📣 A Longhorn Shoutout to our spring sports teams who are doing exceptionally well this season. Thank you to our student athletes, coaches and the many parent volunteers who have helped this season.

You are invited to attend the 2nd Annual Fathers and Families Summit, hosted by the Fathers and Families Initiative through the Department of Family and Community Engagement (FACE).

This year’s summit will continue our district-wide focus on strengthening family engagement, elevating father and father-figure involvement, and building meaningful partnerships that support student success across Hillsborough County Public Schools. We would be honored by your presence and participation in this important event.

Event: 2nd Annual Fathers and Families Summit
Theme: Building Bonds, Building Futures
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: The Skills Center, 5107 N 22nd St, Tampa, FL 33610

It’s that exciting time of year again for the 6th Annual 2026 WeSeeU College Bound Senior (CBS) Award Nominations!

We invite you to submit a nomination for your high school senior(s) who meet the criteria outlined in the attached nomination form. Seniors are also welcome to self-nominate.

Please provide thoughtful and detailed responses in your nominations to help your senior(s) have the best opportunity for selection. As a reminder, we have a limited number of nomination slots, so the form will close once we reach capacity or the posted deadline—whichever comes first.

WeSeeU CBS Nomination Form

We look forward to reviewing the nominations and celebrating the many outstanding 2026 high school seniors in our community!

If you have any questions, please contact WeSeeU at (813) 607-8374.

The 2026–27 FAFSA® Form Now Available!

What is the FAFSA® form?

Colleges and career schools use the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid you're eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans. 💲💲💲

Who should complete the FAFSA® form?

Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs. This includes grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.

Apply & submit yours today: fafsa.gov

Tips to edit and submit your form: https://youtu.be/-vzAh2KEsdE

#FAFSA #CollegeMoney #FinancialAid #FutureReady

The window to apply for Summer Dual Enrollment at HCC is now open and will close on April 10, 2026!

The window to apply for Fall Dual Enrollment at HCC will open on April 17 and will close on May 22, 2026. 

USF Dual Enrollment: FAQs | Dual Enrollment

The window for Fall USF Dual Enrollment will open March 1, 2026.

UF Dual Enrollment: University of Florida Dual Enrollment

The window for Fall UF Dual Enrollment is now open and will close on April 27, 2026.

Click the resources below for more information.

Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about participating in dual enrollment with Hillsborough College!

➡️INFO SESSION REGISTRATION⬅️

Thursday, April 2nd, 2026

6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

The College Reach-Out Program (CROP) is a statewide program established in 1983, which is state funded through the Florida Department of Education that is designed to increase the number of students who enter and successfully complete a post-secondary education.

The program's primary objective is to strengthen the educational goals and preparation of low-income and academically disadvantaged students in grades 6th- 12th, representing various cultural backgrounds, who "otherwise would be unlikely to seek admissions to a community college, state university or post-secondary institution without special support and recruitment efforts." The HC CROP Office is located on our Brandon Campus.

Contact Brenda Johnson, Grants Coordinator, bjohnson2@hccfl.edu, 813.253.7950, Brandon Campus - BTEC 116

Florida Prepaid’s annual Open Enrollment period is now underway, giving families the opportunity to lock in future college costs at today’s plan prices. With recent enhancements, planning for higher education has never been more accessible or affordable.

Why Choose a Florida Prepaid Plan?

· Predictable Costs: Prepaid Plans allow you to pay for future tuition and fees based on today’s prices, protecting you from rising college costs.

· Simplified Options: Purchase postsecondary tuition and dorm coverage in 1-year increments— tailored to your family’s goals and budget.

· Affordable Payments: Start saving for as little as $29 per month, making higher education planning manageable for every household.

· Guaranteed by the State of Florida: Your investment is secure, backed by one of the most trusted programs in the nation.

The earlier you start, the greater the long-term benefit. Take advantage of these improvements and lock in college costs today with a Florida Prepaid 529 Plan Enroll now using our unique link: https://bit.ly/4bQ2a0D and take the first step toward your child’s future.

Caissa K12  Champions of Excellence in Family Service Awards
Caissa K12 has launched the Champions of Excellence in Family Service Awards, a 
$1,000,000 national commitment recognizing public schools and employees who provide exceptional service to families.

Across Hillsborough County, schools and staff at every level are building trust, supporting parents, and creating welcoming experiences for students and families. This program offers an opportunity to spotlight and celebrate that work.

Who Is Eligible
• Any public school in the United States
• Any public school employee at any level (teachers, front office staff, counselors, 
administrators, district staff, etc.)
Award Categories
• Individual Award – Honors an employee who consistently goes above and beyond 
for families
• School Award – Honors a campus that demonstrates excellence in family service

Spring Cycle
Nominations close: April 15
Awards announced: May/June

How to Submit Nominations
Submit online at: https://www.caissak12.com/awards
Use separate forms for school and individual nominations
Nominations may be submitted by parents, staff, or community members
There is no limit on the number of nominations

For questions, please contact:
Elizabeth Cassidy
elizabeth@caissaps.com

SUBMIT YOUR CHILD'S ABSENCE

Parents/guardians are expected to notify the school the day of the absence. All absence documentation must be submitted within 72 hours of the student’s return to school.

Schools may require additional verification for frequent absences, including medical documentation after any excused absences within a grading period.

Please scan the QR code to submit your child's absence.

Click Here to Submit an Absence

GET CANVAS & FOCUS APPS!

Check your child's ATTENDANCE!  

Focus provides access to report cards, daily and period-by-period attendance, class schedules, and other student records.

https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/o/hcps/page/focus

Canvas is the daily hub for instruction, where parents can view grades, assignments, teacher feedback, and even communicate directly with teachers.

Parent accounts sync from Focus to Canvas within 24 hours—just use the same email and set your password via the Canvas Reset Password page.

Download BOTH apps today and take an active role in your child’s success!

More Information on Canvas and Focus

The Longhorn 3! Respectful, Responsible and Safe!

Our Longhorn Loot Store (PBIS Rewards Store) is OPEN for students on select Fridays! Students use their reward points (badges) to purchase items in the store. We need your help to stock it with exciting items to make this a huge success! Click here to donate via our Amazon Wishlist: PBIS Store Wishlist  

Parents, we are also accepting gift cards in the amount of $10.00 for our store. Gift cards to local fast food, local restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores and gas stations are all welcome! Every contribution makes a difference—thank you for your continued support! Please drop off gift cards to the main office in the care of Leslie Windheuser, Student Success Coach. 

Parents you are welcome to volunteer to help us in the store on Fridays! Please reach out to Leslie Windheuser, leslie.windheuser@hcps.net if you are interested in helping us.

Every contribution makes a difference—thank you for your continued support!

Follow Us! Check out the latest on Insta!

Order your yearbook by clicking this link: Yearbook Order Center

Lennard High School Code: 11065

Senior parents and guardians you can place a Senior Ad through the yearbook order center. 

If your student is interested in playing any sport at Lennard, they must complete the athletic paperwork. More information along with the required paperwork is located on our website.

Athletic Clearance Paperwork -

Athletic paperwork information

Athletic Events Tickets -

Use the following link to purchase tickets to our athletic events: Lennard Athletic Events Tickets

Buy your Longhorn swag -

Please support our athletic teams by purchasing from our teams' stores: Team Sports Merchandise

 Join our Athletic Booster Club -

Athletic Booster Club Membership Form

Students and parents, our spring sports teams shops are open! 

Track & Field

My Team Shop

Baseball

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/LHSBASE

Softball

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/LENNSB26

Flag Football

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/BUILT2026

Please make sure you take the time to review the grade level assembly information presented to students for Semester 2. (Click below to review.) There are updates to our tardy and skipping policies as well as updates to our hall pass procedures.

Our Longhorn expectations for being on time to all classes:

Being on time to class is a key part of every Longhorn's academic success. Students are given 5 minutes between classes, with a 1-minute warning bell to help them stay on track. It’s important that students do not wait for the warning bell to begin heading to class—doing so may result in tardiness.

Parents, we want to thank you for your ongoing support as we work hard to ensure that all of our students are in class and not missing out on important instructional time. Our tardy policy, updated on January 12th, is being strictly enforced. We want to make sure that you understand that tardies accumulate each day, and every class period. Tardiness is recorded through our HCPS attendance system, Focus.

Tardies add up as 'total tardies'. Tardies are counted increments of five: 5, 10, 15 and so on.  Consequences for being tardy to class are administered at each of these five increments. Students have more than five classes that meet in a day. For example, if a student is tardy to their classes repeatedly it can accumulate to five, or more, in just one school day.

Please continue to have those important conversations with your student about being on time and prepared for all of their classes. The importance of attendance starts at home.

You can check period by period attendance through the HCPS Focus App. Please download it today.

Leaving Campus Policy

Students who need to leave campus after they have arrived at school must be signed out through the main office of Student Affairs. At no time, is it permitted, for any student to leave our campus, through any of the gates, without expressed permission from the Office of Student Affairs. Parents, please have a conversation with your child to remind them how unsafe it is for them to leave campus when they are supposed to be in school.  

Dress Code Policy

Please review the dress code verbiage from the HCPS Student Code of Conduct on Page 28. Student Code of Conduct & Resource Guide Disciplinary consequences are being applied for students not complying.

Student ID Policy

All students must wear their school ID visibly at ALL times. The IDs must be physically on their bodies, preferably on a lanyard (not attached to backpacks or purses).

All students have received their IDs at this time.

Any replacement ID is now $10 and can be ordered in the Media Center during the day (2nd and 3rd periods in Student Affairs).

IDs are required at all school events and must be visible at all times.

ID Policy is in the Student Assemblies Presentation.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL PARENTS AND STUDENTS

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS TO MAINTAIN THEIR DRIVING PRIVILEGE

State of Florida Law requires that students, 14 to 18 years of age, who have not earned a high school diploma, who have 15 unexcused absences in any period of 90 calendar days, be ineligible for driving privileges.

School districts are required by this legislation to report to the State of Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV), the names of any students who have accumulated 15 unexcused absences in any period of 90 calendar days.

The student who is reported will be informed by the DHSMV that his/her name has been received and he/she may lose the privilege to drive. Should a student be contacted by DHSMV with information, he/she may initiate a request for a hardship waiver or a request for reinstatement of driving privilege through the Office of Student Affairs. A hardship for employment is based on verification of need. The factor to be considered is the extent to which a student provides a substantial financial contribution for his or her livelihood or his or her family’s needs.

A hardship for medical care is based on the need for transportation, for the student or his or her immediate family members living in the same household, to access required treatment. Consideration should be given to whether there are any other licensed drivers residing in the household.

Effective January 5, 1999, students who accumulate 15 unexcused absences in any period of 90 calendar days will be reported by the school to the DHSMV. Please follow the attendance procedure that has been established to excuse absences when appropriate.

Arrival and Dismissal

The hours for Early Release Mondays are 8:40 AM to 2:40 PM. Student hours Tuesday through Friday are 8:40 AM to 3:40 PM. All school gates will remain locked until 8:10 am.  At 8:10 AM, the buses will release students on the bus ramp, and the Student Affairs gate located off the Student Parking Lot will be opened.

Any student who arrives tardy to school before 8:50 AM needs to go directly to their First Period class through the black gate next to the main office in the front of the school. 

Students who arrive after 8:50 AM need to sign in at the main office before going to the First Period class. 

Please remember it is the expectation that every student is in his/her First Period class by the 8:40 tardy bell.

Carline Safety Reminder

Parents, to ensure the safety of all students, do not park on the car loop and turn around without completing the entire loop. This is extremely dangerous and cannot continue.

All students must cross at the crosswalk when crossing the street. Any student that does not cross at the crosswalk, at the corner, can be cited by the Sheriff’s Office for $75.00 fine. It is extremely dangerous to cross in the middle of the road when crossing the street.

We appreciate everyone's cooperation.

Breakfast & Lunch Information

We want to remind you that both breakfast and lunch are free for all students this year. In the cafeteria there are different options available for lunch, and there are additional A La Carte snack items that students can purchase separately.

Please ensure that students arrive to school on time to be able to enjoy a hearty breakfast to start their day. Also, students are not allowed to order food delivery or leave campus to get food.

Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Longhorn Student Expectations!

Please continue to review Lennard's policies and expectations with your student(s) — especially dress code, mandatory ID, and the State of Florida law wireless device policies as well as all behavior expectations.

Consequences will be applied for students that are not following the school's policies. The policies and expectations apply at all extra-curricular activities.

Students that are assigned In-School Suspension (ISS) or Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) are not allowed to attend or participate in any extra-curricular activities, including athletic events during the suspension.

 The Olweus Program (pronounced Ol-VAY-us) is a comprehensive approach that includes schoolwide, classroom, individual, and community components. The program is focused on long-term change that creates a safe and positive school climate.

The program’s goals are to reduce and prevent bullying problems among school children and to improve peer relations at school. The program has been found to reduce bullying among students, improve the social climate of classrooms, and reduce related antisocial behaviors, such as vandalism and truancy. 

The OLWEUS Bullying Prevention Program is an initiative throughout Hillsborough County Public Schools. The Olweus Program has been implemented in more than a dozen countries around the world, and in thousands of schools in the United States.