Eleven members of the Hesperia High School Jazz Band attended the Hastings Jazz Festival on Friday, April 25. There were 140 performances over three days of the festival. Mrs. Purvis, HHS Band Instructor, reported, "We played very well. We enjoyed listening to other bands and we enjoyed a brief exploration of the downtown area. On the way home, we were treated to dinner at Qdoba and dessert at the Cheesecake Factory." Congratulations to all of our amazing jazz band musicians!!!!

Prom is May 10th and Birch & Blossom are partnering up with us once again for deliveries to the HS parking lot that morning. Don't delay, order yours TODAY!

Only 6 more days to order your yearbook. Orders close on April 30. Go to Jostens.com/yearbook to order

Just a reminder that tomorrow, 4/23, is a half day of school. Thank you.

Attention Seniors! There is a Logan Pearson Foundation scholarship available for Hesperia High School seniors pursuing careers in the trades. Apply by May 2nd: bit.ly/4ctt6Sd or by scanning the QR code on the flyer. See flyer for details.

Our 1st graders teamed up with high school chemistry students for the annual 'Bag Lab' experiment — a tradition filled with fun, discovery, and excitement for both age groups!

A Message from Mrs. Prado in Regards to High School Yearbooks: It has come to my attention that some people have been unable to use the ordering link we posted for ordering a yearbook. Still interested? Go to this link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1064160/Hesperia-High-School/Yearbook/20240611041821303133/CATALOG_SHOP/Yearbook/20240611041821350133#design/0 The books are currently $55 and Jostens allows you to split the payments over a few months. I hope this is helpful.

Just a reminder we have a FULL DAY of school tomorrow. We have a HALF DAY of school on Friday this week, in observance of Good Friday. Thank you!

Be sure to check out the FREE PRESCHOOL opportunities right here in Hesperia and throughout Newaygo County. Apply now for the 2025-2026 school year by scanning the QR code on the flyer, or clicking here: https://ncresa.powerschool.com/public/formbuilder/form.html?formid=605&request_locale=en_US

The Class of 2025 partnered with the Hesperia Beautification Committee for their annual Senior Service Day on Wednesday, April 9. Students and other volunteers worked around the Village, raking, spreading mulch, trimming bushes, and general yard work. Thank you, Seniors!

The deadline to order high school yearbooks is April 30th! Be sure to order now! www.jostens.com/easypay

We hope you had a relaxing spring break. We hope to see you all on Tuesday, April 8th, as we return from break. As a reminder, we do NOT have a half day of school this week. We have full days all week. We can't wait to see you all soon!

Be sure to check out CAP Driving School's website for their upcoming spring sessions! You can find out more information at: www.capdrivingschool.com

Congratulations to the high school band on their superior performance at their recent band evaluations festival. The performance was solid with straight ones and a two in sight reading It was an overall one and they sounded fabulous. Congratulations on an impressive performance!

Just a reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday, March 12th is a half day of school. Thank you!

Mark your calendars for March 19th! West Michigan Student Showcase is at the Frauenthal in Muskegon. For more information, visit WestMichiganShowcase.org, or see the attached flyer.

Students from Hesperia Community Schools performed the musical “James and the Giant Peach” three times over the weekend. Director, Nancy Blount, is very proud of these students and thankful for the adults in our community who volunteered to help make this, our 14th show, a true success.

Attention all Panther Parents and Students: The last day to order a 2025 high school yearbook is April 30, 2025. Jostens even has a payment plan that allows you to split the payments up. Don't miss out on the memories from this school year.

One week left until NHS’s last blood drive of the year. Versiti is offering 1 entry to win a 5 night Hawaiian Vacation for March 2025 donations. No code needed. Find our March 14 drive here: https://bitly.versiti.org/41fH3hv

📢 KINDERGARTEN PRE-REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🎉 Do you have a child turning 5 before September 1, 2025? Now is the time to pre-register for kindergarten at Patricia St. Clair Elementary! ✅ Why Pre-Register? • Helps us plan for the best experience for your child! • Ensures your child gets a screening appointment. • Supports our school in securing resources for our students! 📌 Documents Needed: ✔ Birth Certificate ✔ Immunization Records ✔ Proof of Residency ✔ Dental Screener 🔗 Sign up now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6FjEC7JZXSbibr0IjRwgzSe5Qy0df9LxiTb4Y4NX00hgOBA/viewform?usp=dialog ☎ Call Kristin Tanner at 231-854-6615 to schedule your screening appointment. Help us spread the word! 📣 Tag friends, share this post, and let’s get a great group of kindergarteners registered for next year! #HesperiaCommunitySchools #KindergartenRegistration #FuturePanthers