Hesperia Unified School District

#HUSDSportsCenter 🦂🏀 ​Our Hesperia High School Scorpions just finished an incredible season that we will never forget! 🦂✨ ​In a barn burner of a defensive battle, our boys went head-to-head with Centennial, the #2 ranked team in the state! Even though we fell just short with a final score of 42-41, our Scorpions played with huge hearts and left it all on the court! ❤️🙌 ​Check out these heroic performances from the game: ​Nolan Newman-Gomez: 17 points & 14 rebounds (Including an EPIC buzzer-beating 3-pointer in the first clip!) 🏀🔥 ​JJ Herd: 10 points & 3 assists 👟 ​Nate Hinojos: 7 points & 8 rebounds 💪 ​A Season to Remember ​Overall Record: 24-11 ​Co-MRL Champions 🥇 CIF Southern Sectional Finalists (2nd time in school history) CIF Division 1 State Playoffs (1st time in school history) ​6 amazing playoff games! ​We are so incredibly proud of this team. To our seniors, we can't wait to see you celebrate at graduation this May! 🎓 To our underclassmen, we are already excited to see you back on the court next year to keep that Scorpion pride alive! 🦂🏀

For today's #SchooSiteHighlight we head to Ranchero and take a look at their Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Ranchero's PBIS program continues to grow and thrive as they intentionally create opportunities that connect school, students, and families. The focus goes beyond the classroom by supporting positive behavior and strong relationships through school-wide events and family events.

One of their favorite events is their PBIS Family Paint Night! Their amazing art teacher, Mrs. Calderon, leads a step-by-step guide to create beautiful works of art! This event is always a huge hit! Last month's event was filled with laughter, encouragement, and creativity as students and their parents shared a special evening together.
Events like this helps build meaningful relationships with families while creating positive memories and strengthening connections between home and school!

#HUSDSportsCenter ⚽️🔥 ​After an amazing run all the way to the CIF Division 1 Sectional Semifinals, the Sultana High School boys soccer team is officially headed to the CIF Division 2 State Playoffs! 🌟 ​It’s time to show off that Teal Pride as our boys take the field for Round 1! 👕💪 Our Sultans have been playing out of their minds this season and they need our support to keep the momentum going. ​Check out these stats from our postseason stars: ​⚽️ Paulino Acosta: 4 goals & 1 assist ​⚽️ Ivan Vitela: 2 goals ​👟 Chris Echevarria: 2 assists ​Here is everything you need to know: ​📅 Game Info ​WHO: Sultana Sultans vs. Torrey Pines ​WHEN: Tuesday, 3/3/26 ​TIME: 5:00 PM ​WHERE: Away at Torrey Pines HS ​Let’s get out there and support our team as they hunt for a State title! 👏📣

#HUSDSportsCenter 🦂🔥 The Hesperia High School Scorpions boys basketball record breaking season isn't over yet! For nearly the entire year, our boys have been ranked as one of the top 100 teams in the state. After becoming MRL Co-Champions, Sectional CIF Division 2 Finalists and taking down huge powerhouses like Mater Dei, San Clemente, Elsinore, and Rancho Verde, they aren't done yet! ​For the first time in school history, the Scorpions have been placed in the Division 1 State Playoffs! 🏆 This proves that the Hesperia basketball dynasty is here to stay! ​We need the whole community to come out and cheer on our Scorpions as they travel to take on Centennial High School in Round 1. Let’s show them our Scorpion pride! 🦂💪 ​📅 When: Tuesday, March 3rd ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM 📍 Where: Centennial High School (Away Game) 🏀 Opponent: Centennial High ​Pack the stands, wear your black & gold, and get loud! 📣 ​Welcome to Scorpion Country! 🦂🏀✨

#HUSDSportsCenter 🤼‍♂️🔥 ​Huge news from the CIF State Wrestling Tournament this past weekend! 🏆 We have some absolute stars to celebrate from Sultana High School! ​A massive shout-out to Cael Humphrey for placing 6th in the entire state of California! 🏅 Cael is now a back-to-back State Placer. That is an amazing accomplishment and shows how much hard work he has put in! 🎊 ​We also want to give a shout-out to Jackson Humphrey, who is Cael's little brother. He had a fantastic tournament and finished 12th in state! 🌟 Both of these wrestlers showed so much heart and skill on the mat against the best of the best. And we can't forget big bro, Rocky Humphrey Jr. who is going for back to back conference titles with VVC wrestling this coming season! ​We are so proud of these athletes for representing Sultana and Hesperia so well! Join us in the comments to give them a big round of applause! 👏✨ ​Teal Pride! 💎💪

#HUSDSportsCenter ​Our Hesperia High School boys basketball team finished their amazing Southern Sectional run tonight in the finals. JJ Herd led the way with 18 points and Nolan Newman-Gomez put up a strong 17 points, but it ultimately wasn't enough to get the W. Despite the loss, this season has been historic! The Scorpions proved they belong with the best by defeating powerhouse programs like San Clemente, Elsinore, Rancho Verde, and Mater Dei. Over the last decade, HHS has truly become a California basketball heavyweight with ​2 CIF Finals appearances & ​1 Semifinal appearance. ​We are so proud of everything this team has accomplished so far. But guess what? The ride isn’t over yet! The Scorpions have secured a spot in the CIF State Tournament starting next week! ​Stay tuned! We will post the dates and times for the upcoming games as soon as the CIF announces them. ​Huge thank you to the players, coaches, and fans for making this Southern Sectional playoff season so special. Now it's time to lock in for the State tournament boys! 🦂🔥

#SchoolSiteHighlight Check out the amazing creativity at Mesquite Trails Elementary! Last Friday was "Anything But a Backpack" day, and these Eagles really understood the assignment! 🦅✨ We saw books arriving in laundry baskets, strollers, toy trucks, and even trash cans (clean ones, of course!). This challenge was a great way for students to be creative and add a smile to their day of learning!  All of our HUSD schools host awesome spirit days and challenges like this. To make sure you don't miss out on the next event, follow your child’s school on social media or check-in on their website often! Happy Friday, HUSD!

#SchoolSiteHighlight ​🏎️ Engines Revving at Hesperia High! ​Who says shop class is a thing of the past? At Hesperia High School, it is bigger and better than ever! Today, we are hanging out in Mr. Purser’s Auto Shop to see our amazing Scorpion students in action. ​🛠️ Learning by Doing ​Our students don't just read about cars in a book. They get under the hood and get their hands dirty! In this class, they get the best of both worlds: ​In the Classroom: Learning how engines work and the science behind them. ​In the Shop: Using real tools to fix cars and practice their skills. ​For the Future: Getting ready for jobs in the auto industry. ​🏁 Real-World Racing ​The learning doesn't stop at the school gate! Our Scorpions even get to go off-campus. They recently visited the King of the Hammers off-road racing event. This gave them a chance to see professional mechanics in action and test their skills in the real world. ​​We are so proud of Mr. Purser and these hard-working students. They aren't just fixing cars; they are building great futures! Go Scorpions! 🦂

#HUSDSportsCenter Congrats to Sultana's LJ Borrego on signing with perennial powerhouse Cal State Fullerton to continue his baseball and educational career! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what you do this season and beyond!

#SchoolSiteHighlight At Eucalyptus Elementary, our Koalas are leading the way! 🐨✨ This week, our amazing LETRS team shared their "Science of Reading" secrets with the rest of the staff. When our teachers learn together, our students win! What is LETRS? It is a special program that helps teachers master the best ways to teach: Phonics: Connecting sounds to letters. Vocabulary: Learning powerful new words. Fluency: Reading smoothly and quickly. Comprehension: Truly understanding the story. By using these hands-on tools, our staff is making sure every student has the skills they need for the real world. We are so proud of our teachers for working hard to help every child become a great reader! Great job, Eucalyptus! You are showing exactly what it means to prepare today's students for tomorrow's world!

For today's #SchoolSiteHighlight we visit Lime St. Their 6th Grade Team hosted a fabulous Gal-entine’s Day celebration for their girls, and it was nothing short of amazing! 💖 From sharing pizza and belting out karaoke favorites to making friendship bracelets and snapping fun photos, the afternoon was filled with laughter, connection, and joy. The girls had an absolute blast building memories together — and now the boys are eagerly counting down to their own special celebration!

#HUSDSportsCenter 🦂✨ Huge news for Hesperia High School! Let’s give a massive shout-out to Lady Scorpion wrestler Cheyenne Stepanian! 🤼‍♀️💪 Cheyenne did an amazing job at the Master's meet and has officially qualified for the California State Championship! 🏆 She will be heading to Bakersfield from February 26th to the 28th to compete against the best in the state. This is a very special achievement because Cheyenne is the only female wrestler in our entire district to make it all the way to State this year! 🌟 We are so incredibly proud of her hard work and heart. 🦂🔥 Good luck this weekend, Cheyenne! Your whole HUSD family is rooting for you! 🎉🙌

We are bursting with pride for our incredible HUSD students who rocked the awards at this year’s Elks Lodge Americanism Essay Contest! ✍️✨ These talented writers shared moving stories about what patriotism means to them. From honoring family members who have served in the military to finding ways to make a positive impact right here in Hesperia, their words were truly inspiring. Every winner was celebrated tonight with a special meal for their families and awards. Our 1st place champions even took home $50 each! But the journey doesn't end here; all of tonight's winners are officially moving on to compete at the State level! 🏆 Please join us in congratulating our winners: Kingston Elementary 2nd Place (5th Grade): Frankie Doremire 3rd Place (5th Grade): Jordan Jackson Hollyvale Innovation Academy 1st Place (5th Grade): Aaliyah Cuevas Topaz Preparatory Academy 1st Place (6th Grade): Rosalie Diaz 2nd Place (6th Grade): Francisco Herrera Carmel Elementary 3rd Place (6th Grade): Ethan Sepulveda Ranchero Middle School 1st Place (8th Grade): Emma Cruz 2nd Place (7th Grade): Sakura Kies Hesperia Junior High 2nd Place (8th Grade): Sophia Morales 3rd Place (7th Grade): Zoe Dupont 3rd Place (8th Grade): Natalia Gonzalez 📺 Full Video: Watch the complete video at youtu.be/_GrikRImIgg Good luck at the State competition! We are rooting for you! 🍎

#HUSDSportsCenter ​🏀 IT’S CHAMPIONSHIP TIME! 🏀 ​History is being made, and we need YOU to be a part of it! For only the second time in school history, our Hesperia High School Boys Basketball team is heading to the CIF Division 2 Finals! 🦂🔥 ​Our Scorpions are ready to take over the court, and we want to see a sea of Black and Gold in the stands! Let’s show everyone what it means when we say, "Welcome to Scorpion Country!" 🖤💛 ​🗓️ THE GAME DAY DEETS: ​WHO: Hesperia Scorpions vs. Bishop Amat ​WHEN: Saturday, February 28, 2026 ​TIME: 11:15 AM ​WHERE: Toyota Arena in Ontario, CA 🏟️ ​🎫 TICKETS & PARKING: ​Tickets: Grab yours online right now at GoFan.co ​⭐ Come on out and support Scorpion superstars including: ​1 JJ Herd ​3 Nate Hinojos ​4 Damian Byrd ​11 Kaisyn Talataina 35 Jacob J5 Henry 5 Nolan Newman-Gomez ​Hesperia, let’s show up in force and bring home that title! 🏆💪

#SchoolSiteHighlight Huge congratulations are in order for our talented musicians at Cedar Middle School! 🎺✨ ​Earlier this month, students from the Cedar Middle School Advanced Band had the incredible honor of performing in the High Desert Honor Band. ​These dedicated Spartans earned their seats after a rigorous audition process and were selected from the top student musicians across the entire High Desert region. This achievement is a direct result of their countless hours of practice, talent, and Spartan grit. ​We are so proud of how you represented Cedar Middle and the District! ​Way to go, Spartans! 🎶👏

#HUSDSportsCenter ⚽️ Huge Shoutout to Sultana Soccer! ⚽️ Let’s hear it for our amazing Sultana High School soccer teams! 🙌 Both the Boys and Girls teams fought hard and finished their CIF Sectional Playoffs in the Semifinals yesterday. We are so incredibly proud of everything you accomplished on the field this season. Thank you for taking us along for such an exciting ride! 🔥 🚨 The Season Isn't Over Yet! 🚨 While the girls' season has come to an end, the boys are just getting started! Since they reached the Division 1 Semifinals, they have earned an automatic spot in the CIF Regional Tournament! 🏆 When: Early March Where: To be determined (Stay tuned!) We will post the official game details as soon as we have them. Let’s keep that Teal Pride going strong as our Sultan boys head to Regionals! ✨ Thanks again to all our Sultan and Lady Sultan student-athletes, coaches, and fans! 💪

#HUSDSportsCenter ​Welcome to Scorpion Wrestling Country! 🦂💪 ​Huge news coming from the HHS mats! Our MRL and CIF Champion Hesperia High School Scorpions just took the Masters meet by storm, and we couldn’t be prouder! 🌪️✨ ​We have three incredible student-athletes who have officially punched their tickets to the State Meet in Bakersfield February 26th to February 28th! 🎫🤼‍♂️ ​Please join us in celebrating these hard-working Scorpions: ​Jonathan Ugarte 🏅 ​Max Stevenson 🏅 ​Emiliano Hernandez 🏅 ​These boys have earned the right to represent HHS and our entire Hesperia community at the highest level. Way to go, boys!

HUSDSportsCenter 🤼‍♂️🏆 ​Big news from the mat! Our Sultana High School boys wrestling team showed everyone why they are a California powerhouse dynasty! 👑 The Sultans traveled to Sonora High School for the Master's meet and proved they are a force to be reckoned with. ​We are so proud to announce that THREE of our amazing athletes punched their tickets to the All-State meet! 🎫✨ Huge congratulations to our superstar Sultans: ​🤼‍♂️ Maddox Hazard (120lbs) 🤼‍♂️ Jackson Humphrey (126lbs) 🤼‍♂️ Cael Humphrey (132lbs) ​These talented wrestlers are heading to the Dignity Health Arena in Bakersfield from February 26th to February 28th to compete against the best in the state! 🏔️💪 ​Great job, boys! Let’s keep that momentum going! ​Teal Pride! 🩵👊

#HUSDSportsCenter 🏀 SCORPIONS ARE CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND! 🦂 Wow, Hesperia! You really showed up tonight! The gym was absolutely packed, and the energy was electric as our boys basketball team took down Mater Dei 57-52 in the CIF Division 2 Semifinals! Our Scorpions showed what they are made of! 🦂🔥 🌟 Game Highlights: Nolan Newman-Gomez (Senior): Nolan was "unconscious" in the first half, scoring 17 of the team's 19 points! He finished with a massive double-double: 24 points and 11 rebounds. He now has 108 points and 53 rebounds in this postseason alone! 📈 Talk about delivering under pressure! Kaisyn Talataina (Sophomore): When the defense swarmed Nolan in the 2nd half, Kaisyn stepped up big! He hit 4 three-pointers in the second half, including a clutch three with less than a minute left to seal the deal! 🎯 Nate Hinojos (Junior): Nate kept the momentum going, scoring 10 big points to help lead the charge. ⚡ Damian Byrd (Senior): Damian was ice-cold under pressure, dropping 8 second-half points and sinking the final free throws to secure the win! 🧊 This is only the second time in school history that the HHS boys basketball team has made it to the CIF Championship Game! Way to go, Scorpions! 🏆 Next Stop: The CIF Finals against Bishop Amat! 📅 Date: February 27 or 28 (TBD) 📍 Location: Stay tuned for updates! Welcome to Scorpion Country! 🦂🏀🔥

#SchoolSiteHighlight Let’s hear it for our Mesquite Trails Eagles, who did us all proud at the San Bernardino County Honor Band! 🎶✨ This isn’t just any band; it’s a prestigious ensemble that brings together the absolute best elementary musicians in the area. To be selected is a massive achievement, and our students proved they belong on center stage! 🎺🎷🥁 We are bursting with pride seeing our Eagles fly high and represent our school with such incredible talent and dedication. Way to go, superstars! 🌟🙌