DOD Awards Hillsborough County Public Schools $86 Million Grant for Tinker Elementary/Middle School at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Fla. — The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) awarded Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) an $86 million grant to construct a new Tinker Elementary/Middle School at MacDill Air Force Base (AFB) in Tampa, Florida. The grant is part of the military construction program and will provide funding for the design and construction of a new 138,000-square-foot facility to replace the existing school, which was built in 1957.
The new school will be located on MacDill AFB and will serve approximately 900 students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The facility will include 48 classrooms, a media center, a gymnasium, a cafeteria, and administrative offices. The school will also be equipped with the latest technology and security features.
The construction of the new Tinker Elementary/Middle School is a major investment in the MacDill AFB community. The school will provide military families with a state-of-the-art learning environment and will help to attract and retain military personnel to the area.
The project is expected to be completed in 2025.
About DoDEA
DoDEA is a field activity of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, providing K-12 education to eligible DoD dependents around the world. DoDEA schools are located on military installations in the United States, Europe, the Pacific, and the Middle East. DoDEA also provides educational support to military families living off-post.
About HCPS
HCPS is the eighth-largest school district in the United States, serving more than 275,000 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. HCPS has a long history of providing high-quality education to military families, and the district is committed to continuing to provide the best possible education for all students.
DOD Awards Hillsborough County Public Schools $86 Million Grant for Tinker Elementary/Middle School at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida
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