
March 7, 2026
International Women’s Day (IWD) began in the early 20th‑century with women’s rights movements. The first national celebration took place in the United States on February 28, 19...

February 28, 2026
February 26–March 8 Each spring, Plant City welcomes visitors from across Florida and around the world to celebrate the strawberry harvest. The Florida Strawberry Festival, w...

February 21, 2026
The Olympic Games bring the world together through competition and teamwork. The Olympic Games began in 776 BCE (Before Common Era) in Olympia, Greece. These "Ancient Games" we...

February 16, 2026
Presidents Day is traditionally celebrated on the third Monday of February. There have been 45 individuals who have served as President of the United States, even though the ...

February 14, 2026
In the United States, Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14 with familiar traditions like exchanging cards, giving roses and chocolate candy, and enjoying romantic dinner...

February 7, 2026
The Super Bowl is the championship game of American football. It happens every February and is watched by millions of people. It is one of the most popular events in the United ...

February 5, 2026
On January 31, a chilly but spirited Gasparilla celebration swept through Tampa as pirates, parade‑goers, and city leaders braved wind, rain, and 50‑degree temperatures to keep t...

January 28, 2026
Does your child have an Individual Educational Plan (IEP)? Please take a moment and complete this important parent survey and let us know how well we are partnering with you. The s...

January 18, 2026
A huge thank‑you to our evening ESOL teacher Ms. Dancy for collaborating with her high school students to create a fantastic promotional video for our Adult Ed ESOL program. Your ...

January 13, 2026
Tampa, Fl. (January 13, 2026) – Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is excited to announce the district’s high school graduation rate for the 2024–2025 academic year is an i...

December 19, 2025
For Immediate Release Tampa, Fl. (December 19, 2025) – All Hillsborough County public schools and district offices will be closed from Monday, December 22, through Friday, ...

October 26, 2025
About CASAS CASAS stands for Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems. Most ESOL students in levels 1-6 take the CASAS Reading and Listening Steps tests. There are 5 test le...
October 16, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Tanya Arja or Debra Bellanti Hillsborough County Public Schools Office of Communications 813-272-4060 Hosts Annual Expo That Sh...

July 10, 2025
Hey HCPS Families! Take a look at key dates for the upcoming school year, including the first and last days of school, holidays, and breaks. Start planning now for a successful...
