

August 11, 2026
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/...

August 3, 2026
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...

July 28, 2026
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...

July 22, 2026
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...

July 20, 2026
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 ...

July 20, 2026
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...

July 15, 2026
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...

July 14, 2026
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: ...

July 14, 2026
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...

July 1, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (July 1, 2026) — Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) has earned an A district grade from the Florida Department of Education, marking the district's first A...

June 12, 2026
America 250 Read, White & Blue Bingo Reading Challenge 📚 Celebrate America’s 250th birthday by joining the Read, White & Blue Summer Reading Challenge! Students can log reading ...

June 11, 2026
When school is out, Summer BreakSpot is here to help! Children and teens 18 and under can receive no-cost meals and snacks all summer long. ✅ No application required ✅ No reg...

June 3, 2026
In November 2024 , Hillsborough County residents voted to approve a millage referendum for students, providing a critical investment in the future of Hillsborough County Public...

May 26, 2026
Read, White & Blue - Summer Reading Challenge in Beanstack Celebrate America's 250th birthday, one minute at a time! Join our Read, White & Blue Summer Reading Challenge and ho...

May 26, 2026
This is Mr. Phillips, principal of Lutz K-8 School. We hope all our leopard students enjoyed the long weekend. This is a reminder that this Friday, May 29th is the last day of...

May 15, 2026
The last Backpack Express is hot off the press. Take a look: https://www.givebacks.com/communication/newsletters/33c2a591-4a63-4776-b569-b67b3314c4ed

May 11, 2026
Are you an incoming 6th Grader? Are you ready to join the Lutz Pride? July 29, 2026 - 8 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. What to expect? 6th Grade Orientation, Tours/Scavenger Hunt, meet new cla...

May 6, 2026
Follow the steps below to create a NEW Focus Parent Portal account. 1. Access the Focus Parent Portal Registration by going to: https://hcps.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/...

May 6, 2026
Exam Schedule: 5/21, 5/22, 5/26-5/29 Thursday, May 21 st 1 st Period Exam 5 th Period Exam Friday, May 22 nd ...

April 30, 2026
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