For today's #SchoolSiteHighlight we are going to Mrs. Stoddard's class at Cottonwood Elementary. In Mrs. Stoddard's class, students are diving into creativity with green screens, introducing themselves and sharing fun facts. They're also collaborating on amazing videos that explore energy transfer and the movement of matter in our environment. Plus, they're preparing to master the art of podcasting for unique book reports and historical storytelling!
But that's not all! Students are getting hands-on with 3D pens, crafting geometric shapes, and diving into discussions about classification. They challenge each other to calculate perimeters and areas, all while creating tutorials to share their knowledge. Join us in celebrating their creativity and curiosity! #LearningInAction #CottonwoodClassroom
On the heels of the California shake-out drill, the district wanted to thank all of our site administrators, staff, and students for properly completing all state and county-mandated drills each and every year. All schools and district offices conduct fire, code red, disaster, and other drills to maintain safety for all. Many of these drills involve parent notification alerts/texts/emails, which help inform our families of our safety protocols as well. These efforts are in accordance with the education code and the school site safety plans.
District drills are organized and run with our motto of, “practice like you play” in mind so that each school site is as prepared as possible. Thank you to all the staff, students, school police, and first responders who collaboratively conduct these drills all year long.
For more resources on emergency preparedness please visit the San Bernardino County website: prepare.sbcounty.gov/#key-resources
Due to the unexpected I-15 freeway closure today, several of our school buses are running late this afternoon. Please be patient, your children will be delivered to their proper bus stops as soon as possible.
On Friday HUSD held its annual Pre-K Academy Trick or Treat at the District Office. Staff decorated the whole building in various themes such as Mario Kart, Encanto, and Inside Out to name a few. The kids had a great time and it was so much fun to see all their costumes! Thank you to all our staff that worked hard to make this event possible.
A BIG congratulations to our September HUSD Athletes of the Month! The winner for middle school was Hesperia Jr. High's Blake Gaines Cleland and high school was Sultana High's Mishelle Dominguez. For more info please visit: hesperiausd.org/page/student-athlete-of-the-month
A BIG congratulations to our September HUSD Students of the Month! The winner for elementary school was Cottonwood's Helanna Tran, and secondary was Canyon Ridge High School's Jackye Parra. For more info please visit: hesperiausd.org/page/student-of-the-month
The District has been made aware of reports of a possible mountain lion in the area of Oak Hills. The possible sightings have been reported near Mesquite St. and Cedar St. We ask that our students, staff, and families stay vigilant while in the area. If you do see any animals, do not approach them. Animal sightings in this area should be reported to CDFW through its Wildlife Incident Reporting system or by calling the regional office at (909) 484-0167. Public safety concerns should be reported to law enforcement, and emergencies should be referred to 911.
Sultana and Hesperia High took athletes on tours of Cal State Fullerton and Cal Baptist University. Students were able to tour potential campuses and see which fit best for their futures. Thank you to staff that chaperoned and made this opportunity available to our students.
Sultana's CTE program had two of its students win $500 scholarships from the California Home Builders Foundation. Congratulations to Gage Riemers and Brody Sappington for their scholarships!
Brighten Smiles, Build Careers: Become a Registered Dental Assistant Today, Join us for an Orientation Wed., Oct. 23rd at 6:00pm @ Hesperia Adult School. 16527 Lemon St.
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For today's #School Site Highlight we will be at Topaz Preparatory Academy. At Topaz, their 5th grade scholars had the opportunity to be entrepreneurs during their first Business Day of the school year. Scholars created business plans and sold items or services to their peers. They exchanged class money for games, handmade items, treats, and offered various services, such as shoe cleaning!
HUSD is proud of the safety services we provide our school sites, students, staff, and community. One example of such services is our investment in our very own School Police Department. The HUSD School Police are committed to community policing strategies that focus on high visual deterrents and rapport building with students and parents. Our police force focuses on building positive collaborative memories with our stakeholders to emphasize their role in maintaining order and safety for all. The district boasts 2 safety positions, 1 clerical worker, 7 sworn officers, 1 Corporal, 1 Sergeant, and 1 Chief of Police. The district would like to take a moment to thank our heroes in blue who work to keep us safe every day. Thank you School Police!
#HUSDSportsCenter Last week's cross SHS country meet was a blast. Our athletes competed at a high level. We wish continued good luck to #SultanNation as the season progresses.
Nineteen students from both OHHS and SHS took a tour of Mitsubishi Cement Corporation. Mitsubishi manufactures all of the major types of Portland and Specialty cement used in the California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah markets. Students from HUSD's CTE welding and automotive pathways took a tour of the cement plant and learned about the process of manufacturing cement and all of the types of jobs it takes to run a cement plant. They were also able to climb onto some heavy equipment and see a blast.
Today HUSD took part in the Great California Shakeout 2024. This is a state-wide disaster/earthquake drill conducted in collaboration with various law enforcement and first responder agencies. HUSD office and school site staff are proud to team up with our local first responders, emergency services, and our very own school police department to make safety one of our highest priorities.
For today's #SchoolSiteHighlight we head to Mesquite Trails. Mesquite Trails POM squad showed off their talents and cheer skills in the Hesperia Days Parade. Our Pom squad is a great support for our student body and brings the fun and excitement on campus. They practice two days a week, displaying heart, commitment, and motivation. We can't wait to see more of our POM squad performances on campus! Keep SOARing Eagles!
Today's #SchoolSiteHighlight comes from Shadow Ridge School Independent Study Program. Yes, although they are an independent study school they still offer a variety of in person opportunities for students to gain valuable experience. Today we are highlighting the Shadow Ridge Cooking Club. In celebrating Hispanic Heritage month, their students had the opportunity to make tostadas, guacamole, and watermelon agua fresca. They also had some students make some yummy desserts like cookies and cakes. It's a great day to be a Shark!
Mojave High School has a tradition were graduating students leave handprints on the wall to signify their graduation. So far this year Mojave has graduated six students! Congratulations to HUSD's newest graduates!
Here at HUSD we want to be a hub for the community to be able to get together and have a good time. We have so many exciting free Fall Festivals coming up at our schools and wanted to share them with you. We hope to see you there! https://5il.co/2wyt8
HUSD partnered with Tomorrow's Talent to provide an out of this world experience for both Oak Hills and Sultana high school CTE students.
Oak Hills students were treated to a day at the NASA’ Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). More than a tour, it was a deep dive into space exploration. Tour guides at JPL shared insights into the laboratory's historic achievements and cutting-edge projects that are quite literally out of this world–including the Europa Clipper mission and the NEO Surveyor. Students then journeyed to the forefront of space innovation, taking in the environment of the Space Flight Operations Facility's mission control room and getting an up-close view of the spacecraft assembly viewing gallery.
The fun continued 160 miles away in the Mojave Desert at the NASA Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex. Later in the week, Sultana High School students explored the vast landscape of NASA's most critical communication facilities. Throughout the tour, students hopped from satellite to satellite, gaining first hand insight into the technology and operations involved in international space communication.
What a great opportunity for our students!
