The 8th graders will be heading to the Ford Museum in Detroit on Thursday, May 22nd. Students need to arrive at school by 5:45 a.m. to board the charter bus.
A permission slip will be sent home with your child—please keep an eye out for it.
Due to a variety of scheduling conflicts and low participation, tomorrow’s middle school dances/activity nights have been canceled.
We appreciate your understanding and will look forward to planning future events that better fit everyone’s availability.
📢 Important Update: End-of-Year School Dates 📅
Due to the number of snow days this year, we’ve made adjustments to our end-of-year schedule to meet state requirements. Please see the updated dates in the graphic below. ⬇️
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding!
Summer Fun at Project Focus! Summer Registration packets will start rolling out next week! This is for students currently in grades K-8. Please contact the elementary and middle school site coordinators for any questions or additional information.
Just a reminder that tomorrow, 4/30, is a half day of school.
Thank you.
A Message from Mrs. Ingell:
On Monday, students that were not here for M-Step last week will be taking the make up test. Students that have no missing assignments will receive a panther buck. forms for the Daddy Daughter Dance are due today as well.
Middle School Sports and Activities:
* 5th grade will be M-Step testing on Tuesday this week.
* Middle School track meet @ Holton on Monday at 4:00 p.m.
* Middle School track meet home on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.
* Spring Formal Dance is Friday:
5th and 6th grade 5:30-7:00 p.m.
7th and 8th grade 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Admission is $5.00, open gym and concessions are available
Let's have a great week!
Mrs. Ingell
Just a reminder that tomorrow, 4/23, is a half day of school. Thank you.
UPDATE: THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED.
There is a middle school dance coming up Friday, May 2nd. Please see the flyer for details.
A Message from Mrs. Ingell:
On Monday, we will have a kick off assembly for M-Step testing that starts on Tuesday for all 5th through 8th and 11th graders. Please remind your child to get rest the night before testing on Tuesday and Thursday.
Middle School Sports and Activities:
* Monday-Middle School Track @ Shelby 4:00 p.m.
* Wednesday-Middle School Track Home vs. Hart 4:00 p.m.
* Friday-Son and Stars Dance from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
* May 2nd is the Middle School Spring Formal Dance
* May 8th Student of the Month Assembly for April
* May 9th Incentives and Testing Celebration day, 6th grade fundraiser Yoder's frozen Yogurt day
* May 9th Daddy Daughter Dance 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Have a great week! Let's go Panthers!
Mrs. Ingell
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
A message from Mrs. Ingell:
Middle school students will receive a panther buck on Monday if they have no missing assignments.Students are participating in the read aloud book "Soar" in their seminar classes. On Thursday, we will be having an assembly for February and March Student of the Month, All A's, Honor Roll, and the Panther buck drawing.
On Monday next week, we will have a kick off assembly for M-Step testing that starts next week. Please remind your child to get rest the night before testing on Tuesday and Thursday.
Middle School Sports and Activities:
* Make up PSAT testing
* Middle School track practice after school.
* First middle school track meet is April 21st @ Shelby at 4:00 p.m.
* First home middle school track meet is April 23rd against Hart at 4:00 p.m.
* 7th grade field trip to the Dogwood Center is this Wednesday, April 16th.
* April 22nd through May 2nd is M-Step testing
* April 25th is the Son and Stars Dance
* May 8th will be the April Student of the Month assembly
Looks like the warm weather is almost here! Have a great week!
Mrs. Ingell
A message from Mrs. Ingell:
Welcome back middle school students! This week we are testing in the high school and eighth grade for the SAT, ACT, and the PSAT. There will be snacks and water available for students at break times. Please be quiet in the hallways during testing times. Students are to make sure their phones are silenced during testing times. They are not allowed in the testing areas. Please get rest the night before testing as well.
Middle school students will be able to buy a treat from the incentive bag on Friday with a panther buck again. Students will be participating in the read aloud book "Soar" and another Rachel's Challenge connection this week as well to build kindness and compassion in our community.
Middle School Sports and Activities:
* 8th grade PSAT testing
* Middle school boys and girls track practice
* First middle school track meet is April 21st @ Shelby 4:00 p.m.
* First home middle school track meet is April 23rd against Hart at 4:00 p.m.
* 7th grade field trip to the Dogwood Center on April 16th
* April 17th is the February and March Student of the Month, All A's, and Honor Roll assembly
*MSTEP testing starts the week of April 22nd
* May 8th will be the April Student of the Month assembly
Once again, welcome back and let's finish the year strong! Looking forward to seeing all of you tomorrow!
Mrs. Ingell
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!
A Message from Mrs. Ingell:
Today is the start of the last marking period! Middle school students will be participating in the last week of March is Reading Month activities.
Match-up Monday: Emojis
Tuesday: Reading Pink And Say through the halls of the middle school
Wednesday: Reading Western Tall Tales
Thursday: Traveling to another country to read and filling in their passports
Friday: Popcorn and a Movie to finish the week
Middle School Sports and Activities:
* Middle school boys and girls track starts today.
* 7th grade field trip to the Dogwood Center on April 16th
* 8th grade PSAT testing the week we return from break.
* MSTEP testing starts the week of April 22nd.
Parents, enjoy the week of break with your family! Thanks for your support throughout the year!
Glow Night!!! There is a middle school activity night with open gym this Friday! Don't forget to wear your neon clothes!
A Message from Mrs. Ingell:
Middle school students will receive a panther buck and treat on Monday for no missing assignments in their seminar. Students are participating in the March is Reading Month activities.
Matchup Monday: What are my teachers reading?
Tuesday: Reading Lon Po Po through the halls of the middle school
Wednesday: Reading while dressed as a villain
Thursday: Traveling to another country to read
Friday: Read with all school adventure and buy a snack with panther bucks
Students are also participating in the read aloud book "Soar" and another Rachel's Challenge connection this week as well to build kindness and compassion in our community.
Middle School Sports and Activities:
* Middle School Boys and Girls track and field sign ups are in the office.
Parents, as a reminder the end of the marking period is this Friday, March 21st. Have a great week!
Mrs. Ingell
Congratulations to the seventh and eighth grade band for their excellent ratings at their evaluations festival recently. Very impressive, Panthers!
Just a reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday, March 12th is a half day of school.
Thank you!
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.
