🎨🐢 You’re Invited! 🐢🎨
The Hesperia High School Art Department is proud to unveil the newest addition to the “Reclaimed Beauty” mural project — “Maggy & Milo: A Family Threatened.”
Under the direction of HHS Art Teacher Mrs. Monica Grimard, our talented student artists have worked hard to create a beautiful mural celebrating creativity, community, and the importance of Michigan’s wildlife.
📍 Join us at Vida Weaver Park / Hesperia Dam
📅 Wednesday, May 27
🕐 1:00 PM
Come meet the student artists, view the mural, take photos, and help us celebrate this meaningful community art project. We hope to see you there as we unveil this exciting new piece of hometown pride! 💚🤍
🏆 Mia Alexander was named the Teen Division Winner, and 🥈 Riley McMaster earned Runner-Up honors.
We are so proud of these talented young writers for sharing their creativity and representing Hesperia so well! ✍️💚🖤
🎓 Can’t make it to tonight’s graduation ceremony in person? You can still celebrate the Hesperia High School Class of 2026 from anywhere! 💚🐾
Create a FREE account through NFHS Network and watch the Commencement Ceremony live tonight at 6:00 PM on the football field.
📺 Watch here: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/
Congratulations to the Class of 2026 — your future is bright, Panthers! 🎓✨
🍎☀️ FREE Summer Meals for Kids! ☀️🍎
Hesperia Community Schools will once again offer free summer meals for children 18 and under (and individuals with special needs up to age 26) through the Meet Up & Eat Up / Sun Meals program.
Families can choose from:
✅ Weekly 7-day meal pick-up boxes
OR
✅ Daily in-person breakfast & lunch meals
📅 Programs begin in June — please review the details and complete the required acknowledgment form linked in the graphic.
📲 Be sure to read carefully: families may only participate in ONE summer food option per week.
Option 1 Sign Up Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVfsGbFvpkR1vTTRFrX5Tu5Y4_S3ZqnRy6anrOvNxxnoHaYg/viewform?usp=send_form
Please email Dana Gierzak at gierzakd@hesp.net or call 231-854-0509 for more information
🎓 Hesperia High School Class of 2026 Senior Commencement 🎓
The Hesperia High School Class of 2026 welcomes you to Graduation Commencement Ceremony on:
📅 Thursday, May 21
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Max Lee Field at Hesperia High School
☔ In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the Hesperia High School Gymnasium.
We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 with our families, friends, and community! 💚🐾
Congratulations to our Top 10 students in the graduating Class of 2026! 🎓💚
These outstanding seniors were honored last night during a special recognition ceremony, where each student was introduced by a teacher or staff member who has made an impact on their journey. The evening concluded with a scholarship presentation ceremony celebrating the many scholarships awarded to members of the Hesperia graduating class.
Top Ten Students:
• Hanna Rickard
• Anastasia Doctor
• Jesus "Bays" Pinales
• Randy Hovey
• Dain Kraus
• Robert Frazier
• Hannah Hiddema
• Lillie Gasaway
• Logan Kammer
• Elyssa Wright
We are proud of all they have accomplished and excited to see what the future holds for these Panthers! 🐾
Parents:
Hesperia Community Schools is participating in the MI Student Voice Parent/Guardian Perception Survey, and we invite all parents and guardians to share their feedback.
This short, anonymous survey focuses on:
Parent/Guardian satisfaction
Student engagement & connection
Sense of belonging
Your input helps us better understand your experiences and continue improving our schools.
Click here to access the parent survey and learn more: Parent/Guardian Survey Link
Parent Surveys are due May 8th.
🎵 Hesperia Music Concert Series 🎵
Join Hesperia Community Schools for an exciting series of musical performances showcasing our talented students!
🎷 Tonight (Monday, May 4) @ 7:00 PM
Come to the Cafetorium for our 6th & 7/8 Grade Band Concert. This will be a unique, dynamic "Collage Style" performance with both bands on stage taking turns! The show wraps up around 7:40 PM.
🎤🎺 Thursday, May 7 starting @ 6:00 PM
Enjoy a double feature night! The Choir begins at 6:00 PM, followed immediately by the High School Jazz & Concert Bands at 7:00 PM. Join us for one or both!
🥁 Save the Date: Thursday, May 28 @ 6:00 PM
Don't miss our Fifth Grade Band "Informance" for a special look at our youngest instrumentalists' progress.
Thank you for supporting our music programs. We hope to see our community there!
Summer Project Focus has programming available from June 15th-July 30th. See flyer for additional details.
For any questions, contact our site coordinators:
Elementary: jway@truenorthservices.org or (231) 452-0430
Middle School: dderks@truenorthservices.org or (231) 452-0028
Due to snow days and a water boil day, we needed to adjust our calendar to meet state requirements. After allowed forgiven days and an approved waiver, we still need to make up 3 days.
Please note the updated schedule:
Full Days: June 1–5 and June 8
Half Days: June 9 & 10
Last Day of School: Wednesday, June 10 (11:20 AM dismissal)
Thank you for your flexibility and support as we ensure we meet state requirements for instructional time.
Awesome job to our Transportation Department, who competed on Saturday, May 2nd, in the Region #20 MAPT Road-E-O!
Kim Sytsma, Jim Kelley, and Nate Naples represented our district, competing against bus drivers from Fruitport, Oakridge, Whitehall, Holton, and Shelby Schools. Drivers navigated a challenging course designed to test their skills in backing, driving, and maneuvering through various obstacles.
A big thank you to Erika Maynard, George Isley, Mary Shaffer, and Dee Joppich for representing our district as judges at the event!
And a HUGE THANK YOU to our very own 320 Crew! They spent their Saturday serving coffee to bus drivers, judges, and directors...keeping everyone fueled and ready to go. We appreciate you all!
#blackandyellow #roadeoseason #pantherpride #hesperiaschools
📊 MI Student Voice Surveys
Parents and students—your feedback matters!
👉 Learn more and participate here: https://www.hesp.net/article/2853015
Representing Hesperia High School’s Class of 2026 at this year’s event, along with Mr. Paine, are Dain Kraus and Hanna Rickard. Congratulations to both of you, and best wishes as you continue to represent Hesperia in your future endeavors!
TOMORROW, Thursday, April 30th, is the last day to GUARANTEE your purchase of a 2025-2026 Hesperia High School Yearbook!
After Thursday, only a limited number of copies will be available, based on ordering trends. Once the books are sold out, there will never be more copies printed.
Books are $60, and payment plans are available. Please reach out to Ms. Erlewein at erleweino@hesp.net if you have any questions or concerns.
Click here to purchase: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1064160/HESPERIA-HIGH-SCHOOL/Yearbook/20250618100848680136/CATALOG_SHOP/Yearbook/20250618100848727136?abspec=ROUTE_YBK_PLP_TO_YBK_BUILDER
National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
Thank you to all of our dedicated, Professional School Bus Drivers. This team is up before the sun and often out, way past sunset. Without our Bus Drivers we wouldn't have a vital service that much of our community depends on.
Make sure that if you see a bus driver... tell them thank you!
#thankyoubusdrivers #bleedblackandyellow #grit #pantherpride
🎨✨ Celebrating Our Student Artists! ✨🎨
We are so proud to share some exciting news from the 2026 Newaygo County True North Art Contest & Exhibit! Thanks to the creativity and leadership of our MS/HS Art Teacher, Mrs. Grimard, our students represented Hesperia with incredible talent and pride.
👏 Middle School Honors:
🏆 Scholarship Winner: Zoey Stone (8th Grade)
🎖️ Individual Recognition: Amelia Hutson (8th Grade) & Ellie Hren (8th Grade)
👏 High School Honors:
🏆 Scholarship Winners: Taylor Leeball (9th Grade) & Isabelle Eitiniear (9th Grade)
🎖️ Recognition Awards: Selaine Terabinski (9th Grade), Gabby Tanner (9th Grade), Chloe Rickard (10th Grade)
🌟 Senior Recognition Award: Olivia Gerard
We are incredibly proud of these artists—and of all of our students who participated. With over 80 entries this year, the talent and dedication on display was truly impressive!
🎨 Community members are invited to view the exhibit and see this amazing artwork in person at the TrueNorth Community Services building in Fremont. Be sure to check out the dates and times listed on the flyer in your live feed of the website, or on the Facebook page!
Congratulations to all! 💚🎨
Buses will run 2 hours later than normal.
Elementary will begin school at 9:50 am.
MS/HS will begin at 10:00 am.
Thank you for your patience.
Seniors and Beautification Committee volunteers spent the morning working hard—pruning, raking, laying mulch, and picking up sticks. 🌧️
We are incredibly proud of our seniors for their flexibility, positive attitudes, and willingness to serve their community—rain or shine. 💚
Thank you, Class of 2026! 👏
