Private School Fair | Oct. 4, 2025 | 1pm - 5pm
We ArePrivate SkoolCollective®
Private Skool Collective® of Tampa was formed in 2021 by like-minded individuals who are alumni of Tampa Bay private schools. Our mission is to: rekindle friendships among private school alumni; support the needs of current private school students through fundraising, education and mentorship.
We partner with private schools and community organizations to provide advocacy, education, and retention support to academically motivated African American students and under served students in the Tampa Bay area.
Private Skool Collective® of Tampa is a 501(c)3 public charity recognized by the Internal Revenue Service.
Tampa Bay's
PrivateSchoolFair
* Absolutely Free for Families *
Date:October 4,20251Pm-5PM
Discovery Hall, University of South Florida
3720 Spectrum Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612
Hosted by Private Skool Collective®, our in-person event will include school booths, workshops and community resources. The Private School Fair is a forum for Tampa Bay area families to learn about private school education and engage students, teachers, and administrators from more than 30 local private schools and educational programs.
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Workshop Time | 1:30 - 2:15 PM
Thinking about moving your child from public to private school but not sure how to afford it? Show Me the Money! is a practical workshop designed to help parents understand the real costs of private school—and how to pay for it. We’ll cover scholarships, financial aid, tax-smart savings plans, budgeting tips, and creative strategies families are using right now to make private school possible.
You’ve got options—let us show you the money!
Workshop Time | 3:00 - 3:30 PM
How to choose the right school? This critical workshop will help parents explore what really matters when choosing a new private school—whether you’re switching private schools or coming from public school. Learn what questions to ask, how to evaluate fit, values, academics, support systems, and community so you can make the best choice for your child and your family.
Workshop Time | 4:00 - 4:30 PM
You may be curious about private school success stories. During this workshop, hear from private school alumni as they share how their education shaped their paths and opened doors then and now. Perfect for parents considering private school for the first time—or thinking about leaving—this session offers real stories, honest reflections, and a window into the lasting impact of a private school experience.
WinRafflePrizes
Private Skool Collective® has exciting raffle prizes to give away throughout the event, offering prizes designed to support education and personal development.
These giveaways highlight our commitment to connecting parents with organizations that promote literacy, the arts, and holistic student growth—both in and out of the classroom.
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Help us expand private school opportunities in the Tampa Bay area. In addition to tuition support, funds raised will support enrichment activities that include education, the arts, sports, mentoring and much more that make a private school education so valuable. Private Skool Village Inc. is a public charity recognized by the IRS. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
PSC Alumni
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PSCSpeaker Series
We bring the best of today’s leaders, thinkers and innovators for the intellectual and cultural enrichment of youth. Each year, the Private Skool Collective Foundation hosts a speakers series that is open to all private school faculty, staff and students as well as the Tampa Bay public. Presentations are made by Private Skool Collective members, subject-matter experts and community leaders.
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