Ben Hill Middle School

Time and duty permitting, I will be directing and assisting with traffic on Ehrlich Rd. in the morning and afternoon. If I am not out there, it is because my presence is needed somewhere else on the campus at that time. My number one duty is the safety and security of the students on property for the duration of the day.

- As you are well aware, the traffic situation on Ehrlich Rd. is very hectic; please remain patient when coming to the school to drop off or pick up your child. We are doing our very best to move cars in and out of the campus efficiently while also keeping traffic on Ehrlich Rd. moving as smoothly as possible.

- When approaching the drop off/pick-up point, we ask that you limit your cell phone usage. Alert drivers will help keep the line moving as quickly as possible. Please encourage the students to keep an eye out for your vehicle as well as it approaches the pick-up point in the afternoon, which will also help to eliminate slow-downs and delays.

- Please do not stop your vehicle over or across the painted white crosswalks that are parallel to Ehrlich Rd. Per Florida law, all crosswalks are to be left obstruction free for pedestrians and bicyclists. We have a considerable amount of bicycle riders and walkers at Ben Hill and their safety is of the utmost concern, especially as our school sits adjacent to an extremely busy roadway.

- Please do not stop your vehicle on Ehrlich Rd. and let your child out of the passenger side to walk to school. Not only is this dangerous for surrounding vehicles and pedestrians, but it is also against Florida law. All pedestrians must use provided sidewalks when available and cross roadways at designated crosswalks and intersections. Again, this is for your child’s safety.

Drop-Off-

Students are allowed to report to campus no earlier than 9:05AM. This includes walkers, bikers, and car riders.

Uniform-

Our uniform school colors are:

Tops - maroon, blue, white polos

Bottoms - khaki

• Outerwear (i.e. jackets, hoodies) should also be school colors (maroon, blue, white).
• Joggers/sweatpants are not acceptable uniform bottoms

Thank you for your cooperation!

Fall Sports registration must be completed and submitted to www.planeths.com by Thursday, August 11th, 2022.

Basketball, Volleyball, Track, Flag Football and Soccer

• VISION
  




Using respect, responsibility, and relationships to foster student achievement





• MISSION
  

Prepare students to achieve their fullest potential

• In the heart of Northdale, Ben Hill Middle is creating leaders by offering a student-centered educational experience. Our Scholar Quest high school credit offerings include Math and Science Honors, Spanish and Digital Information Technology. Our Electives engage students as they sample our award-winning Culinary program, Music, Robotics and more before focusing on their favorite options in-depth. Classmates connect through our many sports teams, while clubs such as National Junior Honors Society, Ambassador Leadership Academy and Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) encourage students to make an impact in our community. Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) develops a culture in which students feel included in problem-solving and building relationships. Our Sixth Grade Structure includes a summer transition camp helping students feel supported and empowered in their new learning environment. In our Ben Hill Bears, we encourage students to share in curriculum decision-making—as our students achieve Bear Character: Citizenship, Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness and Caring.
  

Email: hill.middle@hcps.net
Website: www.hillsboroughschools.org/hill
Location: 5200 Ehrlich Road, Tampa, FL, USA
Phone: 813-975-7325
Twitter: @BenHillMS