Here are your updates for the week. Let's start quarter 2 off right. Set some goals to set yourself up for success.



TIME TO TUNE IN 🕧 #MathHomeworkHotline begins NOW!
Here's a look at tonight's Challenge Problem.
📞 813-840-7260
📺 Spectrum Ch. 635 / Frontier Ch. 32
💻 hillsboroughschools.org/mhh
Here's a look at tonight's Challenge Problem.
📞 813-840-7260
📺 Spectrum Ch. 635 / Frontier Ch. 32
💻 hillsboroughschools.org/mhh

🗣️ Make an Impact One Classroom at a Time!
The Great American Teach-In is your chance to inspire students across more than 230 Hillsborough County Public Schools. Share your story, your career, or your passion—and help motivate the next generation of leaders.
📞 Call us and ask for the Teach-In Coordinator
📧 Or email Partnerengagement@hcps.net to be paired with a nearby school with openings
👉 Sign up today and make a difference!
The Great American Teach-In is your chance to inspire students across more than 230 Hillsborough County Public Schools. Share your story, your career, or your passion—and help motivate the next generation of leaders.
📞 Call us and ask for the Teach-In Coordinator
📧 Or email Partnerengagement@hcps.net to be paired with a nearby school with openings
👉 Sign up today and make a difference!

➕➖ MATH HOMEWORK HOTLINE WEEK 5 ➗✖️ Tonight's topic for Math Homework Hotline is "Equations."
Tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m. and the show will start at 6 p.m. For help on any math topic, call 813-840-7260.
Tune in on Spectrum Ch. 635, Frontier Ch. 32, or online at hillsboroughschools.org/mhh.
Thank you to our sponsors, EdGems Math and Mathnasium!
Tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m. and the show will start at 6 p.m. For help on any math topic, call 813-840-7260.
Tune in on Spectrum Ch. 635, Frontier Ch. 32, or online at hillsboroughschools.org/mhh.
Thank you to our sponsors, EdGems Math and Mathnasium!

HOCKEY SEASON IS BACK! 🏒⚡💙 We are so excited to cheer on our Tampa Bay Lightning this Thursday as they kick off the regular season with a home opener! To help #BeTheThunder, students are encouraged to wear their Bolts gear tomorrow as the Lightning will face the Ottawa Senators.
We look forward to seeing all the blue across our schools! Go Bolts!
We look forward to seeing all the blue across our schools! Go Bolts!

Wear pink tomorrow. Meet at the big stairs at 8:15 to take a big group photo.

If you did not take your photo in August because you were absent or are new to Wharton, underclassmen picture retakes are happening October 22nd. Fill out this form to be added to the list for retakes. https://tinyurl.com/WHSpicretakes

🚘 BEEP BEEP 🚘 The Hillsborough County Tax Collector's Office is hosting another Student Services and Licence Renewals Saturday on October 18! If you know a student ready to take their written or road skills test to get their driver's license, or a family member looking to renew their license, this is their chance.
Appointments are required. Families can call 813-635-5200 (option 5) to register and schedule an appointment for this event, which goes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please note: spots are limited and appointments cannot be made online.
For eligibility requirements and more information, please visit hillstax.org/saturday-license-services.
Appointments are required. Families can call 813-635-5200 (option 5) to register and schedule an appointment for this event, which goes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please note: spots are limited and appointments cannot be made online.
For eligibility requirements and more information, please visit hillstax.org/saturday-license-services.

Welcome to week 9. This is the final week of the first quarter. PSAT this Wednesday. Pink out on Thursday. Make it a great week Wildcats!



Friday night lights at Wharton! 🌟 The Wildcats hosted East Bay for Homecoming on a perfect early fall evening filled with school spirit, football, and fun! 🏈💙🤍










Happy National Principals Month to all our amazing HCPS principals! Your commitment and leadership are key to our schools' success. You are much more than just a principal. Thank you for inspiring your teams, supporting staff, and always prioritizing our students' achievement. 🍎

It's time to leave your own mark with a bookmark for our Hillsborough Reads Bookmark Contest! 🎨📖
We are inviting HCPS educators and students in all grades to design a colorful 2.5" x 7" bookmark that captures the theme "Get Caught Reading" for a chance to have their artwork professionally printed and shared across our schools.
Students can ask their school's media specialist for a copy of the bookmark contest guidelines and must submit their entries to their school's art teacher by EOD on Friday, Oct. 31. Winners will be announced in December!
For more details or the official entry form, visit https://bit.ly/hillsreadsbookmark.

🎃🔬 We're celebrating STEMtober! Our students love exploring Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math through hands-on projects and experiments.
For resources, visit: hillsboroughschools.org/stem
For resources, visit: hillsboroughschools.org/stem

👑 It’s HOCO WEEK y’all!! 💙 From spirit days to the pep rally to the BIG game—this is the week we’ve been waiting for. Don’t miss a single moment 🏈✨ #WeAreWharton #HOCO2025 #BringTheHype




TIME TO TUNE IN 🕧 #MathHomeworkHotline begins NOW!
Here's a look at tonight's Challenge Problem.
📞 813-840-7260
📺 Spectrum Ch. 635 / Frontier Ch. 32
💻 hillsboroughschools.org/mhh
Here's a look at tonight's Challenge Problem.
📞 813-840-7260
📺 Spectrum Ch. 635 / Frontier Ch. 32
💻 hillsboroughschools.org/mhh

➕➖ MATH HOMEWORK HOTLINE WEEK 3 ➗✖️ Tonight's topic for Math Homework Hotline is "Integer Operations."
Tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m. and the show will start at 6 p.m. For help on any math topic, call 813-840-7260.
Tune in on Spectrum Ch. 635, Frontier Ch. 32, or online at hillsboroughschools.org/mhh.
Thank you to our sponsors, EdGems Math and Mathnasium!
Tutors will begin taking calls at 5:30 p.m. and the show will start at 6 p.m. For help on any math topic, call 813-840-7260.
Tune in on Spectrum Ch. 635, Frontier Ch. 32, or online at hillsboroughschools.org/mhh.
Thank you to our sponsors, EdGems Math and Mathnasium!

Know a high schooler who’s passionate about helping younger students succeed?
The HCPS RAISE High School Tutoring Program is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year! This initiative is designed to train, equip, and support juniors and seniors as they tutor kindergarten through 3rd-grade students in early literacy skills.
Participants will earn volunteer service hours and may qualify for the New Worlds Scholar award from the Florida Department of Education.
For FAQs or to apply, visit https://bit.ly/25_26_HCPS_RAISE_HS_Tutoring_FAQ.
The HCPS RAISE High School Tutoring Program is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year! This initiative is designed to train, equip, and support juniors and seniors as they tutor kindergarten through 3rd-grade students in early literacy skills.
Participants will earn volunteer service hours and may qualify for the New Worlds Scholar award from the Florida Department of Education.
For FAQs or to apply, visit https://bit.ly/25_26_HCPS_RAISE_HS_Tutoring_FAQ.

More choices. More options. More to explore!
The 2026-2027 School Choice & Magnet Application opens on Monday, October 20, at 5 p.m. ✨HCPS gives families the power to find the best fit for their student, allowing them to explore, grow, and shine.
📣 Save the date!
The 2026-2027 School Choice & Magnet Application opens on Monday, October 20, at 5 p.m. ✨HCPS gives families the power to find the best fit for their student, allowing them to explore, grow, and shine.
📣 Save the date!

Join us for the Mid-Autumn Harvest Moon Children’s Festival and Seniors’ Fair this Saturday, September 27, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Alonso High School.
This special celebration will feature academic awards, recognition of Vietnamese American History Essay winners, a traditional Asian national outfits showcase, a Lion Dance, and cultural performances from Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Korean, Filipino, and Bangladeshi groups. Families can also enjoy free lanterns, face painting, candy for children, and delicious Asian cuisine.
The Seniors’ Fair will provide valuable resources on estate planning, health and assisted living options, as well as free memory screenings and hearing tests.
This event is more than a festival — it is a community effort to uplift our youth, support our seniors, and strengthen bonds across generations and cultures!
This special celebration will feature academic awards, recognition of Vietnamese American History Essay winners, a traditional Asian national outfits showcase, a Lion Dance, and cultural performances from Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Korean, Filipino, and Bangladeshi groups. Families can also enjoy free lanterns, face painting, candy for children, and delicious Asian cuisine.
The Seniors’ Fair will provide valuable resources on estate planning, health and assisted living options, as well as free memory screenings and hearing tests.
This event is more than a festival — it is a community effort to uplift our youth, support our seniors, and strengthen bonds across generations and cultures!

New week, new adventures! Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Here’s your Week at a Glance so you know what’s happening.




