Mr. Naples' class visited the Oceana County Building in Hart to offer coffee, hot chocolate, and tea as a little Friday pick-me-up! This gave students the opportunity to interact positively with members of our local community, government, and sheriff's department!
The 320 Crew did so well serving up refreshments as well as laughs and smiles! It was a wonderful way to apply all of the communication and functional life-skills we have been developing related to future employment and independent living!
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 by doing Match Up Monday with famous beginning lines from books, reading another book by trailing through the halls to read it on Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday under the stars reading a book, traveling on Thursday to another country to read, and Friday reading in their seminars.
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:
Monday-Middle School Girls Basketball Home vs MCC at 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday-Middle School Wrestling at Montague at 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday- Middle School Girls Basketball at Ludington at 4:00 p.m.
Friday-Middle School Girls Basketball Home vs. Holton at 4:00 p.m.
Saturday-Middle School Wrestling at Whitehall at 9:00 a.m.
Thanks again for your support! It was great seeing parents at conferences, ball games, and at the musical this week! We appreciate it!
Mrs. Ingell
A Message from Mrs. Ingell:
Middle school students will be participating in Read Across America today for twenty minutes during the second hour. Our students will also attend the March Reading Month kick off assembly during seminar today! This month, many fun reading activities have been planned by our staff for our students! We are so fortunate to have such awesome staff in the middle school!
Students are 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:
* Monday- Girls Basketball Home vs. Oakridge 4:00 p.m.
* Wednesday-Girls Basketball Home vs. Shelby 4:00 p.m.
* Wednesday-Parent Teacher Conferences 12:00-3:00 and 4:00-7:00. Please call the middle school office at 231-854-6475 to schedule an appointment, each conference will be 15 minutes long.
Thanks again for your support and we look forward to seeing you,
Mrs. Ingell
📢 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.
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Boy Scout troop signups and registration are on Sunday, March 2nd at the Lions Den.
Contact Randy Ackley with any questions (231) 854-0075.
Mark your calendars!
The Hesperia Theatre Association is performing James and the Giant Peach, Jr. on Friday, March 7th and March 8th at the Dogwood Center for Performing Arts. You won't want to miss our talented students in this production led by Mrs. Nancy Blount.
Middle School and High School conferences are coming up on March 5th. Please call to schedule your child's conferences soon. Thank you for your support!
A Message From Mrs. Ingell:
Middle school students will receive a panther buck and treat on Monday for no missing assignments in their seminar. Friday, students will be able to buy a treat for a panther buck in the seminar as well.
Students are participating in a read aloud named "Soar" in their seminar classes. They also will be participating in Rachel's Challenge starting this week by completing a positive connection with students and teachers that will help them appreciate others, while having a chain reaction of kindness and compassion in our community. Both encourage students to be aware of the impact of their words and actions on the lives of others and setting goals to make a difference.
Friday, students will be attending an assembly to kick off March is Reading Month. They will be traveling while reading and filling in their passports!
Middle School Sports and Activities:
* Monday JV/Varsity Boys Basketball @ Shelby 7:00 p.m. Districts
*Monday Girls Basketball vs Hart Home 4:00 p.m.
* Monday Middle School Wrestling @ Ludington 4:00 p.m.
* Wednesday Middle School Girls Basketball vs Manistee Home 4:00 p.m.
* Friday Wrestling State @ Ford Field
* Saturday Wrestling State @ Ford Field
Parents, as a reminder, parent & teacher conferences are Wednesday, March 5th from 12:00-3:00 p.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m. for middle school and high school students. You will need to call the middle school or high school office to schedule an appointment, each conference will be 15 minutes long. Once again, thank you for all of your support! Have a great week!
A message from Mrs. Ingell:
Middle school students will receive a panther buck and treat on Tuesday for no missing assignments in their seminar. Friday, students will participate in the incentive by having no RTC, ASD, ISS, or OSS's. Students will be able to sign up for electronics, movies, gym, board games, reading/drawing activities.
Students are participating in a read aloud named "Soar" as well, to help students have empathy for others and continue building a positive culture in our school community. Weekly students will be participating in positive connections with students and teachers that help them appreciate others , while having a chain reaction of kindness and compassion in our community. Both encourage students to be aware of the impact of their words and actions on the lives of others and setting goals to make a difference.
Thursday during Seminar, students will be awarded for January Student of the Month, Honor Roll, and All A's.
Middle School Sports and Activities:
* Tuesday, Middle School County Spelling Bee @ NCRESA 4:30 p.m.
*Wednesday, Middle School Wrestling Home 4:00 p.m.
* Wednesday, Girls Basketball @ Holton 4:00 p.m.
Parents, thank you for your support! As a reminder, please check Skyward to view your child's missing assignments and grades. Hesperia is a great place to be a part of!
Mrs. Ingell
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.
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
A message from Mrs. Ingell:
Middle school students today will receive a panther buck for no missing assignments in their seminar. This Friday students will be able to buy a treat with the panther bucks and finish Round 2 of Battleship.
Next Thursday, students will participate in the incentive by having no RTC, ASD, ISS, or OSS's. Students will be able to sign up for electronics, movies, gym, board games, reading and other ideas for the incentive.
Middle School Sports and Activities:
* Wednesday Middle School Wrestling @ Fremont at 4:00 p.m.
* Shout Out to Daylen Castillo for placing in the top 12 out of 30,000 students in the State of Michigan Patriots Pen essay contest! We are proud of him!
* Shout Out to elementary students Sparrow Forbes for taking 1st in the Spelling Bee, and Harley Pinnell for placing as the runner up! Shout out to middle school students Easton Hornbrook for taking 1st in the Spelling Bee, and Jack Parsons as the runner up! The first place winners will compete against students from local schools at NCRESA on February 18th. The runner-ups will take their place if necessary. Way to go, Panthers!
Parents, thank you for supporting us and coming together as a community to help others during Pink Out! It was awesome to see and experience again this year!
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.
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!!!
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
A message from Mrs. Ingell:
Middle school students will receive a panther buck for no missing assignments on Monday. The semester ends this Friday, January 17th. We will be having an assembly on Friday for the November and December student of the month, and panther buck drawing for prizes. We are continuing with incentives and panther buck earnings going toward items that students like, and towards entrance fees to home sports events. This seems to be working great for staff and students! Our students are working hard and we appreciate it!
Middle School Sports and Activities:
* Honors Band is performing Tuesday in Shelby at 6:30 p.m. for parents.
* Middle School wrestling practice has started daily after school.
* 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 Panther 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 any questions, contact Mrs. Walker or Mrs. Kammer.
The elementary and middle school spelling bee is on Tuesday, January 28th. The elementary is at 8:30 am-10:30 am, with middle school from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm. This will be held in the high school cafeteria. A Zoom link will be announced soon.
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A message from Mrs. Ingell:
Welcome back to school students! Middle school students will receive a panther buck on Tuesday for no missing assignments, instead of on Monday. On Monday, teachers will be going over expectations for classrooms and the building as a reminder for students. Parents, the semester ends on January 17th, only two weeks away. Please check skyward on grades and missing assignments. Students have two weeks to finish strong!
On January 17th, we will be having an assembly for student of the month for November and December, along with a panther buck drawing for prizes to finish the semester. This Friday, students will be able to buy a snack for two panther bucks again! We are doing great this year, let's keep panther pride rolling!
Middle School Sports and Activities:
* In the library today is a blood drive being held by the National Honor Society. If you can donate, please come on in or schedule an appointment. Thanks for donating for an awesome cause!
* Girls and Boys Middle School sports start up again. MS Wrestling practice begins today after school until 5:15 with a parent meeting immediately following. MS Girls Basketball signups are coming out soon! Stay tuned.
Have a great week!
Mrs. Ingell
