Don't forget to stop by the Literacy Bus today until noon in the MS parking lot! Bring home a book to enjoy. There is no cost, and you'll get to see some friendly faces.

The Literacy Bus is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-noon this summer.

Transportation Notice:
We apologize for the inconvenience. Our phone lines are currently down. If you need to contact the Transportation Department, please email Transportation Director Kadin Haddock at haddockk@hesp.net.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

🥕🍎 The Veggie Van is coming to Hesperia!

Stop by the Hesperia Middle School on July 7 from 12:30–2:00 PM to pick up a FREE bag of fresh fruits and vegetables and receive nutrition information for your family.

Thank you to Corewell Health and the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids for supporting our community through this impactful partnership! 💚

📍 Hesperia Middle School
96 S. Division Street, Hesperia

Congratulations on Your Retirement, Mrs. Hawes!

For 15 years, you have been a valued member of the Hesperia Community Schools family, serving in a variety of roles and always putting students first.

From supporting struggling learners to introducing students to STEM, technology, and hands-on problem-solving, you have challenged our students to think deeper, be creative, and never stop learning. Your patience, encouragement, and willingness to go the extra mile have made a difference in the lives of countless students.

Thank you for your dedication, your passion, and the many ways you have helped our students grow.

Your retirement is well deserved, and your impact on HCS will not be forgotten. Congratulations, Mrs. Hawes! 💚

Congratulations on Your Retirement, Mrs. Purvis!

Thank you for your dedication to the music and band programs at Hesperia Community Schools. Over the past 11 years, you have shared your love of music with our students and helped create countless memories through concerts, performances, football games, parades, and community celebrations.

Your passion, dedication, and commitment to the band and music programs, as well as to our students, have made a lasting impact on Hesperia Community Schools.

Your retirement is well deserved. Thank you for all you have given to our students, our programs, and our community. We wish you nothing but happiness in this next chapter.

🎶 Thank you, Mrs. Purvis—you will be missed! 💚🤍

🎨🐢 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! 💚🤍

🎓 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