TAMPA BAY, Fla. — The start of the school year is here for most Tampa Bay residents. We've created a handy guide so you and your family can make a stress-free transition from the summer months into the academic year.
School districts & start times
- Citrus County
- First day of school: Monday, Aug. 11
- For bell times, check your student's individual school website
- DeSoto County
- First day of school: Monday, Aug. 11
- For bell times, check your student's individual school website
- Hardee County
- First day of school: Tuesday, Aug. 12
- For bell times, check your student's individual school website
- Hernando County
- Highlands County
- First day of school: Monday, Aug. 11
- For bell times, check your student's individual school website
- Hillsborough County
- Manatee County
- First day of school: Monday, Aug. 11
- For bell times, check your student's individual school website
- Pasco County
- Pinellas County
- Polk County
- First day of school: Monday, Aug. 11
- For bell times, check your student's individual school website
- Sarasota County
- First day of school: Monday, Aug. 11
- For bell times, check your student's individual school website
The Florida Back-to-School sales tax holiday began on Aug. 1 and runs through the entire month. During that time, select items will be exempt from state sales tax. Items can be purchased in-store or from online retailers with no sales tax.
For more tips and tricks, check our back-to-school section.