when do hillsborough county schools start
Hillsborough school board approves tentative 2016-2017 student calendar. TAMPA, Fla. (PRESS RELEASE) â The Hillsborough County School Board approved the student academic calendar for 2016-2017 during Tuesdayâs meeting. The first day of school for the 2016 school year will be Wednesday, August 10, while the last day of school in 2017 will be Friday, May 26. This allows for the first semester grading period to end before winter break.