✨ The magic is almost here! ✨

The curtain rises this week as students from Hesperia's elementary, middle school, and high school come together to present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella at the Dogwood Center for the Performing Arts!

Under the direction of Mrs. Blount, our talented cast and crew have been working incredibly hard to bring this classic story to life. From the stage to the costumes to the music, it’s truly a district-wide production you won’t want to miss.

📅 Friday, March 20, 7:00 PM
📅 Saturday, March 21, 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
📍 Dogwood Center for the Performing Arts

Come support our amazing Panther performers and experience a little fairy-tale magic!

Due to recent turn of weather events this morning (3/13), ALL buses may be running late this morning. Please allow us extra time this morning to safely get our students to school.

A Message from Our Transportation Director, Mr. K

As we near the end of the winter season and begin seeing more sunshine and dry roads, I would like to inform families that bus pickup times may run slightly later than what we have recently been accustomed to.

*Please note this does not affect ALL routes.
Please double-check with your student’s bus driver to confirm any changes to the pickup time(s).

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Transportation Department at (231) 854-9301 or email Kadin Haddock at haddockk@hesp.net

Thank you for your continued cooperation and support.

Spring parent/teacher conferences will be here before you know it.

Middle School & High School Conferences: Wednesday, March 4th- 12-3 PM & 4-7 PM

Elementary Conferences: Wednesday, March 25th- 12-3 PM & 4-7 PM

*Elementary parent/teacher forms will come home closer to conferences.

An important message from Mr. Mey:

February 15, 2026

Dear Families,

We have made the difficult decision to close school for Monday, February 16, due to the Boil Advisory that remains in effect. This decision was not made lightly. However, our number one priority is the safety of our staff and students, and at this time we do not have adequate supplies of bottled water, cold lunch items, and hand sanitizer to remain open on Monday.

We also understand the importance of providing as many days of instruction for students as we can. Our plan is to procure, tomorrow, the necessary number of the above items to remain open through the remainder of the boil advisory. When we open again on Tuesday, we will have bottled water for all staff and students, as well as adequate hand sanitizer and the ability to serve every student prepackaged breakfast and lunch. In addition, we will have increased supervision of hand washing for our youngest students, and drinking fountains and bottle fillers will be shut off.

We understand that this is a frustrating situation, and we appreciate your patience, grace, and support as we navigate it together.

Sincerely, Bryan D. Mey Superintendent

Update from Superintendent Bryan Mey

We are aware of the Village of Hesperia’s boil water advisory and understand families may have questions.

District administration is working closely with the Newaygo County Health Department and village officials while reviewing our internal safety protocols to determine the feasibility of conducting school safely.

We will communicate any changes promptly and provide updates as additional information becomes available.

The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.

Happy February, Panthers! 💚
Just a friendly reminder that while Wednesdays are usually half days, February includes a few full Wednesdays due to Count Day and Mid-Winter Break. Here’s a quick look at the month so you can plan ahead!

School Spelling Bee Results:

We are excited to announce the winners of this year’s school spelling bee!

In the Elementary division, Scarlet Craner took First Place, with Alan Reyes as the runner-up. While Alan is unable to advance due to a pre-scheduled family event, we can’t even BEE upset about his trip! As a result, Sparrow Forbes will step in to represent us in the runner-up position.

In the Middle School division, our champion is Emerson Cram, followed by runner-up Brandon Hesse. The competition came down to three exceptional spellers—Emerson, Brandon, and Lillien Thompson—who faced off in a thrilling four-round showdown that truly kept everyone buzzing.

Congratulations to all of our spellers for their hard work, focus, and fantastic performances!

Our four representatives will move on to the Regional Bee to compete against champions from other local schools. Please join us in wishing them luck on February 24 at 4:00 PM at the NCRESA in Fremont.

🚗 Driver’s Training!
CAP Driving School registration is now OPEN for upcoming Segment 1 and Segment 2 classes.

👉 Register at: www.capdrivingschool.com

Visit their website for more details!