HCS is closed today, 2/13/25.
Project Focus is canceled today, 2/12.
This is a reminder, tomorrow (2/12) is a full day of school. Also, it is Count Day.
If your child is ill tomorrow, please call into their building secretary to report the absence. Thank you for your support.
Please see the attached letter from the District Health Department #10.
Due to continued widespread illness among students and staff, Hesperia Community Schools will be closed once again on Monday, February 10, for deep cleaning and sanitization.
We appreciate your efforts in helping prevent the spread of illness. Please remember to keep students home until they are fever- and symptom-free for at least 24 hours.
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we work to keep our school community healthy. We look forward to welcoming everyone back soon!
Stay well, Panthers!
Contact CAP Driving School with any questions at capdrivingschool@gmail.com.
Registration is at www.CapDrivingSchool.com.
Hesperia Chess Team Stays Undefeated!
The Hesperia Chess Team earned a dominant 22.5 to 2.5 victory over Mason County Central yesterday, improving their season record to 4-0.
Coached by Lisa Frazier and Assistant Coach, Danielle Arbogast, the Panthers are the defending conference champions and will compete for their second straight title on Tuesday, February 11th, when they host Montague in a key home match.
Best of luck to the team as they aim for back-to-back championships! Let's go, Panthers!
Due to a significant increase in illness among staff and students, Hesperia Community Schools will be closed on Friday, February 7 for deep cleaning and sanitation.
To help prevent further spread of illness, we kindly ask parents to keep students home until they are fever and symptom-free for at least 24 hours before returning to school.
Thank you for your understanding and support in keeping our school community healthy. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to seeing everyone back in class on Monday.
Stay well, Panthers!
Let’s go, Hesperia!!! 🐾💪 Panther Nation is cheering loudly as you take on the County Bee. Stay sharp, stay confident, and show off your spelling power! 🏆✨ #PantherPride #SpellStrong
**Parents, please have your spellers to NCRESA by 4 pm on February 18. Let us know if you need help with transportation.
Winter Family Night | Thur. 2/13 | 5:30-7:30 pm Sponsored by the Hesperia Panther Parent Club See flyer for details, and register by 2/10: tinyurl.com/WinterFamilyFun25 or email HesperiaPantherParentClub@gmail.com
UPDATE- The Middle School and High School Glow Dances have been CANCELLED for Friday, 2/7. More info to come on a reschedule date.
We have a couple GLO NIGHTS coming up this Friday! Be sure to look at the flyers for details.
The Middle School has a GLOW activity night coming up on Friday! It is in the MS Gym and Cafeteria on 2/7 from 5-7 pm. Cost is $5. This is for grades 5-8.
The High School also has a GLO dance on Friday! It will be in the HS Gym on 2/7 from 8-11 pm. Cost is $5 if also attending the home basketball game, otherwise is $10 to enter. This is for gradse 9-12.
The 16th Annual Panther Pink Out is TOMORROW, Wednesday, January 29th. Doors open at 3:45. Senior night begins at 4:45, and wrestling at 5:00. Ticket sales for prizes will begin at 3:45, and will be drawn during the final round of matches.
Bring cash, your checkbook, you will want to get in on these drawings, items to purchase, and an amazing bake sale! We hope you can join us to cheer on our Panthers on the mat, and make a difference for our three recipients: Fred Scheffler, Brianne Tapanila, and Peg Thompson. #PantherPriide #PantherPinkOut
Congratulations to our Spelling Bee finalists!!! Sparrow Forbes placed first in the elementary, while Easton Hornbrook won the middle school. Harley Pinnell and Jack Parsons as runners-up!!!
The two winners will move on to represent Hesperia at the County Bee in February.
Shout out to all our spellers, even the ones who left before we could snap a group photo. We couldn't BEE prouder!!! Way to go, Panthers!!!
Due to continued severe winter weather and hazardous conditions, HCS will be closed tomorrow, 1/23/25.
HCS will be closed tomorrow, January 22nd, due to extreme temperatures and declining road conditions. Stay safe, Panthers!
HCS will be closed tomorrow, January 21st, due to extreme temperatures and declining road conditions. Stay safe, Panthers!
FAFSA Night is still on tonight from 5:00-8:00 pm!
Seniors and senior parents, please join us in the media center! Enter through the Middle School doors, closest to the Middle School gym!
*Bring your SSN and your 2023 tax information (parents too).
Contact Mr. Escobedo with any questions.
escobedom@hesp.net
(231) 854-6734 ext. 8692
A message from Mrs. Ingell:
We are continuing with incentives and panther buck earnings for students' second semester going toward items that students can purchase with them and towards entrance fees to home sports events. This Friday, students may purchase a treat out of seminar with a panther buck. This week it is going to be frigid outside. Please be safe out there and enjoy Martin Luther King Jr. and Inauguration Day!
Middle School Sports and Activities:
* Middle school wrestling practice daily after school.
* Friday, January 24th Middle School Wrestling @ Fennville 4:00 p.m.
* 7th and 8th grade girls basketball open gym is Wednesday, January 15th and 22nd at 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the middle school. First practice is on Monday, January 27th.
* Middle School Spelling Bee is on Tuesday, January 28th between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. If you have any questions contact Mrs. Frederick or Mrs. Montague.
* Hesperia Pink Out 2025 is Wednesday, January 29th, with Senior Night beginning at 4:45 p.m. and wrestling beginning at 5:00 p.m. You can support by sponsoring a wrestler, raffle items donated, purchasing a pink out shirt, sharing a post, and coming to the event. If you have questions, contact Mrs. Walker or Mrs. Kammer.
* Middle school writing club sign up sheets are in the middle school office. A meeting will be scheduled this week. More information will be forthcoming.
Once again, stay safe out there and students, let's have a great second semester!
Mrs. Ingell
We are closed Monday, January 20th, due to weather conditions.
A message from Mr. Escobedo:
Be sure to let Mr. Escobedo know if you plan to attend FAFSA Night on January 20th (5-8 pm). This is in the high school media center.
You can RSVP with Mr. Escobedo at escobedom@hesp.net, or call 231-854-6734, ext. 8692.
