Hillsborough County high schools earned higher marks than ever before.
New Tampa Junior Woman’s Club continued its annual Special Santa toy drive, with a special emphasis on Mort Elementary where much of the student population comes from families living in poverty.
Students at Liberty Middle School, who had a classmate killed earlier this year, raised money selling Butter Braid bread and donated proceeds to a fund for underprivileged students named after the fallen student.
The district gave the green light to the controversial school during its Dec. 13 meeting.
The Hillsborough County's graduation rate has improved two percentage points over last year.
The District 9 One-Act Play Festival, featuring New Tampa schools, was held last week at the University of South Florida.
Every Friday, the Wharton Culinary Department serves a three-course meal in its state-of-the-art classroom. It is open to the public.
Although still dangerous, researchers, lawmakers and educators are getting a better hold on sexting among teenagers.
Get out the lights and holly. Your holiday decorating could earn cash for New Tampa schools.
In the running for a $50K Pepsi Refresh grant, Wharton track sends out 'S.O.S.' to public for online and text votes.
Want to help? Vote for Wharton in Pepsi's Refresh Program.
Information culled from the calendars of New Tampa schools.
K-8 school is being pitched for Highwoods Preserve Parkway and Brinegar Circle.
The Freedom Patriots and Wharton Wildcats soccer teams squared off Tuesday, Nov. 15, in an early-season match.
Freedom, Wharton high schools to send runners to Dade City on Saturday, Nov. 19.
A public meeting on the project is slated for Monday, Nov. 14, at Clark Elementary.
The sweet haul will go to soldiers overseas.
The girls placed third in the 4A District Cross Country meet on Nov. 4.
Here are some items from New Tampa school calendars.
Wiregrass is now 2-0 this season.
Students honored at special ceremony on Oct. 26.
Patch sits down with this Tampa native and second-grade teacher.
The Wharton Wildcats (1-4) fell on Thursday night in district play against the Plant Panthers (5-0).
The Wharton Wildcats athletes and USF sports medicine students benefit from a state-of-the-art training facility at Wharton High School.
Cooperative effort between school members and police led to recent arrest of Jared Cano, an expelled student who allegedly had detailed plans to blow up Freedom High School.
Cars reportedly back up for more than a mile during drop-off and dismissal times.
Chris Bounnell died Aug. 23 after playing soccer with students after classes.
The Wharton Wildcats are attempting to raise money for a major weight room overhaul that supporters say is long overdue.
The Wildcats' Jordan Saab hears the echo of his mentors' words.
Dwight L. Ellick, who played at Wharton High, and later spent time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, had a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student, investigators said.
Happy Gilmore may not have made an appearance at the Hunter's Green golf tournament for Wharton Hockey, but fun was had by all. The team also reached its fund-raising goal.
The Sales Tax Holiday runs through Aug. 14. There are some big changes this year, higher-priced items qualify for a tax break.
The Wildcats will host a golf tournament Aug. 15 at Hunter's Green Country Club.
The New Tampa Little League All-Star boys will be advancing to the Southeast Regional Tournament starting Friday and need your help in getting there.
About 600 new teachers will go through an orientation and induction process this week at Freedom High School in New Tampa.
Freedom High School senior rewarded with sweet new Toyota.
Girl Scout Ambassador Mollie Schick honored for creating a pet therapy program.
The Joyful Child Studio at Tampa Palms this year launched the Kindermusik classes. Kindermusik is a program designed to facilitate the learning process of the child.
Paul R. Wharton High School's seniors receive their diplomas.
Students walk in graduation today at Florida State Fairgrounds.