The Florida Department of Education on Friday released statewide FCAT school grades for 2013.
The new academic year begins Aug. 20 for Lutz students.
Parents of affected students will have to find an alternative.
Fifth-graders at Learning Gate Community School honored one of their teachers by raising money for the cause.
Hillsborough County Public Schools are planning business as usual Thursday, June 6.
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.
The district’s fourth, eighth and 10th graders posted gains on this portion of the FCAT. How did your kids do, Lutz?
Students from across the county took part in the annual Fresh Flavors Food Fair.
The dream postseason continues after tonight's big win.
The Patriots are playing in the semifinals of the class 7A girls softball state championship.
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.
The Tampa Bay Rebels basketball team handily defeated the Florida Flight on Cinco de Mayo.
The two local high schools joined 113 other Florida campuses on the magazine’s 2013 list.
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?
The game started back in April, and was finally completed with dark clouds still threatening much of Tampa Bay.
The school is collecting umbrellas for a special project.
Lutz 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.
The senior not only hits the books hard, she’s also a member of Tampa Roller Derby.
The expo will be held on Saturday at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
Spring break’s officially over, but that doesn’t mean kids have to hit the books for too long Monday, March 18.
Hillsborough County kids are out of school March 11-15.
The all-state chorus from eight area schools opened the March 5 Hillsborough County School Board meeting by singing the National Anthem.
The accomplishments helped make school district history.
The latest plans for the Sunset Lane site and its impact on the environment will be discussed.
The money will be used to make improvements to fences, gates and other potential points of access to campuses throughout the county.
The fifth edition of the event produced the most entrants as well as the stiffest competition for the top prizes, according to the competition's founder.
The national holiday doesn’t mean a day off for Hillsborough County public school students.
Lutz residents counting on this state program to help fund college dreams may find the rules of the game changing soon.
Do you know a kid who gives unselfishly of his time? Nominate him or her for the Kohl's Care Scholarship Program.
First he emptied his own piggy bank. Now Carter McDaris, 8, is spreading the word about his inspiring teacher to encourage others to help, as well.
The Lutz Elementary School PTA benefits from meals purchased between 5 and 7 p.m. Jan. 23.
All Hillsborough County public schools are closing up for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
The board turned down Superintendent MaryEllen Elia's recommendation to hire 130 security officers in Hillsborough County.
The USF-sponsored contest not only encourages creativity and ingenuity in schoolchildren, it also rewards them for their efforts.
Headed to college? Learn the ins and outs of financial aid at a few local high schools.
Superintendent MaryEllen Elia has a plan that calls for a review by a security expert, and an additional 130 armed personnel at Hillsborough Schools. The extra staff would cost $4.1 million alone.
Hillsborough County Public Schools Superintendent MaryEllen Elia has called a press conference this morning to discuss long-term security plans.
The event, in its fourth year, drew about 3,000 people to the Lutz charter school last year, organizers say.
Snowflake creators from throughout the country say they want to join the effort.