🚍✨ Don’t forget to join us at the HCPS Transportation Fair on Wednesday, August 20, from 9 am to 1 pm! Discover exciting opportunities in bus driving and mechanics.

Register now at https://bit.ly/B2SSchoolBus and get ready for on-the-spot interviews for available positions. Your new career journey starts at HCPS!
1 day ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
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WOW—What an Incredible First Day of School!
It was such a joy to see all of your bright, excited faces and to welcome so many new friends into our school family. The energy in the building was absolutely electric!

Parents—thank you! You did an amazing job getting your children here on time. We had very few tardies, which is almost unheard of on the first day. What a fantastic start!

We also appreciate your patience during afternoon dismissal. We know carline can be a bit slow at first, but we promise it will get smoother and faster each day. Please remember to have your QR Code ready to scan and help your child learn their Car Tag number, it really helps us move things along.

We can’t wait to see you all bright and early for Day 2. Let’s keep the momentum going!
3 days ago, Kirsten Meyer
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We're excited to kick off the 2025-26 school year. Welcome back, students and families!

3 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
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AARRGH YOU READY?!
Thank you to everyone who came to Meet the Teacher today. We appreciate your patience with the road construction and parking delays. Parents are welcome to walk their child to their classroom on the first day of school, Mon. Aug. 11th. We ask that all adults exit campus by 7:40am so our teachers can begin the day with their classes at that time. We can't wait to begin the new year! See you Monday!
7 days ago, Kirsten Meyer
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Please see the clubs being offered at Pride after school.
8 days ago, Heather Moncrief
Drama Club
Bricks 4 Kidz
Basketball, Tennis, Soccer
Stay connected with Hillsborough County Schools like never before! Download the Hillsborough County Schools app today from the iOS App Store or the Android Play Store. Make sure to enable notifications so you're always in the loop with the latest news, events, updates, and essential information. It's your go-to resource for staying engaged and informed.

Download Now:
App Store: https://aptg.co/6nZQyH
Google Play: https://aptg.co/sG8Xg3
8 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
HCPS app features news, events, documents, staff, dining and notification

AARGH YOU READY? 🏴‍☠️

Meet the Teacher is just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to welcome you aboard for another amazing year!

If you haven’t received an email from your child’s teacher yet, please give our office a call to confirm your child’s classroom assignment.

🚧 Important Parking Info 🚧
Due to nearby construction, parking is VERY LIMITED. To help everyone have a smooth experience:
Please arrive only during your assigned time.
Avoid coming early or staying late.

Be mindful of others who need space to park and arrive safely.

We can’t wait to see you and kick off a fantastic school year together!

Meet the Teacher, Thu. Aug. 7th

Last Name begins with A-H: 12:00-12:45
Last Name begins with I-O: 1:00-1:45
Last Name begins with P-Z: 2:00-2:45

9 days ago, Kirsten Meyer
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Back to school means back on the move, and 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 sign up, just stop by a HART Customer Service window, available Monday through Saturday.

Have questions? Visit GoHART.org or call 813-254-4278.
9 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
HART Youth Pass

Explore everything related to HCPS and your students via the HCPS, Focus, and Canvas apps! Get informed, stay connected, and receive the latest updates. Download these essential apps today from the App Store or Google Play to enhance your experience.

HCPS—App Store: https://aptg.co/6nZQyH | Google Play: https://aptg.co/sG8Xg3
Focus—App Store: http://bit.ly/3IPcgCH | Google Play: http://bit.ly/4lJJamJ
Canvas—App Store: http://bit.ly/3IQ8ngL | Google Play: http://bit.ly/45ndbTr

Focus will sync parent accounts from Focus to Canvas within 24 hours of creation. Parents will use the same email to login to Canvas but must set a password before logging in the first time. To set a Canvas password, please access the Canvas Reset Password page.

10 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
HCPS, Focus Portal, & Canvas app icons
Please see the flyer for information on an opportunity to get your car tags and bus information early!
12 days ago, Heather Moncrief
Car Tag and Bus Information
Discover all the features the HCPS app provides! Staying connected is as simple as one, two, three!

1. Search Hillsborough County Schools in your phone's app store and download the app
2. Select Allow notifications when prompted on initial download to ensure you receive notifications
3. Select preferred notification group(s)

Download Now:
App Store: https://aptg.co/6nZQyH
Google Play: https://aptg.co/sG8Xg3
14 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
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Teacher assignments will be sent out via email on FRIDAY, AUGUST 1st by 4PM. If you do not receive an email from your child's teacher, please contact the office at 813-558-5400 to update your email address and inquire about your child's teacher assignment.
14 days ago, Pride Elementary
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Attention Parents! Enhance communication in your child's education with the HCPS Focus Portal:

- Monitor Attendance
- View Report Cards
- Access Student Schedules
- Check Testing Results for Statewide Assessment

Download before the 2025-26 school year begins:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.focusschoolsoftware.community.hcps
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hcps-focus-portal/id6744232359

16 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
focus owl icon with download the HCPS Focus Portal

Discover all things HCPS and for your students through the HCPS, Focus, and Canvas apps! Download these apps on the App Store or Google Play Store today.

21 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
the three icons for the apps
Can you believe we’re just 20 days away from the first day of school?! As you get ready for all things Back to School, be sure to save and add the key dates from our 2025–2026 Student Academic Calendar.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on Monday, August 11!
23 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
25-26 Student Academic Calendar - English
25-26 Student Academic Calendar - Spanish
We’re proud to celebrate district-wide growth in academic achievement with the release of the 2024-2025 school grades! Not only did we see an overall increase in the number of A and B schools, but two schools even jumped two full letter grades, from a C to an A. These grades reflect the hard work of our students, teachers, staff, and school communities across the district. Congratulations, HCPS Family! Let’s keep the momentum going!
about 1 month ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Continuing the Momentum
Happy School Principals’ Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the incredible leaders who guide our schools to greatness. Thank you to our dedicated principals for your hard work, vision, and commitment to our students' success. You play a crucial role in shaping in preparing students for life and creating a positive learning environment.
3 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
happy school principals' day
Today we kick off Mental Health Awareness Month! At HCPS, we prioritize the health and well-being of our students every day! This year's theme is “Strive to Thrive.” Join us for Motivating Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays, where we’ll share healthy coping skills and ways to enhance positive mental well-being.
3 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
mental health awareness month