Music education is about so much more than learning notes and rhythms. It helps students build confidence, creativity, discipline, collaboration skills, and a sense of belonging. ...

Our students and staff celebrated America’s 250th birthday one minute of reading at a time this summer through our Read, White, and Blue Summer Reading Challenge! 📖🇺🇸 Our school ...

This episode, we sit down with Denee Upshaw, Director of Virtual Instruction, to pull back the curtain on Hillsborough Virtual School - how it works, who it's for, and why some fa...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tampa, Fl. (August 18, 2026) - Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is proud to announce that all eligible high schools earned recognition in the la...

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...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tampa, Fl. (July 21, 2026) – Three additional Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) seniors have been named 2026 College‑Sponsored National Merit Sch...

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...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Link to photos TAMPA, Fla. (July 8, 2026) — Students from Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) earned six national championships and 40 to...

We’re an A school district, and we’re excited to help your student reach new heights! The final Magnet and School Choice application window for 2026–2027 is open now—but only unt...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Link to Convention Award Photos TAMPA, Fla. (July 2, 2026) — Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) students brought home an impressive colle...

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...

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...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tampa, Fl. (June 3, 2026) –Forty-four Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) seniors have been named 2026 College‑Sponsored National Merit Scholarship...

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...

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