What happens when learning goes beyond the classroom walls? In this episode of More to the Story , we explore Hillsborough County Public Schools' expanded academic field trip opp...

This is Dr. Phillips, principal of Lutz K-8 School. We hope all our families enjoyed the holiday weekend. This is a reminder that every Monday is an early release day for stud...

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...

This is Dr. Phillips, principal of Lutz K-8 School This is a reminder that every Monday is an early release day for students. Students are dismissed at 1:10 P.M. Next Monday, ...

Did you miss the email or Facebook post of the newest PTSA's Backpack Express? No worries... check out the newest issue here: https://www.givebacks.com/communication/newsletters/...

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 is Dr. Phillips, principal of Lutz K-8 School. This is a reminder that every Monday is an early release day for students. Students are dismissed at 1:10 P.M. Every Friday...

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...

This is Dr. Phillips, principal of Lutz K-8 School This is a reminder that every Monday is an early release day for students. Students are dismissed at 1:10 P.M. Every Friday ...

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...

This is Dr. Phillips, principal of Lutz K-8 School We are excited to have all our leopards back on campus as we begin the 2026-2027 school year. We hope students enjoyed their f...

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year. Please click on the link to view the newest edition of the Backpack Express from PTSA. https://www.givebacks.com/communication/newsletters/...

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...

Leopard Families, Our Lutz staff is excited to welcome our leopard students back for the 2026-2027 school year! We hope this letter finds your family safe and excited about the ne...

Join us on Thursday August 6 th from 4:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. From 4:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M., all grade levels will deliver a curriculum overview. Following this time, parents can then ...

It's getting close to that time... finding out who your teacher(s) is for the 2026-2027 school year. The information will go LIVE on August 4th in Focus. Go to: hcps.focusscho...

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: ...