Mendenhall Elementary School

COZY UP AND GRAB A BOOK 📚❄️ Don't forget, the Superintendent’s Winter Break Reading Challenge is underway! Students in PreK–12 are encouraged to grab their favorite book during Winter Break and log every minute they spend reading.

Through Monday, January 5, students can record their reading in Beanstack (Visit hub.hcps.net and click on the Beanstack icon to get started).

Schools with the highest participation will earn a Reader Leader trophy and $500 for library books! Winners will be announced during Celebrate Literacy Week, January 26 through 30.

Let’s keep reading and #GetCaughtReading this Winter Break!

As we close out 2025, we thank our students, families, teachers, and staff for making our district shine.

Whether you’re traveling, celebrating, or resting, from all of us at Hillsborough County Public Schools, we wish you a joyful Winter Break and Happy Holidays!

Cakes are here in the conference room!

COZY UP AND GRAB A BOOK 📚❄️ We are excited to announce the Superintendent's Winter Break Reading Challenge! Students in PreK-12 are encouraged to dive into their favorite stories this upcoming break and log every minute they read.

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!

Mendenhall parents: Today is an Early Release Day. Your child will be released at 12:55 PM.

No alarms. No homework. Just Fall Break stuff. 😎🍁

Enjoy your time off! We wish everyone a happy and safe break.

There will be no classes on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. 🇺🇸
Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 12.

Enjoy the day as we honor and remember all who have served! ❤️🤍💙

Thank you to the over 100 local business leaders who participated in the annual CEOs in Schools this morning! 🏫

Now in its seventh year, the program allows top professionals to visit schools, meet with students, and collaborate with staff to learn and share ideas that will help strengthen our schools and community. 🤝

Throughout Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month, we celebrate the cultures, traditions, and lasting contributions of Native peoples across the United States.

Join us as we honor their stories and recognize the voices that continue to shape and strengthen our communities.

🇺🇸 November is National Veterans and Military Families Month!

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!

TIME TO TUNE IN 🕧 #MathHomeworkHotline begins NOW!

Here's a look at tonight's Challenge Problem.

📞 813-840-7260
📺 Spectrum Ch. 635 / Frontier Ch. 32
💻 hillsboroughschools.org/mhh

➕➖ MATH HOMEWORK HOTLINE WEEK 8 ➗✖️ Tonight's topic for Math Homework Hotline is "Percents."

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.

TIME TO TUNE IN 🕧 #MathHomeworkHotline begins NOW!

Here's a look at tonight's Challenge Problem.

📞 813-840-7260
📺 Spectrum Ch. 635 / Frontier Ch. 32
💻 hillsboroughschools.org/mhh

➕➖ MATH HOMEWORK HOTLINE WEEK 7 ➗✖️ Tonight's topic for Math Homework Hotline is "Proportional Relationships."

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.

Don't forget to submit your designs for the Hillsborough Reads Bookmark Contest! 📚

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.

During National School Bus Safety Week, we celebrate our dedicated drivers and emphasize the importance of school bus safety for all—students, parents, and community members.

🚸🚌 Every day, we transport 78,000 students to school, highlighting safety as our top priority. ⚠️ Safety first, always!

Hillsborough Virtual School offers high-quality education to all K-12 students, featuring a diverse range of courses tailored to meet various interests and career paths. From core academic subjects to innovative electives, our offerings cater to full-time, part-time, or credit recovery learners.

Explore the options today and start your journey and discover what's possible at HVS: http://hillsboroughschools.org/virtual 💻✨

Hillsborough Virtual School offers high-quality education to all K-12 students, featuring a diverse range of courses tailored to meet various interests and career paths. From core academic subjects to innovative electives, our offerings cater to full-time, part-time, or credit recovery learners.

Explore the options today and start your journey and discover what's possible at HVS: http://hillsboroughschools.org/virtual 💻✨

TIME TO TUNE IN 🕧 Math Homework Hotline begins NOW!

Here's a look at tonight's Challenge Problem.

📞 813-840-7260
📺 Spectrum Ch. 635 / Frontier Ch. 32
💻 hillsboroughschools.org/mhh