Congratulations to Elijah Velasquez for his 3rd Place in the 800 Meters at State Championships! His time 1:55, a new King High School Record.

Thank you Tampa Bay Thrives and Power Team for coming out to King High School to help prepare our Wellness Room for the students. Hillsborough Schools Van Ayres

Congratulations to Anthony Macaluso, new Head Baseball Coach

Anthony Macaluso has been hired as the new head baseball coach at King. Macaluso, a King High School alum, has spent 23 years as an assistant coach for his father, Jim - who stepped down after 50 seasons at the end of this season. Read more here: 813preps.com/2025/05/22/ant…

“I have a sincere appreciation for the way you chased excellence academically, athletically, and artistically.” - Principal Basham. Congratulations to King High School’s Class of 2025! Here are some of their accomplishments: ➡️ 3 National Merit Finalists ➡️ 352 industry

Go Lions Class of 2025!

Great schools don’t just solve problems, they empower people to solve them creatively. In the latest article from my newsletter, Educational Leaders Create Cultures of Creative Problem-Solving, I share how leaders can foster environments where innovative thinking thrives.

Go Lions!

Have a great Summer!

Principal’s Advisory Council spent the last 3 days training to be assistance to their peers. This is an opportunity for students to be authentically involved in their education and help shape the culture and climate of their school. King High School Van Ayres Hillsborough Schools

Happy to host 300+ educators from across Hillsborough Schools today for professional development on the use of AI in education.

Self-efficacy has a powerful 0.67 effect size on learning! 💪 When students believe in their ability, they persist, take risks, & achieve more. 🎉 Teachers can cultivate this by focusing on student goal-setting, progress monitoring, & building resilience! #EdChat #StudentSuccess

Collective Teacher Efficacy is not a slogan. It’s a system. John Hattie ranks Collective Teacher Efficacy as the #1 influence on student achievement—with an effect size of 1.57. But too often, it’s used as a buzzword without understanding what it really takes to create it. So

Thankful for this caring and dedicated group of educators spending two days learning and strategizing for student success! Hillsborough Schools Van Ayres Rob Nelson, M. Ed., CPC

CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉 Thirty outstanding students from Hillsborough County Public Schools were recently named College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship winners by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation! Selected from a pool of more than 15,000 graduates in the 2025 program,

Here’s 6 years of self-help advice in 60 seconds.

Great to have King alumni and Assistant Princiapl SeminoleHeights Elem on campus today! Another outstanding example of the Lions serving their community. Hillsborough Schools

HVS lets students set their pace and stay connected: learn online during the day, then join sports, clubs, or band at your zoned school. It’s personalized & structured. Discover the freedom of virtual learning! Apply today - July 13th! community.sdhc.k12.fl.us/wps/portal/com… Hillsborough Schools

COMING SOON! A New Way to Connect with Us! We’re thrilled to announce that on Monday, July 21, we’ll be launching a brand-new HCPS website, all-new individual school websites, AND a convenient mobile app! Everything you need—right at your fingertips: Parent Portal Bus routes