Wesley Chapel Elementary Seeking Donations for Wellness Week

Incentives needed for students and staff for making healthy choices.

Will the Next YEA! Award Winner Be from New Tampa?

Nominations are being accepted for Hillsborough County's Youth and Excellence and Achievement Awards for local middle and high school students.

Freedom, Wharton Earn B Ratings

Hillsborough County high schools earned higher marks than ever before.

Women's Club Lets Children in Need Know There is Indeed a Santa Claus

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.

Liberty Middle School Students Raise $4,000 Selling Pastries in Honor of Fallen Classmate

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.

School Board Approves New Tampa Academy Application

The district gave the green light to the controversial school during its Dec. 13 meeting.

New Tampa Graduation Rates Beat the State Average

The Hillsborough County's graduation rate has improved two percentage points over last year.

High School Thespians Take Stage at One-Act Play Festival

The District 9 One-Act Play Festival, featuring New Tampa schools, was held last week at the University of South Florida.

Wharton's Culinary Department Offers Fine Dining for the Public

Every Friday, the Wharton Culinary Department serves a three-course meal in its state-of-the-art classroom. It is open to the public.

Teen Sexting Not Out of Control?

Although still dangerous, researchers, lawmakers and educators are getting a better hold on sexting among teenagers.

Deck Your House and Win $100,000 for Public Schools

Get out the lights and holly. Your holiday decorating could earn cash for New Tampa schools.

Your Vote Could Help Wharton Get a New Track

In the running for a $50K Pepsi Refresh grant, Wharton track sends out 'S.O.S.' to public for online and text votes.

Wharton Competes For Grant to Refurbish Track

Want to help? Vote for Wharton in Pepsi's Refresh Program.

5 Things to Know About The School Week (Nov. 28-Dec. 2)

Information culled from the calendars of New Tampa schools.

New Tampa Charter School Proposal Raises Questions, Concerns

K-8 school is being pitched for Highwoods Preserve Parkway and Brinegar Circle.

High School Soccer Kicks Off With Freedom-Wharton Matchup

The Freedom Patriots and Wharton Wildcats soccer teams squared off Tuesday, Nov. 15, in an early-season match.

Girls Cross Country Teams Advance to State Meet

Freedom, Wharton high schools to send runners to Dade City on Saturday, Nov. 19.

Charter School Coming to New Tampa?

A public meeting on the project is slated for Monday, Nov. 14, at Clark Elementary.

Students Collect More Than 800 Pounds of Candy

The sweet haul will go to soldiers overseas.

Wharton's Cross Country Girls Team Qualifies For Regionals

The girls placed third in the 4A District Cross Country meet on Nov. 4.

5 Things to Know About the School Week (Nov. 6-11)

Here are some items from New Tampa school calendars.

Wiregrass Ranch Blanks Zephyrhills in Girls Soccer Match

Wiregrass is now 2-0 this season.

Bartels Middle Inducts AVID and Future Business Leaders

Students honored at special ceremony on Oct. 26.

Teacher Spotlight: Elaine Wilkinson, Chiles Elementary

Patch sits down with this Tampa native and second-grade teacher.

Wildcats Fall to Panthers 37-19

The Wharton Wildcats (1-4) fell on Thursday night in district play against the Plant Panthers (5-0).

Wharton High School Training Facility Is Hidden Gem

The Wharton Wildcats athletes and USF sports medicine students benefit from a state-of-the-art training facility at Wharton High School.

School Board Recognizes Effort to Thwart Freedom High Bomb Plot

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.

Traffic Backups Bother Parents at Pride Elementary

Cars reportedly back up for more than a mile during drop-off and dismissal times.

Wiregrass Ranch Teacher Collapses, Dies

Chris Bounnell died Aug. 23 after playing soccer with students after classes.

Wharton Weight Room in Need of Facelift

The Wharton Wildcats are attempting to raise money for a major weight room overhaul that supporters say is long overdue.

Solid Advice Keeps Wharton Senior Safety in Check

The Wildcats' Jordan Saab hears the echo of his mentors' words.

Freedom High Teacher, Notre Dame Standout Charged With Sex With Minor

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.

Wharton High School Hockey Scores at Hunter's Green Fundraiser

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.

Florida Sales Tax Holiday Begins Today

The Sales Tax Holiday runs through Aug. 14. There are some big changes this year, higher-priced items qualify for a tax break.

Wharton Hockey Team Holding Fund-Raiser

The Wildcats will host a golf tournament Aug. 15 at Hunter's Green Country Club.

New Tampa Little League All-Stars Win State Championship, 6-1

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.

New Teachers Welcomed to Hillsborough County

About 600 new teachers will go through an orientation and induction process this week at Freedom High School in New Tampa.

A Perfect Car For Perfect Attendance

Freedom High School senior rewarded with sweet new Toyota.

New Tampa Teen Receives Volunteer Service Award

Girl Scout Ambassador Mollie Schick honored for creating a pet therapy program.

Kindermusik, a Worldwide Movement

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.