Hesperia Unified School District

For today's #SchoolSiteHighlight we head to Juniper. Every week at Juniper, students get the opportunity to be G.R.O.W.L.ers for the week. These students earned this by displaying G.R.O.W.L. characteristics which stand for: G-Growth mindset, R-Respect, O-Ownership, W-Welcoming & L-Leadership. This particular week was school secretary Amy's last day at Juniper, celebrating with their winners for the week!

A BIG congratulations to our January HUSD Students of the Month! The winner for elementary school was Kingston's Kenneth Lee, and secondary was CMS's Layna Nelson. Special thanks to the program sponsor Victorville Motors. For more info please visit: hesperiausd.org/page/student-of-the-month

Huge congratulations to Sultana High School FCCLA! 🎉 Their 35 competitors rocked the FCCLA Region 10 STAR Event Competition, bringing home numerous 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards!

Fashion Design 1st
Repurpose & Redesign 1st, 2nd
Professional Presentation 1st, 2nd
Sports Nutrition 1st
Nutrition & Wellness 1st
Focus on Children 1st, 2nd
Culinary Arts 3rd
Food Innovations 2nd
Culinary Display 1st
Entrepreneurship 1st

#HUSDSportsCenter 🏀🐾 It is a GREAT day to be a Bulldog! 🐾 We are so excited to celebrate our Oak Hills High School Boys Basketball team! 🏆 These amazing athletes just clinched the title of co-MRL Champions! 🥇 They are also ranked #199 in the entire state of California by Max Preps! That is a huge deal! 🌟 We also have three massive individual milestones to celebrate. A huge congratulations to Jeremiah Lark, Mar Landry, and Mo Rios! 🏀✨ All three of these Bulldogs just hit 1,000 career points! That is a lot of hard work and dedication on the court. 💯 Tonight is Senior Night! 🎓 Come out and support the team as they take on Apple Valley. They are getting ready to head into the CIF playoffs next, and we know they will do great things! Good luck tonight, Bulldogs! Let’s go! 🐾🔥

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 January:

Teacher of the Month: Sarah Whitten, 1st Grade, Joshua Circle Elementary
Classified Employee of the Month: Sarah Martinez, Campus Assistant, Hesperia Jr. High School

#HUSDSportsCenter ​🏆 SULTANA WRESTLING TAKES OVER! 🏆 ​Huge news coming from the mat! Our Sultana High School wrestlers just dominated the MRL Finals, and we couldn’t be more proud! ​👑 5-PEAT CHAMPIONS! ​A massive shout-out to our Girls Wrestling Team for winning the MRL Championship for the 5th year in a row! That is a true dynasty! 🥇🔥 ​Special congratulations to our individual MRL Champions: ​Samantha Martinez (Lower Weight MVP! 🏆) ​Angelina Garcia ​Isabella Moya ​Kenzie Collins ​Chelsea Garcia (Upper Weight MVP! 🏆) ​🤼‍♂️ BOYS SWEEP THE BOARD ​Our Boys Wrestling team had an incredible showing too! Congrats to our individual MRL Champs: Maddox Hazard, Gavin Stallsworth, Jackson Humphrey, and Cael Humphrey (Lower Weight MVP! 🏆). All of our 14 male wrestlers qualified for CIF! 🤯 ​🚀 NEXT STOP: CIF FINALS ​Good luck to all our Sultans heading to the CIF Individuals on February 13-15! We have a huge army of wrestlers ready to represent: ​Girls CIF Qualifiers: Aylien Soto, Samantha Martinez, Marley Walker, Angelina Garcia, Isabella Moya, Emily Trinidad, McKenzie Collins, Delaney Millar, Patricia Jablonski, Chelsea Garcia, Addyson Etoll, and Mariana Blanco. ​Boys CIF Qualifiers: Will Enos, Maddox Hazzard, Jackson Humphrey, Cael Humphrey, Gavin Stalsworth, Gabriel Ramirez, Brandon Rodriguez, Nate Gallegos, Aaron Esparza, Orion Curry, Martin Tarango, and Terry Shannon. ​Way to go, Sultans! Keep that Teal Pride shining bright! 👑🤼‍♀️🤼‍♂️

Today's #SchoolSiteHighlight brings us to Carmel Elementary, where they ask, "Who says gaming is just a hobby?!" At Carmel, the Cougar eSports team is proving that it’s a masterclass in teamwork, strategic thinking, and digital citizenship. Watching these young gamers communicate, problem-solve, and cheer each other on has been a true testament to their leadership, both on and off the eSports gaming "field"! Whether they’re hitting a perfect score or navigating a tricky level, these Cougars are building skills that go way beyond the screen!
*Communication: Clear, real-time strategy.
*Resilience: Bouncing back from a "Game Over" with a new plan.
*Sportsmanship: Respecting the opponent, win or lose.
We couldn't be prouder of the Cougar eSports team and their amazing coaches, Mr. Blanco and Mrs. Wickline! Way to go, Cougars! #CarmelCougars #YouAreALEADer

#HUSDSportsCenter ​🐾 It’s a Great Day to be a Bulldog! A huge shout-out to our Oak Hills High School wrestling stars! 🤼‍♂️✨ Our boys and girls absolutely crushed it at the MRL finals last week, and we are so proud of how they represented the Hesperia Unified School District! Check out the amazing Bulldogs who punched their tickets to the CIF Finals on February 13-14: ​🥇 Girls CIF Qualifiers ​Victoria Reyes (2nd @ MRL) 🥈 ​Shianne Morales (2nd @ MRL) 🥈 ​Kaylin Steede (2nd @ MRL) 🥈 ​Ilah Allen (3rd @ MRL) 🥉 ​Mia Hernandez (3rd @ MRL) 🥉 ​Jasmin Leonardo (3rd @ MRL) 🥉 ​🥇 Boys CIF Qualifiers ​Jared Aguilar (2nd @ MRL) 🥈 ​Ruben Reyes (3rd @ MRL) 🥉 ​Santos Montoya (3rd @ MRL) 🥉 ​Allan Arroyo (3rd @ MRL) 🥉 ​Good luck to all our wrestlers as they move on to the next round! Keep that Bulldog spirit strong! 🐶💪

#HUSDSportsCenter ⚽️🏆 ​Big news from the soccer field! Our Sultana High School Boys Soccer team is having an absolutely incredible season! 🌟 ​The Sultans are showing off that Teal Pride with an amazing record of 15-2-4. They are currently undefeated in the Mojave River League at 6-0-2! 😤 💥 According to MaxPreps, our boys are ranked #51 in all of California and #196 in the entire nation! That is a huge deal! 🇺🇸✨ ​Check out these stats: ⚽️ 69 goals scored (in last 20 games) 🛡️ Only 17 goals allowed (in last 20 games) 🔥 Top 30 in the Southern Section ​But it’s not just about the numbers. These student-athletes are working hard to be honorable young men both on and off the field. By staying humble and focused, they are truly preparing for tomorrow’s world! 🌎🎓 ​We are so proud of this team and can't wait to see what they do next. Let’s keep that momentum going, Sultans! 💪🔥

#HUSDSportsCenter 🏇✨ ​Big news coming from Sultana High School! The college signing season has started early, and we are making history! 📜🎉 ​A huge congratulations to Bella Clark for signing her letter of intent! ✍️ Bella has earned a scholarship to join the Varsity Equestrian Team at the University of Minnesota Crookston! 🐎This is the first time a Sultan has ever signed for this sport, and we couldn't be more proud! ​We are so excited to see you gallop toward your bright future, Bella! Bleed Teal!

🦂 #HUSDSportsCenter 🦂​Hesperia High School Wrestling just absolutely dominated the mats, and the results are in! Our Scorpions brought the heat, securing an undefeated 5–0 league record and proving why they are the team to beat! ​🏆 ​The boys team didn't just win; they made history! All 14 wrestlers have qualified for the CIF Finals. With 7 League Champions and 6 runner-ups, this season has been nothing short of legendary. ​Our Male CIF Qualifiers: ​🥇 1st Place: David Preciado, Jonah Villatoro, Emiliano Hernandez, Jonathan Ugarte, Max Kirakios, Max Stevenson, Ronald Lamas, Carlos Bernal ​🥈 2nd Place: Isaac Oliveras, Brandon Garcia, Landin Arguelles, Kevin Silva, Eion Jackson ​🥉 3rd Place: Luis Romero ​📍 Next Stop: CIF Finals at John Glenn HS (Feb 13–14, 2026) ​👑 ​The Lady Scorpions are sending 8 powerhouse wrestlers to the CIF Finals! We are so proud of our 2 League Champions and the incredible underclassmen stepping up to the challenge. ​Our Female CIF Qualifiers: ​🥇 1st Place: Ariana Estrella, Chyanne Stepanian ​🥈 2nd Place: Aeriana Powell (So.), Hailey Hernandez (Fr.) ​🥉 3rd Place: D’ Arian Guity (Fr.), Maya Thomas (Fr.), Analucia Valdez (Jr.), Scarlet Acala (Fr.) ​📍 Next Stop: CIF Finals at Roosevelt HS (Feb 13–14, 2026) ​Huge congratulations to all our athletes and coaches! Let’s keep that momentum sliding into CIF! 🦂💪

The #HUSDSportsCenter is buzzing because Nolan Newman-Gomez just had a monstrous night! 🦂🏀 ​Talk about a legendary game, Nolan dropped 41 points and snagged 19 rebounds to lead the Scorpions to a dominant 98-60 win over Apple Valley! 😤 But the stats don’t stop there. ​📈 The Record Books: ​✨ 1,500 Career Varsity Points: Joined the elite club yesterday! ​💪 700 Career Rebounds: Hit this milestone on the same night! ​🎯 200+ Career Threes: A true threat from deep. ​🦂 Pure Loyalty: Nolan has played all 4 varsity seasons as a Scorpion, scoring every single point in the Hesperia High black & gold! ​Even with those monster numbers, Nolan stays humble, giving all the credit to his teammates for trusting him and "getting after it." Nolan also checks all the "student-athlete" boxes as he’s on track to graduate as a Valedictorian this May. 🎓🔥 ​🏆 Team Update: ​The Scorpions are officially 7-0 (Undefeated!) in the MRL and currently ranked #88 in the entire state per MaxPreps! Shoutout to JJ Herd for a huge night as well, dropping 21 points in the victory! 👊 ​🎥 WATCH TO THE END to see the exact bucket that put Nolan over the 1,500-point mark! ​📅 NEXT UP: SENIOR NIGHT! Come celebrate Nolan and the rest of the seniors as they take on Sultana High School.📍 HHS Gym 🕕 Friday, 1/30/26 @ 6:00 PM. ​Let’s pack the stands and show some love! 🦂🔥

History has been made in the #HUSDSportsCenter! We caught up with the powerhouse herself, Bella Rincon, the OHHS Lady Bulldog star who just hit her 1,000th career varsity point! 🏆✨ Bella is a 4-year varsity senior who knows exactly how to dominate the paint. 😤 While some play the perimeter, Bella told us she prefers to do her damage inside, and business has been a boomin'! What makes this milestone even more impressive? Bella arrived at OHHS her Junior year with 300+ points. In just two seasons, she’s racked up 600+ points as a Bulldog! 🐾 She gives all the credit to her amazing teammates and coaches for helping her reach this massive goal. Talk about a class act! 🙌🔥 The squad is officially the #1-ranked team in the MRL with a perfect 7-0 conference record! They’re currently sitting at #63 in the entire State of California (MaxPreps). 📈 📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! This Friday, 1/30/26, 6pm at OHHS, is SENIOR NIGHT! 🎓🎉 Come out and show some love for Bella and the rest of the seniors as they close out the regular season and gear up for a deep CIF Playoff run! Let's pack the stands! 📣💪

#HUSDSportsCenter 🐾 DAWGS ON TOP! ⚽️🔥 The Oak Hills Lady Bulldogs are absolutely CRUSHING it this winter season! 😤 Not only are they sitting comfortably at the #1 spot in the MRL standings, but they also snagged a massive rivalry win over Apple Valley last week! With a powerhouse 13-4-2 record, the region is officially taking notice. CIF currently ranks them #79 in the Southern Section Division III! 📈✨ 🗓️ DON’T MISS THE ACTION: Next home game vs.Serrano 📅 1/30/26 ⏰ 4:30 PM It’s a great day to be a Bulldog! Let’s fill those stands and keep this momentum going! 🗣️🙌

#HUSDSportsCenter The Lady Bulldogs are officially MRL Champs! 🥇 It’s been an absolutely electric season on the mats, and these ladies have the 4–1 record to prove it! The biggest highlight? Last week’s total powerhouse performance where they willed their way to victory over an undefeated Apple Valley Lady Sundevils team clinched a share of the title! 😤🔥 Led by the incredible Kaylin Steede, the Bulldogs are just getting started. The focus now shifts to the postseason as they hunt hardware! 🦴? MRL Finals 📅 January 27, 2026. Let’s keep that momentum rolling! Go Bulldogs! 🐕💨

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 December:

Teacher of the Month: Jessica Aleman, Math, Mojave HS
Classified Employee of the Month: Claudia Mosqueda, Family Community Liaison, Eucalyptus Elementary

The Mock Trial Showcase on 1/20/26 was an awesome experience for the students, coaches and parents! We caught up with two of our superstar HUSD student-attorneys right before the event. Big Thank-you to HHS Coach Mr. Adamiak and OHHS Coach Mrs. Boulanger and all of the students and staff for putting on such a great event!

Congrats to our HUSD Cribs 25-26 2Q winner Cottonwood Elementary's Mrs. Renee McAnulty and her winning Harry Potter themed classroom! We gave her an award and a $100 gift card, courtesy of our community sponsor Schools First Credit Union. The video will be released once it's edited. Go to hesperiausd.org/page/husd-cribs for more info on HUSD CRIBS. Congrats Mrs. McAnulty!