Season 2 of More to the Story , the official podcast of Hillsborough County Public Schools, begins with a special conversation featuring Superintendent Van Ayres . In this epi...

Student schedules will be available to view beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4, through the Focus Parent Portal. To access your student's schedule, you must first complete a...

Back-to-school forms are now available through the HCPS Focus Parent Portal! Starting today, families can complete all required new school year forms online before the first day...

As we prepare to welcome students for the 2026-2027 school year, we are proud to celebrate Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) earning its first A district grade since 2014...

The 2027-2028 Student Academic Calendar for Hillsborough County Public Schools was approved during the school board meeting on July 14, 2026. Below are the approved dates: ...

Families can save on eligible school supplies during Florida’s 2026 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, running July 20 through August 20 . The tax holiday allows shoppers to pur...

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TAMPA, Fla. (July 1, 2026) — Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) has earned an A district grade from the Florida Department of Education, marking the district's first A...

TAMPA, Fla. (July 1, 2026) — Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) has earned an A district grade from the Florida Department of Education, marking the district's first A...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Roosevelt Elementary and Sumner High School Educators Among 202 Teachers Nationwide Selected from More Than 2,100 Nominations TAMPA, Fla. (June 24, 2026...

America 250 Read, White & Blue Bingo Reading Challenge 📚 Celebrate America’s 250th birthday by joining the Read, White & Blue Summer Reading Challenge! Students can log reading ...

When school is out, Summer BreakSpot is here to help! Children and teens 18 and under can receive no-cost meals and snacks all summer long. ✅ No application required ✅ No reg...

In November 2024 , Hillsborough County residents voted to approve a millage referendum for students, providing a critical investment in the future of Hillsborough County Public...

Mark your calendars for our fall events!

Did you know Florida offers a free at-home literacy program to help young readers build confidence and strengthen their reading skills? New Worlds Reading is a statewide in...

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For Immediate Release Tampa, Fl. (December 19, 2025) – All Hillsborough County public schools and district offices will be closed from Monday, December 22, through Friday, ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tampa, Fl. (October 30, 2025) – Students in Hillsborough County Public Schools continue to demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, as reflected in t...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Tanya Arja or Debra Bellanti Hillsborough County Public Schools Office of Communications 813-272-4060 Hosts Annual Expo That Sh...