Families, please fill out your 2026-2027 Start of School Forms Today! No need to wait. This QR code should direct you to the online forms in HCPS.

Welcome Back Letter

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...

Welcome Back Shaw Bulldogs! We look forward to seeing our Shaw students, teachers, and families on Sunday, August 2nd from 10:30am-12:30pm. We will have FUN, FREE Day with awesome...

School uniform tops are red, white or navy blue. Bottoms are blue or khaki. No sweats or pajama bottoms. Uniforms support us with maintaining a safe, and productive learning envir...

Families looking for a high-quality early learning program for their child can apply for HCPS Head Start beginning July 27 . Head Start is a federally funded program that provid...

We look forward to seeing our Shaw Bulldog students and families at Open House on Thursday, August 6th. See you soon!

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...

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...

Shaw students, enjoy your summer with fun reading in our community!

Cool off this summer with Kona Ice

Let's Cool off this summer with Kona Ice!

We look forward to seeing our Summer Learning Program students dress up on Thursdays!

Students in the community will enjoy free breakfast and lunch at Shaw Elementary School.

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...