Get Involved in GATI on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026! Want to make a difference in a student's life? To participate in the Great American Teach-In 2026, please email Ms. Cobb at Kr...

RAISE THE FLAGS! You can wear Bucs gear or team colors to school on the following days to get ready for the Buccaneers home game that week! Let’s "Raise the Flags” together an...

Purchase your 26-27 Spirit Shirt for $10. Use myPaymentsplus account to purchase before they are out of stock!

Lockhart Elementary Magnet School Receives National Recognition from Project Lead The Way for Excellence in Career Connected Learning Named a distinguished school for transform...

Wishing our incredible, hardworking employees a happy Labor Day! We appreciate your dedication and commitment to making a positive impact on our students' lives,

Florida students in grades K-12 are invited to participate in the 2026 Hispanic Heritage Art and Essay Contests. Submissions are due by Share your Creativity for Hispanic Herit...

In this episode of More to the Story , we sit down with Christopher Jargo and Larissa Lizarraga from our Career and Technical Education team to discuss how CTE programs help stud...

Music education is about so much more than learning notes and rhythms. It helps students build confidence, creativity, discipline, collaboration skills, and a sense of belonging. ...

This episode, we sit down with Denee Upshaw, Director of Virtual Instruction, to pull back the curtain on Hillsborough Virtual School - how it works, who it's for, and why some fa...

Season 2 of More to the Story , the official podcast of Hillsborough County Public Schools, begins with a special conversation featuring Superintendent Van Ayres . In this epi...

Student schedules will be available to view beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4, through the Focus Parent Portal. To access your student's schedule, you must first complete a...

Back-to-school forms are now available through the HCPS Focus Parent Portal! Starting today, families can complete all required new school year forms online before the first day...

Congratulations to all families who received an offer to join us at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School for Creative Science for the 26-27 School Year! To save your spot for next y...

Join us on Thursday, August 6, from 3 to 5 PM for the 'Meet the Teacher' event for the 2026-2027 school year! Come see the campus, meet your teacher, and obtain transportation i...

Families looking for a high-quality early learning program for their child can apply for HCPS Head Start beginning July 27 . Head Start is a federally funded program that provid...

As we prepare to welcome students for the 2026-2027 school year, we are proud to celebrate Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) earning its first A district grade since 2014...

The 2027-2028 Student Academic Calendar for Hillsborough County Public Schools was approved during the school board meeting on July 14, 2026. Below are the approved dates: ...

Families can save on eligible school supplies during Florida’s 2026 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, running July 20 through August 20 . The tax holiday allows shoppers to pur...

We’re an A school district, and we’re excited to help your student reach new heights! The final Magnet and School Choice application window for 2026–2027 is open now—but only unt...

Red, white, and summer fun! ❤️🤍💙 Whether you’re enjoying fireworks, cookouts, or family time, we hope your 4th of July is filled with celebration and lasting memories.