A note from Mrs. Short: https://app.smore.com/n/w7prz

Attention Elementary Families (Grades K-5): We have an exciting fundraiser coming your way!

Step right up! 🎡📚 Our Book Blast event rolls into town next week. Get ready for a fun-filled adventure as we work together to build our students’ home libraries.

Your student will bring home a Treasure Map with simple steps to earn exciting books, fun prizes, and more along the way. The Book Blast carnival is about to begin! 🎟️✨

@go.booksarefun #BookBlast #BooksAreFun #ReadingIsFun #HomeLibraries #Literacy

A note from Mrs. Short:
https://app.smore.com/n/x0ufc

📸 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! 💚📸

📢 An update from Mrs. Short, our Elementary Principal:

https://app.smore.com/n/zkpev

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.

🎒✏️ 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! ✏️🍎📚

A note from Mrs. Short, Elementary Principal:

https://app.smore.com/n/sxpq4

Please see the following note from Elementary Principal Mrs. Short: https://app.smore.com/n/1a0rv

Elementary Update from Mrs. Short- 5/1/26

Panther Families: Here is an update from Mrs. Short, Elementary Principal: https://app.smore.com/n/9kvn2

National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!

Thank you to all of our dedicated, Professional School Bus Drivers. This team is up before the sun and often out, way past sunset. Without our Bus Drivers we wouldn't have a vital service that much of our community depends on.
Make sure that if you see a bus driver... tell them thank you!

#thankyoubusdrivers #bleedblackandyellow #grit #pantherpride

Kindergarten Roundup is happening now for the 2026-2027 school year!

We’re excited to welcome our newest Panthers and can’t wait to meet your child. If your child will be five years old by September 1, 2026, it’s time to get them registered.

Please be sure to schedule an appointment so we can make the process smooth and give each family the attention they deserve. We look forward to seeing you there!

Call the Elementary Office or Registrar to make an appointment.

Link to Enrollment Form: https://hesp.powerschool.com/public/formbuilder/form.html?formid=715&request_locale=en_US

A Message from our Panther Parent Club:
It's Hesperia Panther Parent Club hosted dance season at the elementary & middle school! Paper flyers will be sent home this week with PreK-4th grade students - extra available in the elementary office. 5-8th will be available in the middle school office.

Get signed up ASAP...You don't want to miss out on these fun, memory making moments! Homeschool students and siblings of HPPC students that attend other schools are welcome to join the fun as long as they fit the age group.

Son & Fun One Glow Ball: Friday, April 24 from 6-8 PM. Paper & online registration available: https://tinyurl.com/GlowCrazyBall Pay with cash, check, or PayPal.

Daddy Daughter Dance: Friday, May 1 from 6-8 PM. Paper only registration. Pay with cash or check.