! 🚌💛
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!
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!

Hillsborough County Public Schools recognizes that student success is driven by the unwavering dedication of our school counselors. 💙 During National School Counseling Week, we proudly honor you—the essential core of HCPS!

HCPS celebrates Black History Month!
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.
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.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🗓️ It's almost time for Family Day at the Florida State Fair! Friday, February 13, is a non-student day of school.
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.
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! 🎉📖

🎉 Results are available!
Hillsborough County Public Schools Magnet & School Choice Application results are live online.
✅ If you received an offer, you have until Friday, January 30 at 11:59 p.m. to accept.
Don’t miss your opportunity to secure your spot!
👉 bit.ly/MagnetChoiceHCPS
Hillsborough County Public Schools Magnet & School Choice Application results are live online.
✅ If you received an offer, you have until Friday, January 30 at 11:59 p.m. to accept.
Don’t miss your opportunity to secure your spot!
👉 bit.ly/MagnetChoiceHCPS

Dance the night away with a free prom dress! Check out all the details!
Appointments available, free of charge to girls in need in the Tampa Bay area Girls must receive free or reduced lunch or provide a letter of recommendation -- see Mrs. Proctor in our guidance office!
Appointments available, free of charge to girls in need in the Tampa Bay area Girls must receive free or reduced lunch or provide a letter of recommendation -- see Mrs. Proctor in our guidance office!

There will be no classes for students on Monday, January 19. Regular classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20.

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!

