Honoring School Resource Officers at HCPS! 👏💙

Our SROs protect campuses, mentor students, and build strong connections that make schools safer and more welcoming. Today, we thank them for their dedication and service to our community.
2 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
4 HCPS schools resource officers
It's Family Day at the Florida State Fair! 😎🎡🌭

Don't forget to stop by the Florida Center near Gate 2 and check out the HCPS exhibit area. We also have many schools and students showing livestock in the TECO Arena. Please stop by and cheer them on!
2 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Ferris Wheel
Big Slide
HCPS Gallery
Student Art Pieces
Simmons Career Center FFA Student
FFA Students
Family Day at the Fair
Family Day at the Fair
Student showing off her art piece
HCPS Transportation Team
OG ROCKS!!
3 months ago, Michael Miranda
Jr. Thespians

🐔Join us on February 17th at the Chick‑fil‑A Tampa Stadium for School Spirit Day! From 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM, Chick‑fil‑A will donate 10% of all sales to support Orange Grove Middle Magnet PTSA.

Just mention the school when ordering inside or at the drive‑thru, or use code “OGPTSA” when placing a mobile order. Enjoy great food while giving back to our school community!

3 months ago, Michael Miranda
💕The OG PTSA is offering Valentine’s Day Candy Grams for students, including two options: the “I Dig You” gram for $3, which includes a monogrammed shovel and Hershey’s Kisses, and the “Crush 4 Your Crush” gram for $1, which includes a soda. Candy Grams can be pre‑ordered during A, B, or C lunch through February 11, and they will be delivered on February 12. Sodas must be consumed during lunch. An order form allows students to choose their candy gram, card design, and personal message. 💕

3 months ago, Michael Miranda
HCPS celebrates Love the Bus Month! 🚌💛

School buses safely transport thousands of students each day—replacing up to 36 cars on the road and making them the safest, most efficient ride to school. Thank you to our drivers and transportation staff for keeping every journey reliable and secure!
3 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
says education delivered with a school bus
Hillsborough County Public Schools recognizes that student success is driven by the unwavering dedication of our school counselors. 💙 During National School Counseling Week, we proudly honor you—the essential core of HCPS!
3 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
an HCPS counselor sitting with two HCPS high school students
HCPS celebrates Black History Month!

Honoring 100 years since Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded Negro History Week, we continue his legacy through learning, experiences, and partnerships that highlight African American history and contributions. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3OeFIo7

Pictured: The Armwoods, digital artwork by Molly McGiveney, 2025 Blake High School graduate.
3 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
The Armwoods, digital artwork by Molly McGiveney, 2025 Blake High School graduate.
CONGRATULATIONS!! 🎉.Taylor Henderson, Zaila Douglas, Arriana Carlise, Phoebe Larocque, Cailyn Christian and Daelani Collier. These young ladies surpassed ALL expectations as they advanced to the FINAL ROUND of the Black History Brain Bowl!  
3 months ago, Michael Miranda
Brain Bowl team 2026
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🗓️ It's almost time for Family Day at the Florida State Fair! Friday, February 13, is a non-student day of school.

Youth ages 17 and under will receive free admission to the fair until 5 p.m. with an admission-paying parent or guardian 21 or older.

While you're at the fair, be sure to stop by the Florida Center and check out the HCPS exhibit area! We'll also have many schools and students showing livestock in the barns. Please stop by and cheer them on!

For more information on the Florida State Fair, please visit floridastatefair.com.
3 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Family Day at the Florida State Fair

📚 Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! Schools across the district are hosting exciting events that highlight the power of reading, creativity, and student voice. Our students are showing that literacy is more than reading—it’s creativity, voice, and expression.

Literacy is alive and thriving in our schools! 🎉📖

3 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
celebrate literacy week decorative graphic
🎉 Results are available!

Hillsborough County Public Schools Magnet & School Choice Application results are live online.
✅ If you received an offer, you have until Friday, January 30 at 11:59 p.m. to accept.

Don’t miss your opportunity to secure your spot!
👉 bit.ly/MagnetChoiceHCPS
3 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
grade school age kids in classroom with hands up
Exciting news! Orange Grove Middle Magnet School was just named a 2026 Magnet School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America! This honor highlights the innovative learning and incredible student success we see every day on their campus. 🎉
3 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Magnet Schools of America Distinction
There will be no classes for students on Monday, January 19. Regular classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20.
3 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Reminder No School
We are proud to announce a historic milestone for Hillsborough County Public Schools! Our 2024-2025 graduation rate is an impressive 90.9%, marking the highest rate in the district's history. 🎉🎓

This means 910 more students than the previous year crossed the stage, ready for college, careers, the military, or whatever their next journey in life may hold.

This achievement belongs to our entire HCPS family. From our staff and families to our community partners, thank you for helping our students succeed. Together, we are #LeadingTheWay!
3 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
2025 Graduation Rate
New year. New opportunities. 🚦
Looking for stability, great benefits, and work-life balance? Attend our Transportation Job Fair on Wednesday, January 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

📍9455 Harney Rd, Thonotosassa

We offer medical insurance, retirement plans, free training, paid holidays, guaranteed hours, school calendar vacations, summer 4-day work weeks, and overtime opportunities. Hiring bus drivers and mechanics!

➡️ HCPSJobs.com
4 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
More Than A Transportation Team Member
Orange Grove Middle Magnet artists create "Scrappy Creatures" made from recyclable materials with personalities and special powers!
4 months ago, Michael Miranda
Creatures
Creatures 2
OG Parents,

We value your feedback! Please complete our confidential survey by Jan 23rd at https://surveys.panoramaed.com/hcps/fam3241.

It only takes a few minutes and helps us improve learning for all students.

Thank you!
Mr. Miranda, Principal
4 months ago, Michael Miranda
School Survey for Orange Grove Middle Magnet
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning opportunities that meet the needs of our students and prepare them for college and careers, we are asking HCPS families to complete a brief survey.

The survey shouldn’t take more than a few minutes to fill out and will be a valuable source of information for us as we work to make our schools and district stronger.

You may complete the survey online using a computer, tablet, or smartphone now through Friday, January 23. Please check your email for a direct link from your school's survey coordinator.

We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses and support.
4 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
HCPS Annual Continuous Improvement Survey
Monday, January 5, is a non-student day. We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, January 6.
4 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Reminder No School