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Our district and schools are on SUMMER HOURS until Friday, July 27, 2018. Our summer district office hours are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. School hours vary by location. Schools and district offices are closed on Friday during summer hours. Our district will return to regular business hours Monday, July 30, 2018.

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July 05, 2018

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Image for Hillsborough County celebrates more than 4,000 student safety patrols

Hillsborough County celebrates more than 4,000 student safety patrols

June 25, 2018

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Image for Electrathon of Tampa Bay concludes a successful 2017-18 race season

Electrathon of Tampa Bay concludes a successful 2017-18 race season

June 01, 2018

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Image for Knights students help the homeless through the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

Knights students help the homeless through the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

May 30, 2018

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Image for Students explore health careers at leadership forum

Students explore health careers at leadership forum

May 29, 2018

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Image for Generous Westchase readers help Twin Lakes students stock up on summer reading

Generous Westchase readers help Twin Lakes students stock up on summer reading

May 18, 2018

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Image for PERFECTION: 5 graduates, 13 years each, 0 absences total

PERFECTION: 5 graduates, 13 years each, 0 absences total

May 17, 2018

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Image for Stories of triumph highlight Turnaround Achievement Award ceremony

Stories of triumph highlight Turnaround Achievement Award ceremony

May 14, 2018

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Image for Students bust a move for body and Mind at the 2018 Safety Patrol Picnic

Students bust a move for body and Mind at the 2018 Safety Patrol Picnic

May 09, 2018

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Image for Robinson High School valedictorian Eve Glenn recognized as 2018 Air Force Military Child of the Year

Robinson High School valedictorian Eve Glenn recognized as 2018 Air Force Military Child of the Year

April 26, 2018

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Image for Soles Shaping Souls: Eighth grader's mission to provide shoes to kids is off and running

Soles Shaping Souls: Eighth grader's mission to provide shoes to kids is off and running

April 19, 2018

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Image for Start Spreading the News: Durant performs at Carnegie Hall in New York City

Start Spreading the News: Durant performs at Carnegie Hall in New York City

April 17, 2018

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Image for Plant City High School transformed into Agrabah for a dual language production of Aladdin

Plant City High School transformed into Agrabah for a dual language production of Aladdin

April 12, 2018

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Image for Sligh Middle School is Poppin' with Good Behavior and Ready for Testing

Sligh Middle School is Poppin' with Good Behavior and Ready for Testing

April 09, 2018

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Image for JROTC Cadet of the Year 2017-18

JROTC Cadet of the Year 2017-18

April 05, 2018

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Image for East Bay Math Students + Kids in Need = Impactful Spring Break in NYC

East Bay Math Students + Kids in Need = Impactful Spring Break in NYC

April 02, 2018

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Image for Law Week 2018 gives students hands-on experience within the legal arena

Law Week 2018 gives students hands-on experience within the legal arena

March 30, 2018

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Image for Solar power drives student competition

Solar power drives student competition

March 28, 2018

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Image for Books inspire student creativity at the Second Annual SLAM Showcase

Books inspire student creativity at the Second Annual SLAM Showcase

March 21, 2018

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Image for Sickles JROTC takes aim at national title

Sickles JROTC takes aim at national title

March 08, 2018

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Image for HCPS Display Takes 1st Place at the 2018 Florida Strawberry Festival

HCPS Display Takes 1st Place at the 2018 Florida Strawberry Festival

February 28, 2018

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Image for EPIC 3 students learn others are believers in their potential at the 2nd Annual Doretha Edgecomb Female Symposium

EPIC 3 students learn others are believers in their potential at the 2nd Annual Doretha Edgecomb Female Symposium

February 27, 2018

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Image for Space team members at Limona Elementary ready to send their experiment out of this world

Space team members at Limona Elementary ready to send their experiment out of this world

February 26, 2018

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Image for Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Idlewild Baptist Church provide students a day packed with football, food and encouragement

Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Idlewild Baptist Church provide students a day packed with football, food and encouragement

February 23, 2018

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Sassy Cows 4 Savvy Kids

February 19, 2018

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Image for IncrediBULL Games an incredible experience for East Hillsborough athletes and volunteers

IncrediBULL Games an incredible experience for East Hillsborough athletes and volunteers

February 16, 2018

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Image for Florida State Fair welcomes HCPS' African Americans in Film: Influencers of Stage and Screen Exhibit

Florida State Fair welcomes HCPS' African Americans in Film: Influencers of Stage and Screen Exhibit

February 14, 2018

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Image for Culinary Students at Simmons Career Center are Cooking Up a Plan for Success

Culinary Students at Simmons Career Center are Cooking Up a Plan for Success

February 12, 2018

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Image for Robinson High students host mini Dance Marathon to support Shriners Hospitals for Children

Robinson High students host mini Dance Marathon to support Shriners Hospitals for Children

February 06, 2018

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Image for Strawberry Crest High School students Whipped, Nae Nae-ed, and Shuffled their way into Celebrating their Academic Success

Strawberry Crest High School students Whipped, Nae Nae-ed, and Shuffled their way into Celebrating their Academic Success

January 26, 2018

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Image for Students Team Up for Reading to Celebrate Literacy Week

Students Team Up for Reading to Celebrate Literacy Week

January 26, 2018

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Image for Students warm up for upcoming STEMPalooza competition

Students warm up for upcoming STEMPalooza competition

January 25, 2018

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Image for Slime phenomenon brings friends together to help a classmate

Slime phenomenon brings friends together to help a classmate

January 24, 2018

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Image for A Geography Enthusiast at Mulrennan is one Step Closer to a $50,000 College Scholarship

A Geography Enthusiast at Mulrennan is one Step Closer to a $50,000 College Scholarship

January 18, 2018

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Image for Native American Students Approved to Wear Eagle Feather at Graduation

Native American Students Approved to Wear Eagle Feather at Graduation

January 15, 2018

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Image for Middle schoolers honor MLK Day of Service with B.T. Washington students

Middle schoolers honor MLK Day of Service with B.T. Washington students

January 12, 2018

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Image for Celebrating our Graduation Champions in on our Schools

Celebrating our Graduation Champions in on our Schools

December 19, 2017

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Image for Youth ambassadors recognized for their community service to Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful

Youth ambassadors recognized for their community service to Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful

December 18, 2017

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Image for The Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program Presents Their Annual Deaf and Hearing Holiday Program

The Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program Presents Their Annual Deaf and Hearing Holiday Program

December 07, 2017

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Image for Potter students and the East Tampa community celebrates new playground

Potter students and the East Tampa community celebrates new playground

December 01, 2017

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Image for Macfarlane Park 5th Grader Named Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest Winner

Macfarlane Park 5th Grader Named Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest Winner

November 20, 2017

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Image for College Opportunities Become a Reality for Students at Brandon EPIC 3 Center

College Opportunities Become a Reality for Students at Brandon EPIC 3 Center

November 16, 2017

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Image for New leadership club makes a splash at Pierce Middle School

New leadership club makes a splash at Pierce Middle School

November 13, 2017

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Image for Martinez Middle students buddy up with McKitrick Elementary

Martinez Middle students buddy up with McKitrick Elementary

November 02, 2017

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Image for Letters to Leto lets students express feelings about the future

Letters to Leto lets students express feelings about the future

October 28, 2017

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Image for National School of Character teaches positive behavior through storybook characters

National School of Character teaches positive behavior through storybook characters

October 27, 2017

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Image for Progress Village Pulls the Plug on Cyberbullying

Progress Village Pulls the Plug on Cyberbullying

October 25, 2017

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Image for Farnell students' charity read.repeat finds new homes for books

Farnell students' charity read.repeat finds new homes for books

October 24, 2017

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Image for King students making a long lasting impact by serving on peer jury

King students making a long lasting impact by serving on peer jury

October 16, 2017

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Image for “Pasos al Futuro”: Getting the Most out of Hillsborough County Public School Education & Beyond

“Pasos al Futuro”: Getting the Most out of Hillsborough County Public School Education & Beyond

October 12, 2017

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Image for Gorrie Elementary students lead the nation in acts of kindness

Gorrie Elementary students lead the nation in acts of kindness

October 06, 2017

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Image for Durant Football Players Bond with Students at Nelson Elementary School

Durant Football Players Bond with Students at Nelson Elementary School

October 04, 2017

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Image for District journalism students sweep local competition

District journalism students sweep local competition

September 22, 2017

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Image for Apollo Beach Students call for Peace

Apollo Beach Students call for Peace

September 20, 2017

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Image for Liberty Middle School Student, Elaine Feaster, is Making the World a Better Place One Book at a Time

Liberty Middle School Student, Elaine Feaster, is Making the World a Better Place One Book at a Time

August 31, 2017

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Image for Walden Lake Elementary Student's Patch Design is Out of this World

Walden Lake Elementary Student's Patch Design is Out of this World

August 29, 2017

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Image for Award-winning Tampa Bay Technical High School Students

Award-winning Tampa Bay Technical High School Students

August 24, 2017

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Watch Plant, Alonso performers shine on Broadway stage

August 02, 2017

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Image for Students make monumental global change on international service learning trip

Students make monumental global change on international service learning trip

July 31, 2017

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Image for Two Tampa Students Win College Scholarships from AT&T Employee Group OASIS

Two Tampa Students Win College Scholarships from AT&T Employee Group OASIS

July 26, 2017

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Image for Buckhorn Elementary Celebrates Success

Buckhorn Elementary Celebrates Success

July 24, 2017

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Image for Interest meetings this week for new dual language immersion programs at two schools

Interest meetings this week for new dual language immersion programs at two schools

July 18, 2017

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Image for Middleton senior elected president of 230,000-member national organization

Middleton senior elected president of 230,000-member national organization

June 30, 2017

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Image for Community comes together to dedicate butterfly sculpture garden in student's memory

Community comes together to dedicate butterfly sculpture garden in student's memory

June 22, 2017

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Image for Students Present Impressive Talks at Local TED Ed Club Showcase

Students Present Impressive Talks at Local TED Ed Club Showcase

June 17, 2017

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New American citizens celebrate their achievement!

May 19, 2017

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Image for 83-year Korean War Veteran is Part of Class of 2017

83-year Korean War Veteran is Part of Class of 2017

May 15, 2017

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Image for Collegiate Academy Students Earn AA Degree Before High School Diploma

Collegiate Academy Students Earn AA Degree Before High School Diploma

May 12, 2017

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Image for Highlighting Inspiring Stories from the Class of 2017

Highlighting Inspiring Stories from the Class of 2017

May 09, 2017

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Image for Second grader receives 9-1-1-STAR Award for heroic actions

Second grader receives 9-1-1-STAR Award for heroic actions

April 20, 2017

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Image for Program prepares students for college and careers in the financial service industry

Program prepares students for college and careers in the financial service industry

March 24, 2017

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Image for JROTC Cadet shows courage in overcoming personal challenge

JROTC Cadet shows courage in overcoming personal challenge

February 23, 2017

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Image for Plant City High School goes to work

Plant City High School goes to work

February 18, 2017

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Image for Hillsborough Regional STEM Fair showcases student projects

Hillsborough Regional STEM Fair showcases student projects

February 09, 2017

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Image for High school students promote traffic safety with Battle of the Belts

High school students promote traffic safety with Battle of the Belts

December 15, 2016

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Image for Holiday Heros: Student jumps into action to save a classmate

Holiday Heros: Student jumps into action to save a classmate

December 09, 2016

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Image for Strawberry Crest graduate Victoria Harris becomes National FFA Secretary

Strawberry Crest graduate Victoria Harris becomes National FFA Secretary

November 15, 2016

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Image for Strawberry Crest IB Student is Giving Back

Strawberry Crest IB Student is Giving Back

November 08, 2016

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Image for Armwood Collegiate Academy freshman earns Eagle Scout rank

Armwood Collegiate Academy freshman earns Eagle Scout rank

October 20, 2016

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Image for National Chemistry Week: 2016 Illustrated Poem Contest

National Chemistry Week: 2016 Illustrated Poem Contest

October 10, 2016

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Image for Orange Grove Middle Magnet School of the Arts is honored to celebrate Evan Gatscher

Orange Grove Middle Magnet School of the Arts is honored to celebrate Evan Gatscher

September 30, 2016

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Image for Student-Athletes Participate in Character & Leadership Development

Student-Athletes Participate in Character & Leadership Development

September 12, 2016

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Image for Summer internships prepare HCPS students for life

Summer internships prepare HCPS students for life

September 07, 2016

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Image for Life After High School: Chancellor Science Scholar earns a 4-yr Scholarship to UNC

Life After High School: Chancellor Science Scholar earns a 4-yr Scholarship to UNC

August 17, 2016

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Image for Eight local students traveled to Washington D.C. for the BNV International Youth Poetry Festival

Eight local students traveled to Washington D.C. for the BNV International Youth Poetry Festival

August 15, 2016

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Image for Students attend NHI’s International Collegiate World Series

Students attend NHI’s International Collegiate World Series

July 07, 2016

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Image for Fourth graders give hope to hungry and homeless

Fourth graders give hope to hungry and homeless

July 06, 2016

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Image for Summer Series: Cupcake Wars Camp at Giunta Middle School

Summer Series: Cupcake Wars Camp at Giunta Middle School

June 16, 2016

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Image for The driving force that led Middleton Magnet High School into the World of eSports

The driving force that led Middleton Magnet High School into the World of eSports

June 03, 2016

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Image for Hard work pays off for 2016 National Geographic Bee champ!

Hard work pays off for 2016 National Geographic Bee champ!

June 01, 2016

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Image for Walker Middle Magnet Students Attend State Special Olympics

Walker Middle Magnet Students Attend State Special Olympics

May 31, 2016

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Image for Born to Explore TV series features HCPS students

Born to Explore TV series features HCPS students

May 26, 2016

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Image for Student writes an inspiring essay about the challenges migrant families face

Student writes an inspiring essay about the challenges migrant families face

May 24, 2016

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Image for PCA-Tampa Bay Recognizes HCPS Scholarship Winners

PCA-Tampa Bay Recognizes HCPS Scholarship Winners

May 11, 2016

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Image for Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) Team sends seeds into space

Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) Team sends seeds into space

February 26, 2016

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Image for Lamb Elementary collaborates with HCC on Zora Neal Hurston documentary film

Lamb Elementary collaborates with HCC on Zora Neal Hurston documentary film

February 17, 2016

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Image for LEAD Student Contest winners honored in Tampa

LEAD Student Contest winners honored in Tampa

February 11, 2016

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Image for Plant City sisters “sew” the seeds of care and compassion

Plant City sisters “sew” the seeds of care and compassion

January 21, 2016

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Collaboration between students and staff results in monumental success

December 18, 2015

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Students Own the Runway at the Trashy Flashy Fashion Show

December 15, 2015

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Image for Durant STEM students bound for Florida Polytechnic University

Durant STEM students bound for Florida Polytechnic University

October 28, 2015

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Image for Dowdell students experience a new world at the Florida Aquarium

Dowdell students experience a new world at the Florida Aquarium

September 09, 2015

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Spotlight on VPK Summer Reading Buddies Volunteers

August 21, 2015

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Image for Summer Program Series: Setting students up for success with Project Quest

Summer Program Series: Setting students up for success with Project Quest

August 18, 2015

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Swimming for fun, sport and discipline

August 11, 2015

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Image for Former Armwood High Student Chosen as Special Olympics Torchbearer

Former Armwood High Student Chosen as Special Olympics Torchbearer

July 24, 2015

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Image for Erwin Student Wins Big at SkillsUSA National Competition

Erwin Student Wins Big at SkillsUSA National Competition

June 09, 2015

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Image for Plant City high school graduate earns Right Fit Foundation scholarship

Plant City high school graduate earns Right Fit Foundation scholarship

June 05, 2015

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Image for Middleton high school student receives The Anne Frank Humanitarian Award

Middleton high school student receives The Anne Frank Humanitarian Award

May 28, 2015

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Image for Two High School Seniors Win $15,000 Barnes Scholarship

Two High School Seniors Win $15,000 Barnes Scholarship

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