Our yearbook team has been hard at work gathering coverage of our many amazing fall events! Here's just a glimpse at some of the fantastic photography that students have done so far this year.
Yearbooks are on sale for $57 until Friday, October 16th. Although books will remain on sale through May, the price will continue to go up every few weeks, so act fast!
Order on Jostens' website here: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1064160/Hesperia-High-School/2025-Yearbook/20240611041821303133/CATALOG_SHOP/?srsltid=AU7gw4UilDThWy8Opfb_kbpYz8ZhU8ODAgdRgyJRa7LYhuIpyvnxOADU
Reminder:
FAFSA Night is this Thursday, 10/1 from 5-8 pm.
Any questions, contact:
Miguel Escobedo III
Hesperia High School
College and Career Readiness Advisor
(231) 854-6734 ext. 8692
escobedom@hesp.net
What is the FAFSA?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmEP38x-1Z8
Why complete the FAFSA form?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtDYpEfAa5U
🏈👑 It’s Homecoming Week! 👑🏈
Join us for the 2026 Homecoming Parade this Friday, September 18, at 5:00 p.m. The parade will begin at the Weaver Park Pavilion and end at the High School.
🏈 Our Varsity Football team kicks off against Muskegon Catholic Central in the Homecoming game at 7:00 p.m. The 2026 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned at halftime!
🌎 This year’s Homecoming theme is “A Night Abroad!” ✈️
Each class will be representing a different destination:
🇯🇵 Freshmen: Japan
🇫🇷 Sophomores: Paris
🇬🇷 Juniors: Greece
🇲🇽 Seniors: Mexico City
👑 Please join us in congratulating the 2026 Homecoming Court!
Freshman Representatives
Ali Kurtz & Onyx Davila
Demi Castillo & Tanner Tinkham
Sophomore Representatives
Emersyn Wilder & Estevan Luevano
Mollie Taylor & Quinten Taylor
Junior Representatives
Chloe Rickard & Andy Lopez-Garcia
Makenzie Golden & Lucas Eichenberg
👑 Senior King & Queen Nominees
Sarissa Conkle & Levi Montague
Lesly Coronado & Zach Loughridge
Lyla Coronado & Nathan Sherburn
Emma Evans & Aiden Smith
💚🤍 We hope to see our Panther community come out to celebrate Homecoming 2026! 🐾
📚 FAFSA NIGHT – OCTOBER 1! 🎓
FAFSA opens on Thursday, October 1! Hesperia seniors and families are invited to make plans to complete the FAFSA with Mr. Escobedo in the HS Media Center from 5:00–8:00 PM.
🍕 Pizza and drinks will be provided!
🎓 Reminder: FAFSA completion is a graduation requirement.
Have questions or need more information? Contact Mr. Escobedo:
📧 escobedom@hesp.net
📞 (231) 854-6734 ext. 8692
We encourage our seniors and families to take advantage of this opportunity to get help completing this important step in the college financial aid process!
FAFSA opens on Thursday, October 1! Hesperia seniors and families are invited to make plans to complete the FAFSA with Mr. Escobedo in the HS Media Center from 5:00–8:00 PM.
🍕 Pizza and drinks will be provided!
🎓 Reminder: FAFSA completion is a graduation requirement.
Have questions or need more information? Contact Mr. Escobedo:
📧 escobedom@hesp.net
📞 (231) 854-6734 ext. 8692
We encourage our seniors and families to take advantage of this opportunity to get help completing this important step in the college financial aid process!
💚🤍 HESPERIA HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING WEEK! 🤍💚
Homecoming is right around the corner, Panthers! 🐾🎉
Check out all the details for Homecoming Spirit Week, September 14–18, and don’t forget to show your Panther pride all week long!
🏈 Homecoming Parade: Friday, September 18 at 5:00 PM
🏈 Homecoming Game: Friday, September 18 at 7:00 PM
💃🕺 Homecoming Dance: Saturday, September 19 from 7:00–10:00 PM in the Hesperia High School Cafeteria
Dance admission is $10 per student or $15 per couple.
Start planning those Spirit Week outfits, and get ready for a great week of Homecoming fun! 💚🤍🐾
Go Panthers!
Homecoming is right around the corner, Panthers! 🐾🎉
Check out all the details for Homecoming Spirit Week, September 14–18, and don’t forget to show your Panther pride all week long!
🏈 Homecoming Parade: Friday, September 18 at 5:00 PM
🏈 Homecoming Game: Friday, September 18 at 7:00 PM
💃🕺 Homecoming Dance: Saturday, September 19 from 7:00–10:00 PM in the Hesperia High School Cafeteria
Dance admission is $10 per student or $15 per couple.
Start planning those Spirit Week outfits, and get ready for a great week of Homecoming fun! 💚🤍🐾
Go Panthers!
📸 School Picture Days Are Coming!
Please mark your calendars for your student’s school picture day:
📗 David C. Outwin Middle School (Grades 5–8)
Friday, September 18
Retakes: Thursday, October 22
📙 Hesperia High School
Monday, September 21
Retakes: Thursday, October 22
📘 Patricia St. Clair Elementary (Grades Pre-K–4)
Tuesday, October 20
Retakes: Tuesday, November 17
Online ordering links become active approximately two weeks before each building’s picture day and remain available until 24 hours after picture day. We will share ordering information for the elementary and high school as it becomes available.
David C. Outwin Middle School families may order online using the link and code below:
🔗 https://gpi.portraitpics.co/?key=2680BFTUOFQACT
Online Order Code: 2680BFTUOFQACT
Get those smiles ready! 💚📸
Run, don't walk- the 2026-2027 Hesperia High School Yearbook is now available for $52, the lowest price of the school year! This offer will only last until September 18th, so purchase your yearbook now to save over ten dollars.
As our yearbooks are ordered ahead of time, this means that the 2026-2027 book will not be in until August. However, our team is hard at work and is very excited to deliver another amazing book this year!
There are also still 2025-2026 books available in the high school office for $60, if you missed your chance to grab one.
Click here to purchase a 2026-2027 book today: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1064160/Hesperia-High-School/2025-Yearbook/20240611041821303133/CATALOG_SHOP/?srsltid=AfmBOookSQrayqqMcf533WSbssHx5s9hP2yqFCtfFjLx-ANEzjuLxCQS
Just a reminder of our district open house tonight from 5-7 pm.
Also, be sure to stop by and see Nurse Sayer for any medical needs.
A Message from Mr. Paine, MS/HS Principal:
🎒✏️ Back-to-School Supply Lists! 📚🖍️
We are so excited to welcome our students and families back for another great school year! 💚
Below you’ll find a general list of school supplies your student may need. Be sure to connect with your child’s teacher at Open House for more specific needs.
💚 If your family needs support with any of the items on the list, please reach out to your child’s teacher. We’re happy to help make sure students have what they need for a great start to the school year.
📅 District Open House
Thursday, August 20 | 5:00–7:00 PM
🏫 First Day of School
Monday, August 24 | Half Day
We can’t wait to see everyone! ✏️🍎📚
We are so excited to welcome our students and families back for another great school year! 💚
Below you’ll find a general list of school supplies your student may need. Be sure to connect with your child’s teacher at Open House for more specific needs.
💚 If your family needs support with any of the items on the list, please reach out to your child’s teacher. We’re happy to help make sure students have what they need for a great start to the school year.
📅 District Open House
Thursday, August 20 | 5:00–7:00 PM
🏫 First Day of School
Monday, August 24 | Half Day
We can’t wait to see everyone! ✏️🍎📚
Thank you for your patience. Here is the 26-27 school year calendar.
The wait is finally over— 2025-2026 Hesperia High School Yearbooks are HERE!
They can be picked up in the high school office. The office is open Monday-Friday from 9 AM-3PM.
There are plenty of extra copies available if there is anyone who missed out on ordering. Please see the staff in the high school office or contact Ms. Erlewein to purchase a copy before they're gone!
🚗 Driver’s Training Registration is Open! 🚗
CAP Driving School has opened registration for their 2026 Segment 1 and Segment 2 classes serving Hesperia, Shelby, and Walkerville students.
✅ Multiple class sessions available throughout the year
✅ Limited spots available – registration is first come, first served
✅ Students must be at least 14 years, 8 months old by the first day of class to enroll in Segment 1
Visit www.capdrivingschool.com for class dates and registration information.
❓ Questions? Please email capdrivingschool@gmail.com
Don't wait—classes fill quickly! 🚦🚘
🚗 Driver’s Training Registration is Open! 🚗
CAP Driving School has opened registration for their 2026 Segment 1 and Segment 2 classes serving Hesperia, Shelby, and Walkerville students.
✅ Multiple class sessions available throughout the year
✅ Limited spots available – registration is first come, first served
✅ Students must be at least 14 years, 8 months old by the first day of class to enroll in Segment 1
Visit www.capdrivingschool.com for class dates and registration information.
❓ Questions? Please email capdrivingschool@gmail.com
Don't wait—classes fill quickly! 🚦🚘
📚 High School Exam Week begins Monday! Be sure to review the schedule, get plenty of rest, and come prepared.
Finish strong, Panthers! 🐾💚
Finish strong, Panthers! 🐾💚
Our 9th-11th grade All A students were rewarded last week for their academic success with a day at Craig's Cruisers in Grand Rapids.
Students enjoyed the zipline ride, raced one another in go-karts, played mini-golf, and ate at the unlimited buffet. Nearly thirty students were invited to attend the trip this year!
Congratulations to these students who put in the work needed to achieve All A's!
Students enjoyed the zipline ride, raced one another in go-karts, played mini-golf, and ate at the unlimited buffet. Nearly thirty students were invited to attend the trip this year!
Congratulations to these students who put in the work needed to achieve All A's!
Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓 Your future is bright, your journey is just beginning, and the best is yet to come.
Hesperia High School Class of 2026 Senior Slideshow (click the link)
🎓 Senior Swingout 2026 is almost here!
Join us as we celebrate the Hesperia High School Class of 2026 and recognize their accomplishments before graduation.
📍 Hesperia High School Gym
🗓 Thursday, May 14
⏰ 12:30 PM
💚 Families and community members are welcome to attend!
Seniors — the finish line is almost here! 🎓
Senior exams begin Tuesday, May 12th. Finish strong, stay focused, and make these last days of high school count. Go Panthers! 💚
Senior exams begin Tuesday, May 12th. Finish strong, stay focused, and make these last days of high school count. Go Panthers! 💚
Hesperia Community Schools is proud to recognize and congratulate our five newest Emergency Medical Technicians on their graduation from West Shore Community College.
Congratulations to Grace Eichenberg, Lillie Gasaway, Hanna Rickard, Olivia McGahan and Irey Valdes! The EMT program is a joint partnership between Hesperia Community Schools, Newaygo County Career Tech center and West Shore Community College.
Congratulations to Grace Eichenberg, Lillie Gasaway, Hanna Rickard, Olivia McGahan and Irey Valdes! The EMT program is a joint partnership between Hesperia Community Schools, Newaygo County Career Tech center and West Shore Community College.
