Shields Middle School

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:
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Google Play: https://aptg.co/sG8Xg3

19 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools

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Basketball Tryouts Starting Monday in the gym

All students must have athletic clearance to tryout.

2 days ago, Latoya Padgett

🚍✨ 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!

6 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!

8 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools

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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:
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Google Play: https://aptg.co/sG8Xg3

13 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools

HCPS app features news, events, documents, staff, dining and notification

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.

14 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools

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.

15 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools

Basketball Tryouts Starting August 18 & 19 for Boys & August 20 & 21 for Girls. All athletic paperwork must be complete to tryout. Please contact shane.howard@hcps.net for any concerns.

Athletic paperwork can be found at https://planeths.com/

21 days ago, Latoya Padgett

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

21 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools

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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.

26 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools

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!

28 days ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools

25-26 Student Academic Calendar - English

25-26 Student Academic Calendar - Spanish

🏀 2025–2026 Middle School Athletics: Paperwork & Tryouts

Thinking about joining a school sport this year?
If your student is interested in participating in middle school athletics for the 2025–2026 school year, please complete all required athletic clearance paperwork as soon as possible.

The basketball season kicks off in August, and tryouts will begin soon. Students must be cleared to participate in tryouts.

📄 Complete your registration at:
https://www.planeths.com
Upload all required documents directly through the site. For more information about the clearance process, visit the district’s official athletics page:

👉 Middle School Athletic Forms & Eligibility
This page includes:
• Step-by-step instructions for athletic clearance
• Required forms (e.g., EL2 physical form)
• Links to PlanetHS for online registration: https://www.planeths.com
• FHSAA video requirements
• Insurance and academic eligibility details

More details about the season and tryout dates will be shared as official schedules are released.
Questions?
Contact: Ms. Latoya Padgett
📧 latoya.padgett@hcps.net

30 days ago, Latoya Padgett

6th Grade Field Trip: Nature’s Classroom

We’re excited to announce the upcoming Nature’s Classroom field trip for our 6th grade students! This hands-on, curriculum-based experience offers a unique opportunity to explore science and nature in an engaging outdoor setting.

Trip Dates

· Session 1: August 18, 19, and 20

· Session 2: August 21, 22, and 25

Permission Slips

Permission slips will be available during Open House and will also be sent home during the first week of school. Please return the signed form promptly to ensure your child’s participation.

What to Bring & Wear

· No backpacks will be permitted

· Tennis shoes only (required for safety and comfort)

· Bottled water is strongly encouraged

We look forward to a fun and educational adventure for our students!

For questions, please contact:

Ms. Padgett

Latoya.padgett@hcps.net 6th Grade Administrator

30 days ago, Latoya Padgett

This hands-on, curriculum-based experience offers a unique opportunity to explore science and nature in an engaging outdoor setting..

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

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.

4 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools

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.

4 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools