We wish all students, families, and staff a restful and enjoyable Spring Break! 🏖️
We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, March 24, as we finish the school year strong.
Save the Date: 'Building Your Future: School and Career Nights' in Spanish!
Join us for evenings focused on college, university, and career planning for grades 8–12. Topics include graduation requirements, college & technical programs, scholarships & financial aid, career exploration, and more.
Choose your preferred date and location:
📍 Freedom High School
🗓️ Wednesday, March 25, 6–8 p.m.
📍 Morgan High School
🗓️ Wednesday, April 1, 6–8 p.m.
Join us for evenings focused on college, university, and career planning for grades 8–12. Topics include graduation requirements, college & technical programs, scholarships & financial aid, career exploration, and more.
Choose your preferred date and location:
📍 Freedom High School
🗓️ Wednesday, March 25, 6–8 p.m.
📍 Morgan High School
🗓️ Wednesday, April 1, 6–8 p.m.
Families, we would love for you to join us for field day on Friday March 13th. Please see the links below to volunteer and donate supplies to make it a fun filled day for all students.
Donate: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SYQNLEJ01LS1?ref_=wl_share
Attend: https://forms.office.com/r/8XXZdtnFBw
Volunteer Application: apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NTc0MTplbi1VUw==
Donate: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SYQNLEJ01LS1?ref_=wl_share
Attend: https://forms.office.com/r/8XXZdtnFBw
Volunteer Application: apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NTc0MTplbi1VUw==
🌞Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour on Sunday for Daylight Saving Time! ⏰
It's Women’s History Month, celebrating the women who bolster HCPS every day. Their accomplishments and commitment influence students' future. We honor educators, staff, administrators, and partners whose leadership elevates our district and motivates future leaders.
🥣✨ It’s National School Breakfast Week! HCPS celebrates the role of a nutritious start in students' learning, growth, and success. Thanks to our Student Nutrition Services team, students can enjoy free breakfast daily at school, helping them start the day focused and ready to excel. A big thank you to our cafeteria staff for fueling student achievement every day!
🎉 It’s National School Social Work Week! HCPS celebrates the dedicated professionals in the School Social Work Association of America who promote student success. Our social workers support mental health, families, and positive school climates, ensuring every student can thrive. Join us in appreciating our outstanding School Social Workers! 🙌
Ms. Conlan’s 3rd graders dove into the fascinating world of animal classification! 🐍✨ Students explored the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates, then brought their learning to life by building models to see how snakes move and how a backbone supports motion. Hands-on science at its best! 🧪💚
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🌱 Give Back to Our Community & the Planet! 🌍
We’re excited to share that our Community Collection Bin is officially open! ♻️ By donating gently used items, you’re helping reduce waste, protect the environment, and directly support West Shore Elementary School.
Every item collected helps fund school programs while teaching our students the importance of sustainability and community responsibility. 💚
✨ Clean out your closets.
✨ Support our school.
✨ Make an eco-friendly impact.
Thank you for helping our West Shore community make a difference—one donation at a time!
We’re excited to share that our Community Collection Bin is officially open! ♻️ By donating gently used items, you’re helping reduce waste, protect the environment, and directly support West Shore Elementary School.
Every item collected helps fund school programs while teaching our students the importance of sustainability and community responsibility. 💚
✨ Clean out your closets.
✨ Support our school.
✨ Make an eco-friendly impact.
Thank you for helping our West Shore community make a difference—one donation at a time!
Honoring School Resource Officers at HCPS! 👏💙
Our SROs protect campuses, mentor students, and build strong connections that make schools safer and more welcoming. Today, we thank them for their dedication and service to our community.
Our SROs protect campuses, mentor students, and build strong connections that make schools safer and more welcoming. Today, we thank them for their dedication and service to our community.
It's Family Day at the Florida State Fair! 😎🎡🌭
Don't forget to stop by the Florida Center near Gate 2 and check out the HCPS exhibit area. We also have many schools and students showing livestock in the TECO Arena. Please stop by and cheer them on!
Don't forget to stop by the Florida Center near Gate 2 and check out the HCPS exhibit area. We also have many schools and students showing livestock in the TECO Arena. Please stop by and cheer them on!
HCPS celebrates Love the Bus Month! 🚌💛
School buses safely transport thousands of students each day—replacing up to 36 cars on the road and making them the safest, most efficient ride to school. Thank you to our drivers and transportation staff for keeping every journey reliable and secure!
School buses safely transport thousands of students each day—replacing up to 36 cars on the road and making them the safest, most efficient ride to school. Thank you to our drivers and transportation staff for keeping every journey reliable and secure!
Do you have a Kindergarten student who will be starting school in the 26-27 school year? West Shore is hosting our Ready for Kindergarten event later this month. If you are zoned for West Shore or coming on choice, please join us! RSVP with the link https://forms.office.com/r/a1YQichveZ
Hillsborough County Public Schools recognizes that student success is driven by the unwavering dedication of our school counselors. 💙 During National School Counseling Week, we proudly honor you—the essential core of HCPS!
HCPS celebrates Black History Month!
Honoring 100 years since Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded Negro History Week, we continue his legacy through learning, experiences, and partnerships that highlight African American history and contributions. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3OeFIo7
Pictured: The Armwoods, digital artwork by Molly McGiveney, 2025 Blake High School graduate.
Honoring 100 years since Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded Negro History Week, we continue his legacy through learning, experiences, and partnerships that highlight African American history and contributions. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3OeFIo7
Pictured: The Armwoods, digital artwork by Molly McGiveney, 2025 Blake High School graduate.
Our students will journey through stories that shaped our nation, explore voices from the past, and celebrate the power of reading and writing to connect us across generations. From tall tales to true tales, every chapter brings a new adventure. Join us this week in celebrating Literacy Week!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🗓️ It's almost time for Family Day at the Florida State Fair! Friday, February 13, is a non-student day of school.
Youth ages 17 and under will receive free admission to the fair until 5 p.m. with an admission-paying parent or guardian 21 or older.
While you're at the fair, be sure to stop by the Florida Center and check out the HCPS exhibit area! We'll also have many schools and students showing livestock in the barns. Please stop by and cheer them on!
For more information on the Florida State Fair, please visit floridastatefair.com.
Youth ages 17 and under will receive free admission to the fair until 5 p.m. with an admission-paying parent or guardian 21 or older.
While you're at the fair, be sure to stop by the Florida Center and check out the HCPS exhibit area! We'll also have many schools and students showing livestock in the barns. Please stop by and cheer them on!
For more information on the Florida State Fair, please visit floridastatefair.com.
📚 Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! Schools across the district are hosting exciting events that highlight the power of reading, creativity, and student voice. Our students are showing that literacy is more than reading—it’s creativity, voice, and expression.
Literacy is alive and thriving in our schools! 🎉📖
🎉 Results are available!
Hillsborough County Public Schools Magnet & School Choice Application results are live online.
✅ If you received an offer, you have until Friday, January 30 at 11:59 p.m. to accept.
Don’t miss your opportunity to secure your spot!
👉 bit.ly/MagnetChoiceHCPS
Hillsborough County Public Schools Magnet & School Choice Application results are live online.
✅ If you received an offer, you have until Friday, January 30 at 11:59 p.m. to accept.
Don’t miss your opportunity to secure your spot!
👉 bit.ly/MagnetChoiceHCPS
There will be no classes for students on Monday, January 19. Regular classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20.
