Hillsborough Schools Face Major Changes

Hillsborough County Public Schools is making significant changes for the 2027-2028 school year, closing underused buildings and reassigning students to save money and enhance programs. Pizzo K-8 faces closure due to escalating lease costs from the University of South Florida. Other shifts include turning Sulphur Springs K-8 back into an elementary school, splitting Madison Middle students between two campuses, merging small Graham and Broward elementaries into Broward, and converting low-enrollment Young Middle into a community school. Parents and advocates are concerned about the lack of input, the impact on tight-knit school communities, and the safety of students, particularly those with special needs. They are pushing for entire grades to be moved together and better busing options. The district is facing criticism for lack of transparency and the disproportionate impact on low-income and minority communities. Some board members are advocating for a pause in Pizzos closure and a search for vacant buildings to keep groups intact. Communities like Magnified Voices are vowing to monitor every promise to protect underserved spots like Sulphur Springs.

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