About Our School

Thonotosassa Elementary is a part of the Hillsborough County School System on Florida's West Coast, a Head Start through Fifth grade elementary school in rural eastern Hillsborough county. The boundaries of our school were approved by the School Board of Hillsborough County on 02/18/92.

Thonotosassa Elementary School opened its doors to students in 1961 at its present location. Prior to that time it had been a single building located on Main Street in downtown Thonotosassa. Thonotosassa, which means “Land of Flint,” was originally a Seminole Indian Territory. Hence the school’s mascot is the “Chiefs” and the school colors are blue and white.

Mission

At Thonotosassa Elementary School, we will develop in each student a positive self concept. With enthusiasm and creativity, we must instill a desire for learning by best meeting the individual needs of all students. We will establish a curriculum that will ensure an enthusiastic, innovative, and challenging approach to learning in all subjects. In order to develop citizens who are persistent and resourceful in meeting life's daily challenges we will involve students, parents, businesses, and community.

Vision

We envision Thonotosassa students as having a positive self-concept that will enable them to have enthusiasm for learning and the persistence and resourcefulness to face the challenges they may encounter in life.