Potter Elementary School

Save the Date: 'Building Your Future: School and Career Nights' in Spanish!

Join us for evenings focused on college, university, and career planning for grades 8–12. Topics include graduation requirements, college & technical programs, scholarships & financial aid, career exploration, and more.

Choose your preferred date and location:
📍 Freedom High School
🗓️ Wednesday, March 25, 6–8 p.m.

📍 Morgan High School
🗓️ Wednesday, April 1, 6–8 p.m.

Dear Potter Families, You’re invited to join us for the Sligh Middle Magnet School Magnet Showcase! Come see firsthand the exciting opportunities available for our students and discover what makes Sligh a special place to learn and grow. When: Tomorrow, March 12th Times: 4:30pm-5:30pm or 5:30pm-6:30pm Where: Sligh Middle Magnet School, 2011 E Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33610 The magnet application window is open until March 29th and we invite you to come see why students thrive at Sligh and how we intentionally build leaders on our campus. From rigorous academics to meaningful student leadership opportunities, our Cougars are learning, leading, and achieving every day. Please RSVP your attendance here: Register for Sligh's Campus Showcase

Potter families: Join the Fathers & Families Summit April 18, 9–12 at The Skills Center. Lunch, prizes & vendors! Scan the flyer QR code to register by April 4.

🌞Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour on Sunday for Daylight Saving Time! ⏰

Potter families! Join us for the FREE Hope for Tampa Community Fair—food, haircuts, medical & dental care, resources, and fun! Sat, Mar 7, 11AM–2PM at Blake High.

Hello Potter Families!
Great news, this was our best attendance week of the 3rd quarter at 87%!
Thank you for helping students stay H.O.T. — Here On Time!
We also celebrated with 184 students at Lunch on the Lawn today!
Let’s keep the momentum going #90IsOurGoal

It's Women’s History Month, celebrating the women who bolster HCPS every day. Their accomplishments and commitment influence students' future. We honor educators, staff, administrators, and partners whose leadership elevates our district and motivates future leaders.

🎉 It’s National School Social Work Week! HCPS celebrates the dedicated professionals in the School Social Work Association of America who promote student success. Our social workers support mental health, families, and positive school climates, ensuring every student can thrive. Join us in appreciating our outstanding School Social Workers! 🙌

Potter Families, today's attendance is 80% with 84 students absent. Let's keep pushing, everyday matters for student success! Please send students daily! #Goal95%

Over the past two weeks, our attendance has improved to 86%, showing great momentum!
Shoutout to the 201 students who earned Lunch on the Lawn for their strong attendance!
Everyday counts, let’s keep pushing!
#Goal95%

Potter Families, today's attendance is 88% with 49 students absent. Let's keep pushing, everyday matters for student success! Please send students daily! #Goal95%

Good evening Potter families! This is a friendly reminder that Blossoming Mothers and Fathers & Families will meet Thursday 2/19/26 morning at 8:00 AM. 📍 Blossoming Mothers – Room 103 📍 Fathers & Families – is a Media Center We look forward to seeing you there and starting the day together!

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.

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!

Potter Families, today's attendance is 82% with 74 students absent. Let's keep pushing, everyday matters for student success! Please send students daily! #Goal95%

Potter Families: 78% attendance for the week. Shoutout to 189 students who earned Lunch on the Lawn for perfect attendance! Every day counts—let’s keep pushing! #Goal95%

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!

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!