Reader's 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.

Blog Spotlight: Choosing the Best School for Your Special-Needs Student

Blogger Kelley Prince gives some tips on selecting the right school.

Presidents Day: Westchase Kids Have School

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

Changes Coming to Bright Futures Scholarships?

Westchase 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

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

Westchase Dad's Club Plans Poker Outing

The event will take place on Feb. 23

Alonso Girls Lacrosse Prepares For Debut

The group will become a varsity team in 2014.

LifePath Fashion Show Features Food By Sickle's Students

Students from Sickle's High School Culinary Arts Program will be preparing lunch for the event.

Planning Under Way For Deer Park Sock Hop

The second annual Mother-Son Be Bop Sock Hop will take place in April.

Grandparents Take Storytime By Storm

More than 100 grandparents spent time reading stories to students at Bryant Elementary School last week.

Westchase Schools Closed Monday, Tuesday

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

Grandparents Turned Storytellers at Bryant Elementary

The school will host their annual Grandparents Read To Me Day.

School Board Rejects Security Guards for Westchase 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.

Free College Financial Aid Workshops

Headed to college? Learn the ins and outs of financial aid.

Parents Speak Out on School Security

The Hillsborough County School Board is considering adding an additional 130 armed personnel at district schools.

Superintendent Wants Armed Security At All Westchase 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.

Westchase School Security Plan Announcement Coming Today

Hillsborough County Public Schools Superintendent MaryEllen Elia has called a press conference this morning to discuss long-term security plans.

Calling Westchase Businesses: Vendor Spaces Still Available for Annual EcoFest

The event, in its fourth year, drew about 3,000 people last year, organizers say.

Help Make Snowflakes for Newtown Kids

Snowflake creators from throughout the country say they want to join the effort.

Teachers Eat Free at Tijuana Flats Thursday

The chain is offering free entrees for teachers on Dec. 27.

Farnell Middle Student Arrested: What People Are Saying...

A 13-year-old was arrested at Farnell Middle School on Tuesday after making threats to the school. Here's what Patch readers had to say.

When Do Westchase Schools Close for the Holidays?

Hillsborough schools will close at the end of the week just before Christmas.

Security Increased At Westchase Schools Following Connecticut Tragedy

Schools in the neighborhood are practicing extra safety precautions this week.

How Would Westchase Schools React In A Crisis?

Normally, the school's ParentLink System is used to call or email parents in a crisis situation. But, in the event of a school shooting, officials caution that they may not be able to use that system.

Photo of the Week: Deer Park 4-H Tropicana Speech Contest

The school held their annual competition Thursday.

SAT Scores: Westchase Schools Fail To Crack Top 40

The top 40 area public high schools are highlighted in the rankings, which were compiled by the Tampa Bay Business Journal using statistics from the Florida Department of Education.

Grandparents Honored At Corbett Prep

Corbett Prep kicks off holiday season with family and friends.

Win Justin Bieber Tickets With Favorite Kids Recipe

Students in third through eighth grade will compete in the "Cook It Up" 2nd Annual Recipe Challenge.

Corbett Prep Students Perform Living Thanksgiving

Corbett students learn about America's past.

Corbett Prep Students Help Superstorm Sandy Victims

The students have collected 320 lbs. of coats, as well as winter wear, school supplies, and novels for another school ravaged by Sandy.

National Elementary Honor Society At Westchase School

Mary Bryant Elementary School celebrates its inaugural National Elementary Honor Society members.

Bryant Elementary Students Donate to Help Community

Each year the school hosts a Week of Caring to collect items for those less fortunate.

Patch Editor Speaks At Bryant Elementary For Great American Teach-In

More than 350 professionals headed out to Hillsborough County Schools on Nov. 15

Westchase Schools Close for Veterans Day

The national holiday is observed Monday, Nov. 12 this year.

Zombies Take Over USF Campus

Humans vs. Zombies is a strategic, advanced form of tag open to all University of South Florida students each semester.

Harlem Globetrotters Spread Anti-Bullying Message

Hammer Harrison paid a visit to various Tampa schools on Wednesday, including Citrus Park Elementary.

Mary Bryant Elementary Needs Volunteers

It's easy to become a PTA volunteer.

Deer Park Students Test Out Healthy Eats

School chef makes stop at Westchase school to test out new healthier options.

What's for Lunch? Hillsborough County Schools Introduce New Menu

As part of National School Lunch Week, Hillsborough County School District Chef Ben Guggenmos will preview health lunch choices.