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Brittany Lyssy, School Board Member, District 2
Every parent wants to know their child is receiving the best education possible. For Brittany Lyssy, that belief is more than a campaign slogan—it’s personal. As she and her husband raise their three young sons in Hillsborough County, Lyssy is committed to helping every student…
Major School Summer Upgrades Underway Across County
While students and families enjoy a well-earned summer break, Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is hard at work transforming campuses across the district. Funded through the voter-approved half-penny sales tax and state capital dollars, dozens of projects are underway to…
Community Invited To Help Name New Wimauma Middle School
Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is seeking community input to help name the district’s new middle school in the rapidly growing Wimauma community. The approximately $72 million project will accommodate up to 1,600 students and is scheduled to open in August 2027. The…
Students Earn Top Honors At 2026 Florida FFA State Convention
Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) students brought home an impressive collection of state championships, top five finishes and chapter recognitions from the?2026 Florida FFA State Convention, showcasing the district’s strength in agricultural education, leadership…
USF Receives $1.5 Million Gift From ReliaQuest To Advance AI Education
The University of South Florida (USF) recently announced a $1.5 million investment from ReliaQuest that will benefit students in the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. The gift expands AI cybersecurity programming, establishes the new…
Riverview Woman’s Club And Foundation Awards Scholarships
At an awards luncheon on June 10, the Riverview Woman’s Club and Foundation awarded scholarships to seven deserving area residents. Students were introduced to the membership, enjoyed a luncheon and were given a bubbles send-off for their success in their higher-education…
Two Teachers Named Finalists For Grammy Music Educator Award
Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is proud to announce that two of its educators have been named quarterfinalists for the 2027 Grammy Music Educator Award, presented by the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum. Ernesta Chicklowski of Roosevelt Elementary School in Tampa…
Hillsborough College Receives $120,000 Student Training Gift From Advance Auto Parts Foundation
The Hillsborough College (HC) Foundation has received a $120,000 donation from the?Advance Auto Parts Foundation?to support students in the college’s workforce programs, including the Automotive Service Technology and Diesel Systems Technician programs. The gift includes funding…
‘Likely illegal’: Florida’s pro-immigration groups respond to new rule banning undocumented students from state colleges
Florida’s pro-immigration groups on Thursday blasted a new rule banning undocumented students from state colleges as “cruel” and potentially illegal. On a Zoom meeting, the coalition of legal entities and advocacy organizations called on the DeSantis administration to reconsider…
‘I can’t get a job’: Florida teacher fired after Charlie Kirk post fights for professional survival
A Clay County public school teacher fired for social media posts about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk will get her day in administrative court in August. Kelly Brock-Sanchez was an Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teacher at Ridgeview Elementary in Orange Park…
Florida blocks undocumented immigrants from state colleges, GED programs
The Florida Board of Education approved measures that will block undocumented students from attending state colleges and taking the General Educational Development test. The boards of trustees of the state’s 28 public colleges will now be required to ensure all admitted students…