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Hillsborough county offers free online classes on financial management

Hillsborough county offers free online classes on financial management

Hillsborough, Florida -- Hillsborough County Extension Service, in association with with the University of Florida Extension and Okaloosa, Duval and Lake County Extension offices, is offering free live interactive online classes on financial management. 

The classes, dates and times are as follows:

"Heart of a Champion" scholarship to help 66 Hillsborough seniors

"Heart of a Champion" scholarship to help 66 Hillsborough seniors

Hillsborough County, Florida-- An upcoming, exciting event will honor some of Hillsborough County's high school senior athletes, and award them with scholarships for displaying hard work, determination and true spirit.

The "Heart of a Champion" scholarship will go to one male, and one female student athlete from 33 Hillsborough County schools who have demonstrated what “heart” is all about, event organizers explained Wednesday.

Get kids ready for school for VPK

Get kids ready for school for VPK

Hillsborough County, Florida -- Enroll kids in the Summer VPK Program. 

The Summer VPK Program is a free, voluntary, 300 insturctional-hour program designed to prepare Florida's 4-year-olds for successful entry into kindergarten. 

In Hillsborough County, the 2013 Summer VPK Program is delivered at certain public elementary schools and by a select number of approved, private child care providers. A list of schools and private providers can be found here.

HART suggests students apply for youth summit in Washington, D.C.

HART suggests students apply for youth summit in Washington, D.C.

Hillsborough County, Florida-- In honor of Earth Day, the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority says high school juniors and seniors are eligible to apply for an upcoming summit in Washignton D.C., where they'll have a chance to learn all about how eco-friendly public transportation can be.

Details on the Generation Green on Board: A Youth Summit to Advance Public Transportation are as follows: 

Hillsborough County Public Schools to host 2nd Parent University

Hillsborough County Public Schools to host 2nd Parent University

Tampa, Florida-- Parent University, a series of free informational sessions to support the academic life of children, will be held on Saturday, April 27, at Riverview High School from 8:00 a.m. to Noon.

Hillsborough County offers Spring Break Camps, teen-only camp too

Hillsborough County offers Spring Break Camps, teen-only camp too

Hillsborough County, Florida-- While Spring Break can be very exciting for kids, it can also leave some parents who have to work in a bind as they search for alternative daytime activities. If this rings true for you, Hillsborough County has your back!

Various parks throughout the county will be offering Spring Break Camp the week of March 11 through the 15 for students ages 5 - 15. Parents can drop campers off as early as 7:30 a.m., and pick them up as late as 6 p.m., allowing most to carry out their normal work week without a worry.

Parent University coming to Hillsborough Schools

Parent University coming to Hillsborough Schools

Hillsborough County, Florida-- Parents with kids enrolled in Hillsborough County public schools have a chance to attend a course of their own this weekend. 

According to the public schools superintendent, parents are invited to attend a series of informational sessions designed to support the academic life of children, called Parent University. 

It's scheduled for this Saturday, March 2, from 8 a.m. to noon at Chamberlain High School, 9401 N. Boulevard, Tampa.

Here is more information from the superintendent: