HILLSBOROUGH STRONG

I was honored to speak to a 3rd grade class at Sheehy Elementary School this morning for The Great American Teach-In. I look forward to this day every year! This year, I asked the kids to break into groups and tell me about some new rules or policies they would like to see in school. I got some great ideas – although most of them were about making lunch and recess longer! I'll see what I can do, guys!

I know a lot of you have been through some tough times with the hurricanes these past few months and I hope you are able to relax and enjoy your time off next week. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and Fall Break.

Superintendent Ayres

Roughly 50 families attended HCPS District Financial Aid Night at Freedom High School on November 14, 2024. These nights give students and families the chance to receive help creating a Federal Aid ID, learn more about receiving assistance during the FAFSA process, speak with financial aid experts and gain insight into other types of financial assistance.

HCPS has four more nights scheduled for this school year:

Nov. 21, 2024 - Chamberlain High School

Dec. 2, 2024 - Bloomingdale High School

Dec. 3, 2024 - Alonso High School

Dec. 11, 2024 - East Bay High School

All nights will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will be located in the auditorium or media center.

If you're considering enrolling your child in a specialized program or transferring within Hillsborough County, now is the perfect time to apply!

We proudly offer over 80 programs across 42 district schools, focusing on areas like art, science, technology, engineering, math, and international studies. For elementary and middle school, admissions are determined by a lottery, while high school programs have specific criteria.

Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity—apply today at https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/choice!

And see the videos below for a look at some of our amazing programs!

Explore the unique International Baccalaureate (IB) program at King High School, where academic excellence meets a close-knit community. Learn how King High's IB program fosters collaboration, critical thinking, and global awareness while creating a supportive environment that feels like family.

Welcome to Riverhills Elementary Magnet School! The IB World School offers students engaging programs in music, and international studies. For more Information, visit https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/riverhills

More than 30 students were inducted into Stewart Middle Magnet School's John Glenn Top Gun Academy, the school's honors society for Aerospace and STEAM!

The ceremony was held at the St. Petersburg Museum of History. Students met retired astronaut Nicole Stott and learned about the history of aviation in the Bay area.

Eisenhower Middle School is proud to be one of only nine middle schools in Hillsborough County to offer the prestigious Cambridge Lower Secondary program. Principal Christian Finch gives an in-depth overview of this globally recognized curriculum, designed to challenge and inspire students on their academic journey. Learn more about how we’re preparing our students for a world of opportunities!

Thank you to all our parents, grandparents, friends, and community partners who took their time today to participate in the Great American Teach In! It's so fun and important for our students to learn about all the careers available to them!

Thank you for another fantastic year!

🚁 The Tampa Police Department helicopter landed at McKitrick Elementary for the Great American Teach-In! Students got an exciting up-close experience with TPD officers and their impressive helicopter. 🚨