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22 days ago, Jessica Howard
Buy your 2025-2026 yearbook today!

Happy Sunday Stingrays!!
I have created a Smore newsletter to make it easier to stay up to date with our school information. Scan this QrCode or click on the link to visit our weekly Smore newsletter. Please make sure to save the link as we will update it with pertinent information each week.

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Enjoy your day with family and friends.
Mrs. Duran - Principal

1 day ago, Rodgers Middle Magnet School
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Happy Grandparents Day! We recognize the grandparents in our school community for their support and guidance. Your involvement helps make our community a better place.
1 day ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
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🚘 BEEP BEEP 🚘 The Hillsborough County Tax Collector's Office is hosting another Student Services and Licence Renewals Saturday on September 13! 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.
3 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Hillsborough County Tax Collector's Office Saturday License Services
Come out to Rodgers tonight and hear about PTSA and spend some time with Principal Duran and the leadership team. See flier.
4 days ago, Miriam Duran
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September is Attendance Awareness Month! Ensuring every student attends school regularly is crucial for their success and bright futures. Your support can make a difference!
7 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
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Wishing ALL of our incredible employees a happy and safe Labor Day! Your dedication and hard work make a positive difference in our students' lives. Thank you for everything you do!
8 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
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Have a restful long holiday weekend. A reminder that there is no school on Monday 9/1 in observance of Labor Day!
10 days ago, Rodgers Middle Magnet School
Labor Day
We're two weeks away from our first #MathHomeworkHotline show! 🤩

➕➖ Who's ready to "Do the Math"? ➗🟰

Be sure to tune in on Thursday, September 11, at 6 p.m.

Math Homework Hotline airs on Spectrum Ch. 635, Frontier Ch. 32, or online at hillsboroughschools.org/mhh.
11 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Math Homework Hotline
Support our AVID program and school wide academic initiatives by sporting your favorite college shirt or the colors of your favorite college every Thursday beginning 8/28.
12 days ago, Rodgers Middle Magnet School
College T-shirt Day Reminder
Have you downloaded the Hillsborough County Public Schools app? 📱

Download it now and enable notifications to get the latest news, events, updates, and important info right at your fingertips. Be part of the HCPS community and stay engaged and informed every step of the way! 🎉

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20 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
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Picture Day is coming! Students will be photographed on Thursday, Aug. 21 during their PE class. Students who do not have PE, will be brought to the gym by another one of their teachers.This photo will be used in the yearbook and as the ID photo. Email Mr. Johnson, APA, for details.
20 days ago, Miriam Duran
Picture Day
Thank you to ARISE Church for bringing joy to our teachers! They completely transformed all three of our teacher planning areas with top notch furniture!! We now have spaces for our teachers to rest, regroup, and collaborate. We love our teachers!! Thank you, ARISE!
24 days ago, Rodgers Middle Magnet School
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Teacher Planning Area transformation
Mr. Sankar loves the new space!
Stingray Family

Back to School Information

Happy Saturday Stingray Families -

We had a great first week of school. We practiced our procedures and reviewed schoolwide expectations. Attached to the email version of this message is a Sway that contains highlights from the first two days of school. Each period teachers reviewed important content relating to items which can be found in the student code of conduct. Please take some time to review these items with your child/ren. If you have not explored the school website yet, please make sure you do so as we will post information weekly.

Important reminders for the week of August 18;

-Basketball tryouts begin on the 18th. Students who are not cleared may not try out. All athletic paperwork must be completed online and Mr. Johnson, our APA, conducts clearances prior to the start of each season.

-FAST testing begins on the 19th. These state tests help us gauge students' present levels and guide our planning to ensure student success.

-Picture Day is Thursday, August 21st through PE classes. If your child does not have a PE class, Mr. Daniels, our APC, will ensure that they are brought down to the gym during a different class.

-Interested in joining SAC? Our first meeting will be held in the Principal's Conference Room at 8:15am on the 21st. Come be a part of your child's educational experience. Please also consider joining PTSA.

-Attendance is important. Make sure your child is in school every day and if the need for an absence arises, please contact us to properly document the absence.

-A special shout out to Arise Church for the upgrades to our teacher planning areas. Teachers arrived on campus to beautifully furnished areas conducive for collaboration and planning. They also received Back to School goodie bags with lots of useful items. We value this partnership.

Remember: each day we are leading learning and lifting: the Stingray Way!

Mrs. Duran - Principal

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24 days ago, Rodgers Middle Magnet School
🚍✨ 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!
27 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
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We're excited to kick off the 2025-26 school year. Welcome back, students and families!

29 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
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Dear Rodgers Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to welcome you and your child to a brand-new school year! Tomorrow, August 11, marks the beginning of an exciting journey, and we want to ensure that all students are prepared for a smooth and successful start.

Important Reminder for Students:
This evening, students should check Canvas or the new Focus parent app to confirm their homeroom assignment. Every student will receive a brand-new pink schedule tomorrow morning in homeroom, which reflects their most up-to-date classes—even if they attended Open House. These schedules will be distributed in homeroom, so it’s essential that students know where to report.

Morning Arrival Procedures:
Students will not be permitted on campus before 9:15 AM. If early arrival is necessary, parents should plan to enroll their child in the morning HOST program.
Upon arrival—whether by foot, bike, bus, or car—students will be directed to one of two locations (they may not linger on the patio):
Students Having Breakfast will report to the cafeteria:
-6th Grade: Tables 1 through 6
-7th & 8th Grade: Tables 7 through 14
Students Not Having Breakfast will report to the gym:
-6th Grade: Right side of the gym just beyond the entrance
-7th & 8th Grade: Left side (nearest the bus ramp)
***After morning arrival, students will be released from either the cafeteria or the gym to go directly to their homeroom. In homeroom, teachers will distribute the new pink schedules. Students should no longer use the white Open House schedule after receiving the pink one.***

If a student is unable to access Canvas and does not know their homeroom, they should remain in their initial location (cafeteria or gym). Staff members with locator lists will assist them in finding their homeroom.

Please note: No parents will be permitted on campus to assist with this process. We have a strong team of staff ready to support all students and parents will be required to drop off in car line and exit campus.

New Student Registrations:
If your student registered last week and didn't have a schedule in Open House, their schedule should now be ready and will be distributed in homeroom tomorrow morning. An adult with a locator will help your child find their homeroom.

If you know someone who hasn’t registered their student, please spread the word that registration packets will be provided on the first day of school, but class schedules will not be available until the following day. We appreciate your patience as we work to ensure every student is properly enrolled and placed.
Car Line Reminder
As you approach the school via McMullen Road and turn onto Tucker Road, please be sure to follow the designated car line route and pull all the way forward to the official drop-off area at the front of the school.
🚫 Do not drop off students in the back of the car line or any unauthorized areas.
✅ This helps ensure a safe, efficient, and orderly arrival for all students.
We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our campus safe and our mornings running smoothly!

Schedule Change Notice:
At this time, schedule changes will not be made. Our school counselors will be focusing primarily on resolving scheduling errors and addressing issues such as missing or duplicate courses. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to ensure all students have accurate and complete schedules.

Stay Connected: Weekly Newsletter & Updates
On Friday, we will roll out our first school newsletter containing important information about upcoming events and key updates.

To stay informed throughout the year, please make sure to:
-Follow us on social media
-Check our school website regularly
These platforms will provide the most current and accurate information to help you stay connected and engaged with all that’s happening on campus.

Upcoming State-Level Testing
During the second week of school, students will participate in state-level testing. Please refer to the attached letter for important details regarding testing dates, procedures, and expectations. We encourage all families to review this information carefully to ensure students are prepared and supported during the testing period.

Thank you for your partnership and support. We look forward to a fantastic school year ahead! This year, we are Leading, Learning, Lifting: The Stingray Way!

Warm regards,
Miriam Duran
Principal

29 days ago, Rodgers Middle Magnet School
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Welcome Back – Important First Day Info & Updates

Dear Rodgers Faculty,

We had a wonderful week of planning, and I want to thank each of you for your dedication and collaboration as we prepared for the new school year. I look forward to seeing everyone by 8:55 AM tomorrow as we welcome our students back!

📌 Student Homeroom & Schedule Distribution
Students should check Canvas or the new Focus parent app this evening to confirm their homeroom assignment.
All students will receive a new pink schedule in homeroom tomorrow morning. These reflect the most up-to-date classes—even for those who attended Open House.
➡️ Students should no longer use the white Open House schedule once they receive the pink one.

🚪 Morning Arrival Procedures

Students are not permitted on campus before 9:15 AM.
Early arrivals must be enrolled in the morning HOST program.
Upon arrival, students will be directed to one of two locations (no lingering on the patio):
Cafeteria (Breakfast):
6th Grade: Tables 1–6
7th & 8th Grade: Tables 7–14

Gym (No Breakfast):
6th Grade: Right side of the entrance
7th & 8th Grade: Left side (nearest bus ramp)
Students will be released from these areas to go directly to homeroom.

🧭 Student Locator Support
Students who don’t know their homeroom should remain in the cafeteria or gym.
Staff with locator lists will assist them.
🚫 No parents will be permitted on campus during this process.

📝 New Student Registrations
Students registered last week will receive schedules in homeroom.
Unregistered students will receive registration packets, but schedules will be available the following day.

🚗 Car Line Reminder
Families must follow the car line from McMullen Road to Tucker Road, pulling all the way forward to the front drop-off area.
🚫 No drop-offs in the back or unauthorized areas.
✅ This ensures a safe and efficient arrival.

📋 Schedule Changes
No schedule changes will be made at this time.
Counselors are focusing on errors and duplicate courses.

📚 First Days of School: Procedures & Expectations
Day One and Day Two will focus on building relationships and reviewing procedures. Check Teams for the most Up-to-date version of the PPT.
Teachers will present a school-wide PowerPoint covering:
Cell phone policies
Behavior expectations
Transportation
Daily procedures
Safety protocols
A family-friendly version will be shared in our first newsletter.
Grade-level assemblies will be held on Wednesday and Thursday.

📣 Stay Connected
Our first school newsletter will be released Friday with key updates.
Please follow us on social media and check the school website regularly.

🧪 Upcoming State-Level Testing
State-level testing begins in Week 2.
Parents have received the letter indication importance of testing.

Thank you for your partnership and support. We’re ready for a fantastic school year ahead!

This year, we are Leading, Learning, Lifting: The Stingray Way!

Warm regards,
Miriam Duran
Principal
29 days ago, Rodgers Middle Magnet School
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.

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about 1 month ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
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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.
about 1 month ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
HART Youth Pass