Adum PK-8 Magnet School

Military Point of Contact: Adrienne Rundle

Principal: Scott Weaver

PYP Assistant Principal: Cathy Sokol

MYP Assistant Principal: Joe Costanzo

School Registration

Admittance to Adum PK-8 is through the Choice Application process. Active-duty families transitioning during the school year or after an application window can apply for admittance. Don't hesitate to get in touch with the Choice Information Line at 813-272-4692 and identify yourself as a transitioning active-duty family for information on how to apply to Adum PK-8.

Exceptional Student Education
Families can contact Assistant Principals Cathy Sokol and/or Joe Costanzo with questions regarding Exceptional Student Education.    

If you are transitioning to the area and have questions about services in Hillsborough County Public Schools, contact the Choice Information Line at (813) 272-4692 and identify yourself as a transitioning military family to connect with the Exceptional Student Education Department.

Mental Health Resources

There are many challenges military students face due to their unique situation, such as having a parent deployed for extended periods, changing schools, and leaving friends.  Your child’s School Student Services staff, i.e. School Counselor, School Psychologist, and/or School Social Worker can provide support and share resources to assist during these challenging times. Families can also visit the HCPS Mental Health Matters site for additional resources.

Helpful Links

Military Interstate Compact Commission

National-PTA Children in Military Families

Lift Off: Supporting Military Families 

Our incoming families can expect to be welcomed by our Lift Off: Supporting Military Families mentors. We have student mentors that are selected from within the school. These mentors will assist in the transition of new students to our Adum Aviators Family. We have mentors throughout PYP and MYP to assist with integration and introduction into our community. Mentors are students who have an understanding of both Adum PK-8 Magnet School and military transitions. 

Military Recognition and Support Events for the 2026-2027 School Year

• Aug/Sept 2026: We are holding a coffee gathering to welcome all our military families
• November 10, 2026: We invite all Veterans to attend our annual Veterans Day Breakfast at 0830 in the cafeteria with their families
• April 2027: Month of Military Child