📚 Celebrate Literacy Week at Williams!
Create your IB posters! 🎨
Complete your Passport Challenge✈️
Raffle for prizes + a 10” tablet! 💥
Read, create, and celebrate!
about 1 month ago, Williams Middle Magnet School
A colorful, travel‑themed promotional graphic for the “Celebrate Literacy Passport Challenge.” The image includes illustrations of a reading passport, stacks of books, a globe, binoculars, a campfire, a treasure map, and a suitcase with travel stickers. A large tablet displays “Win a 10-inch Android Tablet!” with a raffle ticket graphic. A laptop screen shows “Canvas Discussion – Share YOUR Favorite Book!” A school building is in the background. Speech bubbles say “Interview 8 Adults!” and “Record Their Favorites!” A yellow sign reads “Passport Due Friday 3:30 PM!” At the top, bold text says “Celebrate Literacy Passport Challenge! Refer to the announcement on Canvas for all the details!” At the bottom, the caption reads “Adventure Awaits!”
A pink graphic titled “Year 3 Celebrate Literacy Week IB Poster Challenge.” On the left, a box reads: “Read ANY book on MyOn during Celebrate Literacy Week.” In the center, a large gray box states: “Create a 15" × 30" poster showing a creative artistic connection to a Community & Service Theme.” Below it, a red calendar graphic says: “Submit to Ms. Hogsett by Friday, January 30th at 3:00 PM.” On the right, a ticket-style box reads: “Earn one ticket in the drawing for an Android tablet and other prizes.” Black arrows connect the sections.
A green background graphic titled “Year 2 Celebrate Literacy Week IB Poster Challenge.” On the left, a phone‑shaped box reads: “Read ANY book on MyOn during Celebrate Literacy Week.” In the center, a gray box says: “Create a 15" × 30" poster showing a creative artistic connection to an IB Key Concept.” Below it, a red calendar graphic reads: “Submit to Ms. Hogsett by Friday, January 30th at 3:00 PM.” On the right, a pink ticket‑style box states: “Earn one ticket in the drawing for an Android tablet and other prizes.” Black arrows connect each section.
A purple background graphic titled “Year 1 Celebrate Literacy Week IB Poster Challenge.” On the left, a phone-shaped box reads: “Read ANY book on MyOn during Celebrate Literacy Week.” In the center, a gray box states: “Create a 15" × 30" poster showing a creative artistic connection to an IB Learner Profile Trait.” Below it, a red calendar graphic says: “Submit to Ms. Hogsett by Friday, January 30th at 3:00 PM.” On the right, a pink ticket-style box reads: “Earn one ticket in the drawing for an Android tablet and other prizes.” Black arrows connect each section.
Missing SLAM art! 🎨
Find the lost 2D piece, return it to Ms. Hogsett, and win a media center prize!
Keep your eyes open! 👀✨
about 1 month ago, Williams Middle Magnet School
A colorful graphic with the text: “Find the lost art… win a media center prize and a ticket for the drawing for the 10 inch Android tablet!” On the right side, a cartoon-style character with one large green eye holds a magnifying glass and stands next to a small easel displaying a landscape painting with mountains, water, and a flower. The background includes abstract shapes in yellow, green, pink, and beige.
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.
about 2 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Family Day at the Florida State Fair

📚 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! 🎉📖

about 2 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
celebrate literacy week decorative graphic
🎉 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
about 2 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
grade school age kids in classroom with hands up
Exciting news! Williams Middle Magnet School was just named a 2026 Magnet School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America! This honor highlights the innovative learning and incredible student success we see every day on their campus. 🎉
about 2 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Magnet School of Distinction
Tomorrow is the LAST day to submit your SLAM art to Ms. Hogsett in the media center! Submit by 3:30 PM to be in the WMS SLAM Showcase!
about 2 months ago, Williams Middle Magnet School
3 blue figures running toward the viewer, large book , film strip, and drama masks in the background; green purple, and blue paint splotches under runners' feet; purple to green (lef t to right ) background; white letters
3 blue figures running toward the viewer, large book , film strip, and drama masks in the background; green purple, and blue paint splotches under runners' feet; purple to green (lef t to right ) background; white letters
3 blue figures running toward the viewer, large book , film strip, and drama masks in the background; green purple, and blue paint splotches under runners' feet; purple to green (lef t to right ) background; white letters
There will be no classes for students on Monday, January 19. Regular classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20.
about 2 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Reminder No School
We are proud to announce a historic milestone for Hillsborough County Public Schools! Our 2024-2025 graduation rate is an impressive 90.9%, marking the highest rate in the district's history. 🎉🎓

This means 910 more students than the previous year crossed the stage, ready for college, careers, the military, or whatever their next journey in life may hold.

This achievement belongs to our entire HCPS family. From our staff and families to our community partners, thank you for helping our students succeed. Together, we are #LeadingTheWay!
about 2 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
2025 Graduation Rate
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
2 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
More Than A Transportation Team Member
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.
2 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
HCPS Annual Continuous Improvement Survey
Monday, January 5, is a non-student day. We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, January 6.
2 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Reminder No School
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!
3 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Superintendent's Winter Break Reading Challenge
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!
3 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Superintendent's Winter Break Reading Challenge
You are invited to the Williams PTSA International Holiday Celebration! Join us on Thursday, December 11th from 4:30-6:30 for games, food, fun, and holiday cheer! This is a family event, and students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to attend. Our teachers are also invited! In addition, to help you with your holiday shopping, the Scholastic BookFair will be open in the media center from 4-7PM!
3 months ago, Williams Middle Magnet School
light blue background with numerous snowflakes; megaphone; purple and pink speech bubble; green flyer with 6 small book covers and one large book cover; snow family with blue scarves and hats, hot chocolate mug with candy cane; green and light blue ornaments; teal and sea foam green rays exploding from the bookfair announcement

How to earn a Book Fair raffle ticket:
1. Create and use an eWallet!
2. Make a purchase from the book fair:
(Earn one ticket for every $10 you spend!)
3. Make a donation to "Share the Fair".

3 months ago, Williams Middle Magnet School
green background; black arrows pointing to 2 posters and 2 candy jars; 2 red raffle tickets
Semester Exam Schedule: Please email Mrs. Callaway @ Brooklyn.callaway@hcps.net, if you know your child will be absent on an semester exam day to schedule a make-up day for him/her.
3 months ago, Williams Middle Magnet School
lined grid on white background, exams highlighted in yellow, red A+ circled in red

Did you miss the bookfair last week? If so, you're in luck! Mr. Haley approved keeping the book fair open until Friday of this week! So, ask your teacher to send you with a pass to the book fair before we run out of your favorite book or merch!

3 months ago, Williams Middle Magnet School
orange background, people with arms full of shopping bags, raffle , dragon, journal and pen, ticket, book fair cart
tables with red tablecloths covered with books, toys, and stationery, cardboard treasure chest on top of an opaque container of chocolate with a white lid; table with blue tablecloth with books on special sale
journals, colored pencils, markers, calculator on racks hanging on white shelves, white vhs tape covers (each with a capital letter on the spine) standing up on short end, leaning on each other, opaque container with a blue lid filled with hard candy sitting on top of a light blue box , yellow letters ask, "How many?", boxed set of Five Nights at Freddies, books
silver carts with 4 shelves, each lined with colorful books
Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here https://www.scholastic.com/bf/williamsmiddlemagnetschool. #ScholasticBookFairs
3 months ago, Williams Middle Magnet School
green background red wallet with a white lowercase e with a line sticking out of the top and bottom of the e akin to a dollar sign with a credit card peeking out of the wallet, yellow lightning, lettering, star, dot, asterisk

Join us on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Spoto High School (8538 Eagle Palm Dr., Riverview) for the Regional Magnet Expo!
This is the final regional event of the season before the Magnet Programs & School Choice application window closes on Sunday, December 7! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with 27 participating schools, explore their programs, and get the guidance you need before submitting your applications.
🎓✨ Discover unique magnet programs, meet your future educators, and find the perfect fit for your student. Explore exciting learning opportunities and get helpful application tips.

✨ See which schools are participating: https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/o/hcps/page/magnet-expo3

4 months ago, Hillsborough County Public Schools
student talents more opportunities here