We are incredibly proud of Hannah Hiddema, Christopher Hiddema, and Kloe Graham who represented HCS at West Michigan Student Showcase on March 24. Their hard work, professionalism, and dedication were evident throughout the event..
Kloe Graham won first place in Literary Arts! This is the first time a Hesperia High School student has won 1st place. The first place trophy is displayed in the high school office. You can read Kloe's poem submissions by following the link below.
https://www.westmishowcase.org/award-categories/literary-arts/
The brother and sister duo, performed by Hannah and Christopher, was an amazing rendition of “Anything You Can Do” by Irving Berlin from the musical, Annie Get Your Gun.
Congratulations to our Hesperia Jazz Band on their Excellent ratings at yesterday’s first graded MSBOA State Jazz Band performance in many years. We had the bonus of getting a clinic with the great jazz teacher, Dr. James Sawyer.
Congratulations to our MSBOA District All-Stars, Elyssa Wright, Karma Brimmer, Ana Doctor and Olivia Gerard. Great performance at White Cloud HS Tuesday night!
✨ A Magical Thank You ✨
So proud of this incredible cast and crew—your hard work, perseverance, and heart made Cinderella truly magical! 👑
Thank you to our amazing community for your support—it meant everything. 💚
— Mrs. Blount, Theatre Director
Important Announcement from Mr. Escobedo:
FAFSA Night is TONIGHT, March 25th from 5-8 pm. This will be the last FAFSA night for 2026 graduates.
Please contact Mr. Escobedo with any questions at escobedom@hesp.net.
If you have 45-60 minutes to spare on Monday, would you please consider donating blood at the NHS-sponsored blood drive this Monday, March 23? The drive runs from 8-1:30PM in the HS Library.
This is our last drive of the year. The donation gift is a hooded sweatshirt.
You can sign up here:
https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11609299
On Monday, March 23, our National Honor Society Chapter is hosting the last blood drive of the year. The drive runs from 8 am to 1:30 p.m. in the HS Library. The donor gift is a hooded sweatshirt.
Use this link to sign up: https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11609299
✨ 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.
The Panthers travel to Ludington on February 11 for the next conference matchups. 📚🧬🎶
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!
