Hillsborough County Public Schools

A new chapter begins at Erwin Technical College! ✂️💈✨

This week, Erwin Tech celebrated the Grand Opening of The Studio at Erwin Technical College with an Open House and Ribbon Cutting, unveiling a completely redesigned cosmetology facility that will expand opportunities for future beauty and barbering professionals.

The redesigned space will allow The Studio to offer advanced esthetician courses, expand barbering instruction to both day and evening programs, and welcome 20 additional students in each incoming class.
The Studio is expected to begin serving members of the public in late 2026.

Interested in launching your career in barbering or cosmetology? Learn more about Erwin Tech's programs at hillsboroughschools.org/o/erwin.

🚍 Reminder: Join HCPS for our Transportation Job Fair on Wednesday, June 17, from 9 am - 1 pm!

We're hiring bus drivers and mechanics who want to make a difference in the lives of students every day. Representatives from Human Resources and Transportation will be on-site to answer questions and conduct interviews for available positions.

Start your next chapter with a team that helps keep our students moving safely every day.

📅 Register today: https://bit.ly/2026DrivetheBus

🇺🇸 Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with the Read, White & Blue Summer Reading Challenge! Log reading minutes in Beanstack from May 25 to August 3, completing Bingo activities and earning badges. Read ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, print books, and more.

Student Prize: Finish your Bingo card to enter for a chance to win a personal library book pack and $500 for your school library.
School Prize: The schools with the highest participation will win an author visit from Greg Neri.

All HCPS students and teachers are enrolled. Visit the HCPS Hub and click the Beanstack icon to start: http://hub.hcps.net/! Winners announced the week of August 17. 📚

🍽️ Future culinary leaders in the making!

This week, Erwin Technical College's Culinary Arts Program hosted 30 HCPS students during the Rising Senior Leadership Camp. Students from Hillsborough, Tampa Bay Tech, Strawberry Crest, and Freedom High Schools gained hands-on experience in menu development, food safety and compliance, workflow optimization, and leadership and mentorship.

What a great week of learning, leadership, and career exploration!

This week, HCPS Athletics celebrated our Coach of the Year award winners at a Tampa Bay Rays game! ⚾️

Each coach was nominated by their peers for their outstanding leadership, vision, commitment to building a positive team culture, and dedication to athlete development. Their impact extends far beyond the field, court, and track—making a lasting difference in their teams, schools, and communities.

Congratulations to all of our honorees! 👏🏆 Thank you for all you do to inspire, mentor, and lead the next generation of student-athletes!

DID YOU KNOW? Hillsborough County Public Schools was once again named a Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation.

This designation reflects the passion, professionalism, and dedication of HCPS music educators, whose efforts ensure students across the district have meaningful opportunities to learn, perform, and grow through music. From classroom instruction and performances to advocacy and community partnerships, our music programs continue to make a lasting impact on students and across Hillsborough County.

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