HCPS Lynn Gray School Board - District 7 - County Wide

09/08/2026

Labor Day is all about our workforce; be it vocational technical or other replicable identififying descriptions.
We believe those who use their hands and heads will lead themselves and others to a successful pathway of income and economic stability.
As the great Martin Luther King, Jr. states:
“All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

09/06/2026

Let's congratulate HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS REGIONAL SUPERVISOR JAMES LYKINS

RECOGNIZED BY NO KID HUNGRY FLORIDA AS 2026 SUMMER HUNGER HERO
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TAMPA, Fla. (August 24, 2026) – Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is proud to celebrate James Lykins, regional supervisor for Student Nutrition Services, for being named a 2026 Summer Hunger Hero by No Kid Hungry Florida. Lykins was one of only five individuals across Florida selected for the recognition, which honors leaders who have gone above and beyond to ensure children have access to healthy meals during the summer months.

09/03/2026

Get ready, get set, and REGISTER, for our HCPS 5th Annual Race for Education-Nov. 7th, at USF. Join us for a celebration of community, wellness, and support for our students, teachers, and educational initiatives.

Lace up your running shoes and help promote fitness and raise funds supporting educational programs for Hillsborough County students.

08/23/2026

Once again our HCPS Public HS were highly ranked in the 2026-27 U.S. News & World Report Rankings. Our schools below were chosen out of 18,000 HS nationwide! We appreciate our teachers and leadership teams to make this happen.
School
Florida Ranking
Plant High School
#41
Newsome High School
#62
Steinbrenner High School
#67
Sickles High School
#94
Robinson High School
#106
Strawberry Crest High School
#120
Tampa Bay Technical High School
#137
Alonso High School
#140
Bloomingdale High School
#163

08/16/2026

Pinecrest ES has such a supportive and positive culture; teachers never leave there. Hmm, time for me to do another visit.

To the county, you're the Superintendent of Schools…

But to one little boy at Pinecrest Elementary, you're simply a grown-up who could help him tie his shoe. ❤️

We hope everyone had a wonderful first week of school! 🍎📚

08/12/2026

The AICE Curriculum is rigorous and prepares thousands of of students to succeed in their future courses of study.
Check out this testimonial from one of our AICE students:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/ieim910m9z4at9tll4hyo/ACSY9xX99a_J5jDk9Nk3hMA?rlkey=t7p3jhvmr2o3ad2fep5mj6y7v&st=7kvg0oma&e=1&dl=0
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CELEBRATES RECORD GROWTH IN CAMBRIDGE AICE PROGRAM
500 Students Earn Prestigious Cambridge AICE Diploma

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08/06/2026

Continue the "positive join"; 95% want to follow those candidates who have a positive message with a skill set behind them. Always connect with our constituents; they are our most critical components of campaign platforms. (as you know)

08/05/2026

Parents, welcome back to school! Fear not; all those "back to school" forms can be completed Online! The Focus Parent Portal is now open.