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!
5th grade parents:
A pre-sale for the 5th grade shirt is going on NOW!
Please click the link below to order your 5th grade shirt.
More choices. More options. More to explore!
The 2026-2027 School Choice & Magnet Application opens on Monday, October 20, at 5 p.m. ✨HCPS gives families the power to find the best fit for their student, allowing them to explore, grow, and shine.
📣 Save the date!
The 2026-2027 School Choice & Magnet Application opens on Monday, October 20, at 5 p.m. ✨HCPS gives families the power to find the best fit for their student, allowing them to explore, grow, and shine.
📣 Save the date!
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15, honoring the contributions and influence of Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States.
Please see the attached word search that students can complete and turn in for a prize by October 3rd!
Join us for the Mid-Autumn Harvest Moon Children’s Festival and Seniors’ Fair this Saturday, September 27, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Alonso High School.
This special celebration will feature academic awards, recognition of Vietnamese American History Essay winners, a traditional Asian national outfits showcase, a Lion Dance, and cultural performances from Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Korean, Filipino, and Bangladeshi groups. Families can also enjoy free lanterns, face painting, candy for children, and delicious Asian cuisine.
The Seniors’ Fair will provide valuable resources on estate planning, health and assisted living options, as well as free memory screenings and hearing tests.
This event is more than a festival — it is a community effort to uplift our youth, support our seniors, and strengthen bonds across generations and cultures!
This special celebration will feature academic awards, recognition of Vietnamese American History Essay winners, a traditional Asian national outfits showcase, a Lion Dance, and cultural performances from Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Korean, Filipino, and Bangladeshi groups. Families can also enjoy free lanterns, face painting, candy for children, and delicious Asian cuisine.
The Seniors’ Fair will provide valuable resources on estate planning, health and assisted living options, as well as free memory screenings and hearing tests.
This event is more than a festival — it is a community effort to uplift our youth, support our seniors, and strengthen bonds across generations and cultures!
Check out the Lion's Roar Newsletter Volume 6
https://hillsboroughcountypsfl.edurooms.com/engage/pride-elementary-school/newsletters/lion-s-roar-9-21-25-vol-6
Ahoy, me hearties! 🏴☠️
Today was Buccaneers Raise the Flags Friday, International Talk Like a Pirate Day, and the grand finale of a swashbucklin’ Start with Hello Week! 🎉Our pirates hoisted their colors, donned their finest pirate gear or Bucs swag, and we are ready to sail into the weekend with laughter, kindness, and a hearty “Ahoy!” to all!
Fair winds and friendly waves to ye all!
- Captain Meyer & the Crew at Pride Elementary
WAY TO GO! We have surpassed our goal of $50,000! As of this morning we are at $52,609.39.
Here are our class leaders on each grade level (and who is in 2nd place.....) for the popsicle parties!
K- Toliver by $1724 over Garlinghouse
1- Brennan by $83.04 over Green
2- Feito/Thattil by $229 over Dash
3- Phillips by $600 over LaBella
4- Camerino by $526 over Gill
5- Wilinsky by $139 over Green
Today is the LAST DAY! Who will win the popsicle party?
International Talk Like a Pirate Day and the Buccaneers Raise the Flag Friday are both on Friday, September 19th!
Captain Meyer has declared it DRESS LIKE A PIRATE DAY at Pride Elementary!
Students are invited to dress up in their finest pirate or Bucs gear - eye patches, bandanas, and piratey flair are welcome (but no weapons, please!). Let’s make it a swashbuckling good time!
It's National Arts in Education Week! 🎨🎭 HCPS celebrates the importance of arts education, which fosters creativity, self-expression, and critical thinking across our district. Whether through painting, music, dance, or theater, the arts enrich student learning.
During National Latin & Hispanic Heritage Month, our school district celebrates the rich cultures, traditions, and achievements of Hispanic and Latino communities. 🇲🇽🇨🇺🇸🇻
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 through Friday, October 10. Posters must be submitted through your art teacher and sent via school mail to our K-12 Arts Supervisor, Laura Hobby.
The contest will run through Friday, October 10. Posters must be submitted through your art teacher and sent via school mail to our K-12 Arts Supervisor, Laura Hobby.
