This is a reminder that every Monday is an early release day for students.  Students are dismissed at 1:10 P.M.

Thank you again to the families who donated to our principal fundraiser donation.  We are excited to share that we reached our goal of $15,000!

If your child is already on choice, there is no need to reapply for choice during this window. 

To apply, go to https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/o/hcps/page/focus

New this year, parents will complete their choice application for 6th grade on their parent FOCUS portal account.

When applying, only list Lutz K-8 as a choice.  Do not list multiple school sites.  If it lists that we are a hardship school for the 2027-2028 school year, please still apply as the application will show with the choice office.  If at any point you have any questions, please feel free to contact the front office at 813-949-1452.  Thank you so much and we are looking forward to next school year with your upcoming middle schooler. 

Tomorrow is a PTSA spirit night at McDonalds from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

This Wednesday is our next PTSA All Pro Dad’s Club meeting.  Come on out and join us in the media center Wednesday 10/21/26 from 7:00 A.M. to 7:30 A.M. for a morning of fun! 

Every Friday is college day.  Students and staff are invited to wear college gear to school!

This Friday is a non-uniform day for PTSA students and a middle school PTSA membership celebration for students who have joined PTSA. 

Parents, please reference information and the flyers that were shared with families at open house regarding our cell phone and uniform policy for students.  Students should be following our uniform policy on campus, and the use of cell phones and wireless communication devices is prohibited at all times unless students utilize a device with a teacher for learning purposes.  This information was updated from the state of Florida last school year and will be in effect for this school year in relation to cell phone usage.  Students should have their cell phones placed in their backpacks while on campus. 

Yearbooks are on sale for the 2026-2027 school year.  Purchase your yearbook now for $40.

Direct Order Link: https://yearbookordercenter.com?school=24724

We want to remind parents that drop off begins at 7:10 A.M.  Students should not be dropped off prior to this time due to lack of student supervision.  As you drop off students in the morning, please be sure to pull all the way up to help expedite our traffic process. Drop-off in the morning takes place at elementary pick-up point for all students. Once our buses have cleared, we open the front drop-off area for vehicles.  Please be reminded dismissal is at 2:10 P.M. and 1:10 P.M. on Mondays.  Middle school parents please do not arrive prior to 2:17 P.M. as this would help to expedite our dismissal and impacts our elementary dismissal process.  Please know that child safety is first and foremost.  This helps to ensure safety for all stakeholders and ensures the car line continues to move smoothly. We are asking all parents to adhere to right turns only when exiting onto U.S. Highway 41.  This will help to assist with traffic back-up into the school and will help to ensure a quicker dismissal process. 

During arrival, parents parking and walking students up to school each day should utilize the Old Lutz Schoolhouse from 7:00 A.M. to 7:15 A.M.  Staff must ensure parking is available to receive students and your attention to this matter to ensure staff can park to accept students at 7:10 A.M. and this process will help in ensuring parking is not further restricted.  Thank you for your attention and support in this matter. 

During dismissal, all parents picking up students should utilize the elementary or middle school pick-up point line.  Only pre-k parents can walk up and pick up their students.  All other families should remain in their vehicles and pick students up in line.  This is to ensure safety and help to continue the flow of traffic smoothly. 

Don’t forget to join our PTSA for the 2026-2027 school year. Please connect to our schools PTSA Facebook page for more information.

Additionally, ensure you have a parent FOCUS account created to view important information on students throughout the school year.

Once again this is Dr. Phillips the principal at Lutz K-8 school, and each day is a new day of learning for leopards!