From December 19 through January 5, students can record their reading in Beanstack (Visit hub.hcps.net and click on the Beanstack icon to get started). The schools with the highest participation will earn a Reader Leader trophy and $500 toward library books! Winners will be announced during Celebrate Literacy Week, January 26 through 30.
Let's #GetCaughtReading this Winter Break!
We’re excited to announce the Superintendent’s Winter Break Reading Challenge!
✅ Dates: December 19 – January 5
✅ How to Join: Check the flyers for instructions on accessing Beanstack
✅ Goal: Engage and read throughout winter break!
🏆 The elementary, middle, and high school with the highest percentage of student participation will win:
✨ $500 for library books
✨ A trophy
✨ A special visit from Superintendent Ayres during Celebrate Literacy Week in January!
Let’s show our Bobcat pride and make reading a WIN this winter! 📖❄️
#BobcatsRead #WinterReadingChallenge #CelebrateLiteracy
Our Toy Drive is here! Let’s make the season brighter for children in need.
📅 When: December 1–12
🎁 What: New, unwrapped toys
📍 Where: Drop toys in marked boxes across campus, outside the front office, or bring them to the Holiday Concert on 12/11!
Every toy counts—let’s fill those boxes and hearts with holiday cheer! ❤️
✅ Share this post and invite friends to join the magic!
#ToyDrive #SpreadJoy #HolidayGiving #CommunitySpirit
🎉 Holiday Spirit Week is Coming Soon! 🎄✨
Get ready to spread cheer and celebrate the season with us! Here’s what’s coming up:
📅 Friday 12/12 Grinch Day
📅 Monday 12/15 Hanukkah Day
📅 Tuesday: 12/16 Gingerbread Day
📅 Wednesday: 12/17 Snowperson Day-Frosty
📅 Thursday:12/18 Reindeer Day
📅 Friday: 12/19 Polar Express-PJ day
Show off your festive spirit, share your photos, and join the fun! Use #HolidaySpiritWeek and tag us so we can see your amazing looks.
Let’s make this week merry and bright together! 🌟
Enjoy your time off! We wish everyone a happy and safe break.
Join us for a special day to share a meal with your student and enjoy the outdoors together!
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 17th
📍 Location: School Lawn
🕛 Time: Your child's lunch time
Bring your favorite lunch, a blanket, and make lasting memories with your student. Let’s celebrate community and connection! 💚
We can’t wait to see you there!
#LunchOnTheLawn #FamilyTime #SchoolCommunity
Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 12.
Enjoy the day as we honor and remember all who have served! ❤️🤍💙
Join us as we honor their stories and recognize the voices that continue to shape and strengthen our communities.
We thank the brave service members and their families, including the 4,000 military-connected families in Hillsborough County Public Schools. Your dedication and sacrifices inspire our school community!
Here's a look at tonight's Challenge Problem.
📞 813-840-7260
📺 Spectrum Ch. 635 / Frontier Ch. 32
💻 hillsboroughschools.org/mhh
Tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m. and the show will start at 6 p.m. For help on any math topic, call 813-840-7260.
Tune in on Spectrum Ch. 635, Frontier Ch. 32, or online at hillsboroughschools.org/mhh.
Calling all Kindergarten Families! Join us for a magical night filled with laughter, lucky numbers, and cool prizes. This totally free event is just for family fun. See you October 28th in the cafeteria from 5:30-7:00.
Free Popcorn provided by the PTA and Three Brothers will be on site for pizza and treats to purchase, first come first serve.
Here's a look at tonight's Challenge Problem.
📞 813-840-7260
📺 Spectrum Ch. 635 / Frontier Ch. 32
💻 hillsboroughschools.org/mhh
Those that served please RSVP and join us on November 10th as we pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country. Our Veteran’s Day program will feature our National Anthem, Color Guard, and Guest Speakers.
🎗️ Support a Cause That Honors Their Legacy
For Veteran's Day, we’re proud to host a fundraiser benefiting the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which provides critical support to veterans, first responders, and their families. Every donation helps build homes, restore hope, and honor the fallen.
📅 Accepting Donations: October 27th through November 7th
📍 Location: McKitrick Elementary
Every $5.00 donation gets your student entered into a raffle for lunch with one of the adults listed on the flyer.
💬 How to Donate: cash, check (made payable to McKitrick) or you can make a donation via MyPaymentsPlus
📚 Used Book Drive Alert! 📚
One of our students is hosting a gently used book drive. We will be collecting these books at McKitrick.
🗓️ November 3–13
📍 Collection bins will be in all hallways and around campus.
Let’s come together to share the joy of reading and make a difference—one book at a time! 💙
#BookDrive #StudentInitiative #DonateBooks #SpreadLiteracy
Tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m. and the show will start at 6 p.m. For help on any math topic, call 813-840-7260.
Tune in on Spectrum Ch. 635, Frontier Ch. 32, or online at hillsboroughschools.org/mhh.
📅 October 27–31
Join us as we celebrate making healthy choices and living drug-free during Red Ribbon Week! Each day brings a fun theme to show our spirit and commitment:
👕 Monday – Wear Red Day
Let’s kick off the week by wearing red to show we’re proud to be drug-free!
🌈 Tuesday – Groovy Day
Peace, love, and healthy choices! Dress in your grooviest attire.
🧦 Wednesday – Wacky Wednesday
Crazy socks, wild outfits—let your creativity shine!
🏈 Thursday – Team Up Against Drugs
Rep your favorite sports team and show we’re stronger together.
📚 Friday – Storybook Character Parade
Dress as your favorite storybook character and celebrate the power of imagination and healthy living!
Let’s make this week meaningful, memorable, and full of school spirit! 💪❤️
#RedRibbonWeek #DrugFreeLooksLikeMe #SchoolSpirit #HealthyChoices
🌟 Science Olympics Superstars! 🌟
We’re incredibly proud of our brilliant students who represented our school at this year’s Science Olympics! 🧪🔬⚛️ Their curiosity, creativity, and teamwork truly shined as they tackled challenging events.
👏 Congratulations to all participants for your hard work and dedication — you’ve inspired us all with your passion for science and innovation!
#HAEST#ScienceOlympics #STEMChampions #StudentSuccess #FutureScientists
Help our students "Get Caught Reading!" by creating a colorful and engaging bookmark that celebrates our district-wide literacy initiative.
Educators and students in all grade levels can design a 2.5" x 7" bookmark for a chance to have their artwork professionally printed and shared across schools!
Entries are due to your school’s art teacher by EOD next Friday, Oct. 31. Winners will be announced in December!
For the full guidelines and entry form, visit https://bit.ly/hillsreadsbookmark.
🎓 The Magnet and School Choice Application Window is Now Open!
Explore 80+ award-winning programs designed to spark curiosity and inspire every student’s future — from Engineering and Medical to Performing Arts, IB, Architecture, Montessori, and more!
✨ The application window closes December 7 at 11:59 p.m. Learn more — attend a Regional Magnet Expo or call the school of choice to schedule a school tour.
👉 More Opportunities Start Here! Apply at bit.ly/4nrl54k
