FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tampa, Fl. (September 17, 2026) – Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is inviting families, staff, business leaders, and community members to atte...

From the stage to the studio, the fine arts play a vital role in helping students discover their talents, build confidence, and express their creativity. In this episode of More ...

Florida KidCare is the state’s high-quality, affordable health and dental insurance for kids. It is made up of four unique programs: Medicaid for Children, MediKids, Florida Healt...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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: ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Did you know Florida offers a free at-home literacy program to help young readers build confidence and strengthen their reading skills? New Worlds Reading is a statewide in...