🌎🍎 Join us for National School Lunch Week! Grab your School Lunch Passport and embark on a flavor adventure. Discover new tastes, fuel your day, and celebrate the amazing work of our Student Nutrition Services team. 🥪🥛
See this week’s lunch menu at https://sdhc.nutrislice.com/menu
See this week’s lunch menu at https://sdhc.nutrislice.com/menu
Check out this week's Lion's Roar Newsletter!
https://hillsboroughcountypsfl.edurooms.com/engage/pride-elementary-school/newsletters/lion-s-roar-10-12-25-vol-9
Hey 5th Grade Parents!
We’re bringing a snowcone machine to this year’s Trunk or Treat Festival on 10/24, and we need your help! 🎉
Please check out the links below to donate supplies or volunteer to run the machine.
Your support helps fund 5th grade activities—including the end-of-year field trip!
Thank you!
To Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C49AAAC2BA2FF2-59473446-trunk#/
To Donate Supplies: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/XP93ZKPYQMH7
We’re bringing a snowcone machine to this year’s Trunk or Treat Festival on 10/24, and we need your help! 🎉
Please check out the links below to donate supplies or volunteer to run the machine.
Your support helps fund 5th grade activities—including the end-of-year field trip!
Thank you!
To Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C49AAAC2BA2FF2-59473446-trunk#/
To Donate Supplies: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/XP93ZKPYQMH7
TIME TO TUNE IN 🕧 #MathHomeworkHotline begins NOW!
Here's a look at tonight's Challenge Problem.
📞 813-840-7260
📺 Spectrum Ch. 635 / Frontier Ch. 32
💻 hillsboroughschools.org/mhh
Here's a look at tonight's Challenge Problem.
📞 813-840-7260
📺 Spectrum Ch. 635 / Frontier Ch. 32
💻 hillsboroughschools.org/mhh
🗣️ Make an Impact One Classroom at a Time!
The Great American Teach-In is your chance to inspire students across more than 230 Hillsborough County Public Schools. Share your story, your career, or your passion—and help motivate the next generation of leaders.
📞 Call us and ask for the Teach-In Coordinator
📧 Or email Partnerengagement@hcps.net to be paired with a nearby school with openings
👉 Sign up today and make a difference!
The Great American Teach-In is your chance to inspire students across more than 230 Hillsborough County Public Schools. Share your story, your career, or your passion—and help motivate the next generation of leaders.
📞 Call us and ask for the Teach-In Coordinator
📧 Or email Partnerengagement@hcps.net to be paired with a nearby school with openings
👉 Sign up today and make a difference!
➕➖ MATH HOMEWORK HOTLINE WEEK 5 ➗✖️ Tonight's topic for Math Homework Hotline is "Equations."
Tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m. and the show will start at 6 p.m. For help on any math topic, call 813-840-7260.
Tune in on Spectrum Ch. 635, Frontier Ch. 32, or online at hillsboroughschools.org/mhh.
Thank you to our sponsors, EdGems Math and Mathnasium!
Tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m. and the show will start at 6 p.m. For help on any math topic, call 813-840-7260.
Tune in on Spectrum Ch. 635, Frontier Ch. 32, or online at hillsboroughschools.org/mhh.
Thank you to our sponsors, EdGems Math and Mathnasium!
HOCKEY SEASON IS BACK! 🏒⚡💙 We are so excited to cheer on our Tampa Bay Lightning this Thursday as they kick off the regular season with a home opener! To help #BeTheThunder, students are encouraged to wear their Bolts gear tomorrow as the Lightning will face the Ottawa Senators.
We look forward to seeing all the blue across our schools! Go Bolts!
We look forward to seeing all the blue across our schools! Go Bolts!
Fall Picture Day is Friday, October 17th. Wear your FAVORITE OUTFIT and your BEST SMILE!
🚘 BEEP BEEP 🚘 The Hillsborough County Tax Collector's Office is hosting another Student Services and Licence Renewals Saturday on October 18! If you know a student ready to take their written or road skills test to get their driver's license, or a family member looking to renew their license, this is their chance.
Appointments are required. Families can call 813-635-5200 (option 5) to register and schedule an appointment for this event, which goes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please note: spots are limited and appointments cannot be made online.
For eligibility requirements and more information, please visit hillstax.org/saturday-license-services.
Appointments are required. Families can call 813-635-5200 (option 5) to register and schedule an appointment for this event, which goes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please note: spots are limited and appointments cannot be made online.
For eligibility requirements and more information, please visit hillstax.org/saturday-license-services.
Celebrate National School Lunch Week
October 13-17
Leave the lunchbox at home and dine with us!
Check out this week's edition of the Lion's Roar!
Happy National Principals Month to all our amazing HCPS principals! Your commitment and leadership are key to our schools' success. You are much more than just a principal. Thank you for inspiring your teams, supporting staff, and always prioritizing our students' achievement. 🍎
It's time to leave your own mark with a bookmark for our Hillsborough Reads Bookmark Contest! 🎨📖
We are inviting HCPS educators and students in all grades to design a colorful 2.5" x 7" bookmark that captures the theme "Get Caught Reading" for a chance to have their artwork professionally printed and shared across our schools.
Students can ask their school's media specialist for a copy of the bookmark contest guidelines and must submit their entries to their school's art teacher by EOD on Friday, Oct. 31. Winners will be announced in December!
For more details or the official entry form, visit https://bit.ly/hillsreadsbookmark.
Join us for Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 24th. from 5:30 -7:00 PM
TRUNK DECORATION SIGN-UP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C49AAAC2BA2FF2-58723438-2025
TO VOLUNTEER SIGN UP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C49AAAC2BA2FF2-59169998-2025#/
🎃🔬 We're celebrating STEMtober! Our students love exploring Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math through hands-on projects and experiments.
For resources, visit: hillsboroughschools.org/stem
For resources, visit: hillsboroughschools.org/stem
Drama Kids, your child gets more REAL-Time fun and less Screen Time while developing fundamentals that last a lifetime:
🎭 Build Confidence
🎭 Learn to Collaborate
🎭 Develop Speaking Skills
🎭 Enhance Creative Thinking
🌟 Confidence. Creativity. Communication. That’s what Drama Kids is all about! 🌟
📅 Classes launch Wednesday October 8th at Pride Elementary
⏰ Every Wednesday (10/7/2025 - 5/13/2026):
Creative Drama | 2:05–3:05 PM
Creative Drama & Ovations Take 2 Performance | 2:05–3.35 PM
💡 There’s still time to enroll! Give your child the gift of a dramatic difference this year.
👉 Parents—secure their spot today and watch them grow on and off the stage!
Register Here :
https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=521613&hc=&initEmpty=&hdrColor=&WL=0&preLoadClassID=20446593&loc=
🎭 Build Confidence
🎭 Learn to Collaborate
🎭 Develop Speaking Skills
🎭 Enhance Creative Thinking
🌟 Confidence. Creativity. Communication. That’s what Drama Kids is all about! 🌟
📅 Classes launch Wednesday October 8th at Pride Elementary
⏰ Every Wednesday (10/7/2025 - 5/13/2026):
Creative Drama | 2:05–3:05 PM
Creative Drama & Ovations Take 2 Performance | 2:05–3.35 PM
💡 There’s still time to enroll! Give your child the gift of a dramatic difference this year.
👉 Parents—secure their spot today and watch them grow on and off the stage!
Register Here :
https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=521613&hc=&initEmpty=&hdrColor=&WL=0&preLoadClassID=20446593&loc=
🎉 Congratulations to Our Outstanding Educators! 🎉
We are proud to announce and celebrate the exceptional achievements of three remarkable members of our school community:
Helen Berger – Teacher of the Year
Helen’s dedication to her students, innovative teaching practices, and unwavering commitment to excellence make her a true inspiration to all.
Blasina Burgos – Instructional Support Employee of the Year
Blasina’s tireless support, positive spirit, and behind-the-scenes impact help create a nurturing and successful learning environment every day.
Jessica White – Ida S. Baker Diversity Educator of the Year
Jessica’s leadership in promoting equity, inclusion, and cultural awareness enriches our school and empowers every student to thrive.
Please join us in congratulating these outstanding individuals for their well-deserved recognition. Your passion and dedication make our school a better place for everyone!
We are proud to announce and celebrate the exceptional achievements of three remarkable members of our school community:
Helen Berger – Teacher of the Year
Helen’s dedication to her students, innovative teaching practices, and unwavering commitment to excellence make her a true inspiration to all.
Blasina Burgos – Instructional Support Employee of the Year
Blasina’s tireless support, positive spirit, and behind-the-scenes impact help create a nurturing and successful learning environment every day.
Jessica White – Ida S. Baker Diversity Educator of the Year
Jessica’s leadership in promoting equity, inclusion, and cultural awareness enriches our school and empowers every student to thrive.
Please join us in congratulating these outstanding individuals for their well-deserved recognition. Your passion and dedication make our school a better place for everyone!
TIME TO TUNE IN 🕧 #MathHomeworkHotline begins NOW!
Here's a look at tonight's Challenge Problem.
📞 813-840-7260
📺 Spectrum Ch. 635 / Frontier Ch. 32
💻 hillsboroughschools.org/mhh
Here's a look at tonight's Challenge Problem.
📞 813-840-7260
📺 Spectrum Ch. 635 / Frontier Ch. 32
💻 hillsboroughschools.org/mhh
➕➖ MATH HOMEWORK HOTLINE WEEK 3 ➗✖️ Tonight's topic for Math Homework Hotline is "Integer Operations."
Tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m. and the show will start at 6 p.m. For help on any math topic, call 813-840-7260.
Tune in on Spectrum Ch. 635, Frontier Ch. 32, or online at hillsboroughschools.org/mhh.
Thank you to our sponsors, EdGems Math and Mathnasium!
Tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m. and the show will start at 6 p.m. For help on any math topic, call 813-840-7260.
Tune in on Spectrum Ch. 635, Frontier Ch. 32, or online at hillsboroughschools.org/mhh.
Thank you to our sponsors, EdGems Math and Mathnasium!
