❗️ THERE'S STILL TIME ❗️ Students can still submit artwork for our Every Day Matters Poster Contest, in partnership with United Way Suncoast.
Whether it’s a powerful slogan, meaningful artwork, or both, we want to see your unique perspective on what motivates you to show up and make every day count!
Submissions are now due next Monday, September 21. Students should use the poster template found via the link in our bio to create their masterpiece. Once complete, posters should be turned in to their teacher and sent via school mail to Attendance Coordinator Thomas Lefevre (Route 7).
So grab your crayons, colored pencils, markers, or whatever inspires you, and show us why Every Day Matters! 🖍️🎨
Whether it’s a powerful slogan, meaningful artwork, or both, we want to see your unique perspective on what motivates you to show up and make every day count!
Submissions are now due next Monday, September 21. Students should use the poster template found via the link in our bio to create their masterpiece. Once complete, posters should be turned in to their teacher and sent via school mail to Attendance Coordinator Thomas Lefevre (Route 7).
So grab your crayons, colored pencils, markers, or whatever inspires you, and show us why Every Day Matters! 🖍️🎨
Celebrating the Arts in Education 🎨🎭
The arts help students discover their creativity, build confidence, and see the world from new perspectives. From visual arts and music to theater and dance, arts education gives students meaningful opportunities to create, express themselves, and explore their talents.
This National Arts in Education Week, we’re celebrating the educators, students, and programs that bring creativity and inspiration into our classrooms every day! 💙
The arts help students discover their creativity, build confidence, and see the world from new perspectives. From visual arts and music to theater and dance, arts education gives students meaningful opportunities to create, express themselves, and explore their talents.
This National Arts in Education Week, we’re celebrating the educators, students, and programs that bring creativity and inspiration into our classrooms every day! 💙
Congratulations to our 2026/2027 Excellence in Education Awards Recipients.
Student of the Week of August 31
Are you going to school, work, or exploring Hillsborough County? The Hillsborough Transit Authority is here to help!
Students ages 5–18 can ride HART buses for half the regular fare with a Youth Pass. To get one, families must stop by a HART Customer Service window at one of the following locations:
🚍 Marion Transit Center (1211 N. Marion Street) | Monday–Friday: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. or Saturday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
🚍 University Area Transit Center (13110 N. 27th Street) | Monday–Friday: 6 a.m. – 5 p.m. or Saturday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Have questions or want more details? Visit GoHART.org or call 813-254-4278.
Students ages 5–18 can ride HART buses for half the regular fare with a Youth Pass. To get one, families must stop by a HART Customer Service window at one of the following locations:
🚍 Marion Transit Center (1211 N. Marion Street) | Monday–Friday: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. or Saturday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
🚍 University Area Transit Center (13110 N. 27th Street) | Monday–Friday: 6 a.m. – 5 p.m. or Saturday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Have questions or want more details? Visit GoHART.org or call 813-254-4278.
2027 Plant City Graduation Date Announced
Student of the Week
CALLING ALL STUDENT ARTISTS! 🖍️ It’s time to show off your creativity with our Every Day Matters Poster Contest. In partnership with United Way Suncoast, we’re challenging students to show why coming to school every day makes a difference. Use a powerful slogan, meaningful artwork, or both to share your unique perspective on what motivates you to show up.
The contest will run from Monday, August 31, to Friday, September 11. Posters must be submitted via school mail (Route 7) to our Attendance Coordinator, Thomas Lefevre.
The contest will run from Monday, August 31, to Friday, September 11. Posters must be submitted via school mail (Route 7) to our Attendance Coordinator, Thomas Lefevre.
Student of the Week for August 17.
Step Up Scholarships Accepted at HCPS!
Did you know Hillsborough County Public Schools accepts Step Up For Students scholarships for eligible courses?
Students using the FES-EO or PEP Scholarship may be able to use scholarship funds toward eligible HCPS courses, including electives, advanced academics, CTE, elementary specials, and virtual courses: HCPSScholarships.com
Did you know Hillsborough County Public Schools accepts Step Up For Students scholarships for eligible courses?
Students using the FES-EO or PEP Scholarship may be able to use scholarship funds toward eligible HCPS courses, including electives, advanced academics, CTE, elementary specials, and virtual courses: HCPSScholarships.com
Proud to be on the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools list! This recognition is a reflection of the amazing teachers, staff, and students who make our school such a special place to learn and grow. Congratulations to all our students and staff.
Special thanks to the Plant City Wendy's for providing breakfast to the staff on August 10. We appreciate you!
2026–2027 Student Code of Conduct
Families can now view the 2026–2027 Student Code of Conduct online. The Code of Conduct provides important information about student expectations, rights, responsibilities, and district policies. It is broken up into four sections:
Introduction
Students’ and Parent/Guardians’ Rights and Responsibilities
Policies and Procedures
Discipline
For the full code of conduct, please visit hillsboroughschools.org/o/hcps/page/student-code-of-conduct.
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 all required back-to-school forms online.
For more details and information, visit: https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/article/3057201
Thank you to our local principals and district personnel for joining PCHS Admin for breakfast this morning. Community building at its best!
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, which is on Monday, August 10.
For more details and information, visit: https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/article/3047169
2026/2026 School Year - Back Pack Requirements
Requisitos de mochilas para el año escolar 2026-2027
Requisitos de mochilas para el año escolar 2026-2027
Back to School Open House
PLANNING AHEAD? 🗓️ We've got you covered! The 2027-2028 Student Academic Calendar is now available, giving families an early look at important dates for the FOLLOWING school year.
Students' First Day of School -Tuesday, August 10, 2027
Regular Student Day/No Early Release - Monday, August 16, 2027
Labor Day/Non-Student Day - Monday, September 6, 2027
End of 1st Grading Period - Friday, October 8, 2027
Veterans Day/Non-Student Day - Thursday, November 11, 2027
Fall Break/Non-Student Days - Monday, November 22 - Friday, November 26, 2027
Students Return to School - Monday, November 29, 2027
End of 2nd Grading Period/1st Semester - Friday, December 17, 2027
Winter Break/Non-Student Days - Monday, December 20 - Friday, December 31, 2027
Non-Student Day - Monday, January 3, 2028
Students Return to School - Tuesday, January 4, 2028
Martin Luther King, Jr./Non-Student Day - Monday, January 17, 2028
Florida State Fair/Non-Student Day - Friday, February 18, 2028
Presidents' Day/Non-Student Day - Monday, February 21, 2028
Strawberry Festival/Non-Student Day - Monday, March 6, 2028
End of 3rd Grading Period - Friday, March 10, 2028
Spring Break/Non-Student Days - Monday, March 13 - Friday, March 17, 2028
Non-Student Day - Monday, March 20, 2028
Students Return to School - Tuesday, March 21, 2028
Non-Student Day - Friday, April 14, 2028
Last Day of School; End of 4th Grading Period/2nd Semester - Friday, May 26, 2028
Tentative Hurricane Make-Up Day(s) if needed: November 11, November 22-24, January 3, 2028.
Student Early Release Day schedule has not been finalized.
Monday, August 16, 2027, will be a regular student day.
The last day of school is a 2.5-hour early release.
In case you need THIS YEAR'S calendar, visit hillsboroughschools.org/o/hcps/page/calendar26-27.
We've extended our Summer Feeding Program's weekly meal box distribution by one more week!
Families can pick up a free seven-day meal box every Wednesday on July 15, July 22, and now July 29, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at South County Career Center (2810 John Sherman Way, Ruskin).
Each meal box includes seven days of breakfast and lunch meals, plus a gallon of milk for children and teens 18 and younger. Children do not need to be present for pickup.
Can't make it to the weekly pickup? HCPS also continues to offer free on-site meals at more than 150 locations throughout the summer. Find a meal site near you at summerbreakspot.org.
