Map: How 2013 School Grades Compare Across Hillsborough County, Tampa Bay

See how 2013 school grades stack up in Carrollwood, Hillsborough County and across Tampa Bay amid another shakeup and more dissatisfaction with Florida's educational system.

5 Great Back to School Deals: Where to Find the Best Prices

From sales on school uniforms to deep discounts on markers and other school supplies, here's a look at some of the sweetest deals.

County Offers Cheap Afterschool Care for Carrollwood Area Kids

Online registration for Hillsborough County’s Rec2Six program begins Aug. 5.

Hillsborough School Calendar: 2013-14 Dates to Know

The new academic year begins Aug. 20.

2 Area Teens Help Others Gear Up for School

Their back-to-school supply drive will benefit children throughout Northwest Hillsborough.

Can You Drive a Bus?

If so, Hillsborough County Public Schools might have a job for you!

New High School Caters to Kids Who Learn Differently

Keystone Prep High School is an offshoot of Tampa Day School meant to help kids struggling with traditional classroom settings thrive.

Loose Change Adds Up in Battle Against Cancer

Fifth-graders at Learning Gate Community School honored one of their teachers by raising money for the cause.

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 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!

Young Critics Speak Out on School Menu Items

Students from across the county took part in the annual Fresh Flavors Food Fair.

Food Trucks Rally for Ben Hill Middle School

Carrollwood area residents can eat out for a good cause Saturday, May 11.

Cops Coming to Carrollwood Schools?

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and School Board are teaming up to apply for a federal grant that might help pay for at least 24 new law enforcement positions for local campuses.

Gaither, Chamberlain Make Newsweeks’ Top 2,000 High Schools

The two local high schools joined 113 other Florida campuses on the magazine’s 2013 list.

Thank a Teacher on Patch for Teacher Appreciation Week

It's Teacher Appreciation Week! 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?

After 2 Days of Rain, Chamberlain Falls to Freedom

The game started back in April, and was finally completed with dark clouds still threatening much of Tampa Bay.

Rain Delays Chamberlain Softball Semi-Finals, Again

For the second day in a row, the game has been called due to the bad weather.

Lightning and Rain Force Delay of Chamberlain Softball Game

The Chamberlain High School Chiefs were facing the Freedom High School Patriots when weather turned ugly on Tuesday night.

Lake Magdalene Elementary Donates To Lowry Park Zoo

The Run for the Manatees fundraiser benefited the school and zoo.

Dad's Golf Tournament Benefits School, Community

The Lake Magdalene Elementary Dads' Club golf tournament is a more than 20 year tradition.

Hillsborough Releases 2013-14 School Calendar

The new academic year begins Aug. 20 for Carrollwood students.

GED Goes Digital: What Do You Think?

Carrollwood and Northdale students who opt to take the test in 2014 rather than finish high school by attending classes will soon be able to leave their pencils at home. We’d like to hear your thoughts about online testing in general.

Lake Magdalene PTA to Host Mana Fest

The annual school festival will take place Saturday, March 23.

Corbett Prep Middle School to Present 'Grease'

The middle school students will take the stage March 14-16 for this high-energy musical set in the 1950s.

Reminder: Spring Break in Carrollwood Starts Monday

Hillsborough County kids are out of school March 11-15.

Corbett Prep Students Dig into Past Using Modern Technology

Students at Corbett Preparatory School researched the contributions of black Americans.

Police Chief to Share Breakfast at Cannella Elementary

Chief Jane Castor will visit the school March 5 as part of National School Breakfast Week.

New Ben Hill Middle School Classmate Offers Lesson in Love

A 12-year-old miniature pinscher will assist hearing-impaired students at the school.

School Board Agrees to Spend $1 Million on Security

The money will be used to make improvements to fences, gates and other potential points of access to campuses throughout the county.

Carrollwood Day School Students Get Lesson on Texting While Driving

AT&T brought its Wheel and Pedal simulator to the school to demonstrate the dangers of texting and driving.

Blog Spotlight: Children Invited to Join Tampa Liberty School During Spring Break

The Tampa Liberty School will be held March 11-15 at Northwest Church of Christ on Sheldon Road.

Presidents Day: Carrollwood Kids Have School

The national holiday doesn’t mean a day off for Hillsborough County public school students.

Changes Coming to Bright Futures Scholarships?

Carrollwood and Northdale residents who are counting on this state program to help fund college dreams might find the rules of the game changing soon.

New Test, Higher Fees Coming for GED Takers in Carrollwood, Northdale

Time is running out for students who want to obtain their GED using Florida’s old version of the test.

Carrollwood's Teacher of the Year Finalists

Two finalists hail from Claywell Elementary.

Fundraiser Held For Gaither Student Injured in Car Accident

On Friday Jan. 25 the school will host a multi-cultural festival.

Carrollwood and Northdale Schools Closed Monday, Tuesday

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

Teacher of the Year Finalists Named This Week

On Friday, Jan. 18, the finalists for Hillsborough County’s 2013 Teacher of the Year are scheduled to be announced with “surprise patrol” visits at their schools. Here’s the list of contenders from Hillsborough’s public schools.

School Board Rejects Security Guards for Carrollwood Schools

The board turned down Superintendent MaryEllen Elia's recommendation to hire 130 security officers in Hillsborough County.

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.