The year is ramping up. Time this week to make lasting memories with club photos and senior cap and gown pictures. Soccer playoffs kick off this week. Buy your yearbook to make these moments last forever!
New year. New opportunities. 🚦
Looking for stability, great benefits, and work-life balance? Attend our Transportation Job Fair on Wednesday, January 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
📍9455 Harney Rd, Thonotosassa
We offer medical insurance, retirement plans, free training, paid holidays, guaranteed hours, school calendar vacations, summer 4-day work weeks, and overtime opportunities. Hiring bus drivers and mechanics!
➡️ HCPSJobs.com
Looking for stability, great benefits, and work-life balance? Attend our Transportation Job Fair on Wednesday, January 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
📍9455 Harney Rd, Thonotosassa
We offer medical insurance, retirement plans, free training, paid holidays, guaranteed hours, school calendar vacations, summer 4-day work weeks, and overtime opportunities. Hiring bus drivers and mechanics!
➡️ HCPSJobs.com
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning opportunities that meet the needs of our students and prepare them for college and careers, we are asking HCPS families to complete a brief survey.
The survey shouldn’t take more than a few minutes to fill out and will be a valuable source of information for us as we work to make our schools and district stronger.
You may complete the survey online using a computer, tablet, or smartphone now through Friday, January 23. Please check your email for a direct link from your school's survey coordinator.
We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses and support.
The survey shouldn’t take more than a few minutes to fill out and will be a valuable source of information for us as we work to make our schools and district stronger.
You may complete the survey online using a computer, tablet, or smartphone now through Friday, January 23. Please check your email for a direct link from your school's survey coordinator.
We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses and support.
Welcome to 2026! We start off quarter 3 on Tuesday, January 6th. Here's what's happening this week.
Monday, January 5, is a non-student day. We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, January 6.
COZY UP AND GRAB A BOOK 📚❄️ Don't forget, the Superintendent’s Winter Break Reading Challenge is underway! Students in PreK–12 are encouraged to grab their favorite book during Winter Break and log every minute they spend reading.
Through Monday, January 5, students can record their reading in Beanstack (Visit hub.hcps.net and click on the Beanstack icon to get started).
Schools with the highest participation will earn a Reader Leader trophy and $500 for library books! Winners will be announced during Celebrate Literacy Week, January 26 through 30.
Let’s keep reading and #GetCaughtReading this Winter Break!
Through Monday, January 5, students can record their reading in Beanstack (Visit hub.hcps.net and click on the Beanstack icon to get started).
Schools with the highest participation will earn a Reader Leader trophy and $500 for library books! Winners will be announced during Celebrate Literacy Week, January 26 through 30.
Let’s keep reading and #GetCaughtReading this Winter Break!
We are at the final week of the semester. Students will take exams all week for each class.
Monday has a 2:35 dismissal
Tuesday - Thursday dismissal at 12:45.
Friday is for exam make ups only. Talk to teachers if you are going to miss an exam.
COZY UP AND GRAB A BOOK 📚❄️ We are excited to announce the Superintendent's Winter Break Reading Challenge! Students in PreK-12 are encouraged to dive into their favorite stories this upcoming break and log every minute they read.
From December 19 through January 5, students can record their reading in Beanstack (Visit hub.hcps.net and click on the Beanstack icon to get started). The schools with the highest participation will earn a Reader Leader trophy and $500 toward library books! Winners will be announced during Celebrate Literacy Week, January 26 through 30.
Let's #GetCaughtReading this Winter Break!
From December 19 through January 5, students can record their reading in Beanstack (Visit hub.hcps.net and click on the Beanstack icon to get started). The schools with the highest participation will earn a Reader Leader trophy and $500 toward library books! Winners will be announced during Celebrate Literacy Week, January 26 through 30.
Let's #GetCaughtReading this Winter Break!
It's a very busy week at Wharton! Read through each slide to stay up to date!
Register now to take advantage of this great opportunity to visit HBCUs this Saturday.
This Giving Tuesday please consider donating to our Wharton Family Holiday Supply Drive. Use link www.tinyurl.com/WHSgives to purchase items off our wishlist or make a donation to gift card fund to help fill our supply closet for student needs. Your support makes a huge difference in the lives of our students.
DON'T FORGET! Tonight is one of our District Financial Aid Nights. The workshop will take place at Steinbrenner High School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the media center.
The next one will take place on Thursday, Dec. 11, at Tampa Bay Technical High School.
For a full list of dates, locations, and more information, visit hillsboroughschools.org/page/fafsa-nights.
The next one will take place on Thursday, Dec. 11, at Tampa Bay Technical High School.
For a full list of dates, locations, and more information, visit hillsboroughschools.org/page/fafsa-nights.
Our second 2026 Teacher of the Year finalist is Christi Atkinson! 🎉 She is an AICE Marine Science teacher for our Wharton Wildcats. 🌊
“Unbelievable, honestly! It was a great surprise… The students are the ones that make this worth it!
“Unbelievable, honestly! It was a great surprise… The students are the ones that make this worth it!
Hello December! We are in the home stretch as we head into the end of semester 1 and prepare for midterm exams. Here is what's going on around campus this week.
Midterm exams are coming the week of December 15th - December 18th. Students will have a midterm exam in each class. Please note the dismissal times each day. Monday is the only full day of school during exam week.
As we head into Thanksgiving break, lets take a look at what's happening around campus. The Wharton Theatre Co. is excited to present their production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee this week.
Times are challenging for many families as we head into the holiday season. Please help support local Wharton families this year with our household drive.
Times are challenging for many families as we head into the holiday season. Please help support local Wharton families this year with our household drive.
We are now halfway through Quarter 2; its time to start getting ready for midterms. PTSA is hosting a Spirit Day on Tuesday and soccer is in action versus Hillsborough and King. Let's go out and support the teams.
There will be no classes on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. 🇺🇸
Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 12.
Enjoy the day as we honor and remember all who have served! ❤️🤍💙
Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 12.
Enjoy the day as we honor and remember all who have served! ❤️🤍💙
Students from marching bands and JROTC programs across Hillsborough County proudly participated in the Veterans Day Parade at James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital this morning in Tampa. Thank you to our students for honoring those who have served, and to all our veterans for your service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸
Wharton PTSA Spirit Night - Little Greek AND Twistee Treat!
Little Greek and Twistee Treat are hosting the next Spirit Night fundraiser for Wharton on Tuesday, November 11 ALL DAY!
Mention Wharton HS and Little Greek and Twistee Treat will donate 20% back to Wharton for all take-out or dine-in orders!
Place orders online for Little Greek here, https://littlegreekfreshgrill.com/store/new-tampa/.
Little Greek,19022 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa
Twistee Treat, 8810 New Tampa Blvd, Tampa
