Riverview Idol Concludes Tonight, 5 Finalists Vie for 2013 Crown

The Riverview Idol contest at Riverview High School concludes tonight, March 19, with "American Idol" Top 13 finisher Jeremy Rosado of Valrico set to perform and judge.

Bloomingdale Student Surprised by Perfect SAT Score

Ian Ludden knew he did well on the math portion, but he was not so sure about the reading portion.

Who Will Win Educator of the Year?

The winners for the Ida S. Baker Diversity Educator, Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the Year will be announced.

FishHawk Math Team Keeps Adding Up its Wins

The fourth-grade Math Bowl Team took first place in district competition.

Bloomingdale Student Aces SAT

The high school senior is among only four in Hillsborough to ace the college entrance exam.

SouthShore Teacher, Theater Veteran Named AAUW 'Woman of Distinction'

Ellen Kleinschmidt, who teaches music at Reddick Elementary and got her community theater start on the Riverview Little Theatre stage, has been named a "woman of distinction" by the American Association of University Women.

2013 Riverview Idol: Top 10 Contestants Advance

The Riverview Idol contest at Riverview High School returns for a second round Tuesday, March 5. See who advanced to the Top 10 round of competition.

Blog Spotlight: Paula Drennan on Homeschooling Misconceptions

Blogger Paula Drennan started homeschooling two years ago, which is also the time she let go of her preconceived misconceptions of what the effort entailed.

Bell Shoals Baptist Academy to Host Annual Authors' Museum

The event will take place Friday, March 1 starting at 5 p.m.

2013 Riverview Idol Kicks Off Tonight for a 7th Year

The Riverview Idol contest at Riverview High School begins tonight, Feb. 26, with three nights of competition scheduled before a crown is earned.

Florida Lags Behind on Offering School Breakfast to Low-Income Children

The Food Research and Action Center in Washington, D.C., reports that only 47 out of 100 low-income children in Florida receive breakfast at school.

Girls With Confidence Workshops Announced

The workshops for girls in first through 12th grade help increase self-esteem.

Attorney To Speak on Integrity

Tampa attorney Scott Tozian is scheduled to lecture on "Integrity in Our Communities" at the Cooley Law School in Riverview.

Bloomingdale High School Students Do the 'Harlem Shake'

The school's television department, WBUL TV, has just released the school's latest YouTube sensation.

Bloomingdale Students Compete for Idol Title

Olivia Figh sings "On My Own." competed for the title Feb. 5.

Durant High Thespians to Present 'Grease'

The high school will stage the musical Feb. 14-16.

Changes Coming to Bright Futures Scholarships?

Families counting on this state program to help fund college dreams might find the rules of the game changing soon.

Tax Fraud Evidence Found In 6-Year-Old's Backpack at Symmes Elementary

Authorities say the girl had a bag of gift cards similar to those found in tax fraud situations.

Hillsborough County Council PTA/PTSA Recognizes Reflections Contest Winners

The full list of students recognized in this year's Reflections contest run by the Hillsborough County Council PTA/PTSA notes more than 30 students from Eastern Hillsborough County schools.

Reader's Spotlight: Singing Valentine's Day Telegrams

The Riverview High School Chorus will deliver musical valentines to businesses on Valentine's Day.

FishHawk Student Awarded Top Prize for Capturing Joyful Image With Her Camera

Adriana Torres-Juan, a fifth-grader at FishHawk Creek Elementary School, won first place in the Reflections contest photography category.

Bloomingdale High Welcomes New Principal

On Feb. 5 at its regular board meeting, the Hillsborough County School Board named Susan Burkett principal of Bloomingdale High School.

PIVOT Charter School Accepting Applications for 2013-14 School Year

An information session is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 2.

Bloomingdale, Durant Students Learn How to 'Share the Road'

The Florida Highway Patrol wants to teach students how to share the road with big trucks.

Love of Children Earns Symmes Secretary County Honors

Kelly Foss is a finalist for the Instructional Support Employee of the Year.

FishHawk Creek Teacher Honored for Helping Youngsters Manage Money

Fourth-grade FishHawk Elementary School teacher Stacey P. Hirn is a finalist for the Ida S. Baker Diversity Educator of the Year award.

ReadingPals Program Seeks Volunteers

The program is part of a statewide initiative to help children learn to read.

Barrington Student Named Top Chef; Headed to Justin Bieber Concert

Madison Gentry took the top prize in the Hillsborough County School District's Cook It Up! contest.

Bloomingdale-Riverview Schools Closed Monday, Tuesday

All Hillsborough County public schools are closing up for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

Bloomingdale-Riverview Schools Name Top Teachers

Hillsborough County Teacher of the Year finalists will be announced Friday.

School Board Demotes Principal, Assistant Principal Following Rodgers Middle School Student's Death

At the Jan. 15 school board meeting, the board also voted to fire a teacher's aide and Exceptional Student Education assistant for negligence in the death of Jenny Caballero.

School Board Rejects Hiring Security Guards for Elementary Schools

The board turned down Superintendent MaryEllen Elia's recommendation to hire 130 security officers until it can get a better handle on the best way to ensure the safety of public school children.

Barrington Chef to Compete for Justin Bieber Tickets

Barrington Middle School seventh-grader Madison Gentry is one of five student chefs selected to participate in the second annual school lunch cook-off.

Wondering How to Pay for College? Financial Aid Information Nights May Help

The first of a series of financial aid information nights will take place tonight, Jan. 15, at Brandon High School.

Young Innovator Competition Stimulates Minds of Today’s Kids

The USF-sponsored contest not only encourages creativity and ingenuity in schoolchildren, it also rewards them for their efforts.

Aquatic Center to Host Ribbon Cutting for Academic Enrichment Center

The opening will take place Friday, Jan. 18 at noon.

Elia Calls for Firings, Demotions After Death at Rodgers Middle School

The Superintendent recommended that Rodgers Principal Sharon Tumicki and Assistant Principal Shawn Livingston be removed from their positions at the school.

Superintendent Wants Armed Security At All Hillsborough County Schools

Superintendent MaryEllen Elia has a plan that calls for a review by a security expert, and an additional 130 armed personel at Hillsborough schools. The extra staff would cost $4.1 million.

School Superintendent to Speak on Death of Rodgers Middle School Student

Superintendent MaryEllen Elia is expected to recommend disciplinary action for Rodgers employees in the death of 11-year-old Jenny Caballero.

Bloomingdale, Riverview School Security Plan Announcement Coming Today

Hillsborough County Public Schools Superintendent MaryEllen Elia has called a press conference this morning to discuss long-term security plans.