New Tampa Students Head Back to Class

All good things come to an end – including summer.

Tuesday is the official start of the 2014-15 academic year for public school students in Hillsborough County. Kids, however, can rest easy knowing their first day off is right around the corner when Labor Day arrives Sept. 1. There’s even an early release day already on the calendar for Aug. 25.

In the meantime, however, here are some things about Hillsborough County schools you might want to know:

Start and End Times

Hillsborough County Schools have varying start and dismissal times. To find when your child should report and when classes let out, visit the district’s website for bell schedule information.

Bus Routes

Have questions about the route your child is on or not sure what time to drop off and pick up? Here’s a link to the district’s transportation department webpage.

School Lunch Menus

Here’s a quick link to the district’s food and nutrition department for menus from all over the county.

Calendars

Need to find out when those bells will ring and when vacations start? Here’s a quick link to the district’s official calendar for the 2014-15 year.

Important Numbers

Here are some numbers you might need as the school year gets under way:

· School bus transportation – Hillsborough’s different areas each have their own numbers for transportation-related questions. Visit the district’s website to determine what number to call.

· School lunch programs – 813-840-7092

For more information about Hillsborough County Schools, visit the district online.

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