Congratulations to the high school and career center students who were honored at the Pin Chasers Turnaround Achievement Awards yesterday! 🏆
Each student was presented with a plaque recognizing their academic achievements, as well as their effort, perseverance, and commitment to reaching their goals.
Each student was presented with a plaque recognizing their academic achievements, as well as their effort, perseverance, and commitment to reaching their goals.
Know a high schooler who’s passionate about helping younger students succeed? 📚🤝
The HCPS RAISE High School Tutoring Program is now accepting applications for the summer! This initiative is designed to train, equip, and support juniors and seniors as they tutor kindergarten through 3rd-grade students in early literacy skills.
Participants will earn volunteer service hours and may qualify for the New Worlds Scholar award from the Florida Department of Education.
For FAQs or to apply, visit https://bit.ly/Su26_HCPS_RAISE_HS_Tutoring_FAQ.
The HCPS RAISE High School Tutoring Program is now accepting applications for the summer! This initiative is designed to train, equip, and support juniors and seniors as they tutor kindergarten through 3rd-grade students in early literacy skills.
Participants will earn volunteer service hours and may qualify for the New Worlds Scholar award from the Florida Department of Education.
For FAQs or to apply, visit https://bit.ly/Su26_HCPS_RAISE_HS_Tutoring_FAQ.
LET’S GO BOLTS! ⚡️💙🏒 Alright, HCPS Family, it’s time to show off our Tampa Bay Lightning pride!
Be sure to wear your favorite Bolts gear this Friday, April 17, to celebrate the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Lightning take on the Montreal Canadiens.
Be sure to wear your favorite Bolts gear this Friday, April 17, to celebrate the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Lightning take on the Montreal Canadiens.
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL FAMILIES! Join us for our first-ever HCPS Apprenticeship Night on Wednesday, April 29!
Learn more about local apprenticeship programs and paid, hands-on career opportunities in fields like ironworking, electrical work, and pipefitting. Apprenticeships allow students to earn while they learn and can lead to rewarding careers after high school.
📍 Riverview High School – Cafeteria
⏰ 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Explore exciting career opportunities and learn how apprenticeships can help students build a successful future!
Learn more about local apprenticeship programs and paid, hands-on career opportunities in fields like ironworking, electrical work, and pipefitting. Apprenticeships allow students to earn while they learn and can lead to rewarding careers after high school.
📍 Riverview High School – Cafeteria
⏰ 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Explore exciting career opportunities and learn how apprenticeships can help students build a successful future!
Mark these important dates in your calendar as we finish off the school year!
Throughout April, students from more than 30 HCPS high schools are attending Future Fair Hiring Events—connecting with 50+ employers, training programs, and community partners. 🤝
Students explore career pathways, learn about internships and apprenticeships, take part in on-the-spot interviews, and even receive job offers—making real moves toward their post-graduation future. 🎓💼🚀
Students explore career pathways, learn about internships and apprenticeships, take part in on-the-spot interviews, and even receive job offers—making real moves toward their post-graduation future. 🎓💼🚀
Over 180 students from 12 HCPS schools attended Auto Career Day at Erwin Tech! 🚗
Students toured the automotive shop, heard from industry professionals during a panel discussion, and connected with more than 25 local dealerships to explore career paths, internships, and job opportunities.
#CTE
Students toured the automotive shop, heard from industry professionals during a panel discussion, and connected with more than 25 local dealerships to explore career paths, internships, and job opportunities.
#CTE
In recognition of National Assistant Principals Week, we proudly celebrate all of our Assistant Principals for their exceptional leadership and dedication. Thank you for all you do!
🌟 Happy School Library Month!
Our library is a hub for discovery, imagination, and growth. We are grateful for our amazing library staff who inspire a love of reading and learning in our students. 📚✨
Our library is a hub for discovery, imagination, and growth. We are grateful for our amazing library staff who inspire a love of reading and learning in our students. 📚✨
Celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Month!
Thank you to all of our incredible volunteers who help our schools thrive and our students succeed. We are deeply grateful for the time, dedication, and heart our volunteers give to support our students and schools every day.
Thank you to all of our incredible volunteers who help our schools thrive and our students succeed. We are deeply grateful for the time, dedication, and heart our volunteers give to support our students and schools every day.
💜 At our school, we are proud to support and celebrate our military children and families during the Month of the Military Child.
Your strength, adaptability, and commitment inspire our students and staff every day.
PLAN AHEAD 🗓️ As families begin planning for next year, we want to remind you that the 2026–2027 Student Academic Calendar is available.
A slight update has been made to reflect the Strawberry Festival/Non-Student Day, which will take place on Monday, March 8, 2027.
For printable versions of the calendar, visit hillsboroughschools.org/events.
A slight update has been made to reflect the Strawberry Festival/Non-Student Day, which will take place on Monday, March 8, 2027.
For printable versions of the calendar, visit hillsboroughschools.org/events.
Seniors- Last Chance!
Week of March 23
Congratulations to Plant City High School for being selected as a Disney on Broadway School of Excellence! This program recognizes middle and high schools across the U.S. for student leadership and creativity in theater production. 🎭
Plant City High School was awarded a grant, which they will use for their production of Peter and the Starcatcher. ⭐
For showtimes and tickets, visit https://raidthestage.ludus.com/index.php
Plant City High School was awarded a grant, which they will use for their production of Peter and the Starcatcher. ⭐
For showtimes and tickets, visit https://raidthestage.ludus.com/index.php
🚨 REMINDER 🚨 We hope our students and families are enjoying Spring Break! Just a reminder that students return to school on Tuesday, March 24.
To view important upcoming dates and the remaining schedule for the 2025–2026 school year, visit hillsboroughschools.org/o/hcps/page/calendar25-26.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back next week!
To view important upcoming dates and the remaining schedule for the 2025–2026 school year, visit hillsboroughschools.org/o/hcps/page/calendar25-26.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back next week!
ATTENTION SENIORS 🎓 Check out this great scholarship opportunity from the Council of the Great City Schools in partnership with the Peters Pharis Foundation!
Class of 2026 students planning to enroll full-time at a four-year college or university and major in a STEM field are encouraged to apply. Four $10,000 scholarships will be awarded.
📅 Application deadline: Monday, April 13
🏆 Winners announced: June
For more information or to apply, visit cgcs.org/about-cgcs/awards-and-scholarships/math-and-science-scholarship.
Class of 2026 students planning to enroll full-time at a four-year college or university and major in a STEM field are encouraged to apply. Four $10,000 scholarships will be awarded.
📅 Application deadline: Monday, April 13
🏆 Winners announced: June
For more information or to apply, visit cgcs.org/about-cgcs/awards-and-scholarships/math-and-science-scholarship.
