Have you downloaded the Hillsborough County Public Schools app? 📱

Download it now and enable notifications to get the latest news, events, updates, and important info right at your fingertips. Be part of the HCPS community and stay engaged and informed every step of the way! 🎉

App Store: https://aptg.co/6nZQyH
Google Play: https://aptg.co/sG8Xg3
6 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
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🚍✨ Don’t forget to join us at the HCPS Transportation Fair on Wednesday, August 20, from 9 am to 1 pm! Discover exciting opportunities in bus driving and mechanics.

Register now at https://bit.ly/B2SSchoolBus and get ready for on-the-spot interviews for available positions. Your new career journey starts at HCPS!
13 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
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We're excited to kick off the 2025-26 school year. Welcome back, students and families!

15 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
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Hello Parents,

Tomorrow is the first day of school! Our summer has come to an end. I hope you all had the chance to rest and relax with your loved ones. Students can enter the building promptly at 8:15 tomorrow morning. Parents you are also allowed to escort your child to class on the first day only. Please park in the back parking lot nearest the cafeteria. Tomorrow is also an early release Monday with a 2pm dismissal time. Parents, please make note of this early dismissal time as we are moving back to this schedule for the 25'-26' school year. I look forward to a great start to the year and your continued support. Thank you!

Principal Jackson

16 days ago, Corey Jackson
Good evening Parents, for the first day of school please utilize the back parking lot and remember that you are allowed to escort your child to class on the first day only. I look forward to a wonderful start of the new year! Thank you. Enjoy your weekend!
18 days ago, Lockhart
Stay connected with Hillsborough County Schools like never before! Download the Hillsborough County Schools app today from the iOS App Store or the Android Play Store. Make sure to enable notifications so you're always in the loop with the latest news, events, updates, and essential information. It's your go-to resource for staying engaged and informed.

Download Now:
App Store: https://aptg.co/6nZQyH
Google Play: https://aptg.co/sG8Xg3
20 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
HCPS app features news, events, documents, staff, dining and notification
Back to school means back on the move, and the Hillsborough Transit Authority is here to help!

Students ages 5–18 can ride HART buses for half the regular fare with a Youth Pass. To sign up, just stop by a HART Customer Service window, available Monday through Saturday.

Have questions? Visit GoHART.org or call 813-254-4278.
21 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
HART Youth Pass

Explore everything related to HCPS and your students via the HCPS, Focus, and Canvas apps! Get informed, stay connected, and receive the latest updates. Download these essential apps today from the App Store or Google Play to enhance your experience.

HCPS—App Store: https://aptg.co/6nZQyH | Google Play: https://aptg.co/sG8Xg3
Focus—App Store: http://bit.ly/3IPcgCH | Google Play: http://bit.ly/4lJJamJ
Canvas—App Store: http://bit.ly/3IQ8ngL | Google Play: http://bit.ly/45ndbTr

Focus will sync parent accounts from Focus to Canvas within 24 hours of creation. Parents will use the same email to login to Canvas but must set a password before logging in the first time. To set a Canvas password, please access the Canvas Reset Password page.

22 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
HCPS, Focus Portal, & Canvas app icons
Discover all the features the HCPS app provides! Staying connected is as simple as one, two, three!

1. Search Hillsborough County Schools in your phone's app store and download the app
2. Select Allow notifications when prompted on initial download to ensure you receive notifications
3. Select preferred notification group(s)

Download Now:
App Store: https://aptg.co/6nZQyH
Google Play: https://aptg.co/sG8Xg3
26 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
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Attention Parents! Enhance communication in your child's education with the HCPS Focus Portal:

- Monitor Attendance
- View Report Cards
- Access Student Schedules
- Check Testing Results for Statewide Assessment

Download before the 2025-26 school year begins:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.focusschoolsoftware.community.hcps
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hcps-focus-portal/id6744232359

28 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
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Discover all things HCPS and for your students through the HCPS, Focus, and Canvas apps! Download these apps on the App Store or Google Play Store today.

about 1 month ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
the three icons for the apps
Can you believe we’re just 20 days away from the first day of school?! As you get ready for all things Back to School, be sure to save and add the key dates from our 2025–2026 Student Academic Calendar.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on Monday, August 11!
about 1 month ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
25-26 Student Academic Calendar - English
25-26 Student Academic Calendar - Spanish
Get Ready for a Great School Year!

The 2025–26 School Supply Lists are here! 📚✏️
Check your child’s grade level and start shopping early to set them up for success.

🛍️ BONUS: Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday runs August 1–31, 2025 — score big savings all month long on school supplies, clothes, and more!

Let’s start the year strong! 💪📓 #BackToSchool #LeadingTheWay #SchoolReady
about 1 month ago, Lockhart Elementary Magnet School
k-2 supply list
3-5 supply list

Mark Your Calendar to Meet the Teacher!

The first day of school is Monday, August 11, and we can’t wait to welcome back our Cougars! But before we kick off the new year, join us for a special Meet the Teacher event on Thursday, August 7, from 1–3 p.m.

Come say hello, visit your child’s classroom, and get a sneak peek at all the exciting things planned for the 2025–26 school year!

about 1 month ago, Lockhart Elementary Magnet School
Lockhart front of campus
We’re proud to celebrate district-wide growth in academic achievement with the release of the 2024-2025 school grades! Not only did we see an overall increase in the number of A and B schools, but two schools even jumped two full letter grades, from a C to an A. These grades reflect the hard work of our students, teachers, staff, and school communities across the district. Congratulations, HCPS Family! Let’s keep the momentum going!
about 2 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Continuing the Momentum
Happy School Principals’ Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the incredible leaders who guide our schools to greatness. Thank you to our dedicated principals for your hard work, vision, and commitment to our students' success. You play a crucial role in shaping in preparing students for life and creating a positive learning environment.
4 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
happy school principals' day
Today we kick off Mental Health Awareness Month! At HCPS, we prioritize the health and well-being of our students every day! This year's theme is “Strive to Thrive.” Join us for Motivating Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays, where we’ll share healthy coping skills and ways to enhance positive mental well-being.
4 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
mental health awareness month