Hesperia Community Schools

10/19/2026

National School Bus Safety Week
October 19th-24th

Our Transportation Department is joining the nationwide Operation Safe Stop Initiative! Remember — the few seconds it takes to stop for a school bus can save a life!

10/16/2026

📸 Picture Day is Coming to Patricia St. Clair Elementary! 📸

Get those smiles ready! 😁 School Picture Day for Patricia St. Clair Elementary (Grades Pre-K–4) is coming up!

📅 Picture Day: Tuesday, October 20

📸 Order Your School Pictures Online!

Families can order school pictures using the link and online order code below:

🔗 https://gpi.portraitpics.co/?key=6156MMVHYCMEMJ

Online Order Code: 6156MMVHYCMEMJ

Online ordering is available now and will remain open until 24 hours after Picture Day.

📅 Upcoming Picture Retake Dates:

David C. Outwin Middle School: Thursday, October 22

Hesperia High School: Thursday, October 22

Patricia St. Clair Elementary: Tuesday, November 17

Please mark your calendars if your student needs to have their picture retaken!

We can't wait to see all those smiling faces! 💚🖤🤍

10/16/2026

Jill of All Trades was an awesome experience for our female students! 🚧

Held at Ferris State University, this event was designed to introduce young women to careers in the skilled trades and highlight the many opportunities available to them. Students had the chance to explore different trades, learn about career pathways, and see firsthand that these fields are great options for women, too!

A special thank-you to Mrs. Sherburn for taking most of these pictures and capturing the experience! 📸

10/16/2026

🎶💚🖤 DIVISION 1 RATING! 🖤💚🎶

Congratulations to our Hesperia Marching Band on earning a Division 1 rating at the MSBOA District 1 Marching Band Festival held at Big Rapids High School! 🏆🥁🎺

Band Director Mr. Ott shared:
“Couldn’t be prouder of all the hard work that led us to this place. These students have met every challenge I’ve placed before them and more, and their efforts have been rewarded in kind. Go Green!!!”

We are so proud of our students and Mr. Ott for their dedication, hard work, and outstanding performance!

Way to go, Panthers! 💚🖤🐾

10/15/2026

🎤 Grab the mic, it's fall break time! 🎶
The energy was real and our elementary staff were ready to sing their way into a 4 day weekend! 🍂

10/15/2026

🍂🍁 Fall Break is almost here!

Reminder: Hesperia Community Schools will be closed Friday, October 16, and Monday, October 19.

Students will return on Tuesday, October 20. Enjoy the long weekend, Panthers! 🐾

10/09/2026

Attention:

Effective immediately, squishies and any toys containing unknown or potentially messy liquids will not be allowed on school buses. We have had incidents of students popping these items, including popping them on other students.

Please be advised that these items will be confiscated if found on the bus, and a parent/guardian will be required to pick them up.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and clean environment for all students. If you have questions or concerns, please direct them to the transportation office.

10/08/2026

This afternoon, October 8, you may notice additional law enforcement and emergency services vehicles in the Hesperia Community Schools parking lot.

Emergency services personnel will be meeting with school administration for planning, a walkthrough, and an assessment. This is a planned visit to support school safety preparedness.

Thank you to our emergency services partners for helping keep our students, staff, and community safe!

10/07/2026

🐾🗓️ Just a reminder that Wednessday, 10/7, is Count Day. This is a FULL DAY of school.

Be sure to check out our school calendar by visiting our website: www.hesp.net

10/05/2026

A note from Mrs. Short:

Patricia St. Clair Elementary