No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.
Twenty states have programs that see schools notify parents when their children are at risk for obesity-related issues. Is this a program all schools should implement?
Parents looking for childcare solutions don’t have to leave the neighborhood to find one.
Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.
Officials at some Pinellas County high schools say they are. We’d like to get your take on dress codes throughout the Bay. Do they go too far?
Westchase kids weren’t welcomed back to school by a bus that careened out of control like youngsters in Boca Raton. Even so, we’re willing to bet there are some wacky stories out there. We’d like to hear them!
We’re rounding up shots of those happy – and not so happy – faces as kids throughout the community head back to class.
Are you ready for the kids to hit the books?
Parent-teacher meetings, after-school sports, exam schedules. Staying organized smoothes the back-to-school transition for the entire family.
You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.
This website helps you find out who will be in your child's class.
PeerGenius Tutors will be paid an amount that is almost double that of minimum wage, according to the company's co-founder Peter Traub.
Inquiring minds want to know!
How to make sure your child's shot records are up to date before they begin school.
School districts and online resources to help you talk to your child about bullying.
Colorful and bite-size fresh fruit and veggies are not only fun to eat they are healthy – rich in anti-oxidants, nutrients and vitamins.
Make heading back to school less painful for the whole family with these helpful tips.
See how 2013 school grades stack up in Westchase, Hillsborough County and across Tampa Bay amid another shakeup and more dissatisfaction with Florida's educational system.
From sales on school uniforms to deep discounts on markers and other school supplies, here's a look at some of the sweetest deals.
Here's everything you need to know about Florida's 2013 Sales Tax Holiday and more.
Online registration for Hillsborough County’s Rec2Six program begins Aug. 5.
The new academic year begins Aug. 20 for Westchase students.
The county needs bus drivers as it readies for the fall.
Keystone Prep High School is an offshoot of Tampa Day School meant to help kids struggling with traditional classroom settings thrive.
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, Westchase?
What do your kids think of the meals that are served up in cafeterias throughout the county? We want to hear from you!
Students from across the county took part in the annual Fresh Flavors Food Fair.
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 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 schools will hold commencement ceremonies soon.
The school will undergo repairs this summer.
The food truck festival will benefit the American Cancer Society.
Westchase 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 school’s PTA invites families to a night of kid-friendly cinema, popcorn and fun.
Hillsborough County kids are out of school March 11-15.
The money will be used to make improvements to fences, gates and other potential points of access to campuses throughout the county.
The local youngsters are featured in a new YouTube video posted this week.