Microscopes, Bunsen burners and beakers: Let’s face it—sometimes it takes a little more to get students interested in science. Especially girls. Especially middle school girls. It’s unfortunate, but the numbers tell the story. In elementary school, 74% of girls express interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). However, during the middle school years, there…
At Wharton High School, Christi Atkinson is doing far more than teaching science; she is shaping future environmental leaders and elevating excellence across campus. Serving as head of the science department, she teaches Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE)/Cambridge Marine Science and AICE Environmental Science, where her students consistently outperform global averages in these rigorous…
Brainard Harris is a mentor, innovator and leader who brings aerospace technology to life for students at Stewart Middle Magnet.
Learn how Van Ayres is shaping excellence in Hillsborough County Public Schools with a focus on growth and goals.
Did your child’s teacher make the list? See who’s been nominated for Teacher of the Year in Hillsborough County for 2024!
Meet Paige. She’s fun, she’s engaging and she’s filled with books! She is Hillsborough County Public Schools’ newest literacy resource—Paige the Literacy Bus! Paige’s mission is to provide early access to resources and promote literacy beyond the classroom. She is geared toward our younger learners up to age 5. When children step onto the bus,…
Discover the transformative power of UFLI, Hillsborough County Public School’s new game-changing literacy curriculum. With heartwarming success stories and practical tips for parents, learn how this approach is making reading magical for kids.
While Dunbar Elementary Magnet is creating future doctors, Stewart Middle Magnet is shaping future scientists!
Have you seen the commercial where employees keep calling each other rock stars, and then actual rock stars show up and shut them down?! Well, we challenge Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol or Joan Jett to step in one of our schools and shut US down – because our employees are as close to rock stars as you…
As parents, we are the number one advocate for our children when it comes to their educational journey. Ensuring that your child has all the resources and support they need to be successful is our top priority as well in Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS).
Thank you. Sometimes, you just need to say thank you. Especially when you receive $653,000,000. That is how much money our school district has received, so far, from you, taxpayers, through the Education Referendum, which voters approved in November, 2018. The money is earmarked specifically for improvements to our schools such as air conditioning renovations…
The Academy of Finance Program: Sounds like some fancy course at the college level, right? Did you know five of our high schools in Hillsborough County offer The Academy of Finance Program? And, even better, there are big scholarship opportunities available to students who complete this prestigious program. “The Academy of Finance is one…
Transforming schools into Hurricane Ian evacuation shelters is no easy task, but one that staff and community partners took in stride.
Music class facilitates social-emotional learning and community while helping kids find their voice and place in the world.
In Hillsborough County Public Schools, our motto is Preparing Students for Life. For many students, that does not always mean college.
This summer, Hillsborough County Public Schools celebrated a milestone more than a decade in the making: earning its first “A” district grade from the Florida Department of Education in more than 10 years. That’s certainly exciting news for the district, but if you’re a parent, you might be wondering: What does that actually mean for…
Caring, positive and inspirational — that’s how students describe Denise White of James B. Sanderlin K-8 IB World School. This year, she was named 2026 Teacher of the Year for Pinellas County Schools, recognizing more than three decades of dedication to local students. A proud Pinellas County native, White was honored at the Evening of Excellence hosted by the…
Hillsborough County Public Schools offer a growing list of innovative magnet and school choice options for the 2025-2026 school year.
The Cafeteria Manager at Shields Middle School in Ruskin is sharing her experience turning schools into hurricane shelters this past October.
There’s always a lot of excitement when a new school opens. However, the hype surrounding the new Kenneth E. Adum K-8 surpasses all expectations!
Our free website is supported by advertising and technology partners. By continuing, you agree to our Website Visitor Agreement, including its privacy, liability, and dispute terms.
We could not record your agreement. The page is still available. Please try again.
