Get ready for the new school year at the 19th Annual Back to School Fair , proudly presented by Hillsborough County Public Schools ! Bring the whole family to this FREE community...

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...

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...

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...

A new Florida requirement means teens must complete a Driver Education course before taking the written driver’s license test — and Hillsborough Virtual School is offering a fast,...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TAMPA, FL (May 5, 2026) — Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) has been named a Guy Harvey Conservation District for the 2025-2026 school year , sig...

Starting July 1, a new Florida Law — the Second Chance Act (Florida Statute 1006.20) — will require first-time high school athletes to have a cleared electrocardiogram (ECG) befor...

Keep the learning going this summer! Our 2026 Summer Learning Programs run from Wednesday, June 3, through Thursday, July 23 , and are designed for students in VPK through 12t...

​Debra Bellanti ​ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tampa, Fl. (March 5, 2026) –International has released the recipients of its 2025 Cambridge Learner Awards , and Hillsborough County ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tampa, Fl. (February 19, 2026) – Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) proudly announces that 201 outstanding students have earned placement in the ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tampa, Fl. (February 16, 2026) – Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is proud to announce outstanding progress in preparing students for postsec...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tampa, Fl. (February 6, 2026) – Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is proud to announce that 16 of our high schools have been named to the 2025 Ad...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Photos Available Tampa, Fla. – (January 21, 2026) – Hillsborough County Public Schools honored our fall sports student athletes for individual ...

Tampa, Fl. (January 13, 2026) – Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is excited to announce the district’s high school graduation rate for the 2024–2025 academic year is an i...

For Immediate Release Tampa, Fl. (December 19, 2025) – All Hillsborough County public schools and district offices will be closed from Monday, December 22, through Friday, ...

🌟 Join the District 3 Youth Advisory Committee! 🌟 Are you a high school student in District 3 who’s passionate about making a difference? This is your chance to lead, collaborate,...