School Grades Released Amid Controversy

The Florida Department of Education on Friday released statewide FCAT school grades for 2013.

Back To School So Soon? FANG Helps Parents Get Ready

The 11th annual Back-to-School Festival will take place Sunday, Aug. 4.

Interested In School Choice? The Application Period Begins July 9

Students interested in school choice, magnet programs and career and technical education programs can apply between July 9 and 23.

Enjoy Your Summer, But Think Football

Newsome High boosters want your support in preparation for the upcoming football season. Golf tournament, media guide, field house top topics.

2013 Graduation: Bloomingdale Yesterday, Spoto Today

Graduating seniors from Blake, Gaither and Plant City high schools are set to join Spoto Spartans at their respective 2013 commencement exercises today, June 5, at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall.

Newsome Graduates Walk Today (May 30)

Newsome High School is expected to say goodbye to 525 graduating seniors today.

44 Percent of County’s 3rd-Graders' Reading Isn't ‘Satisfactory’

Although 81 percent of the county’s third-graders technically passed this year’s FCAT reading test, nearly half logged scores that are unsatisfactory, according to the state.

Hillsborough FCAT Writing Scores Increase

The district’s fourth, eighth and 10th graders posted gains on this portion of the FCAT. How did your kids do, Westchase?

Hillsborough School Lunches: Love Them? Hate Them?

What do your kids think of the meals that are served up in cafeterias throughout the county? We want to hear from you!

Newsome, Bloomingdale Make Newsweek's Top High Schools

The local high schools joined 113 other Florida campuses on the magazine’s 2013 list of 2,000 schools.

Finding Art in Vacated, 'Bohemian' Places

We asked where two Tampa Catholic students photographed the two sites used in their winning campaign posters. One poster featured a vacant supermarket, the other a temporary art gallery fashioned out of recycled metal shipping containers.

Post Your Shout-Outs for Teacher Appreciation Week

2013 Teacher Appreciation Week kicks off Monday, May 6, as noted by signs throughout the Bloomingdale-Riverview area. What do you want to say to that educator who meant the most to you? To the teacher who makes your child's year the best ever?

Campaign Photos Shot in Town, You Guess Where

Richard Carr and Ian White won their race for president and vice president of their Tampa Catholic senior class. Their campaign posters featured two photographs from the Bloomingdale-Riverview area. Can you guess where they were shot?

Newsome Percussion Ensemble Claims Top Prize in State Competition

Newsome High School competed against 10 other schools to win top honors.

FishHawk Networking Group Seeks Scholarship Applicants

The deadline for applications is May 21.

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Hear This and You Won't Think Twice About Giving Blood

Giving blood at blood drives hits home with Renee Gandy, a mother who thanked hundreds of Riverview High School students for doing just that.

Town History: Riverview High Wasn't Always 'Riverview High'

The Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce's April 23 luncheon was sponsored by the Riverview High School Athletic Booster Club at The Regent. There, principal Robert "Bob" Heilmann talked about the school's history and achievements.

Sharks Prevail at Riverview Chamber Luncheon

Local business leaders celebrate the achievements of Riverview High School, at a Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce luncheon sponsored by the Riverview High School Athletic Booster Club.

Riverview Coach Recognized for 500th Win

Riverview High School teacher Angela Slater was recognized at the April 2013 Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce meeting for her 500th win as a softball coach in Hillsborough County.

Here's a Fun Earth Day Project for the Kids

These "Earth Day Zombies" were created by the students at the Brandon, Riverview and SouthShore Montessori Schools.

Bloomingdale's Ian Ludden Named to Academic All-State Team

Ian Ludden is one of 24 student-athletes to be honored by the Florida High School Athletic Association.

International Festival Planned at Kid's Community College

The festival will take place Saturday, April 20 at the Riverview South middle school.

Award, Scholarship Granted at Center Place Gala

Who is this year's S.L. "Spud" Clements Award recipient? Who took home the Patricia B. Odiorne Scholarship, for a most-deserving high school student?

Construction of New School Begins on Boyette Road

The campus will be home to a new middle school and a new high school.

Free FCAT Tutoring Bootcamp Scheduled at FishHawk Fellowship

The first event will take place Saturday, April 13.

Relay's Aim: 'To Get Rid of Cancer Forever'

Volunteers at the 2013 Bloomingdale Relay For Life talk about the cause that drives them to raise funds and awareness to rid the world of cancer.

Video: What Makes This Man a Great Principal?

Listen to Riverview High School Principal Robert "Bob" Heilmann talk about the "culture of giving" as he celebrates with students and staff their national School Blood Drive Award.

Kiwanis Benefit: Charity Poker Run at Uncle Mike's Today

The April 6 "Kickstands for Kids" fundraiser at Uncle Mike's Smokehouse Grill aims to benefit Kiwanis youth programs in local schools and the Joshua House. The Kiwanis Club of Greater Brandon event is not just for motorcycle riders.

Riverview Students Noted for 'Biggest Impact in This Country'

The blood drive award celebrated at Riverview High School on April 4 came with high praise from Mike Pratt of oneblood.org, who called the achievement "a big deal" nationwide.

Cancer Fighters Ready for Bloomingdale Relay For Life Tonight

The 2013 Bloomingdale Relay For Life kicks off 6 p.m. April 5 at Bloomingdale High School. Donations for the six Relays in Eastern Hillsborough County top $300,000.

Riverview High Wins 'School Blood Drive Award'

Student and staff blood donors at Riverview High School topped a competition sponsored by America's Blood Centers, according to a 2013 report from Florida Blood Services. An award presentation is scheduled for today, April 4.

New Teacher of the Year Gets Limo Ride to Work

Cassie Mattison of Spoto High says her students and fellow teachers are her inspiration.

Plan Ahead for the New School Year

School Board members have adopted key dates for the 2013-14 school year.

Usborne Books Hosts Book Fairs at Montessori Schools

Usborne Books educational consultant Christine Ans hosted a book fair and Easter egg hunt at the Brandon, Riverview and SouthShore Montessori schools.

Spoto High's Cassandra Mattison Named Hillsborough Teacher of the Year

Cassandra Mattison, a graduate of King High School, was named 2012-13 Teacher of the Year for Hillsborough County at a banquet hosted by the Hillsborough Education Foundation on March 28.

Lawsuit Dismissed Over Disabled Student's Death

Seven-year-old Isabella Herrera died when she stopped breathing on the way to school.

Sessums Drummers Perform at Multicultural Festival

The school's drummers, Stallion Thunder, performed at the fifth annual Hillsborough County Elementary Music Teachers Council Multicultural Festival.

Jeremy Rosado Promotes Single, CD at Riverview Idol

Jeremy Rosado, a Top 13 finisher at last year's "American Idol" contest, was at Riverview High School this week to sing and judge and to promote his upcoming single and CD release.

Bicycle Helmets, Car Seat Checks at Karing About Kids Expo

The Tampa Children's Expo is scheduled for Saturday, March 23, at the Florida State Fairgrounds.