Valley's Scholastic Book Fair kicks off tomorrow and runs through Friday, January 30th!

Hours: The Valley Book Fair will be open every day after school until 3:30pm (Wed until 2:30pm) in the Library. Students will also have the opportunity to shop during their designated class time (Middle Schoolers will visit the book fair during PE class).

How to Pay: Students & families can purchase books with cash, card, Apple pay, or eWallet—set up your student's eWALLET for a chance to win a Pudger's Cookies Gift Pack!

Volunteers: There are still a few open spots to help out! SIGN UP to work the registers. No experience necessary and you can even bring your kiddos to help out!

Questions: Veronica Gathercole, Valley Book Fair Coordinator

Are you a planner, organized, and want to volunteer in a way that will make a big impact? We have the following key chair positions that we need to fill. No experience necessary. We'll guide you through it and provide the resources to support you supporting our schools! Reach out to volunteers@hvpto.com to learn more!

• Halloween Carnival Chair (Oct)
• Carnival Raffle Lead at View (Oct)
• Memorial Day Parking Lot (May)
• Senior Send Off (June)
• Yumraisers Coordinator (All Year Events)

The Hermosa View, Vista & Valley PTO is currently accepting nominations for all Executive Board positions for the 2026-2027 school year. If you ever wanted to get involved, now is the time! 

If you or someone you know would like to be nominated, please fill out our online nominations form by Friday, February 6th. Yes, you can self-nominate!

Not interested in an Executive Board position but want to be involved? We have jobs, big or small. Grab a friend and come and help us make memories for our kids! Email us at volunteers@hvpto.com to get involved!

Beat the chilly mornings and keep warm with our Winter Sale* featuring 10% off storewide and up to 20% off special items like beanies, blankets, insulated mugs and our "HVS 2025" branded items at the HVPTO Store.

Now is also a great time to grab something for Spirit Day - part of Kindness Week, which kicks off at all campuses this week. 

*Sale ends January 26th - and orders received by the 26th will be delivered in time for Spirit Day!

Our Early Purchase pricing ENDS this Saturday, January 31st. Visit the HVPTO.com Store to order your yearbook today!

Every year we have parents tell us that they really thought they ordered.  So - even if you think you already ordered, click HERE to double/triple check that your student is on our pre-order list (through January 24)!

Questions: yearbooks@hvpto.com

Hi Moms ✨,

Mark this down! Tickets for Moms’ Night Out go on sale next Monday, February 2nd. 

🌊 Ocean Air & Epic Beats

🗓️ Wednesday, March 4, 2026

⏰ 7pm - 10pm

📍 California Surf Club

This night is all about easy ocean vibes, great music, and stepping away from the day-to-day to enjoy a fun, relaxed evening with an amazing group of moms.

Add both dates to your calendar now — ticket sales on February 2nd and the event on March 4th. More details coming soon, but consider this your heads-up to lock it in ✨

Did you donate to HBEF this year? This is your last chance to get your lawn sign!

View and Vista: Pick up your lawn signs in the front office by this Friday, January 30th!

If you would like your lawn sign delivered directly to your home, please fill out this form.

Thank you to all the amazing families who have generously supported our students this year through HBEF. Together, we make Hermosa Schools stronger!

This week, HBCSD will join schools across America in creating kindness by taking part in The Great Kindness Challenge 2026! From January 26th-30th, our HVS students and staff will be asked to engage in acts of kindness through daily themes and activities - all of which focus on care, respect, and inclusion. This week is designed to recognize and promote kindness across our Hermosa Schools and beyond. See the Kindness Week Flyer to find out what fun activities are planned at HVS.

And, don't forget to wear school colors or Spirit Wear on Friday, January 30th. Order by tomorrow, January 26th and your order will be delivered to your child's classroom/ homeroom in time for Spirit Wear Friday!

Parents/Guardians: If you haven't already done so, please make sure to complete the Intent to Return Form in your PowerSchool Parent Portal by this Friday, January 30th.

A separate form must be completed for each child who is currently enrolled in the District. If needed, you can review the PowerSchool Parent Portal Directions to create or reset your password. We appreciate our HVS families completing this form.

New Student Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is NOW OPEN for grades TK-8th at HBCSD.ORG. If a family resides outside of Hermosa Beach and is interested in applying for an interdistrict attendance permit to attend a Hermosa school, please click here for more information. Current students returning to our Hermosa Schools next year will be required to complete registration paperwork that will be available in the summer of 2026.

Young at Art's 3rd project is being taught this week and next! Inspired by Gerhard Richter's abstract art, students will be layering colors that bend, scrape, and blur together to create vibrant masterpieces.

This is a striking, but MESSY PROJECT so dress your children accordingly on their project date!

You can also check out these specially curated reading suggestions ahead of the lesson to gear up your little artists!

You & your students are invited to the First Annual Indivisible Arts Student showcase including original songwriting, inspiring artwork, and elevated photography from top teen and youth talent across the South Bay. 

Come see the best of the best from the next Generation of South Bay creatives:



Saturday, January 31, 2026

4:00pm - 9:00pm

Indivisible Arts

618 Cypress Avenue, Hermosa Beach

Help support Mira Costa Rugby by purchasing tickets to our annual Rugby Pancake Breakfast!

Join us on Saturday, January 31st from 9-11am at Mira Costa High School, Waller Stadium for a delicious pancake breakfast in support of the Mira Costa Rugby program! 

This delicious tradition serves up a hearty pancake breakfast and a morning of girls' 7's rugby action! It’s a perfect family-friendly event with plenty of food, community spirit, and incredible rugby performances. So, grab your friends and family to watch a rugby match (or two) while you enjoy a home cooked meal! See this flyer for more info and click here to purchase your tickets.