Spartan Update
Home of the Spartans -9/7-9/11
Spoto High School's 2026-2027 Mission & Vision
Mission
Spoto High school provides a safe, supportive environment for all students to reach their highest potential and become productive citizens.
Vision
Spoto High School is a learning community where every student is successful.
#EliteMindsetUnleashed
Non-Student Day- School Closed -Monday 9/7/26
Spartan Strong, Spartan Proud: Together We Rise!
Spartan Families and Community Members,
Attendance Matters
One of the most critical factors in student success is consistent attendance. Being present in school every day helps students stay engaged, connected, and ready to benefit from everything Spoto has to offer from academics to athletics, clubs, and extracurricular programs.
Parents and students, your support in this area is essential. Please make attendance a top priority because when Spartans show up, Spartans succeed.
Partnership with Families
We know that education is a partnership between school and home, and we are so grateful for your continued support. We want every Spartan to feel valued, supported, and inspired to do their very best.
This year, we are excited to welcome even more parent and community involvement. Whether through our booster organizations or our efforts to relaunch a PTSA, there will be many opportunities to get involved, stay connected, and help shape the future of our school community.
Let’s work together to make this an incredible year of growth, learning, and achievement for every
Spartan.
Thank you for being part of the Spoto family. Let’s make 2026-2027 our best year yet!
School Website
Be sure to take a look at our school website! School & HCPS information will be available with important links for students and parents. Click Explore Your School
Spoto High School 2026-2027 Bell Schedules
2026-2027 Testing Bell Schedules
2026-2027 State & District Testing Dates- Semester 1
Focus Parent Portal
Parents and guardians will continue to access Canvas for current class grades, assignments, and communication with teachers. Focus will sync parent accounts from Focus to Canvas within 24 hours of creation. Parents will use the same email to login to Canvas but must set a password before logging in the first time. To set a Canvas password, please access the Canvas Reset Password page.
In short, Canvas is the day-to-day hub for instruction. Teachers can post assignments, quizzes, and class discussions while integrating curriculum resources and academic tools. Teachers may provide valuable assignment feedback that is viewable by both students and parents. Students and parents can also respond to feedback directly in Canvas. Canvas Parent accounts can be created 24 hours after activating Focus.
Focus is used by schools for enrollment, scheduling, attendance, transcripts, final grade reporting, and certain other student information. Parents will be able to view report cards, attendance, class schedules, course history, test history, and some student information as appropriate.
Download the free Focus app from the Apple App Store or from Google Play
Focus Login - Login to your account
Create Account - Create a parent account
Student Enrollment - View the steps to enroll your student.
Canvas - Check grades & view schedule.
Focus Support
Please call (813) 744-6673 for assistance.
2026-2027 Parent-Teacher Conference Nights
Student Nutrition Services
Free meals are available to any student who is enrolled in a school eligible for the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) or who qualifies for free or reduced-price meals based on household income or state-approved benefit programs. Please click on this link for more information: Student Nutrition Services / CEP Information (hillsboroughschools.org).
SPOTO HS NEEDS OUR SPARTAN FAMILY!
Spoto HS needs your HELP. Please consider volunteering at SHS. It takes a village to build success. ALL volunteers must complete a volunteer application (and be approved by HCPS) before participating in school events. Please review the BELOW FORM (2122 Volunteer Application FIRST DAY) for more information and application.
You can apply or get more information here: Volunteer Application | Hillsborough County Public Schools
PTSA Needs YOU!
2026-2027 SPOTO STUDENT COUNSELORS
2026-2027 SPOTO STUDENT SERVICES TEAM
SENIOR MEETING WITH YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR
ACCELERATED PROGRAMS
ATTENTION CURRENT TRADITIONAL 10th & 11th Graders with a 3.0 unweighted GPA:
(NON-COLLEGIATE STUDENTS)
Are you interested in taking Dual Enrollment courses? If so, scan the QR code below to attend the Traditional Dual Enrollment meeting on or before, Monday, September 21st. The form will close at 4pm on 9/21.
Mrs. Watson- Collegiate Academy Lead/Dual Enrollment Mentor
Ms. Wilson- Accelerated Programs Lead
PSAT TESTING DATE
Club Rush Day- Friday, September 11, 2026
Student Success Coach
Spoto Spartan Scope Lab
Seniors Complete your Survey Today!
Class of 2027 Senior Handbook
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
APPLICATION DEADLINES SUMMER/FALL 2027
ACT 2026-2027 DATES
SAT 2026-2027 DATES
CLT 2026-2027 DATES
COLLEGE FAIR NIGHT
SENIOR NIGHT STUDENT SERVICES PRESENTATION
FAFSA NIGHT IN THE HOME OF THE SPARTANS
FAFSA INFORMATION
Spoto seniors, the Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) officially opens on October 1, 2026, for 27'-28'. Completing the FAFSA is the first step in becoming eligible for various types of financial aid that can be used at four - year universities, technical colleges, 2-year colleges, and other post-secondary options. Each week I will be posting a video that explains the process so that you are ready to complete the application in October. The first video, "What is FAFSA?" is below. Make sure to jot down any questions you think of while watching the video and see me in room 103L (SCOPE Lab). Be sure to check back next week for a new video.
District Wide Financial Aid Nights
ASVAB- October 5th, 2026- The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
Senior Events- Save the Date!
Class of 2027 Senior Parent Meeting Presentation
SENIOR EVENTS 2026-2027
Class of 2027 Cap & Gown Orders Now Open
SENIOR PHOTOS- CADY STUDIO
Spoto Student Government- SGA 2027
HOMECOMING TICKET SALES 2026
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
Spartan Athletics
Spartan Wrestling
Spartan Wrestling Interest Meeting- Wednesday, 9/9 at During All 3 Lunches
If you are interested in wrestling, there will be an information meeting for boys and girls wrestling on September 9 during your lunch (At the back of the cafeteria).
Spartan Swim
Spartan Booster Club- Join Today!
Membership Fee Payment
Membership Fees Payable to:
Cash App for payment:
$spotoathleticclub1
Need to purchase tickets to a sporting event?
Purchase Tickets to Athletic Events
2026-2027 SPARTAN FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
2026-2027 Volleyball Schedule
STUDENT AFFAIRS- PARKING PASSES 2026-2027
Community Resources
Please note that we are currently accepting applications for students entering the 9th, 10th, and 11th grades only. We are not accepting applications from seniors for the upcoming program year. No student should complete the full application for the CROP Program until they have completed the CROP Interest Form 1st. You can find that in the Linktree app.
Additionally, all applicants must meet the program's eligibility requirements to be considered for enrollment. Eligibility is determined in accordance with the Florida College Reach Out Program (CROP) guidelines. www.usf.edu/crop
Patrick Sneed, MBA
Program Manager, College Reach Out Program
Office of Undergraduate Studies
University of South Florida
Tampa Campus
Office: 813-974-9261
Email: psneed@usf.edu
Program Email: ugs-crop@usf.edu
Website: https://www.usf.edu/undergrad/crop/
