Hesperia Community Schools

10/09/2026

Attention:

Effective immediately, squishies and any toys containing unknown or potentially messy liquids will not be allowed on school buses. We have had incidents of students popping these items, including popping them on other students.

Please be advised that these items will be confiscated if found on the bus, and a parent/guardian will be required to pick them up.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and clean environment for all students. If you have questions or concerns, please direct them to the transportation office.

10/08/2026

This afternoon, October 8, you may notice additional law enforcement and emergency services vehicles in the Hesperia Community Schools parking lot.

Emergency services personnel will be meeting with school administration for planning, a walkthrough, and an assessment. This is a planned visit to support school safety preparedness.

Thank you to our emergency services partners for helping keep our students, staff, and community safe!

10/07/2026

🐾🗓️ Just a reminder that Wednessday, 10/7, is Count Day. This is a FULL DAY of school.

Be sure to check out our school calendar by visiting our website: www.hesp.net

10/05/2026

A note from Mrs. Short:

Patricia St. Clair Elementary

10/02/2026

Our yearbook team has been hard at work gathering coverage of our many amazing fall events! Here's just a glimpse at some of the fantastic photography that students have done so far this year.

Yearbooks are on sale for $57 until Friday, October 16th. Although books will remain on sale through May, the price will continue to go up every few weeks, so act fast!

Order on Jostens' website here: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1064160/Hesperia-High-School/2025-Yearbook/20240611041821303133/CATALOG_SHOP/?srsltid=AU7gw4UilDThWy8Opfb_kbpYz8ZhU8ODAgdRgyJRa7LYhuIpyvnxOADU

09/29/2026

Reminder:
FAFSA Night is this Thursday, 10/1 from 5-8 pm.

Any questions, contact:
Miguel Escobedo III
Hesperia High School
College and Career Readiness Advisor
(231) 854-6734 ext. 8692
[email protected]

What is the FAFSA?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmEP38x-1Z8

Why complete the FAFSA form?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtDYpEfAa5U

09/28/2026

Attention Elementary Families (Grades K-5): We have an exciting fundraiser coming your way!

Step right up! 🎡📚 Our Book Blast event rolls into town next week. Get ready for a fun-filled adventure as we work together to build our students’ home libraries.

Your student will bring home a Treasure Map with simple steps to earn exciting books, fun prizes, and more along the way. The Book Blast carnival is about to begin! 🎟️✨
booksarefun

09/23/2026

📣 Families: Please Complete Your Household Education Benefits Form!

Returning this form is very important. It helps determine whether our students qualify for free or reduced-price meals and may affect the amount of state and federal funding our district receives.

The information collected can help support:

🍎 Free and reduced-price meals
📚 Classroom instruction and intervention programs
💻 Technology and educational resources
👩‍🏫 Additional staff and student-support services
🎓 Other educational benefits and reduced fees

Please complete one form per household, making sure to list all children living in the home.

We have included step-by-step instructions below to guide you through the process. Please follow those directions carefully to ensure your form is completed correctly. This form can be completed online or printed and returned to the school.

Every returned form helps us better understand the needs of our families and ensures that our students and schools receive all the support for which they may qualify.

https://scribehow.com/o/bMnkkSnmSDat3t5uhK6zJQ/viewer/How_To_Complete_The_Online_Education_Benefit_Form__RRU9IS9CQ9S0iHjP1Iyifg

Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete this important form and for supporting our students!

Learn how to navigate the HESP website to locate and submit your online education benefit form correctly. This guide walks you through each input field and certification step to ensure your application is processed without errors.

09/16/2026

🏈👑 It’s Homecoming Week! 👑🏈

Join us for the 2026 Homecoming Parade this Friday, September 18, at 5:00 p.m. The parade will begin at the Weaver Park Pavilion and end at the High School.

🏈 Our Varsity Football team kicks off against Muskegon Catholic Central in the Homecoming game at 7:00 p.m. The 2026 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned at halftime!

🌎 This year’s Homecoming theme is “A Night Abroad!” ✈️

Each class will be representing a different destination:

🇯🇵 Freshmen: Japan
🇫🇷 Sophomores: Paris
🇬🇷 Juniors: Greece
🇲🇽 Seniors: Mexico City

👑 Please join us in congratulating the 2026 Homecoming Court!

Freshman Representatives
Ali Kurtz & Onyx Davila
Demi Castillo & Tanner Tinkham

Sophomore Representatives
Emersyn Wilder & Estevan Luevano
Mollie Taylor & Quinten Taylor

Junior Representatives
Chloe Rickard & Andy Lopez-Garcia
Makenzie Golden & Lucas Eichenberg

👑 Senior King & Queen Nominees
Sarissa Conkle & Levi Montague
Lesly Coronado & Zach Loughridge
Lyla Coronado & Nathan Sherburn
Emma Evans & Aiden Smith

💚🤍 We hope to see our Panther community come out to celebrate Homecoming 2026! 🐾

09/11/2026

A note from Mrs. Short:

Patricia St. Clair Elementary