🎓 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.

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2 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Graphic that says NOW OPEN Magnet & School Choice Application Window Closes December 7.
We are incredibly thankful for the wonderful team from UnitedHealthcare who helped wrap approximately 400 gifts last week! 🎁 Your time, care, and commitment to supporting children and families helped make this season brighter for so many. We are so grateful for your support!
10 days ago, Mort Elementary, A Community Partnership School
United Healthcare Team - Gift Wrapping
United Healthcare Team - Gift Wrapping
United Healthcare Team - Gift Wrapping
United Healthcare Team - Gift Wrapping
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!
10 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Superintendent's Winter Break Reading Challenge
Please sign up to attend the 'How to set goals, build a budget, and save - Part 1 Workshop' presented by Chase on January 21st in the Parent Resource Center.

Please scan QR code in the flyer.

Spanish workshop - 12:30pm-1:30pm

English workshop - 2:00pm-3:00pm
10 days ago, Mort Elementary, A Community Partnership School
How to set goals, build a budget and save part 1 workshop with Chase on January 21st
How to set goals, build a budget and save part 1 workshop with Chase on January 21st
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!
11 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Sand snow man at the beach
Sending a special thank you to Schwarzkopf Elementary PTA for donating lots of wonderful board games for our Pop-Up shops last week. We greatly appreciate their generosity, kindness and support of our school and community.
13 days ago, Mort Elementary, A Community Partnership School
Pre-K Kids with Board Games from Schwarzkopf Elementary PTA
A special thank you to Lutz Preparatory School for delivering approximately 1,000 pounds of non-perishable food to support our food pantry. Students, parents, and teachers worked incredibly hard to collect and deliver the donations. These food items were added to yesterday's distribution bags, and we are truly grateful for their generous contribution. They even included the sweetest holiday cards made by the students, which were shared in the food bags.
13 days ago, Mort Elementary, A Community Partnership School
Lutz Prep - Food donations
Lutz Prep - Food donations
Lutz Prep - Food donations
We had an incredible turnout for our Mort Family Champions Holiday Pop-Up Shops this week. We are incredibly thankful for the generous donations that made this possible and would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Boucher, the Mort Elementary PTA, Walmart, Bay Hope Day School, Tampa Postal Federal Credit Union, Schwarzkopf Elementary PTA, Koshy Family, Alice Schaffer, and the Haynes Family. Each family selected a board game and was able to shop using the points they earned throughout the school year.
13 days ago, Mort Elementary, A Community Partnership School
Mort Family Champions at our Holiday Pop-Up Shop
Mort Family Champions at our Holiday Pop-Up Shop
Santa came to Mort to surprise our students during our December Pep Rally. Every class took a picture with Santa and received a candy cane.
14 days ago, Mort Elementary: A Community Partnership School
Santa Came to Mort
Santa with Mrs. Snellgrove and Mrs. Thompkins
Santa with Mrs. Hatz's Class
A heartfelt thank you to Advent Health for donating presents to our students. We are grateful for their generosity, kindness, and ongoing support of our school community.
18 days ago, Mort Elementary, A Community Partnership School
Advent Health Toy Donation
Advent Health Toy donation
Advent Health Toy Donation
Advent Health toy donation

A heartfelt thank you to all our valued partners and volunteers who joined us at Friday's appreciation breakfast! Your presence made the morning truly special, and we are so grateful for your continued support. We would like to also express our gratitude to everyone who contributed to making this event a resounding success. Your hard work and dedication truly made a difference.

19 days ago, Mort Elementary, A Community Partnership School
Partner Breakfast  December 12th photos
Partner Breakfast  December 12th photos
Partner Breakfast  December 12th photos
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!
22 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Superintendent's Winter Break Reading Challenge

Feeding Tampa Bay will hold a mobile food pantry, generously sponsored by DTCC – The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, on Wednesday, December 17th from 10:30am to 12pm. The distribution will take place at the front of the school. Please park your car and wait in line.

23 days ago, Mort Elementary, A Community Partnership School
Mobile Food Pantry - December 17th 10:30am-12pm
Mobile Food Pantry December 17th 10:30am-12pm
Please join us for our Winter Concert on December 17, 2025 4:30-5:00pm.
29 days ago, Mort Elementary: A Community Partnership School
Chorus Concert December 17, 2025 4:30-5:00pm

We hope you will join us for our Conference Night and Winter Concert on Wednesday December 17th from 3pm-5:00pm
Conference Night: 3pm-4:30pm
Winter Concert: 4:30pm-5:00pm

about 1 month ago, Mort Elementary, A Community Partnership School
Conference Night - December 17th  3pm-4:30pm and then Winter Concert 4:30pm-5pm
Conference Night - December 17th  3pm-4:30pm and then Winter Concert 4:30pm-5pm
Winter Concert Flyer - December 17th
Please join us for our December All Pro-Family Breakfast Meeting!
Wednesday December 17th, 2025 in the Cafeteria
7:15am-7:45am
Please scan the QR code to RSVP
about 1 month ago, Mort Elementary, A Community Partnership School
All Pro Family Meeting - December Flyer
All Pro Family Meeting - December Flyer Spanish

Please sign up to attend the 'Ways To Help Avoid Fraud & Scams Workshop' presented by Chase on December 9th in the Parent Resource Center. Mort Family Champion members - you will earn 5 points for attending!

Please scan QR code in the flyer.

Spanish workshop - 12:30pm-1:30pm

English workshop - 2:00pm-3:00pm

about 1 month ago, Mort Elementary, A Community Partnership School
Chase - Financial Health Workshop December flyer in spanish
Chase - Financial Health Workshop - December flyer
It was a Thankful Thursday at Mort Elementary, A Community Partnership School! Jaffe Tilchin Wealth Management in partnership with Pilota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. sponsored a Turkey meal giveaway for our Mort families.
With the help of our Mort staff and community volunteers, 250 Turkey meal boxes were distributed. Thank you to everyone who contributed; it was amazing to see how much it meant to our families.
about 1 month ago, Mort Elementary, A Community Partnership School
Jaffe Tilchin, Mrs. Snellgrove and Fraternity Photos from Turkey Meal giveaway
Jaffe Tilchin, Mrs. Snellgrove and Fraternity Photos from Turkey Meal giveaway

We had a wonderful turnout for our All Pro Family November meeting today, with 27 adults and 36 children in attendance. Our discussion focused on the topic of “Confidence”. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting on Wednesday December 17th at 7:15am.

about 1 month ago, Mort Elementary, A Community Partnership School
All Pro Family Collage of photos
All Pro Family Collage of photos
A heartfelt thank you to the Tampa Publix locations for their generous donation of 86 Turkey Meal Boxes for our Mort families. We are sincerely grateful for their kindness, generosity, and ongoing support of our school and community.
about 1 month ago, Mort Elementary, A Community Partnership School
Publix Tampa Team and Mort Team with Turkey Meal Boxes