It's time for Open House! Click Read More... for dates and times. Come meet your teacher, fill out important paperwork, and get vital information for the coming year. Be sure to fill out your child's online registration forms before open house.
Hardee Senior High School
Friday, August 7, 2026
Freshmen: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
10th–12th Grade: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Hardee Junior High - Grades 6th - 8th
Friday, August 7, 2026
Last names beginning with A - L: 10am - 12pm
Last names beginning with M - Z: 2pm - 4pm
Hilltop Elementary
August 6, 2026
2pm -4pm
North Wauchula Elementary
Thursday, August 6, 2026
10am - 12pm
Wauchula Elementary
August 10, 2026
9am - 11am
Zolfo Springs Elementary
August 7, 2026
10am - 12pm
Back to School Sales Tax Holiday! July 20 - August 20, 2026. For a list of qualifying items, visit https://floridarevenue.com/backtoschool/Pages/default.aspx
Have back-to-school questions? Visit our District Back to School Information Page to find out open house times, supply lists, student handbooks, registration information, and school hours.
Come check out books, find your next great read, and keep your reading skills sharp all summer long.
Date: June 26, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Hilltop/Hardee Junior High School Library
Please note: All visitors will enter through the south side gate by the office on the Hilltop side.
We can't wait to see you and help you discover some amazing books this summer!
#SSYRAbooks #SummerReading #LibraryDay #ReadersAreLeaders
Join us on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, for Summer Library Day! Come check out books, find your next great read, and keep your reading skills sharp all summer long.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: School Library
Important Note: All visitors must check in at the Front Office before coming to the library. ✅
We can't wait to see you and help you discover some amazing books this summer!
#SSYRAbooks #SummerReading #LibraryDay #ReadersAreLeaders #SummerLearning #LoveToRead
May 28th is the last day for students, which is early release! Have a great summer!
Yearbook Update…Regular online sales have closed, however you can still purchase a yearbook from the school while supplies last. To do so send $20 cash (exact change) or a check made payable to Hilltop Elementary to your chil’d homeroom teacher. Again, we have a limited amount of yearbooks left so hurry!
The schedule of our school board meetings has now been added to our district site calendar. It is available in the printed list of the school year events, or can be viewed and downloaded as a pdf from the calendar page.
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Book Fair is from October 13 - 17!!!


Our Book Fair begins in just 2 weeks! October 13 -17
Students and families will have the chance to explore a wonderful selection of books for all ages. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover new favorites and encourage a love of reading.
💳 Easy Shopping with eWallets!
Families can set up a safe, cash-free eWallet for students to use at the fair. It’s a convenient way to give kids the freedom to shop without worrying about bringing money to school.
Scholastic Book FAIR
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hilltopelementaryschool16


October 13th - 17th


