Hilmar Unified School District

08/22/2026

For generations, Hilmar schools have been a place where family traditions begin and continue. This Grandparents Day, we’d love to celebrate the generations of Yellowjackets who have helped make Hilmar such a special place.

Did your grandparent attend Hilmar schools? Or are you a grandparent now and you and your grandchildren also attend(ed) Hilmar schools? Share your family’s Hilmar history with us!

Submit to all photos and info possible to [email protected] by September 1

Some photo ideas
•A photo of grandparents during their time at Hilmar

•A photo of you or your students at Hilmar

•If you have one, a photo of you and your grandparent together at a Hilmar event

•Please include names, graduation years (if known), and a brief note about your family’s Hilmar connection. The generation stories are not limited to grandparents and current Hilmar students, we will take all the Hilmar generation history we can get!

We can’t wait to celebrate the traditions and memories that connect Yellowjackets across generations.

08/22/2026

Introducing Daniel Johnson, Assistant Principal at Hilmar Middle School!

Please join us in welcoming Daniel Johnson to the Hilmar Middle School team! Daniel is beginning a new chapter as Assistant Principal at HMS after serving HUSD as an Alternative Education TOSA, a 5th grade teacher, and a substitute teacher. He is a Hilmar High School graduate from the Class of 2009 and chose Hilmar Unified because of its commitment to always doing what's best for kids.

Daniel earned his degree from Stanislaus State and brings seven years of experience in education. This school year, he is looking forward to the opportunity to work at a new site alongside an amazing staff while continuing to support students and families.

Outside of school, Daniel enjoys riding his motorcycle, camping, and training in Jiu Jitsu.
We are proud to have Daniel at Hilmar Middle School and look forward to the leadership, dedication, and positive impact he will bring to the HMS community

08/17/2026

Last week, we recognized staff members celebrating 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years of service at our District Breakfast!

Please join us in congratulating these dedicated staff members and thanking them for their years of service to our district!

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08/08/2026

Introducing Ivana Gonzalez, Agriculture Teacher at Hilmar High School!

Please join us in welcoming Ivana Gonzalez to the Hilmar High School team! Ivana earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from California State University, Fresno and is beginning her first year as a full-time educator. She chose HUSD because of the passion and pride of its students, the outstanding reputation of the agricultural program, and the strong support from the Hilmar community.

This school year, Ivana is looking forward to building relationships with her students, helping them grow both personally and academically, and creating hands-on learning experiences that inspire them. She is also excited to become part of the Hilmar community and contribute to the strong agriculture program at HHS.

Outside of school, Ivana enjoys spending time with her family, exploring nature, and traveling.

We are proud to welcome Ivana to HUSD and look forward to the passion and hands-on experiences she will bring to our students and agricultural program.

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08/07/2026

Introducing Victoria Vasquez, Art Teacher at Hilmar Elementary, Elim Elementary, and Merquin Elementary!

Please join us in welcoming Victoria Vasquez to her new role across our elementary schools! A Hilmar High School graduate from the Class of 2010, Victoria is excited to give back to the community that helped shape her. She describes Hilmar as a special community and considers the opportunity to serve it a blessing.

Victoria earned her degree from CSU Stanislaus and brings 12 years of experience teaching art, including as the Hilmar High School Art and Ceramics teacher. She is looking forward to helping build the foundation of our district’s art program while encouraging our youngest artists to discover their creativity, develop new skills, and find joy in making art.

Before teaching at HHS, Victoria taught art for the Chartreuse Muse in Modesto, traveling to schools throughout the area with “Art on a Cart” lessons for K–8 students.
Outside of school, Victoria enjoys spending time with her family.

We are proud to have Victoria bringing her experience, creativity, and passion for art to our elementary schools and look forward to seeing the impact she will make on our youngest artists.

08/05/2026

08/03/2026

Introducing Mrs. McGuire, 8th Grade Science Teacher at Hilmar Middle School!

Please join us in welcoming Mrs. McGuire to the Hilmar Middle School team! A Hilmar High School graduate from the Class of 2009, Mrs. McGuire is beginning a new chapter at Hilmar Middle School after teaching Agriculture Science at Hilmar High School. She considers Hilmar Unified her dream place to work because of its incredible community, dedicated staff, and amazing students.

Mrs. McGuire attended MJC and Texas A&M University before earning her master's degree from Cal Poly. With 10 years of experience as an Agriculture Science teacher, she is looking forward to making science come alive through fun, hands-on experiments with her students.

Outside of school, Mrs. McGuire enjoys camping and fishing with her three daughters, Valerie, Beverly, and Avery. Fun fact: She was the Hilmar High School Yellowjacket mascot when she was a student!

We are proud to have Mrs. McGuire at Hilmar Middle School and look forward to the enthusiasm, experience, and love of learning she will bring to her students.

07/30/2026

Introducing Lauren Labrouche, Art Teacher at Hilmar High School!

Please join us in welcoming Lauren Labrouche to the Hilmar High School team! Returning to the campus where she was once a student, Hilmar High School graduate Lauren Labrouche from the Class of 2019 is excited to come back to her roots and the community that raised her. She previously served HUSD as a substitute teacher and is thrilled to begin her teaching career at her alma mater.

This school year, Lauren is looking forward to being part of Hilmar's close-knit community and helping students express their creativity through art while creating amazing projects together.

Outside of school, Lauren enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. This summer, she took her first solo trip to England, where she hiked 102 miles along the Cotswold Way, and earlier this year she hiked an active volcano in Guatemala.

We are proud to welcome Lauren back to HUSD and look forward to the creativity, passion, and inspiration she will bring to our students and school community.

07/29/2026

Introducing Natalie Avalos, Kindergarten Spanish Dual Immersion Teacher at Hilmar Elementary School!

Please join us in welcoming Natalie Avalos to the Hilmar Elementary team! Natalie earned her bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies and teaching credential from California State University, Stanislaus. After four years as a paraeducator and previously serving as a substitute teacher for HUSD, she is excited to begin her first year in the classroom.

Natalie chose Hilmar Unified because of its strong sense of community and the way people genuinely support one another. This school year, she is looking forward to becoming part of the Hilmar community, meeting her students and their families, and creating a classroom where every child feels welcomed and loved.

Outside of school, Natalie enjoys baking and occasionally sells her homemade treats. She is also learning how to play golf!

We are proud to welcome Natalie to HUSD and look forward to the care, enthusiasm, and dedication she will bring to our students and school community.