Hanford Elementary School District

06/09/2026

🎓✨ HESD Grad Walks ✨🎓

On Friday, our elementary sites welcomed back a very special group of visitors—members of the Class of 2026! 🎉

Graduates returned to the schools where their educational journeys began, walking the halls in their caps and gowns while current students lined the corridors to cheer them on. 📣👏

From future dreams to graduation achievements, these students are a reminder of what hard work, perseverance, and determination can accomplish. We are incredibly proud of our graduates and wish them all the best as they begin their next chapter.

Once a part of the HESD family, always a part of the HESD family. ❤️💙

06/05/2026

🎓 HESD Highlight – Monroe Elementary 🐴

Today, Monroe Elementary celebrated and bid farewell to its amazing 6th graders! Many of these students have been part of the Monroe family since TK or Kindergarten, making this a truly special and meaningful milestone.

We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished during their time at Monroe and wish them the very best as they begin the next chapter of their educational journey in junior high. Congratulations, Mustangs! Your hard work, growth, and achievements have prepared you for great things ahead.

💙 Once a Mustang, always a Mustang. We can't wait to see all that you accomplish!

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06/05/2026

HESD is hiring a full-time DSF Work Control Technician and a part-time READY Site Lead. These positions can be viewed on our website www.hanfordesd.org/employment or on https://www.edjoin.org/HESD

06/02/2026

🎉 HESD – Notice to Parents 📣

School's Out for Summer! 🌞

Friday, June 5, 2026, is the last day of school and will be a minimum day for all students. As we wrap up another incredible school year, we want to thank our students, families, and staff for their hard work and dedication. We are so proud of all that our Hanford Elementary students have accomplished this year!

We wish everyone a fun, safe, and memorable summer break filled with sunshine, laughter, and adventure! ☀️🍉🎒

🎉 HESD – Aviso a los Padres 📣

¡Se acabaron las clases para el verano! 🌞

El viernes 5 de junio de 2026 es el último día de clases y será un día mínimo para todos los alumnos. Al concluir otro increíble año escolar, queremos agradecer a nuestros estudiantes, familias y personal por su arduo trabajo y dedicación. ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de todo lo que nuestros alumnos del Distrito Escolar Elemental de Hanford lograron este año!

¡Les deseamos a todos unas vacaciones de verano divertidas, seguras e inolvidables, llenas de sol, alegría y aventuras! ☀️🍉🎒

05/26/2026

✨ HESD Employee Recognition 2026 ✨

Last Wednesday, we had the honor of celebrating the incredible employees who make a difference in our schools every single day. From years of dedicated service to the lasting impact made on students, staff, and families — we are grateful for each and every member of the HESD team. 💙

Thank you for your hard work, commitment, and heart. Congratulations to all of our honorees and milestone recipients! 👏🍎

05/22/2026

05/20/2026

HESD – Notice to Parents 📣

Just a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. Additionally, Friday, May 22, 2026, will be a minimum day for all students.

We hope our HESD families enjoy the long weekend!

Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

05/18/2026

🌟 HESD Highlight – Induction Program 🌟

We are incredibly proud of our 2026 HESD Induction Graduates! 🎓👏

The following teachers have successfully completed a rigorous two-year induction program to clear their California teaching credential. Throughout this journey, they set meaningful professional goals, engaged in thoughtful reflection on their practice, and demonstrated continuous growth in their work with students.

Please join us in celebrating these outstanding HESD educators:
✨ Eric Gonzalez ✨ Ashlyn Vidana ✨ Brittni Roberts ✨ Karina Escobedo ✨ Kelcie Rose ✨ Jewelie Haney

Congratulations on this remarkable achievement! Your dedication to students and commitment to excellence truly make a difference. 🍎📚

A special thank you to the Induction Team — Kristina Baldwin, Joanna Stone, Angela Protzman, and Danika Garant — for their support, guidance, and encouragement throughout this journey. We are so proud of you all! ❤️

04/28/2026

HESD Highlight - Woodrow Wilson Junior High School

625 volunteer hours logged at The Salvation Army by our outstanding Warriors! Definitely many moments of kindness that changed lives. What a way to give back to our Hanford community!