THE COUNTDOWN IS ON ⏳🎓 Class of 2026, there are just 26 days until graduation ceremonies begin!
In less than a month, our seniors will walk across the stage and turn the page to their next chapter. We can’t wait to celebrate you! 🎉
View the full schedule of this year’s commencement ceremonies at hillsboroughschools.org/graduation.
In less than a month, our seniors will walk across the stage and turn the page to their next chapter. We can’t wait to celebrate you! 🎉
View the full schedule of this year’s commencement ceremonies at hillsboroughschools.org/graduation.
LET’S GO BOLTS! ⚡️💙🏒 Alright, HCPS Family, it’s time to show off our Tampa Bay Lightning pride!
Be sure to wear your favorite Bolts gear this Friday, April 17, to celebrate the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Lightning take on the Montreal Canadiens.
Be sure to wear your favorite Bolts gear this Friday, April 17, to celebrate the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Lightning take on the Montreal Canadiens.
In recognition of National Assistant Principals Week, we proudly celebrate all of our Assistant Principals for their exceptional leadership and dedication. Thank you for all you do!
🌟 Happy School Library Month!
Our library is a hub for discovery, imagination, and growth. We are grateful for our amazing library staff who inspire a love of reading and learning in our students. 📚✨
Our library is a hub for discovery, imagination, and growth. We are grateful for our amazing library staff who inspire a love of reading and learning in our students. 📚✨
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.
Ahora Disponible
Clases de GED en Español Virtuales
Lunes-Viernes 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Inscripciones Lun.-Jue. 4:00 -7:30 PM
Preguntas: (813) 356-1831 (ext. 1)
Clases de GED en Español Virtuales
Lunes-Viernes 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Inscripciones Lun.-Jue. 4:00 -7:30 PM
Preguntas: (813) 356-1831 (ext. 1)
🎉 We celebrated two special birthdays this week! Happy Birthday to Ms. Santiago, our wonderful counselor, and Mr. De La Fuentes, our dedicated GED Spanish teacher. Thank you both for all you do! 🎂✨
🚨 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!
In recognition of International Women’s Day, the women of Leto Adult were each presented with a flower to celebrate their achievements.
Spring Break begins Monday, March 16, and we look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, March 24. We wish everyone a safe and relaxing spring break!
Spring Break begins Monday, March 16, and we look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, March 24. We wish everyone a safe and relaxing spring break!
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.
🌞Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour on Sunday for Daylight Saving Time! ⏰
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! 🙌
🍓 Strawberry spirit is in full swing! 🍰
Students and staff enjoyed delicious strawberry shortcake as a fun kickoff to the Plant City Strawberry Festival! Students also explored the cultural and economic impact this beloved festival has on our community.
👏 A huge shoutout to Chef Hladky’s culinary students at Leto High School, who prepared the delicious shortcake.
💖 Ms. Valdes, our Math Credit Teacher, showed her festive flair with strawberry‑themed earrings and a matching bracelet.
🍽️ And thank you to Ms. Piedra, Ms. Parrado, and Mr. Lopez for keeping the treat line running smoothly.
Students and staff enjoyed delicious strawberry shortcake as a fun kickoff to the Plant City Strawberry Festival! Students also explored the cultural and economic impact this beloved festival has on our community.
👏 A huge shoutout to Chef Hladky’s culinary students at Leto High School, who prepared the delicious shortcake.
💖 Ms. Valdes, our Math Credit Teacher, showed her festive flair with strawberry‑themed earrings and a matching bracelet.
🍽️ And thank you to Ms. Piedra, Ms. Parrado, and Mr. Lopez for keeping the treat line running smoothly.
🎉 Happy Belated Birthday to Ms. Ortiz, our wonderful DP clerk! 🎉
Honoring School Resource Officers at HCPS! 👏💙
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.
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.
