Hesperia Unified School District

Tonight's #SchoolSiteHighlight takes us to Mission Crest's Back to School Night event. The event was amazing and packed with students, parents and staff. Way to go Chargers! All HUSD schools have either Back to School or Meet the Teacher nights. Contact your child's school to learn more.

Today's #SchoolSiteHighlight covers all the school sites in the Hesperia family! We are celebrating our amazing 2025-2026 District Employees of the Year! These champions bring hands-on learning, real-world skills, and endless care to our students every single day. District-Wide Winners Elementary Teacher of the Year: Colleen Wilkinson (1st Grade, Juniper Elementary) – Bringing lessons to life with fun, hands-on learning activities that get kids excited about reading and math! Secondary Teacher of the Year: Dustin Scott (English, Mojave High School) – Helping students master real-world writing and speaking skills for college and career success! Classified / Student Impact: Raymond Lazard (Proctor, Cottonwood Elementary) – Keeping our playground safe while teaching students teamwork and kindness in real time. Classified / Service Impact: Angela Edwards (Executive Secretary I, Education Services) – Working behind the scenes so our district runs smoothly for every family. Certificated Site Support: Tamara Morris (School Counselor, Cottonwood Elementary) – Giving kids real-life tools to handle big feelings and succeed in school. 2025-2026 School Site Winners Join us in celebrating all of our incredible site-level winners who keep our campuses shining: AESC: Wendy Valenzuela, Anja Easter Canyon Ridge High: JoAnn Galindo, Steven Ivers Career & Adult Ed: Elizabeth Espinoza, Laura Valenzuela Carmel Elementary: Jennifer Yamada, Leigh Beattie Cedar Middle: Gladys Liggins, Erica McGee Cottonwood Elementary: Stacy Reh Cypress School of the Arts: Jessica Gutierrez, Darryl Scroggins Eucalyptus Elementary: Robert Pineda, Serena Skophammer Hesperia High: Tempie Velehradsky, Roxanne Harris Hesperia Jr High: Kason Baze, Mina Breitel Hollyvale Innovation Academy: Jasmine Franco, Jaclyn Warnock Joshua Circle Elementary: Emily Russo, Sarah Whitten Juniper Elementary: Jaklyn Thacker Kingston Elementary: Robert Barrera Jr., Jennifer Shadel Krystal School: Iris Diaz, Rebecca King Lime Street Elementary: Angelina Uy, Melissa Gazvini Maple School of Innovation: Toni Martinez, McKenna Fink Mesa Grande Elementary: Carl Lindner, Robert Mendoza Mesquite Trails Elementary: Rachel Vicencio, Dana Alcala Mission Crest Elementary: Lauren Cheong, Trashawn Johnson Mojave High: Yvette Acosta Oak Hills High: Omar Lopez, Angie Ramirez-Aguinaga Ranchero Middle: Fabiola Galvan, Katherine Gill Shadow Ridge School: Monica Flores, Dennise Rodriguez Sultana High: Rocio Berry, Carrie Kirk Topaz Preparatory Academy: Michael Abram, Daniel Janzen Thank you to our teachers, secretaries, custodians, nurses, and staff for helping our students learn by doing and growing every day! Leave a comment below to congratulate your favorite winners! 👇🎉

Back-To-School and Meet-The-Teacher season is here! Check your school's social media, webpage or call their office to find out which event they have and when it is. Don't get left out!

1st Day of 26-27 School Thurs 8/6/26!

​🩺 Big News from HUSD CTE! ​Let's give a massive shoutout to the 16 HUSD students who just completed the Pathways to Medicine Program at the California University of Science and Medicine! These amazing students were officially recognized at yesterday's school board meeting. 🎉 ​🧠 Real-World & Hands-On Learning ​For the past five months, these students stepped out of the regular classroom and jumped straight into the medical world. They didn't just read about healthcare in textbooks, they got to experience it firsthand! ​Here is some of the awesome work they did: ​Hands-On Experience: Gained valuable, practical skills used by real medical professionals. ​Scientific Research: Conducted their own research and learned how to solve real-world problems. ​Career Exploration: Explored different types of jobs in medicine to plan for their futures. ​🌟 We Are So Proud! ​Their hard work, curiosity, and dedication show exactly what Hesperia students can do. They did a wonderful job representing our community and our top-notch Career Technical Education (CTE) programs. ​We can't wait to see where their journeys take them next. Congratulations to our future healthcare heroes! 👏👏

Check out the HUSD 4th Quarter Newsletter with articles on senior awards, community partnerships, District retirees, and much more! https://hesperiausd.edurooms.com/newsletters/hesperia-unified-school-district/newsletters/vol-5-impact-newsletter

During Topaz's 6th grade promotion ceremony, Rosalie Diaz was honored by the Elk’s Lodge for her outstanding essay on patriotism. Earlier this school year, Rosalie entered an essay contest and earned 1st place for 6th grade in our region. Her essay then advanced to the state competition, where she proudly earned 3rd place!

From Topaz principal Mrs. Woods: "We are incredibly proud of Rosalie and all she has accomplished during her time at Topaz. Her hard work, leadership, and dedication to excellence continue to inspire those around her. We know this is only the beginning, and we cannot wait to see all the amazing things she will accomplish in the future. Congratulations, Rosalie!"

Congratulations Hesperia High School Scorpions class of 2026. We at HUSD are so proud and can't wait to see what the future holds for you. Click the link to view the graduation live stream:https://www.scorpioncountry.com/o/hesperia-high-school/page/live-stream-and-media

A BIG congratulations to our May HUSD Students of the Month! The winner for elementary school was Cypress' Brooklyn Rader, and secondary was Oak Hills' Charlotte Smith. Special thanks to the program sponsor Victorville Motors. For more info, please visit: hesperiausd.org/page/student-of-the-month

Congratulations Sultana High School Sultans class of 2026. We at HUSD are so proud and can't wait to see what the future holds for you. Click the link to view the graduation live stream: https://www.sultanahighschool.com/o/sultana-high-school/page/live-stream-and-media

#HUSDSportscenter A BIG congratulations to our May HUSD Athletes of the Month! The winner for middle school was CMS's Carter Rose and high school was Oak Hills' Quran Clayton Jr. Special thanks to our sponsor Erickson-Hall Construction. For more info please visit: https://www.hesperiausd.org/page/student-athlete-of-the-month

Congratulations Oak Hills High School Bulldogs class of 2026. We at HUSD are so proud and can't wait to see what the future holds for you. Click the link to view the graduation live stream: https://www.oakhillsbulldogs.com/o/oak-hills-high-school/page/live-stream-and-media

💼 COMMUNITY JOB FAIR 💼
Hesperia Junior High School is proud to host a FREE Community Job Fair for adults in our community!
📅 Monday, June 1
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Hesperia Junior High School
10275 Cypress Ave, Hesperia
✅ Open to the entire community
✅ Local employers will be in attendance
✅ Free admission
For more information, please contact Hesperia Junior High School at 760-244-9386 and ask for Ms. Hamilton.
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends and family looking for employment opportunities!

A BIG congratulations to our May HUSD Students of the Month! The winner for elementary school was Cypress' Brooklyn Rader, and secondary was Oak Hills' Charlotte Smith. Special thanks to the program sponsor Victorville Motors. For more info, please visit: hesperiausd.org/page/student-of-the-month

#SchoolSiteHighlight ​Huge news from Hesperia High School! Let's give a massive round of applause to senior basketball star Nolan Newman-Gomez! 🏀✨ ​Nolan is the official winner of the 2025-2026 Hesperia Unified Student Athlete of the Year Award! ​A big thank-you goes out to our amazing community sponsor, @EricksonHallConstruction, for making this program a reality. Thanks to their generous support, Nolan is taking home this award and a $500 gift card! ​Check out some of Nolan's incredible athletic achievements: ​All-Time HHS Scoring Leader: He leaves HHS as a 4-year varsity player and the all-time scoring leader with 1,700 career varsity points and 850 rebounds! ​Senior Season: Despite teams developing game plans specifically aimed at stopping him, he averaged a double-double with 22.4 points and 10.6 rebounds per game. ​Championship Run: He led the Scorpions all the way to the CIF Finals after a massive win over Mater Dei where he scored 17 of the team's first 19 points and finished with 24 points and 11 rebounds. ​Trophy Room: He is a 3-time all-MRL player, 2-time all-CIF player, league MVP, and the MRL Athlete of the Year as well. ​Nolan applies himself in the gym and in the classroom. He challenged himself with tough Honors and AP classes and maintained an incredible 4.4 GPA! He will be graduating as a Valedictorian next week. Nolan recently accepted a full-ride athletic scholarship to play Division 1 basketball at the University of Idaho! In college, he will major in Math. Nolan wants to become a math teacher or play professional basketball. Congratulations, Nolan! Your Scorpion family and the entire Hesperia community are so proud of you! 🎉🦂

#SchoolSiteHighlight ​Huge Congratulations to Our 25-26 HUSD Student of the Year! 🌟 ​We have some incredibly exciting news from Hesperia High School! Senior Mariangel Rubio Aguilar has just been named the 2025-2026 Hesperia Unified Student of the Year! ​Along with this awesome honor, Mariangel received a $500 gift card courtesy of our amazing community partners at Victorville Motors. Huge thanks to @VictorvilleMotors for making the entire Student of the Month/Year program possible. While still in high school, she concurrently earned three associate degrees from Victor Valley College! ​Mariangel has shown incredible strength by overcoming big challenges in her life to reach her goals. She is graduating as a Valedictorian with a stunning 4.4 GPA. ​Look at this amazing list of awards she earned through her hard work. ​QuestBridge Scholarship: A full-ride to Princeton University! ​The Seal of Biliteracy & AP Scholar with Honor. ​Tons of local and national scholarships: Including the Rick Novack, Burger King, Lynn Foundation, Virtues Voices, and CTE Oro Grande scholarships! ​Next Stop: Princeton University! 🧠 ​This fall, Mariangel is heading to New Jersey to attend Ivy League Princeton University. She plans to major in Neuroscience. She wants to study the human brain to better understand how it affects behavior. ​We are so proud of Mariangel and the wonderful Hesperia High School staff who supported her on this journey. Join us in celebrating our Student of the Year!

For today's #SchoolSiteHighlight we head to Maple where future success is loading! 💪🏽During Career Day, their students explored future career paths and college opportunities. They posed questions, experienced hands-on learning, and discovered possibilities ahead of them. Thank you to our community for providing inspiration and investing in our student's future. BEAST MODE ALWAYS ON!"

Congratulations Mojave High School Coyotes class of 2026. We at HUSD are so proud and can't wait to see what the future holds for you. Click the link to view the graduation live stream: https://www.mojavehigh.org/o/mojave-high-school/page/live-stream-and-media

Each month, Hesperia Unified School District proudly recognizes one outstanding Teacher of the Month and one exceptional Classified Employee of the Month. These individuals go above and beyond in their dedication to our students, schools, and community.

Join us in celebrating our honorees for May:

Teacher of the Month: Lucia Chacon, 2nd Grade, Topaz Preparatory Academy
Classified Employee of the Month: Angie Uy, Proctor, Lime St. Elementary

Congratulations Shadow Ridge High School Sharks class of 2026. We at HUSD are so proud and can't wait to see what the future holds for you. Click the link to view the graduation live stream: https://www.shadowridgehs.org/o/shadow-ridge-school/page/live-stream-and-media